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Tennessee

State government overview

The governor of Tennessee is Bill Lee (Republican), in office since January 2019. In Congress, Tennessee is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 9 representatives. The Tennessee General Assembly has a 33-seat Senate and a 99-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Tennessee

Bill Lee

Republican · In office since January 2019

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Source: National Governors Association

Tennessee in Congress

10 Republicans, 1 Democrat

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Tennessee General Assembly

Senate · 33 seats
27 Republican, 6 Democratic
House of Representatives · 99 seats · 98 members listed
75 Republican, 23 Democratic
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7,066,383
Population
$69,595
Median income
4.7%
Unemployment
38.9
Median age

Education

High school or higher90.0%
Bachelor's or higher31.1%
Graduate or professional11.7%

Housing

Median home value$286,700
Median rent$1,189
Homeownership rate66.9%
13.8%
Poverty rate
$39,437
Per capita income
62.4%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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