John (John) Gillespie (R-SH97)
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Representative
Suite 590 Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North
Nashville, TN 37243

District Office:
425 Rep. John Lewis Way North
Nashville, TN 37243
Elected: 2020    Next Election: 2024
Committee Assignments
Vice ChairHouse Committee on Criminal Justice
MemberSubcommittee on Criminal Justice
MemberSubcommittee on Higher Education
MemberHouse Committee on Health
MemberHouse Committee on Education Administration
Counties Representing
Shelby

Bio

John Gillespie is a native Memphian and son of Elizabeth and Trow Gillespie. He has two brothers, two nieces, and a nephew. John graduated from High Point University in North Carolina where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He is a longtime member of Saint John's Episcopal Church.

His professional career began in the banking business at First Tennessee. John learned the financial business from the ground up. He started as a Financial Service Representative opening new accounts and serving as the face of the bank. He later moved to Evolve Bank and Trust where he worked in the mortgage division. John reviewed home loans to ensure compliance before families closed on their new home.

John presently serves as Grant Coordinator at Trezevant Episcopal Home. He writes and researches grants, plans events, and solicits major gifts at Trezevant.

John is active in political campaigns and service organizations in our community. He served as Assistant Campaign Manager for former Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell's successful 2010 campaign. John is a member of the Phoenix Club of Memphis where he's helped raised funds for the Boys and Girls Club.








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