Josh Anderson is a native of Anderson County. He is a 2002 graduate of Anderson County High School, and a 2006 graduate of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Business. He became interested in genealogy, history, and politics at an early age. Since 2018, he has served as a County Commissioner for Norris, Andersonville, Fairview, and Glen Alpine, serving for three years as Chairman. He also chairs the Anderson County Library Board, is a past president of the Norris Historical Society, and serves on the advisory board of the Norris Area Community Foundation. His family farm was recognized as a Century Farm last year by the State Department of Agriculture.