Haywood Yancey Riddle (June 20, 1834 – March 28, 1879) was an American politician, attorney, and educator who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th congressional district.

He completed preparatory studies and graduated from Union University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee in 1854.

When Riddle moved to Smith County, Tennessee in 1858, he engaged in agricultural pursuits.

[2] He married Martha G. Skelton and they had four children, Haywood Yancy Jr., Henry Shelton, Jennie Wren, and Rubie.

[3] Riddle died in Lebanon, Tennessee, on March 28, 1879, and is interred at Cedar Grove Cemetery.