Professional Experience
T.W. Shortt is a veteran real estate broker, writer, and community commentator with more than 35 years of experience serving the Fort Knox–Hardin County area. A retired U.S. Army veteran, former member of the Radcliff City Council, and former candidate for the Kentucky House of Representatives in the 10th District, he writes about real estate, housing, finance, local government, economic development, veterans, and community issues.
Professional Experience
Shortt is a Kentucky-licensed real estate broker and the owner and principal broker of REALTY WORLD Knox Realty Group in Radcliff, Kentucky.
His experience includes residential sales, property management, military relocation, estate and probate-related property sales, distressed properties, limited-service programs, and other complex real estate transactions. His work has focused on helping property owners navigate situations that require experience, practical problem-solving, and careful planning.
Education
Shortt continues his education at Eastern Kentucky University, where he is pursuing a degree in Political Science with a minor in Paralegal Studies. He also holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) and Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB®) designations. His academic work and professional credentials reflect his longstanding commitment to real estate and his interest in law, government, public policy, housing, and community affairs.
Military Service
Shortt served 20 years in the United States Army and is a Vietnam veteran. His assignments included service with the 7th Squadron, 1st Air Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam, as well as service in Korea and Germany.
He later served as a senior U.S. Army drill instructor at Fort Knox. At the time of his retirement, he was Chief of Operations and Training at the U.S. Army NCO Academy and Drill Sergeant School at Fort Knox.
Community Leadership
T.W. Shortt’s community service spans business, civic life, and charitable work. He served on the Radcliff City Council from 2015 to 2016 and was the 2016 Republican nominee for Kentucky House of Representatives, District 10. He is a past president of the Heart of Kentucky Association of REALTORS® and a co-founder and former president of the Radcliff Small Business Alliance. He also chaired The Salvation Army’s Hardin County Service Unit and served three terms as president of Toastmasters International Club 8307.
About TW Shortt Reports
TW Shortt Reports provides independent commentary and practical information about real estate, housing, finance, local government, Fort Knox, veterans, economic development, and issues affecting Hardin County and the surrounding region.
The goal is simple: provide useful information, encourage thoughtful discussion, and offer a local perspective shaped by decades of experience in real estate, military service, business, public service, and continuing education.