State Senate candidate Mary Alice Carfi was in Smithville Thursday night to greet local Democrats and to speak at a potluck dinner held at the high school.
Carfi, a Wilson County attorney, is the lone candidate for the Democratic nomination in the November 7 special primary for the 17th District State Senate seat formerly held by Mae Beavers, who gave it up to run full time for Governor. Carfi will face the Republican candidate, Mark Pody in the December 19 general election. The winner will serve out the remaining months of Beavers’ unexpired term.
Prior to addressing local Democrats Thursday night, Carfi spoke with WJLE about her background, reasons why she chose to seek the office, and issues of which she is concerned. (VIEW VIDEO BELOW)
Carfi grew up in Smith County, the daughter of Don and Phyllis Eckel of Gordonsville. She is the granddaughter of the late Pete and Evelyn Watts, who owned Watts Angus Farm. Pete Watts was a well-known building contractor in Middle Tennessee and owner of Pete Watts Construction.
She has one daughter, Alexia, 9, and is a member of the Carthage United Methodist Church, where she sings in the choir. She and her husband, Jamie, are both members of the Bert Coble Singers in Lebanon. She also serves on the Bert Coble Singers Leadership Team.
Carfi is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the 15th Judicial District Bar Association. She is a graduate of Smith County High School and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice administration from Middle Tennessee State University. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Nashville School of Law.
https://www.maryalicecarfi.com/