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Samuel McKenzie
Politicians/Samuel McKenzie
Samuel McKenzie (D)
State Rep. (TN-15)
Running for re-electionState House (District 15) · TN · Nov 3, 2026
About Samuel McKenzie

Personal Info

Born October 26, 1965

3 children

Baptist

Austin-East High

B.S. Physics, Fisk University

M.S. Physics, University of Memphis

Retired, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (34 years)

Small Business Owner

Community Involvement

House member of the 112th through 114th General Assemblies

NCSL, Executive Committee Member

Former District Representative, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

ORNL Federal Credit Union Board of Directors

Yo STEM Build a Drone Program

Knox County Commission, 2008-2016

Knox County Commission, Joint Education Committee Chair 2014-2016

Omega Jr. Lamplighters Program for 5th Graders at SMG Elementary

KUB 2003-2008

Former Chair, Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators

Board of Trustees, Fisk University

Member, NCSL Nuclear Legislative Working Group

CSG Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills

Honors & Awards

Omega Lifetime Achievement Award

MLK Commission Parade Grand Marshall

2023 State Legislator of the Year, TN Credit Union League

Sourced verbatim from capitol.tn.gov
Role Summary

State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
60
Religion
Baptist
Birthplace
Knoxville
Residence
Knoxville, TN
Born
October 26, 1965
Family
Married; 3 children
Contact
615-741-0768millerjq123@gmail.comwww.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h15.html
Election Info
District15, TN
Current Term01/12/2021 — Present
First Elected11/03/2020
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Representative Election2026
Education
BS, Physics
Fisk University
MS, Solid State Physics
University of Memphis
Political Career3
Former Commissioner
Knox County Commission
Representative
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2021-present
Democratic Whip
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2025-present
Professional Background2
Employee
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Founding Board Member of Wee Course at Williams Creek
First Tee Golf
Organizations9
Foster Chapel Baptist Church.
Member
present
ORNL Federal Credit Union
Board Member
present
Town Hall East Neighborhood Association
Board Member
Tennova Metro Health Systems
Member
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
Life Member/Kentucky and Tennessee District Representative
present
East Knoxville Athletic Association
Founding Member
Knoxville Utilities Board of Directors
Member
2003-2008
Helen Ross McNabb Mental Health Care Board
Member
Leadership Knoxville
Attendee
2005
Committees7
Education Committee
Government Operations Committee
Health Committee
Select Committee on Ethics
Subcommittee on Health
Subcommittee on K-12
Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Subcommittee
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
60
Religion
Baptist
Birthplace
Knoxville
Residence
Knoxville, TN
Born
October 26, 1965
Family
Married; 3 children
Contact
615-741-0768millerjq123@gmail.comwww.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h15.html