About Jerri Green –

A lifelong Tennessean, lawyer, public servant, educator, and proud mom of three. I’ve lived in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville, and I know firsthand the beauty, the struggles, and the deep values that define every corner of this state.

I’ve spent my life showing up for my community when it matters most—whether fighting for the most vulnerable as a public defender, advocating for living wages as a Memphis City Councilor, or championing healthcare access and fundamental freedoms as a leader in County Government. I’m no stranger to tough fights and I have a record of winning.

This campaign isn’t just about one person—it’s about a new vision for Tennessee. One rooted in empathy, accountability, and backbone.

I’m building a coalition of teachers, nurses, veterans, working parents, young people, small business owners—everyday Tennesseans who are tired of being ignored by a government that serves only the powerful and well-connected.

We’re done settling for cruelty disguised as policy and corruption disguised as leadership. Together, we’re not just going to shake things up—we’re going to take out the trash and build a Tennessee that works for all of us.

Green was born in Memphis, TN. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1999 and a J.D. from Georgetown University School of Law in 2003. Her career experience includes working as an attorney, educator, and advocate.

Green has been affiliated with the following organizations

• Memphis Bar Association
• Association for Women Attorneys
• Tennessee Bar Associations
• Tennessee Higher Education Initiative
• Moms Demand Action

Platform – what she stands for

• Real Support for Working Families
  Paid family leave. Affordable child care. A real living wage. Because families deserve more than survival—they deserve stability and dignity.
• Strong Public Schools
  Fully funded classrooms. Respected teachers. Honest education—not censorship and political interference.
• Health Care Access
  A government that expands Medicaid, especially in rural Tennessee, and respect a woman’s decisions regarding her own health.
• Common-Sense Laws
  Background checks. Red flag laws. Gun locks. Because no parent should fear sending their child to school.
• A Future Worth Fighting For
  Clean air, safe water, and climate-smart policies that protect our land—and our children.