List of United States representatives from Tennessee

The following is an alphabetical list of members of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Tennessee. For chronological tables of members of both houses of the United States Congress from the state (through the present day), see United States congressional delegations from Tennessee.

Future presidents who served as members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee are: Andrew Jackson (1796–1797, at-large), James K. Polk (1825–1839, 6th and 9th) and Andrew Johnson (1843–1853, 1st)

Current representatives edit

As of 3 January 2023

List of members edit

MemberPartyYearsDistrictNotes
Adam R. AlexanderDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1823 –
March 4, 1825
9thElected in 1823.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 –
March 4, 1827
Re-elected in 1825 as a Jacksonian.
Lost re-election to D. Crockett.
Clifford AllenDemocraticNovember 25, 1975 –
June 18, 1978
5thElected to finish Fulton's term.
Died.
Robert AllenDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1819 –
March 4, 1823
4thElected in 1819.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
March 4, 1823 –
March 4, 1825
5thRedistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1823.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 –
March 4, 1827
Re-elected in 1825 as a Jacksonian.
Retired.
Josiah M. AndersonWhigMarch 4, 1849 –
March 4, 1851
3rdElected in 1849.
Lost re-election to Churchwell.
William C. AndersonRepublicanMarch 4, 1895 –
March 4, 1897
1stElected in 1894.
Lost renomination to Brownlow.
William R. AndersonDemocraticJanuary 3, 1965 –
January 3, 1973
6thElected in 1964.
Lost re-election to Beard.
Samuel M. ArnellUnconditional UnionistJuly 24, 1866 –
March 4, 1867
6thElected in 1865.
Switched parties.
RepublicanMarch 4, 1867 –
March 4, 1871
Re-elected in 1867 as a Republican.
Retired.
Thomas D. ArnoldAnti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1831 –
March 4, 1833
2ndElected in 1831.
Redistricted to the 1st district and lost re-election to Blair.
WhigMarch 4, 1841 –
March 4, 1843
1stElected in 1841.
Retired.
John B. AsheWhigMarch 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1845
10thElected in 1843.
Retired.
John AtkinsDemocraticMarch 4, 1857 –
March 4, 1859
9thElected in 1857.
Lost re-election to Etheridge.
March 4, 1873 –
March 4, 1875
7thElected in 1872.
Redistricted to the 8th district.
March 4, 1875 –
March 4, 1883
8thRedistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 1874.
Retired.
Richard M. AtkinsonDemocraticJanuary 3, 1937 –
January 3, 1939
5thElected in 1936.
Lost renomination to Byrns Jr.
Richard W. AustinRepublicanMarch 4, 1909 –
March 4, 1919
2ndElected in 1908.
Lost renomination to J.W. Taylor.
William T. AveryDemocraticMarch 4, 1857 –
March 4, 1861
10thElected in 1857.
Could not seek re-election, as West Tennessee seceded.
Howard Baker Sr.RepublicanJanuary 3, 1951 –
January 7, 1964
2ndElected in 1950.
Died.
Irene BakerRepublicanMarch 10, 1964 –
January 3, 1965
2ndElected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
LaMar BakerRepublicanJanuary 3, 1971 –
January 3, 1975
3rdElected in 1970.
Lost re-election to Lloyd.
John G. BallentineDemocraticMarch 4, 1883 –
March 4, 1887
7thElected in 1882.
Retired.
Washington BarrowWhigMarch 4, 1847 –
March 4, 1849
8thElected in 1847.
Retired.
Ross BassDemocraticJanuary 3, 1955 –
November 3, 1964
6thElected in 1954.
Retired to run for U.S. senator and resigned when elected.
Robin BeardRepublicanJanuary 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1983
6thElected in 1972.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
John BellJacksonianMarch 4, 1827 –
March 4, 1835
7thElected in 1827.
Switched parties.
Anti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
Re-elected in 1835 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Switched parties.
WhigMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1841
Re-elected in 1837 as a Whig.
Retired to become U.S. Secretary of War.
Diane BlackRepublicanJanuary 3, 2011 –
January 3, 2019
6thElected in 2010.
Retired to run for governor.
Marsha BlackburnRepublicanJanuary 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2019
7thElected in 2002.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Julius W. BlackwellDemocraticMarch 4, 1839 –
March 4, 1841
4thElected in 1839.
Lost re-election to T. Campbell.
March 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1845
3rdElected in 1842.
Lost re-election to Crozier.
John BlairDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1823 –
March 4, 1825
1stElected in 1823.
Switched parties
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 –
March 4, 1835
Re-elected in 1825 as a Jacksonian.
Lost re-election to Carter.
Ray BlantonDemocraticJanuary 3, 1967 –
January 3, 1973
7thElected in 1966.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William G. BlountDemocratic-RepublicanDecember 8, 1815 –
March 4, 1819
2ndElected to finish Sevier's term.
Bill BonerDemocraticJanuary 3, 1979 –
October 5, 1987
5thElected in 1978.
Resigned after becoming Mayor of Nashville.
John H. BowenDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1813 –
March 4, 1815
4thElected in 1813.
Retired.
Reese B. BrabsonOppositionMarch 4, 1859 –
March 4, 1861
3rdElected in 1859.
Retired.
George W. BridgesUnionistMarch 4, 1861 –
March 4, 1863
3rdElected in 1861 but initially unable to take seat when taken prisoner by the Confederate Army.[a]
Unable to seek re-election, as state was under Confederate occupation.
