William Douglas (Doug) Dreaden was born September 25, 1951, in Houston County, TN to Daniel and Rowene Dreaden. He was educated in the Houston County School System and continued his education to become a Certified Welder and ASE Certified Master Auto and Diesel Mechanic. He worked for the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for 5 years before opening his own garage in Houston County. He performed mechanic work on the side before officially opening "Doug's Garage" in 1984 at the age of 33. He owned and managed the garage for 23 years. Brother was also the owner and operator of Pay Dirt Excavating for 14 years before retiring in 2012. He is married to Kay Jones Dreaden and together they have 6 children, 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grand children.
Brother Dreaden was raised as a Master Mason in Wisdom Lodge #300 in 1994 where he served as Worshipful Master in 1997 and Houston County Chairman. In 2004, he joined Cotton Valley Lodge #345 where he served as Worshipful Master in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Brother Dreaden was appointed Grand Lecturer in 2013 for Districts 6, 7, and 9 and was awarded Grand Lecturer Emeritus in 2024 for eleven years of service. He moved to McEwen, TN in 2015 and became a member of McEwen Lodge #525. Brother Dreaden served the Grand Lodge of Tennessee as Grand Tyler in 2018.
Brother Dreaden is a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason Valley of Nashville, served as President of the Houston Country Scottish Rite, and is a member of the Royal Order of Scotland. He is a member of the York Rite Chapter 123 Royal Arch Masons, Dickson Council #107, and Dickson Commandery #41 Knights Templar where he served as Commander in 2024. He also received the Order of the Silver Trial and the Order of the High Priesthood. Brother Dreaden is a member of the Masonic Order of Athelstan Tennessee Court #122. He is a member of the Middle Tennessee York Rite College #143 and the Old Hickory Conclave Order of the Red Cross of Constantine. Brother Dreaden is a member of Ezra Council# 89 Knight Masons and a member of the Allied Masonic Degrees Council #403. He is a member of the Masonic Order of Pilgrim Preceptors #25. He is a member of the National Sojourners of Fort Campbell Chapter #177 and Heroes of '76, and he is a member of the David Crockett Sojourners #569. He is a member Order of St. Thomas Acon, and he is a member of the TN Lodge of Research and Tall Cedars of Lebanon #195. He is a member of the Royal Chapter #213 of the Eastern Star, and he is a member of Al Menah Shrine and Hillbilly Shrine. Brother Dreaden is a recipient of the Yellow Dog Degree, and he is a member of the Masonic Order of the Four Black Llamas and the Sword of Bunker Hill.
Brother Dreaden was elected Junior Grand Warden in March 2022 and advanced each year being elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee on March 26, 2025.
