Hazlewood had an extensive background in business prior to politics, retiring from AT&T, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and as Director of CapitalMark Bank & Trust.

[5] Hazlewood received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1973 from Middle Tennessee State University in Physics and Secondary Education.

She prevailed over fellow Republicans Tommy Wrangle and Charlie White in the primaries, and went on to easily defeat Democrat Eric McRoy in the general election.

Had she won the primary, she would have faced off against Democratic nominee and former school board member Kathy Lennon in the general election.

Hazlewood also voted against HB1239, which would ban government entities from contracting with a person who does not provide evidence of work authorization status.

[13] In 2024, Hazlewood voted against bill HB2882 that would require age-appropriate firearm safety courses for TN Public school students.