John M. BrightDemocraticMarch 4, 1871 –
March 4, 1875
4thElected in 1870.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
March 4, 1875 –
March 4, 1881
5thRedistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1874.
Lost re-election to Warner as an Independent Democrat.
Bill BrockRepublicanJanuary 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1971
3rdElected in 1962.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Aaron V. BrownDemocraticMarch 4, 1839 –
March 4, 1843
10thElected in 1839.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
March 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1845
6thRedistricted from the 10th district and re-elected in 1843.
Retired to run for governor.
Foster V. BrownRepublicanMarch 4, 1895 –
March 4, 1897
3rdElected in 1894.
Retired.
Joseph E. BrownRepublicanMarch 4, 1921 –
March 4, 1923
3rdElected in 1920.
Retired.
Milton BrownWhigMarch 4, 1841 –
March 4, 1843
12thElected in 1841.
Redistricted to the 11th district.
March 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1847
11thRedistricted from the 12th district and re-elected in 1843.
Retired.
Gordon BrowningDemocraticMarch 4, 1923 –
March 4, 1933
8thElected in 1922.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
March 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1935
7thRedistricted from the 8th district and re-elected in 1932.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Walter P. BrownlowRepublicanMarch 4, 1897 –
July 8, 1910
1stElected in 1896.
Died.
Henry H. BryanDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1819 –
March 4, 1821
6thElected in 1819.
Re-elected but failed to qualify.
Ed BryantRepublicanJanuary 3, 1995 –
January 3, 2003
7thElected in 1994.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Robert M. BuggWhigMarch 4, 1853 –
March 4, 1855
7thElected in 1853.
Retired.
Samuel BunchJacksonianMarch 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1835
2ndElected in 1833.
Switched parties.
Anti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
Re-elected in 1835 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Lost re-election to McClellan.
Tim BurchettRepublicanJanuary 3, 2019 –
present
2ndElected in 2018.
Incumbent.
Mounce G. ButlerDemocraticMarch 4, 1905 –
March 4, 1907
4thElected in 1904.
Lost renomination to Hull.
Roderick R. ButlerRepublicanMarch 4, 1867 –
March 4, 1875
1stElected in 1867.
Lost re-election to McFarland.
March 4, 1887 –
March 4, 1889
Elected in 1886.
Retired.
Jo ByrnsDemocraticMarch 4, 1909 –
March 4, 1933
6thElected in 1908.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
March 4, 1933 –
June 4, 1936
5thRedistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1932.
Died.
Jo Byrns Jr.DemocraticJanuary 3, 1939 –
January 3, 1941
5thElected in 1938.
Lost re-election to Priest.
Andrew J. CaldwellDemocraticMarch 4, 1883 –
March 4, 1887
6thElected in 1882.
Retired.
Robert P. CaldwellDemocraticMarch 4, 1871 –
March 4, 1873
7thElected in 1870.
Lost renomination to Atkins.
William P. CaldwellDemocraticMarch 4, 1875 –
March 4, 1879
9thElected in 1874.
Retired.
Brookins CampbellDemocraticMarch 4, 1853 –
December 25, 1853
1stElected in 1853.
Died.
George W. CampbellDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1803 –
March 4, 1805
At-largeElected in 1803.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.
March 4, 1805 –
March 4, 1809
2ndRedistricted from the at-large district and re-elected in 1805.
Retired to become judge of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Thomas J. CampbellWhigMarch 4, 1841 –
March 4, 1843
4thElected in 1841.
Redistricted to the 3rd district and lost re-election to Blackwell.
William B. CampbellWhigMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1843
6thElected in 1837.
Retired.
UnionistJuly 24, 1866 –
March 4, 1867
5thElected in 1865.
Retired.
Newton CannonDemocratic-RepublicanSeptember 16, 1814 –
March 4, 1817
5thElected to finish Grundy's term.
Lost re-election to T. Claiborne.
March 4, 1819 –
March 4, 1823
Elected in 1819.
Retired.
Edward W. CarmackDemocraticMarch 4, 1897 –
March 4, 1901
10thElected in 1896.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William B. CarterAnti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
1stElected in 1835.
Swithced parties.
WhigMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1841
Re-elected in 1837 as a Whig.
Retired.
Robert L. CaruthersWhigMarch 4, 1841 –
March 4, 1843
7thElected in 1841.
Retired.
Clift ChandlerDemocraticJanuary 3, 1935 –
January 2, 1940
9thElected in 1934.
Resigned when elected Mayor of Memphis.
Lucien B. ChaseDemocraticMarch 4, 1845 –
March 4, 1849
9thElected in 1845.
Retired.
Richard CheathamWhigMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1839
11thElected in 1837.
Lost re-election to C. Johnson.
William M. ChurchwellDemocraticMarch 4, 1851 –
March 4, 1853
3rdElected in 1851.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.
March 4, 1853 –
March 4, 1855
2ndRedistricted from the 3rd district and re-elected in 1853.
Retired.
Thomas ClaiborneDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1817 –
March 4, 1819
5thElected in 1817.
Retired.
William C. C. ClaiborneDemocratic-RepublicanNovember 23, 1797 –
March 4, 1801
At-largeElected to finish Jackson's term.
Re-elected but resigned to become Governor of Mississippi Territory.
Bob ClementDemocraticJanuary 19, 1988 –
January 3, 2003
5thElected to finish Boner's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Andrew J. ClementsUnionistMarch 4, 1861 –
March 4, 1863
4thElected in 1861.
