What is the Tennessee Arts Caucus?

The Tennessee Arts Caucus promotes the importance of the arts. It helps facilitate valuable policy discussion on the importance of the arts in our state. The arts have an economic impact on our communities, define who we are culturally and should be part of nearly every discussion that takes place in the Tennessee General Assembly.

I am proud to serve as the Chair of this group because I believe the Caucus helps all members of the General Assembly stay informed about the many positive aspects and the enormous, positive impact of the arts on our citizens. — Senator Doug Overbey (R) Maryville, Chair of the Tennessee General Assembly Arts Caucus

The Arts Caucus currently has a robust membership of 46 House and Senate members. Find your lawmakers here. 

Image: Rep. Joe Armstrong

Rep. Joe Armstrong

D-Knoxville

Member: 96th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Knox—15th Representative District.
Occupation: Business
Office Address: 25 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.joe.armstrong@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-0768
Date of Birth: 11/30/1956

Image: Sen. Janice Bowling

Sen. Janice Bowling

R-Tullahoma

Member: 108th General Assemby.
Counties Represented: Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Sequatchie, Van Buren, Warren—16th Senatorial District.
Office Address: 301 6th Avenue North, Suite 312 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.janice.bowling@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-6694
 

Image: Rep. Kevin Brooks

Rep. Kevin Brooks

R-Cleveland

Member: 105th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Bradley—24th Representative District.
Occupation: Public Relations/Conference Management
Office Address: 104 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.kevin.brooks@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-1350
Date of Birth: 5/4/1967

 

Image: Rep. Harry Brooks

Rep. Harry Brooks

R-Knoxville

Member: 103th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Knox—15th Representative District.
Occupation: Retired Law Enforcement and Business Employer
Office Address: 301 6th Avenue North Suite 212 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.harry.brooks@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-6879
Date of Birth: 9/4/1946

Image: Senator Charlotte Burks

Senator Charlotte Burks

D-Monterey

Member: 101st through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Cumberland, Jackson, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, and White—15th Senatorial
District.
Occupation: Farmer
Office Address: 304 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.charlotte.burks@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-3978
Date of Birth: 10/3/1942

Image: Rep. Jim Coley

Rep. Jim Coley

R-Bartlett

Member: 105th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Shelby—97th Representative District.
Occupation: Teacher, Bolton High School
Office Address: 207 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.jim.coley@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-8201
Date of Birth: 2/11/1951
 

Image: Rep. Vince Dean

Rep. Vince Dean

R-East Ridge

Member: 108th General Assemby.
Counties Represented: Hamilton—30th Representative District.
Office Address: 301 6th Avenue North Suite 107 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.vince.dean@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-1934
Date of Birth: 1/7/1959

Image: Rep. Lois DeBerry

Rep. Lois DeBerry

D-Memphis

Member: 88th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Shelby—91st Representative District.
Occupation: Educator
Office Address: 15 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.lois.deberry@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-3830

Image: Rep. John DeBerry Jr.

Rep. John DeBerry Jr.

D-Memphis

Member: 99th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Shelby—90th Representative District.
Occupation: Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations Executive
Office Address: 26 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.john.deberry@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2239
Date of Birth: 2/5/1951

Image: Senator Becky Duncan-Massey

Senator Becky Duncan-Massey

R-Knoxville

Member: 107th and 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Knox—6th Senatorial District.
Occupation: Business
Office Address: 6A Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.becky.massey@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-1648
Date of Birth: 01/02/1955

Knoxville native Becky Duncan Massey has been married to software developer Morton Massey for 35 years. Both of them received a BA in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. They are the proud parents of two daughters – Courtney, 32 and Kristen, 28. As Executive Director of the Sertoma Center for 14 years, Becky manages a staff of 160 people and balances an annual operational budget of $6,000,000.

Image: Rep. Bill Dunn

Rep. Bill Dunn

R-Knoxville

Member: 99th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Knox—16th Representative District
Occupation: Business/QualPro
Office Address: 212 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.bill.dunn@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-1721
Date of Birth: 7/3/1961

Image: Rep. Jimmy Eldridge

Rep. Jimmy Eldridge

R-Jackson

Member: 103rd through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Madison—73rd Representative District.
Occupation: Insurance Agent/Businessman/Farm Owner
Office Address: 208 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.jimmy.eldridge@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-7475
Date of Birth: 4/1/1948

Image: Senator Lowe Finney

Senator Lowe Finney

D-Jackson

Member: 105th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Carroll, Gibson, and Madison—27th Senatorial District.
Occupation: Attorney
Office Address: 317 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.lowe.finney@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-1810
Date of Birth: 11/1/1975

Image: Rep. Craig Fitzhugh

Rep. Craig Fitzhugh

D-Ripley

Member: 99th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Crockett, Dyer, and Lauderdale—82nd Representative District.
Occupation: Banker/Lawyer
Office Address: 33 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.craig.fitzhugh@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2134
Date of Birth: 3/22/1950

