Tennessee became the 16th state on June 1, 1796.
Its civic profile spans Appalachian counties, Middle Tennessee, the Mississippi River region, Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, music, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, universities, and rapid metropolitan growth. Public decisions about schools, roads, health care, housing, economic development, public safety, and local authority often reflect the state’s distinct regions. The sections below connect directly to Tennessee’s representatives, key state offices, and the primary sources for verifying what’s actually happening in government.
Agriculture and Commerce
State Motto
Tennessee's voice in Congress.
Every state has two senators. Its number of representatives is set by population and can change after each census.
Tennessee's Delegation
Choose a member to see their contact information, congressional work, and committee assignments.
Senator
Bill Hagerty (Republican)
Senator
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)
District 1
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)
District 2
Tim Burchett (Republican)
District 3
Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)
District 4
Scott DesJarlais (Republican)
District 5
Andrew Ogles (Republican)
District 6
John Rose (Republican)
District 7
Matt Van Epps (Republican)
District 8
David Kustoff (Republican)
District 9
Steve Cohen (Democrat)
The states are the laboratories of democracy.
Justice Louis BrandeisState Leadership
Governor
Bill Lee (Republican)
Lieutenant Governor
Randy McNally (Republican)
Quick Facts
Capital
Nashville
Population
Approximately 7.32 million
Electoral votes
11
Congressional districts
9
Official Links
Use these sources to check current state records, filings, elections, and public notices.
