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John Gillespie
Politicians/John Gillespie
John Gillespie

John Gillespie

(R)
State Rep. (TN-97)
Running for re-electionState House (District 97) · TN · Nov 3, 2026
About John Gillespie

Personal Info

Born January 17

Nonprofit Development

Episcopalian

B.A. Political Science, High Point University, High Point, NC

Committees

Vice-Chair, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Member, Council on Pensions

Member, Education Committee of Extraordinary Session

Member, Health Committee

Member, Transportation Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session

Member, Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

Member, Population Health Subcommittee

Community Involvement

House member of the 112th and 114th General Assemblies

Board of Directors for the Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission

Fellows Program New Memphis Institute

Former Board Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals

Member, The Phoenix Club

Member, Grant Professional Association

Sourced verbatim from capitol.tn.gov
Role Summary: State Representative

State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Each represents a district in the legislature's lower chamber, which is called the House, the Assembly, or the House of Delegates depending on the state. Most serve two-year terms.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Religion
Episcopalian
Birthplace
Memphis, TN
Residence
Memphis, TN
Contact
rep.john.gillespie@capitol.tn.govwww.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h97.html
Election Info
District97, TN
Current Term01/12/2021 — Present
First Elected11/03/2020
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
BA, Political Science
High Point University
Political Career2
Representative
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2021-present
Candiate
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2022, 2024, 2026
Professional Background3
Former Financial Service Representative
First Tennessee
Former Mortgage Division Employee
Evolve Bank and Trust
Grant Coordinator
Trezevant Episcopal Home
present
Organizations6
Mark Luttrell Shelby County Mayor Campaign
Assistant Campaign Manager
2010
Saint John’s Episcopal Church
Member
present
Phoenix Club of Memphis
Member
present
Grant Professional Association
Member
Fellows Program New Memphis Institute
Member
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Former Board Member
Committees6
Council on Pensions
Criminal Justice Committee
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee
Health Committee
Subcommittee on Population Health
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Religion
Episcopalian
Birthplace
Memphis, TN
Residence
Memphis, TN
Contact
rep.john.gillespie@capitol.tn.govwww.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h97.html