Lincoln Davis, Tennessee's Fourth Congressional District Representative, was sworn into office January 7, 2003, with a promise to work in a bi-partisan fashion for the betterment of his constituents. Davis said, "If I take a position the Democratic Party wants me to, or if I oppose a bill because the Republicans support it, I am not voting for you, and in turn you shouldn't vote for me."

Davis' commitment to public service began in the early 70's when he served as Tennessee state Jaycee president. His Jaycee service coupled with the lessons learned as a young man opened his eyes to the good that can be done serving in a public capacity.

First elected Mayor of Byrdstown in 1978, Davis went on to serve two terms in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Then elected to the State Senate in 1996, his second term was cut short when elected to represent the 4th District in Congress. In the state legislature, Davis supported long-term care for senior citizens, character education in schools, and domestic violence legislation. Now in the U.S. House, Davis is working to create economic development opportunities, curb methamphetamine abuse, increase flexibility in veterans' benefits, implement homeland security safeguards, and fight for a balanced budget.

Davis serves on three committees: the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure; the Committee on Science; and the Committee on Agriculture. He is a member of the Congressional Blue Dog Coalition, a group of 35 fiscally conservative House Democrats whose goal is to balance the budget each year. Davis was named a regional whip by members of the Democratic Caucus for the 109th Congress. As a regional whip, Davis is responsible for helping the Minority Whip find the votes necessary to pass critical legislation.

Raised in rural Fentress County, Congressman Davis was taught the importance of hard work, helping your neighbors, being trustworthy, and was instilled with a strong sense of principles which he still holds today.

Taking a break from public service for a period, Davis operated a small business, Diversified Construction, where he built homes, bridges, and apartment complexes throughout rural Tennessee.

Family is extremely important to Congressman Davis. He married his high school sweetheart Lynda, an elementary school teacher, in 1963. Together they raised three daughters: Larissa, Lynn, and Libby. They have five grandchildren: Ashton, Alexa, Andrew, Austin, and Adam.

Congressman and Mrs. Davis live in Pall Mall on property his family purchased from Fentress County native, WWI hero, and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alvin C. York. They are members of First Baptist Church in Byrdstown.

Congressman Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Tennessee Technological University. He worked for a time as a soil scientist with the USDA. He enjoys working on the farm with his brother, spending time with his grandchildren and family, and hunting.