Could not seek re-election, as state was under Confederate occupation.
Wynne F. ClouseRepublicanMarch 4, 1921 –
March 4, 1923
4thElected in 1920.
Lost re-election to Hull.
John A. CockeDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1819 –
March 4, 1825
2ndElected in 1819.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 –
March 4, 1827
Re-elected in 1825 as a Jacksonian.
Retired.
William M. CockeWhigMarch 4, 1845 –
March 4, 1849
2ndElected in 1845.
Lost re-election to Watkins as a Democrat.
Steve CohenDemocraticJanuary 3, 2007 –
present
9thElected in 2006.
Incumbent.
Edmund CooperUnionistJuly 24, 1866 –
March 4, 1867
4thElected in 1865.
Lost re-election to Mullins.
Jere CooperDemocraticMarch 4, 1929 –
March 4, 1933
9thElected in 1928.
Redistricted to the 8th district.
March 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1943
8thRedistricted from the 9th district and re-elected in 1932.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
March 4, 1943 –
January 3, 1953
9thRedistricted from the 8th district and re-elected in 1942.
Redistricted to the 8th district.
January 3, 1953 –
December 18, 1957
8thRedistricted from the 9th district and re-elected in 1952.
Died.
Jim CooperDemocraticJanuary 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1995
4thElected in 1982.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
January 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2023
5thElected in 2002.
Retired.
W. Wirt CourtneyDemocraticMay 11, 1939 –
January 3, 1943
6thElected to finish Turner's term.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1949
7thRedistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1942.
Lost renomination to Sutton.
Nicholas N. CoxDemocraticMarch 4, 1891 –
March 4, 1901
7thElected in 1890.
Retired.
Davy CrockettJacksonianMarch 4, 1827 –
March 4, 1829
9thElected in 1827.
Switched parties.
Anti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1829 –
March 4, 1831
Re-elected in 1829 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Lost re-election to Fitzgerald.
March 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1835
12thElected in 1833.
Lost re-election to Huntsman.
John W. CrockettWhigMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1841
12thElected in 1837.
Retired to become attorney general for the ninth district.
John H. CrozierWhigMarch 4, 1845 –
March 4, 1849
3rdElected in 1845.
Retired.
E. H. CrumpDemocraticMarch 4, 1931 –
March 4, 1933
10thElected in 1930.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
March 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1935
9thRedistricted from the 10th district and re-elected in 1932.
Retired.
William CrutchfieldRepublicanMarch 4, 1873 –
March 4, 1875
3rdElected in 1872.
Retired.
Alvan CullomDemocraticMarch 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1847
4thElected in 1843.
Retired.
William CullomWhigMarch 4, 1851 –
March 4, 1853
8thElected in 1851.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
March 4, 1853 –
March 4, 1855
4thRedistricted from the 8th district and re-elected in 1853.
Lost re-election to Savage.
Clifford DavisDemocraticFebruary 14, 1940 –
January 3, 1943
9thElected to finish Chandler's term.
Redistricted to the 10th district.
January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1953
10thRedistricted from the 9th district and re-elected in 1942.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
January 3, 1953 –
January 3, 1965
9thRedistricted from the 10th district and re-elected in 1952.
Lost renomination to Grider.
David DavisRepublicanJanuary 3, 2007 –
January 3, 2009
1stElected in 2006.
Lost renomination to Roe.
Ewin L. DavisDemocraticMarch 4, 1919 –
March 4, 1933
5thElected in 1918.
Lost renomination to Byrns.
Lincoln DavisDemocraticJanuary 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2011
4thElected in 2002.
Lost re-election to DesJarlais.
Scott DesJarlaisRepublicanJanuary 3, 2011 –
present
4thElected in 2010.
Incumbent.
Robert DeshaJacksonianMarch 4, 1827 –
March 4, 1831
5thElected in 1827.
Retired.
George G. DibrellDemocraticMarch 4, 1875 –
March 4, 1885
3rdElected in 1874.
Retired.
David W. DickinsonJacksonianMarch 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1835
8thElected in 1833.
Retired.
WhigMarch 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1845
7thElected in 1843.
Retired.
William DicksonDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1801 –
March 4, 1805
At-largeElected to finish Claiborne's term.
Redistricted to the 3rd district.
March 4, 1805 –
March 4, 1807
3rdRedistricted from the at-large district and re-elected in 1805.
Retired.
Jimmy DuncanRepublicanNovember 8, 1988 –
January 3, 2019
2ndElected to finish his father's term.
Retired.
John DuncanRepublicanJanuary 3, 1965 –
June 21, 1988
2ndElected in 1964.
Died.
William C. DunlapJacksonianMarch 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1837
13thElected in 1833.
Lost re-election to C. Williams.
Harold EarthmanDemocraticJanuary 3, 1945 –
January 3, 1947
5thElected in 1944.
Lost renomination to Evins.
Benjamin A. EnloeDemocraticMarch 4, 1887 –
March 4, 1895
8thElected in 1886.
Lost re-election to McCall.
Edward E. EslickDemocraticMarch 4, 1925 –
June 14, 1932
7thElected in 1924.
Died.
Willa EslickDemocraticAugust 13, 1932 –
March 4, 1933
7thElected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
Emerson EtheridgeWhigMarch 4, 1853 –
March 4, 1855
9thElected in 1853.
Switched parties
Know NothingMarch 4, 1855 –
March 4, 1857
Re-elected in 1855 as a Know Nothing candidate.
Lost re-election to Atkins.
