Zachary Bates
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About
The eldest child of the Bates Family, the titular stars of the UpTV reality series Bringing Up Bates. His parents, eighteen siblings, and other extended family members make up the cast of the popular reality show.
Before Fame
In 2010, he became the youngest person in Anderson County ever to be elected county commissioner-elect. He later went on to run for mayor in 2014.
Trivia
After graduating from the police academy in 2015, he began working nights as a police officer.
Family Life
After marrying Whitney Bates in 2013, the two gave birth to their son Bradley Gilvin In 2014. They welcomed their children Kaci Lynn in 2016, Khloé in 2019, Jadon in 2021 and Lily in 2023. In September 2025, they announced they were expecting sixth child together.
Associated With
He is the first born child of his parents and costars Gil and Kelly Jo Bates.
