Antonio Parkinson
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Antonio Parkinson | |
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 Parkinson in 2023 | |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 98th[1] district | |
| Assumed office March 8, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Ulysses Jones, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1969 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Public relations, marketing, entertainment |
| Website | tnrepparkinson |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 4.5 years |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Battles/wars | Desert Storm |
Antonio Parkinson[2] (born July 14, 1969, in Oakland, California) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 98 since his special election March 8, 2011, following the death of Representative Ulysses Jones, Jr.
Antonio Parkinson was born July 14, 1969, in Oakland, California. He served in the United States Marine Corps, which led him to reside in Memphis, Tennessee. While living in Memphis, Parkinson joined the Shelby County Fire Department and rose to the ranks of Lieutenant before retiring.
Antonio Parkinson owns Black Market Strategies, a public relations and marketing firm. Prior to becoming owner, he served on the board of directors of ABetterMemphis.com, which created a vehicle for citizens of Memphis and Shelby County to voice their likes, dislikes, opinions and solutions for issues and opportunities within the city and county. Parkinson is also a member of Breath of Life Christian Center.