OppositionMarch 4, 1859 –
March 4, 1861
Elected in 1859.
Retired after West Tennessee seceded.
Henry C. EvansRepublicanMarch 4, 1889 –
March 4, 1891
3rdElected in 1888.
Lost re-election to H. Snodgrass.
Fats EverettDemocraticFebruary 1, 1958 –
January 26, 1969
8thElected to finish Cooper's term.
Died.
Joe L. EvinsDemocraticJanuary 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1953
5thElected in 1946.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
January 3, 1953 –
January 3, 1977
4thRedistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 1952.
Retired.
Andrew EwingDemocraticMarch 4, 1849 –
March 4, 1851
8thElected in 1849.
Retired.
Edwin H. EwingWhigJanuary 2, 1846 –
March 4, 1847
8thElected to finish Peyton's term.
Retired.
Stephen FincherRepublicanJanuary 3, 2011 –
January 3, 2017
8thElected in 2010.
Retired.
Hubert FisherDemocraticMarch 4, 1917 –
March 4, 1931
10thElected in 1916.
Retired.
Samuel M. FiteDemocraticMarch 4, 1875 –
October 23, 1875
4thElected to begin representative-elect John W. Head's term.
Died.
William FitzgeraldJacksonianMarch 4, 1831 –
March 4, 1833
9thElected in 1831.
Redistricted to the 12th district and lost re-election to D. Crockett.
Morgan C. FitzpatrickDemocraticMarch 4, 1903 –
March 4, 1905
4thElected in 1902.
Retired.
Chuck FleischmannRepublicanJanuary 3, 2011 –
present
3rdElected in 2010.
Incumbent.
Harold Ford Jr.DemocraticJanuary 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2007
9thElected in 1996.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Harold Ford Sr.DemocraticJanuary 3, 1975 –
January 3, 1983
8thElected in 1974.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
January 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1997
9thRedistricted from the 8th district and re-elected in 1982.
Retired.
John B. ForesterJacksonianMarch 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1835
5thElected in 1833.
Switched parties.
Anti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
Re-elected in 1835 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Retired.
James B. Frazier Jr.DemocraticJanuary 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1963
3rdElected in 1948.
Lost renomination to Wilkes Thrasher Jr.
Richard FultonDemocraticJanuary 3, 1963 –
August 14, 1975
5thElected in 1962.
Resigned after becoming Mayor of Nashville.
John W. GainesDemocraticMarch 4, 1897 –
March 4, 1909
6thElected in 1896.
Lost renomination to Byrns.
Abraham E. GarrettDemocraticMarch 4, 1871 –
March 4, 1873
3rdElected in 1870.
Redistricted to the 2nd district and lost re-election to Thornburgh.
Finis J. GarrettDemocraticMarch 4, 1905 –
March 4, 1929
9thElected in 1904.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Meredith P. GentryWhigMarch 4, 1839 –
March 4, 1843
8thElected in 1839.
Retired.
March 4, 1845 –
March 4, 1853
7thElected in 1845.
Retired.
Henry R. GibsonRepublicanMarch 4, 1895 –
March 4, 1905
2ndElected in 1894.
Retired.
Presley T. GlassDemocraticMarch 4, 1885 –
March 4, 1889
9thElected in 1884.
Lost renomination to Pierce.
Edward I. GolladayDemocraticMarch 4, 1871 –
March 4, 1873
5thElected in 1870.
Lost re-election to Harrison.
Bart GordonDemocraticJanuary 3, 1985 –
January 3, 2011
6thElected in 1984.
Retired.
George GordonDemocraticMarch 4, 1907 –
August 9, 1911
10thElected in 1906.
Died.
Al GoreDemocraticJanuary 3, 1977 –
January 3, 1983
4thElected in 1976.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
January 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1985
6thRedistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1982.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Albert Gore Sr.DemocraticJanuary 3, 1939 –
December 4, 1944
4thElected in 1938.
Re-elected but resigned until next term began to enter U.S. Army for fact-finding training.
January 3, 1945 –
January 3, 1953
Re-elected in 1944.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Mark E. GreenRepublicanJanuary 3, 2019 –
present
7thElected in 2018.
Incumbent.
George W. GriderDemocraticJanuary 3, 1965 –
January 3, 1967
9thElected in 1964.
Lost re-election to Kuykendall.
Felix GrundyDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1811 –
March 4, 1813
3rdElected in 1811.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
March 4, 1813 –
July 19, 1814
5thRedistricted from the 3rd district and re-elected in 1813.
Resigned.
Nathan W. HaleRepublicanMarch 4, 1905 –
March 4, 1909
2ndElected in 1904.
Lost re-election to Austin.
William HallJacksonianMarch 4, 1831 –
March 4, 1833
5thElected in 1831.
Retired.
Isham G. HarrisDemocraticMarch 4, 1849 –
March 4, 1853
9thElected in 1849.
Retired.
Thomas K. HarrisDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1813 –
March 4, 1815
3rdElected in 1813.
Lost re-election to I. Thomas.
Horace HarrisonRepublicanMarch 4, 1873 –
March 4, 1875
5thElected in 1872.
Redistricted to the 6th district and lost re-election to House.
Diana HarshbargerRepublicanJanuary 3, 2021 –
present
1stElected in 2020.
Incumbent.
William T. HaskellWhigMarch 4, 1847 –
March 4, 1849
11thElected in 1847.
Retired.
Robert H. HattonOppositionMarch 4, 1859 –
March 4, 1861
5thElected in 1859.
