Harris King

Senior Director, Government Relations

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Harris King is an experienced legislative strategist and public policy expert. Known for his deep understanding of Tennessee’s political and policy landscapes, Harris helps clients navigate complex regulatory environments and build meaningful relationships across state government.

Before joining Stones River Group, Harris served as Lead Government Relations Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, championing major healthcare priorities including Certificate of Need, Scope of Practice, 340B, and Organ Donation. He successfully secured critical state funding for the Tennessee Poison Center and specialized educational programs for children who are blind.

  • Harris previously worked as Committee Staff for the Tennessee House Health and Insurance Committees, where he provided technical legislative analysis to lawmakers and stakeholders and served as committee parliamentarian.
  • He has also directed multiple state and federal-level campaigns across Tennessee, developing grassroots coalitions and gaining firsthand insight into communities in every corner of the state.
  • Harris is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor at the Nashville School of Law (expected May 2027), where he is deepening his focus on legislative drafting, administrative law, and regulatory analysis to strengthen his client advocacy.

Get to Know Harris

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Having lived in Memphis, Knoxville, and Nashville, he has a firsthand connection to every region of the state and has spent years on the road visiting all 95 counties.

In his spare time, Harris enjoys Tennessee’s natural beauty. Whether rock climbing in the Obed, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, or fishing in the Caney Fork, you’ll find him soaking up the sun on the weekends.

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Harris sits on the Board of Directors for Dismas House, which is a residential re-entry facility aiming to serve Tennessee’s formerly incarcerated men by providing housing, employment assistance, and holistic support to help them rebuild their lives.

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