Green on June 9 announced his resignation from the 7th Congressional District, just months after his reelection, to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. His district represents a swath of rural counties in middle and west Tennessee, as well as Montgomery County and parts of Davidson and Williamson counties.

U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, has announced he will resign from the 7th Congressional District to pursue an "exciting" opportunity in the private sector. Green made the announcement June 9.

Two days after Congressman Mark Green of Clarksville announced he's resigning from Congress, three military veterans have already put their hats in the ring to replace him.