Darren Jernigan

Darren Jernigan
Darren Jernigan
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives; from the 60th district
	In office; January 8, 2013 – 2025
Preceded by	Jim Gotto
Succeeded by	Shaundelle Brooks
Personal details
Born	December 7, 1969 (age 56); Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Michelle
Alma mater	Austin Peay State University ; Middle Tennessee State University
Website

Preceded byJim Gotto

Succeeded byShaundelle Brooks

BornDecember 7, 1969 (age 56)

Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.

PartyDemocratic

Darren Jernigan (born December 7, 1969) is an American politician. A Democrat, he represented the 60th district (Hermitage, Donelson, and Old Hickory) in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2012 and took office in January 2013. In 2024 Jernigan retired from state politics and Shaundelle Brooks won the seat.^[1] Jernigan also served on the Nashville City Council.^[2]

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Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 60th district
In office January 8, 2013 – 2025
Preceded by	Jim Gotto
Succeeded by	Shaundelle Brooks

Personal details
Born	(1969-12-07) December 7, 1969 (age 56) Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Michelle
Alma mater	Austin Peay State University Middle Tennessee State University
Website