Retired to join the Confederate Army.
Isaac R. HawkinsUnionistJuly 24, 1866 –
March 4, 1867
7thElected in 1865.
Switched parties.
RepublicanMarch 4, 1867 –
March 4, 1871
Re-elected in 1867 as a Republican.
Retired.
Bennett H. HendersonDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1815 –
March 4, 1817
4thElected in 1815.
Retired.
Hugh HillDemocraticMarch 4, 1847 –
March 4, 1849
4thElected in 1847.
Retired.
Van HillearyRepublicanJanuary 3, 1995 –
January 3, 2003
4thElected in 1994.
Retired to run for governor.
Samuel E. HoggDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1817 –
March 4, 1819
4thElected in 1817.
Retired.
John C. HoukRepublicanDecember 7, 1891 –
March 4, 1895
2ndElected to finish his father's term.
Lost renomination to Gibson and lost re-election as an Independent Republican.
Leonidas C. HoukRepublicanMarch 4, 1879 –
May 25, 1891
2ndElected in 1878.
Died.
John F. HouseDemocraticMarch 4, 1875 –
March 4, 1883
6thElected in 1874.
Retired.
Sam HoustonDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1823 –
March 4, 1825
7thElected in 1823.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 –
March 4, 1827
Re-elected in 1825 as a Jacksonian.
Retired to run for governor.
William C. HoustonDemocraticMarch 4, 1905 –
March 4, 1919
5thElected in 1904.
Retired.
Cordell HullDemocraticMarch 4, 1907 –
March 4, 1921
4thElected in 1906.
Lost re-election to Clouse.
March 4, 1923 –
March 4, 1931
Elected in 1922.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Parry W. HumphreysDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1813 –
March 4, 1815
6thElected in 1813.
Retired.
Adam HuntsmanJacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
12thElected in 1835.
Retired.
William M. IngeJacksonianMarch 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1835
10thElected in 1833.
Retired.
Jacob C. IsacksDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1823 –
March 4, 1825
4thElected in 1823.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 –
March 4, 1833
Re-elected in 1825 as a Jacksonian.
Redistricted to the 5th district and lost re-election to Forester.
Andrew JacksonDemocratic-RepublicanDecember 5, 1796 –
September 26, 1797
At-largeElected to finish the new term.
Resigned when elected U.S. senator.
Bill JenkinsRepublicanJanuary 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2007
1stElected in 1996.
Retired.
John Jennings Jr.RepublicanDecember 30, 1939 –
January 3, 1951
2ndElected to finish Taylor's term.
Lost renomination to H. Baker.
Andrew JohnsonDemocraticMarch 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1853
1stElected in 1842.
Retired to run for governor.
Cave JohnsonJacksonianMarch 4, 1829 –
March 4, 1833
8thElected in 1829.
Redistricted to the 11th district.
March 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1837
11thRedistricted from the 8th district and re-elected in 1833.
Lost re-election to Cheatham.
DemocraticMarch 4, 1839 –
March 4, 1843
Elected in 1839.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
March 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1845
9thRedistricted from the 11th district and re-elected in 1843.
Retired.
Ed JonesDemocraticMarch 25, 1969 –
January 3, 1973
8thElected to finish Everett's term.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
January 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1983
7thRedistricted from the 8th district and re-elected in 1972.
Redistricted to the 8th district.
January 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1989
8thRedistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 1982.
Retired.
Francis JonesDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1817 –
March 4, 1823
3rdElected in 1817.
Retired.
George W. JonesDemocraticMarch 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1853
5thElected in 1843.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
March 4, 1853 –
March 4, 1859
6thRedistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 1853.
Retired.
Estes KefauverDemocraticSeptember 13, 1939 –
January 3, 1949
3rdElected to finish McReynolds's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
David KustoffRepublicanJanuary 3, 2017 –
present
8thElected in 2016.
Incumbent.
Dan KuykendallRepublicanJanuary 3, 1967 –
January 3, 1973
9thElected in 1966.
Redistricted to the 8th district.
January 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1975
8thRedistricted from the 9th district and re-elected in 1972.
Lost re-election to Ford Sr.
Luke LeaJacksonianMarch 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1835
3rdElected in 1833.
Switched parties.
Anti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
Re-elected in 1835 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Retired.
Pryor LeaJacksonianMarch 4, 1827 –
March 4, 1831
2ndElected in 1827.
Lost re-election to Arnold.
John W. LeftwichUnconditional UnionistJuly 24, 1866 –
March 4, 1867
8thElected in 1865.
Lost re-election to Nunn.
Barbour LewisRepublicanMarch 4, 1873 –
March 4, 1875
9thElected in 1872.
Redistricted to the 10th district and lost re-election to Young.
Marilyn LloydDemocraticJanuary 3, 1975 –
January 3, 1995
3rdElected in 1974.
Retired.
J. Carlton LoserDemocraticJanuary 3, 1957 –
January 3, 1963
5thElected in 1956.
Lost renomination to Fulton.
Oscar B. LovetteRepublicanMarch 4, 1931 –
March 3, 1933
1stElected in 1930.
Lost renomination to B.C. Reece.
John H. MarableJacksonianMarch 4, 1825 –
March 4, 1829
8thElected in 1825.
Lost re-election to C. Johnson.
George W. L. MarrDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1817 –
March 4, 1819
6thElected in 1817.
Lost renomination to Bryan.
Barclay MartinDemocraticMarch 4, 1845 –
March 4, 1847
6thElected in 1845.