Image: Senator Dolores R. Gresham

Senator Dolores R. Gresham

R-Somerville

Member: Senate: 106th through 108th General Assemblies. House: 103rd through 105th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, McNairy, and Wayne—26th Senatorial District.
Occupation: Farmer
Office Address: 308 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.dolores.gresham@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2368
Date of Birth: 7/16/1942

Image: Rep. Curtis Halford

Rep. Curtis Halford

R-Dyer

Member: 106th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Carroll and Gibson—79th Representative District.
Occupation: Retired Business Manager
Office Address: 106 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.curtis.halford@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-7478

Image: Senator Thelma Harper

Senator Thelma Harper

D-Nashville

Member: 97th through 108th General Assemblies .
Counties Represented: Davidson—19th Senatorial District.
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Office Address: 303 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.thelma.harper@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2453
Date of Birth: 12/2

Image: House Speaker  Beth Harwell

House Speaker Beth Harwell

R-Nashville & Speaker of the House of Representative

Member: 96th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Davidson—56th Representative District.
Occupation: Assistant Professor
Office Address: Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: speaker.beth.harwell@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-0709
Date of Birth: 7/24/1957

Image: Rep. Ryan Haynes

Rep. Ryan Haynes

R-Knoxville

Member: 106th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Knox
Occupation: Insurance
Office Address: 301 6th Avenue North, Suite 214 War Memorial Bldg, Nashville TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.ryan.haynes@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2264
Date of Birth: 5/8/1985

Image: Senator Douglas Henry

Senator Douglas Henry

D-Nashville

Member: Senate: 87th through 108th General Assemblies. House: 79th General Assembly.
Counties Represented: Davidson—21st Senatorial District.
Occupation: Lawyer
Office Address: 321 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.douglas.henry@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-3291
Date of Birth: 5/18/1926

Image: Rep. Matthew Hill

Rep. Matthew Hill

R-Jonesborough

Member: 104th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Washington—7th Representative District.
Occupation: Broadcaster
Office Address: G-24 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.matthew.hill@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2251
Date of Birth: 12/4/1978

Image: Rep. Darren Jernigan

Rep. Darren Jernigan

D-Old Hickory

Member: 108th General Assembly.
Counties Represented: Davidson—60th Representative District.
Office Address: 301 6th Avenue North Suite 24 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.darren.jernigan@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-6959

Image: Senator Jack Johnson

Senator Jack Johnson

R-Franklin

Member: 105th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Davidson and Williamson—23rd Senatorial District.
Occupation: Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Office Address: 10A Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.jack.johnson@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2495
Date of Birth: 7/25/1968

Image: Senator Bill Ketron

Senator Bill Ketron

R-Murfreesboro & Deputy Speaker

Member: 103rd through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented:  Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, and part of Rutherford—13th Senatorial District
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Office Address: 13 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.bill.ketron@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-6853
Date of Birth: 9/4/1953

Image: Rep. Jon Lundberg

Rep. Jon Lundberg

R-Bristol

Member: 105th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Sullivan—1st Representative District.
Occupation: Public Relations
Office Address: 205 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.jon.lundberg@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-7623
Date of Birth: 6/26/1961

Image: Rep. Jimmy Matlock

Rep. Jimmy Matlock

R-Lenoir

Member: 105th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Loudon and Monroe—21st Representative District.
Occupation: Business Owner
Office Address: 219 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.jimmy.matlock@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-3736
Date of Birth: 2/5/1959

Image: Rep. Gerald McCormick

Rep. Gerald McCormick

R-Chattanooga

Member: 104th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Hamilton—26th Representative District.
Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Broker
Office Address: 117 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.gerald.mccormick@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2548
Date of Birth: 2/22/1962

Image: Rep. Steve McDaniel

Rep. Steve McDaniel

R-Parkers Crossroads

Member: 96th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Chester, Decatur, Henderson, and Wayne—72nd Representative District.
Occupation: Businessman
Office Address: 115 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.steve.mcdaniel@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-0750
Date of Birth: 10/20/1951

Image: Rep. Steve McManus

Rep. Steve McManus

R-Cordova

Member: 105th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Shelby—96th Representative District.
Occupation: Investment Adviser
Office Address: 107 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.steve.mcmanus@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-1920
Date of Birth: 10/16/1951

Image: Senator Randy McNally

Senator Randy McNally

R-Oak Ridge

Member: Senate: 95th through 108th General Assemblies. House: 91st through 94th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Anderson, Knox, Loudon, and Monroe—5th Senatorial District.
Occupation: Pharmacist
Office Address: 307 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.randy.mcnally@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-6806
Date of Birth: 1/30/1944

