Married: Denise Dolland Harris

2 Children

Dr. Michael Harris was born and raised on the family farm in the Gladeville community of Wilson County. During his middle and high school years, Mike was active in 4-H and FFA. He was a member of the State 4-H Council and in FFA, he was chosen as an Outstanding Leader in 1970 and awarded the Degree of American Farmer in Kansas City at the FFA National Convention in 1972.

Dr. Mike (as he is fondly called) started his college career at Cumberland University as an agriculture major. After two years, Dr. Mike transferred to the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He went on to veterinary school at Auburn University and obtained his degree in 1978. He practiced in Austin, Texas for 5 years. When Dr. Mike moved back to Tennessee, he bought a farm in Gladeville and started a veterinary practice, The Animal Care Center, in Mt. Juliet. Mike served two terms as President of the Wilson County Livestock Association and also served as Vice President of the Tennessee Salers Association.

During much of his career, Dr. Mike was an active member of the Mt. Juliet Big Brothers, serving two terms as President. Additionally, he was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 4 years. He served on the Board of the Bank of the South for four years and was on the Community Council for Wilson Bank and Trust. Dr. Mike is a life-long member and supporter of the Gladeville United Methodist Church. He is married to Denise Dolland Harris and the couple have two children, Drew and Haley.