Retired.
Zachary D. MasseyRepublicanNovember 8, 1910 –
March 4, 1911
1stElected to finish Brownlow's term.
Retired.
Abram P. MauryAnti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
8thElected in 1835.
Switched parties.
WhigMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1839
Re-elected in 1837.
Retired.
Horace MaynardKnow NothingMarch 4, 1857 –
March 4, 1859
2ndElected in 1857.
Switched parties.
OppositionMarch 4, 1859 –
March 4, 1861
Re-elected in 1859 as an Opposition party candidate.
Switched parties.
UnionistMarch 4, 1861 –
March 4, 1863
Re-elected in 1861 as a Unionist.
Could not seek re-election, as state was under Confederate occupation.
Unconditional UnionJuly 24, 1866 –
March 4, 1867
Elected in 1865.
Switched parties.
RepublicanMarch 4, 1867 –
March 4, 1873
Re-elected in 1867 as a Republican.
Redistricted to the at-large district.
March 4, 1873 –
March 4, 1875
At-largeRedistricted from the 2nd district and re-elected in 1872.
Retired.
John E. McCallRepublicanMarch 4, 1895 –
March 4, 1897
8thElected in 1894.
Lost re-election to Sims.
Abraham McClellanDemocraticMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1843
2ndElected in 1837.
Retired.
Jim N. McCordDemocraticJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1945
5thElected in 1942.
Retired to run for governor.
James C. McDearmonDemocraticMarch 4, 1893 –
March 4, 1897
9thElected in 1892.
Lost renomination to Pierce.
William McFarlandDemocraticMarch 4, 1875 –
March 4, 1877
1stElected in 1874.
Lost re-election to Randolph.
Kenneth McKellarDemocraticDecember 4, 1911 –
March 4, 1917
10thElected to finish Gordon's term.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Benton McMillinDemocraticMarch 4, 1879 –
January 6, 1899
4thElected in 1878.
Retired to run for governor and resigned when elected.
Samuel Davis McReynoldsDemocraticMarch 4, 1923 –
July 11, 1939
3rdElected in 1922.
Died.
Pleasant M. MillerDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1809 –
March 4, 1811
3rdElected in 1809.
Retired.
James C. MitchellJacksonianMarch 4, 1825 –
March 4, 1829
3rdElected in 1825.
Lost re-election to Standifer.
John R. MitchellDemocraticMarch 4, 1931 –
January 3, 1939
4th{Elected in 1930.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
John A. MoonDemocraticMarch 4, 1897 –
March 4, 1921
3rdElected in 1896.
Lost re-election to J. Brown.
William R. MooreRepublicanMarch 4, 1881 –
March 4, 1883
10thElected in 1880.
Renominated but declined.
James MullinsRepublicanMarch 4, 1867 –
March 4, 1869
4thElected in 1867.
Retired.
Tom J. MurrayDemocraticJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1953
8thElected in 1942.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
January 3, 1953 –
December 30, 1966
7thRedistricted from the 8th district and re-elected in 1952.
Lost renomination to Blanton and resigned early.
John R. NealDemocraticMarch 4, 1885 –
March 4, 1889
3rdElected in 1884.
Retired.
Thomas A. R. NelsonOppositionMarch 4, 1859 –
March 3, 1861
1stElected in 1859.
Re-elected but captured en route to Congress and failed to take his seat.
David A. NunnRepublicanMarch 4, 1867 –
March 4, 1869
8thElected in 1867.
Lost re-election to W. Smith as an Independent Republican.
March 4, 1873 –
March 4, 1875
Elected in 1872.
Redistricted to the 9th district and lost re-election to W. Caldwell.
Andy OglesRepublicanJanuary 3, 2023 –
present
5thElected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Lemuel P. PadgettDemocraticMarch 4, 1901 –
August 2, 1922
7thElected in 1900.
Died.
Josiah PattersonDemocraticMarch 4, 1891 –
March 4, 1897
10thElected in 1890.
Lost re-election to Carmack as a National Democrat.
Malcolm R. PattersonDemocraticMarch 4, 1901 –
November 5, 1906
10thElected in 1900.
Retired to run for governor and resigned when elected.
Herron C. PearsonDemocraticJanuary 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1943
7thElected in 1934.
Retired.
Augustus H. PettiboneRepublicanMarch 4, 1881 –
March 4, 1887
1stElected in 1880.
Retired.
Balie PeytonJacksonianMarch 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1835
6thElected in 1833.
Switched parties.
Anti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
Re-elected in 1835 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Retired.
Joseph H. PeytonWhigMarch 4, 1843 –
November 11, 1845
8thElected in 1843.
Died.
James Phelan Jr.DemocraticMarch 4, 1887 –
January 30, 1891
10thElected in 1886.
Retired but died before next term began.
Dayton E. PhillipsRepublicanJanuary 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1951
1stElected in 1946.
Lost renomination to B.C. Reece.
Rice A. PierceDemocraticMarch 4, 1883 –
March 4, 1885
9thElected in 1882.
Lost renomination to Glass.
March 4, 1889 –
March 4, 1893
Elected in 1888.
Lost re-election to McDearmon as an Independent Democrat.
March 4, 1897 –
March 4, 1905
Elected in 1896.
Lost renomination to F. Garrett.
James K. PolkJacksonianMarch 4, 1825 –
March 4, 1833
6thElected in 1825.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
March 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1837
9thRedistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1833.
Switched parties.
DemocraticMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1839
Re-elected in 1837 as a Democrat.