Image: Senator Mark Norris

Senator Mark Norris

R-Collierville

Member: 102nd through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Dyer, Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton—32nd Senatorial District.
Occupation: Attorney/Farmer
Office Address: 9A Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.mark.norris@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-1967
Date of Birth: 7/9/1955

Image: Senator Doug Overbey

Senator Doug Overbey

R-Blount & Chairman of Arts Caucus

Member: 108th General Assembly.
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Office Address: 307 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.doug.overbey@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-0981
Date of Birth: 12/11/1954

Image: Rep. Jason Powell

Rep. Jason Powell

R-Nashville

Member: 108th General Assemby.
Counties Represented: Davidson—53rd Representative District.
Office Address: 301 6th Avenue North Suite 34 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.jason.powell@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-6861
Date of Birth: 1/25/78

Image: Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey

R-Blountville

Member: Senate: 100th through 108th General Assemblies. House: 98th and 99th General
Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Johnson and Sullivan—2nd Senatorial District.
Occupation: Owner, Ron Ramsey and Associates Realtors and Auctioneers
Office Address: 1 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: lt.gov.ron.ramsey@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-4524
Date of Birth: 11/20/1955

Image: Rep. Charles Michael Sargent

Rep. Charles Michael Sargent

R-Franklin

Member: 100th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Williamson—61st Representative District.
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Office Address: 206 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.charles.sargent@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-6808
Date of Birth: 2/3/1945

Image: Rep. Johnny Shaw

Rep. Johnny Shaw

D-Bolivar

Member: 102nd through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Hardeman and Madison—80th Representative District.
Occupation: Businessman/Minister
Office Address: 33 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.johnny.shaw@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-4538
Date of Birth: 1/5/1942

Image: Rep. Tony Shipley

Rep. Tony Shipley

R-Kingsport

Member: 106th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Sullivan County—2nd Representative District.
Occupation: USAFR (retired)
Office Address: 204 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.tony.shipley@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2886
Date of Birth: 8/23/1953

Image: Senator Steve Southerland

Senator Steve Southerland

R-Morristown

Member: 103rd through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, and Unicoi—1st Senatorial District.
Occupation: Mortgage Broker
Office Address: 10 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.steve.southerland@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-3851
Date of Birth: 3/8/1955

Image: Senator Reginald Tate

Senator Reginald Tate

D-Memphis

Member: 105th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Shelby—33rd Senatorial District.
Occupation: Designer
Office Address: 320 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.reginald.tate@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2509
Date of Birth: 9/14/1954

Image: Senator Jim Tracy

Senator Jim Tracy

R-Shelbyville

Member: 104th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Bedford, Moore, and Rutherford—16th Senatorial District.
Occupation: Insurance Sales
Office Address: 2 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.jim.tracy@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-1066
Date of Birth: 10/9/1956

Image: Rep. Mike Turner

Rep. Mike Turner

D-Old Hickory

Member: 102nd through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Davidson—51st Representative District.
Occupation: Fire Captain/EMT
Office Address: 18 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.mike.turner@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-3229
Date of Birth: 2/6/1955

Image: Sen. Bo Watson

Sen. Bo Watson

R-Hixson

Member: Senate: 105th through 108th General Assemblies. House: 104th General Assembly
Counties Represented:  Hamilton—11th Senatorial District
Occupation:  Physical Therapist/Business Developmen
Office Address: 6A Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 3724
Office E-mail: sen.bo.watson@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-3227
Date of Birth: 10/21/1960   

Image: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver

Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver

R-Lancaster

Member: 106th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: DeKalb, Smith and Macon—40th Representative District.
Occupation: Singer/Songwriter/Small Business Owner
Office Address: 105 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.terri.lynn.weaver@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-2192
Date of Birth: 9/19/1957

Image: Rep. Mark White

Rep. Mark White

R-Memphis

Member: 108th General Assembly.
Counties Represented: District Shelby County - 83
Occupation: Consultant for Classic Event Rentals
Office Address: 301 6th Avenue North, Suite 110 War Memorial Building, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: mark.white@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-4415
Date of Birth: 3/11/1950

Image: Senator Ken Yager

Senator Ken Yager

R-Harriman

Member: 106th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Campbell, Fentress, Morgan, Rhea, Roane and Scott—12th Senatorial District.
Occupation: Educator, Affiliate Real Estate Broker, Attorney
Office Address: 3 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: sen.ken.yager@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-1449
Date of Birth: 1/5/1947

Image: Rep. Kent Williams

Rep. Kent Williams

R-Carter County

Member: 105th through 108th General Assemblies.
Counties Represented: Carter—4th Representative District
Occupation: Businessman (Owner of Dino’s Restaurant) and Farmer
Office Address: 19 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243
Office E-mail: rep.kent.williams@capitol.tn.gov
Office Phone: 615-741-7450   
Date of Birth: 6/23/1949