Johnny Garrett (politician)

Johnny C. Garrett (born August 8, 1978) is an American attorney and politician from the state of Tennessee. A Republican, Garrett has represented the 45th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives, based in the northern suburbs of Nashville, since 2019.[1][2]

Johnny C. Garrett
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 45th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byCourtney Rogers
Personal details
Born (1978-08-08) August 8, 1978
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceGoodlettsville, Tennessee
EducationUniversity of Tennessee (BS)
Nashville School of Law (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Education

Garrett earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee and a Juris Doctor from Nashville School of Law.[3]

Career

Garrett began practicing law in Sumner County in 2006, representing businesses and entrepreneurs.[4]

In 2018, Courtney Rogers, incumbent for the 45th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives, announced her retirement. Garrett overwhelmingly won the Republican primary to replace her, and defeated Democrat Hana Ali in the general election with nearly 70% of the vote.[5] He was sworn into office in January 2019.

Garrett was elected as majority whip by his House colleagues for the 2020 legislative session.[6]

Personal life

Garrett was born and raised in Goodlettsville, where he continues to live with his wife and three children.[4]

References
  1. "Representative Johnny Garrett". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "Johnny Garrett". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. "Johnny Garrett's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  4. "Johnny Garrett - State Representative". Campaign website. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  5. Tena Lee (November 6, 2018). "Garrett handily wins 45th district state race". Hendersonville Standard. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  6. "Tennessee House GOP elect new majority whip". WVLT8. Associated Press. January 28, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
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