Retired to run for governor.
William H. PolkDemocraticMarch 4, 1851 –
March 4, 1853
6thElected in 1851.
Retired.
Samuel PowellDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1815 –
March 4, 1817
1stElected in 1815.
Retired.
Percy PriestIndependent DemocraticJanuary 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1943
5thElected in 1940.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
DemocraticJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1953
6thElected in 1942.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
January 3, 1953 –
October 12, 1956
5thRedistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1952.
Died.
William F. ProsserRepublicanMarch 4, 1869 –
March 4, 1871
5thElected in 1868.
Lost re-election to Golladay.
James M. QuarlesOppositionMarch 4, 1859 –
March 4, 1861
8thElected in 1859.
Could not seek re-election, as West Tennessee seceded.
Jimmy QuillenRepublicanJanuary 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1997
1stElected in 1962.
Retired.
James H. RandolphRepublicanMarch 4, 1877 –
March 4, 1879
1stElected in 1876.
Retired.
Charles ReadyWhigMarch 4, 1853 –
March 4, 1855
5thElected in 1853.
Switched parties.
Know NothingMarch 4, 1855 –
March 4, 1859
Re-elected in 1855 as a Know Nothing candidate.
Lost re-election to Hatton.
B. Carroll ReeceRepublicanMarch 4, 1921 –
March 4, 1931
1stElected in 1920.
Lost renomination to Lovette.
March 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1947
Elected in 1932.
Retired to serve as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
January 3, 1951 –
March 19, 1961
Elected in 1950.
Died.
Louise Goff ReeceRepublicanMay 16, 1961 –
January 3, 1963
1stElected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
James B. ReynoldsDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1815 –
March 4, 1817
6thElected in 1815.
Lost re-election to Marr.
Democratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1823 –
March 4, 1825
8thElected in 1823.
Lost re-election to Marable.
John RheaDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1803 –
March 4, 1805
At-largeElected in 1803.
Redistricted to the 1st district.
March 4, 1805 –
March 4, 1815
1stRedistricted from the at-large district and re-elected in 1805.
Lost re-election to Powell.
March 4, 1817 –
March 4, 1823
Elected in 1817.
Retired.
James D. RichardsonDemocraticMarch 4, 1885 –
March 4, 1905
5thElected in 1884.
Retired.
Haywood Y. RiddleDemocraticDecember 14, 1875 –
March 4, 1879
4thElected to finish Fite's term.
Retired.
Thomas RiversKnow NothingMarch 4, 1855 –
March 4, 1857
10thElected in 1855.
Retired.
Phil RoeRepublicanJanuary 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2021
1stElected in 2008.
Retired.
John RoseRepublicanJanuary 3, 2019 –
present
6thElected in 2018.
Incumbent.
William C. SalmonDemocraticMarch 4, 1923 –
March 4, 1925
7thElected in 1922.
Retired.
James T. SandfordDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1823 –
March 4, 1825
6thElected in 1823.
Lost re-election to J. Polk.
John H. SavageDemocraticMarch 4, 1849 –
March 4, 1853
4thElected in 1849.
Retired.
March 4, 1855 –
March 4, 1859
Elected in 1855.
Lost re-election to Stokes.
Lon A. ScottRepublicanMarch 4, 1921 –
March 4, 1923
8thElected in 1920.
Lost re-election to Browning.
Sam R. SellsRepublicanMarch 4, 1911 –
March 4, 1921
1stElected in 1910.
Lost renomination to B.C. Reece.
William T. SenterWhigMarch 4, 1843 –
March 4, 1845
2ndElected in 1842.
Retired.
John SevierDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1811 –
September 24, 1815
2ndElected in 1811.
Died.[b]
Ebenezer J. ShieldsAnti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
10thElected in 1835.
Switched parties.
WhigMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1839
Re-elected in 1837 as a Whig.
Lost re-election to A. Brown.
Charles B. SimontonDemocraticMarch 4, 1879 –
March 4, 1883
9thElected in 1878.
Retired.
Thetus W. SimsDemocraticMarch 4, 1897 –
March 4, 1921
8thElected in 1896.
Lost renomination to Scott.
Samuel A. SmithDemocraticMarch 4, 1853 –
March 4, 1859
3rdElected in 1853.
Lost re-election to Brabson.
William J. SmithRepublicanMarch 4, 1869 –
March 4, 1871
8thElected in 1868.
Lost re-election to Vaughan.
William H. SneedKnow NothingMarch 4, 1855 –
March 4, 1857
2ndElected in 1855.
Retired.
Charles E. SnodgrassDemocraticMarch 4, 1899 –
March 4, 1903
4thElected in 1898.
Lost renomination to Fitzpatrick.
Henry C. SnodgrassDemocraticMarch 4, 1891 –
March 4, 1895
3rdElected in 1890.
Lost re-election to F. Brown.
James I. StandiferDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1823 –
March 4, 1825
3rdElected in 1823.
Lost re-election to J.C. Mitchell.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1829 –
March 4, 1833
Elected in 1829.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
March 4, 1833 –
March 4, 1835
4thRedistricted from the 3rd district and re-elected in 1833.
Switched parties.
Anti-JacksonianMarch 4, 1835 –
March 4, 1837
Re-elected in 1835 as an Anti-Jacksonian.
Switched parties.
WhigMarch 4, 1837 –
August 20, 1837
Re-elected in 1837 as a Whig.
Died.
Frederick P. StantonDemocraticMarch 4, 1845 –
March 4, 1855
10thElected in 1845.
