Finding out who is my Tennessee state representative sounds like it should be as easy as looking at a weather app, but the reality is a bit more tangled. Maps change. Districts get renumbered. Honestly, unless you're a political junkie who keeps a printed map of Nashville or Memphis on your fridge, you've probably forgotten the name of the person sitting in that seat right now.
The 114th General Assembly is currently in session for 2026. This is the group of people making the big calls on everything from school vouchers to the "Tennessee Cannabis Act" that's been floating around the statehouse lately. If you want to have a say in those bills, you have to know who is actually holding the pen for your specific neighborhood.
How to find your representative right now
The fastest, most official way to do this isn't through a random Google search that might show you an outdated 2020 map. You need to head to the Tennessee General Assembly website.
They have a tool called "Find My Legislator" located at capitol.tn.gov.
When you get there, don't just put in your zip code. Zip codes are notoriously unreliable for this because a single zip code in a place like Murfreesboro or Knoxville can actually be split between two or even three different house districts. Type in your full street address and city. The system will then spit out two names: your State Senator and your State Representative.
Make sure you’re looking at the State Representative. In Tennessee, these folks represent the "lower house" and serve two-year terms. Since it’s 2026, every single one of these 99 seats is up for election this November.
Why names might look different in 2026
Redistricting—the process where they redraw the lines—happened back in 2022, but the legal dust only recently settled. In late 2025, the Tennessee Supreme Court finally upheld the current maps. This means the district you lived in five years ago might not be the same one you're in now.
If you live in Shelby County, for instance, you're in one of 14 different districts ranging from District 83 to District 99. If you’re in Davidson County, you're likely represented by someone like Bo Mitchell (District 50), Aftyn Behn (District 51), or Justin Jones (District 52), depending on exactly which side of the street you live on.
The current power structure in Nashville
It’s no secret that the Tennessee House is heavily Republican. Currently, the breakdown is roughly 75 Republicans to 24 Democrats. This "supermajority" means that the Republican caucus can basically pass most bills without needing a single vote from the other side.
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- Speaker of the House: Cameron Sexton (Republican from Crossville).
- House Minority Leader: Karen Camper (Democrat from Memphis).
These two are basically the captains of their respective teams. Sexton controls which bills actually make it to the floor for a vote. If you’re wondering why a certain bill seems stuck in a subcommittee, it’s usually because the leadership hasn’t given it the green light.
Real-world impact of your rep
Think about the "Education Freedom Act of 2025." That bill was a massive deal in the 114th General Assembly, aiming to expand school vouchers across the state. Whether you loved the idea or hated it, the person who voted on your behalf was your state representative.
Unlike a member of the U.S. Congress in D.C., your state rep is usually pretty accessible. They have offices in the Cordell Hull Building in Nashville. You can literally walk into that building, go through security, and find their office door. Most of them also hold "town halls" at local libraries or community centers during the off-season.
What to do once you have a name
Finding the name is just the first step. If you actually want to influence how things go in Tennessee, you've got to use that info.
- Check their voting record: Go to the Tennessee General Assembly website and look up "Member Voting Records." You can see exactly how they voted on the issues you care about, like taxes, gun laws, or healthcare.
- Email them directly: Skip the "Contact Us" forms on their campaign websites. Use their official @capitol.tn.gov email address.
- Mention you're a constituent: This is huge. If you don't include your address or mention you live in their district, your email might get filtered out as "out-of-district noise."
- Watch the primary: Since 2026 is an election year, the primary on August 6, 2026, is actually where many of these races are decided. In many parts of Tennessee, whoever wins the Republican primary is essentially guaranteed the seat in November.
Moving forward with your search
To get the most accurate result, go to the official Find My Legislator tool and enter your address. Once you have the name, search for their specific page on the capitol.tn.gov site to see which committees they sit on. A representative on the Education Administration Committee has a lot more power over school bills than someone who isn't. Knowing who represents you is the only way to make sure your specific slice of Tennessee is actually being heard in Nashville.
Verify your district today and save the contact information for your representative's legislative assistant; they are the gatekeepers who actually handle the scheduling and phone calls that get your message to the representative's desk.