Retired.
William B. StokesOppositionMarch 4, 1859 –
March 4, 1861
4thElected in 1859.
Retired.
Unconditional UnionistJuly 24, 1866 –
March 4, 1867
3rdElected in 1865.
Switched parties.
RepublicanMarch 4, 1867 –
March 4, 1871
Re-elected in 1867 as a Republican.
Lost re-election to A. Garrett.
William StoneWhigSeptember 14, 1837 –
March 4, 1839
4thElected to finish Standifer's term.
Lost re-election to Blackwell.
Don SundquistRepublicanJanuary 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1995
7thElected in 1982.
Retired to run for governor.
James P. SuttonDemocraticJanuary 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1953
7thElected in 1948.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
January 3, 1953 –
January 3, 1955
6thRedistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 1952.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
John S. TannerDemocraticJanuary 3, 1989 –
January 3, 2011
8thElected in 1988.
Retired.
Alfred A. TaylorRepublicanMarch 4, 1889 –
March 3, 1895
1stElected in 1888.
Retired.
J. Will TaylorRepublicanMarch 4, 1919 –
November 14, 1939
2ndElected in 1918.
Died.
John M. TaylorDemocraticMarch 4, 1883 –
March 4, 1887
8thElected in 1882.
Retired.
Nathaniel G. TaylorWhigMarch 30, 1854 –
March 4, 1855
1stElected to finish Campbell's term.
Lost re-election to Watkins.
UnionistJuly 24, 1866 –
March 4, 1867
Elected in 1865.
Retired.
Robert L. TaylorDemocraticMarch 4, 1879 –
March 4, 1881
1stElected in 1878.
Lost re-election to Pettibone.
Zachary TaylorRepublicanMarch 4, 1885 –
March 4, 1887
10thElected in 1884.
Lost re-election to Phelan.
Isaac ThomasDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1815 –
March 4, 1817
3rdElected in 1815.
Retired.
James H. ThomasDemocraticMarch 4, 1847 –
March 4, 1851
6thElected in 1847.
Lost re-election to W. Polk.
March 4, 1859 –
March 4, 1861
Elected in 1859.
Retired.
Jacob M. ThornburghRepublicanMarch 4, 1873 –
March 4, 1879
2ndElected in 1872.
Retired.
Lewis TillmanRepublicanMarch 4, 1869 –
March 4, 1871
4thElected in 1868.
Retired.
John TrimbleRepublicanMarch 4, 1867 –
March 4, 1869
5thElected in 1867.
Retired.
Clarence W. TurnerDemocraticNovember 7, 1922 –
March 4, 1923
7th
March 4, 1933 –
March 23, 1939
6thElected in 1932.
Died.
Hopkins L. TurneyDemocraticMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1843
5thElected in 1837.
Retired.
William W. VaughanDemocraticMarch 4, 1871 –
March 4, 1873
8thElected in 1870.
Retired.
Zach WampRepublicanJanuary 3, 1995 –
January 3, 2011
3rdElected in 1994.
Retired to run for governor.
Richard WarnerDemocraticMarch 4, 1881 –
March 4, 1885
5thElected in 1880.
Lost renomination to Richardson.
Joseph E. WashingtonDemocraticMarch 4, 1887 –
March 4, 1897
6thElected in 1886.
Retired.
Albert G. WatkinsWhigMarch 4, 1849 –
March 4, 1853
2ndElected in 1849.
Redistricted to the 1st district and lost re-election to Campbell.
DemocraticMarch 4, 1855 –
March 4, 1859
1stElected in 1855.
Retired.
Harvey M. WattersonDemocraticMarch 4, 1839 –
March 4, 1843
9thElected in 1839.
Retired.
Robert WeakleyDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1809 –
March 4, 1811
2ndElected in 1809.
Retired.
Jesse WhartonDemocratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1807 –
March 4, 1809
3rdElected in 1807.
Retired.
Washington C. WhitthorneDemocraticMarch 4, 1871 –
March 4, 1875
6thElected in 1870.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
March 4, 1875 –
March 4, 1883
7thRedistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1874.
Retired.
March 4, 1887 –
March 4, 1891
Elected in 1886.
Retired.
Christopher H. WilliamsWhigMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1843
13thElected in 1837.
Retired.
March 4, 1849 –
March 4, 1853
11thElected in 1849.
Redistricted to the 9th district and lost re-election to Etheridge.
Joseph L. WilliamsWhigMarch 4, 1837 –
March 4, 1843
3rdElected in 1837.
Lost renomination to T. Campbell.
John V. WrightDemocraticMarch 4, 1855 –
March 4, 1861
7thElected in 1855.
Could not seek re-election, as West Tennessee seceded.
H. Casey YoungDemocraticMarch 4, 1875 –
March 4, 1881
10thElected in 1874.
Lost re-election to Moore.
March 4, 1883 –
March 4, 1885
Elected in 1882.
Retired.
Felix ZollicofferWhigMarch 4, 1853 –
March 4, 1855
8thElected in 1853.
Switched parties.
Know NothingMarch 4, 1855 –
March 4, 1859
Re-elected in 1855 as a Know Nothing candidate.
Retired.
  1. ^ Seated February 25, 1863 after escaping a Confederate prison.
  2. ^ During the First Congress, which was in existence from 1789 to 1791, the former Governor of Franklin, represented what was to become the State of Tennessee, which was originally the 5th district of North Carolina and during his term of office called "the Southwest Territory."

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