One Tough Mother
for Tennessee
From Memphis to the mountains and everywhere in between —Jerri Green will lead with common sense, compassion, and courage.
I’m 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.
Now, I’m bringing that same fire to the Governor’s race—because Tennessee families deserve better.
Check out Jerri's plan to make Tennessee work for all of us
Endorsements
Elected Leaders
- Governor Andy Beshear
- U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen
- U.S. Congress District 9 Nominee Justin J. Pearson
- Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris
- State Representative Aftyn Behn
- Senator Raumesh Akbari
- Senator Heidi Campbell
- Senator Sara Kyle
- Senator Charlane Oliver
- Senator Jeff Yarbro
- Senator London Lamar
- Minority Leader Karen Camper
- Representative Jesse Chism
- Representative John Ray Clemmons
- Representative Vincent Dixie
- Representative Yusuf Hakeem
- Representative Harold Love
- Representative Sam McKenzie
- Representative Jason Powell
- Representative Johnny Shaw
- Former Speaker of the House Jimmy Naifeh
- Former Republican Speaker of the House Kent Williams
- Former State Representative Dwayne Thompson
- Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy
- Former City of Memphis Mayor Dr. Willie Herenton
- Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley, Jr.
- Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington
- Memphis City Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas
- Memphis City Councilman Jeff Warren
- Nashville City Councilwoman Emily Benedict
- Nashville City Councilwoman Sandy Ewing
- Nashville City Councilwoman Burkley Allen
- Nashville City Councilwoman Sandra Sepulveda
- Nashville City Councilwoman Zulfat Suara
- Knox County Commissioner Shane Jackson
- Knoxville City Councilwoman Karyn Adams
- Washington County Commissioner Jodi Jones
- Cumberland County Commissioner Deborah Holbrook
- Obion County Commissioner Phillip Dunlap
- Dickson City Councilwoman Stacey Levine
- Covington City Alderwoman Jean Johnson
- Pikeville City Vice Mayor Jeania Lansing
- Memphis-Shelby County School Board Member Michelle McKissack
- Memphis-Shelby County School Board Member Sable Otey
- Nashville Property Assessor Vivian M. Wilhoite
- Memphis-Shelby County School Board Member Tamarques Porter
- Shelby County Commissioner Amber Huett-Garcia
- Metro Nashville School Board Member Cheryl Mayes
- Metro Nashville School Board Member Abigail Tylor
- Metro Nashville School Board Member Zach Young
- City of Covington Alderman John Edwards
- Goodlettsville City Commissioner Jesse Walker
- Former Shelby County Commissioner Reginald Milton
- City of Trenton Alderman Billie Wade
- City of Humboldt Alderman Nicholas Graves, Sr.
- Former President of TSU Dr. Glenda Glover
- Civil Rights Leader & Former County Commissioner Walter Bailey, Jr.
- Nashville Community Leader Marissa Richmond
Organizations
I’m Not Running Alone
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.
I’m Not
Running Alone
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.
Join the Movement
This is our moment to lead with love and govern with grit. If you’re ready to fight for a better Tennessee, I need you on this team.
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Meet Jerri
Raised in Memphis. Educated in Knoxville. Worked in Nashville. Jerri knows Tennessee values—because she’s lived them. She’s a mom of three, a lawyer, a public servant, and a proud Democrat who gets things done.
Why She’s Running
Tennessee families are being left behind by extremist, out-of-touch Republican leadership. Jerri’s stepping up to:
- Support working families
- Fully fund public schools
- Expand access to healthcare
- Protect fundamental freedoms
What She Believes
Tennessee deserves: Empathy in leadership. Accountability in government. Backbone to fight for what’s right. She’s not here to play politics—she’s here to build something better for all Tennesseans.
Policies That Deliver,
Not Partisanship That Divides
An Economy That Works for Working Families
We fund what we value—and it’s time Tennessee starts valuing public schools again.
Jerri will:
- Expand paid family and medical leave
- Support labor rights and collective bargaining
- Promote workforce development and vocational training
- Invest in small businesses, especially in underserved areas
Public Education That Works for All
We fund what we value—and it’s time Tennessee starts valuing public schools again.
Health Care Is a Right, Not a Luxury
We fund what we value—and it’s time Tennessee starts valuing public schools again.
Support for Families, Parents, and Caregivers
We fund what we value—and it’s time Tennessee starts valuing public schools again.
Government That Works for the People
We fund what we value—and it’s time Tennessee starts valuing public schools again.
Environmental Stewardship for Future Generations
We fund what we value—and it’s time Tennessee starts valuing public schools again.
Gun Safety to Protect Our Kids and Our Communities
We fund what we value—and it’s time Tennessee starts valuing public schools again.
Protecting Reproductive Freedom
We fund what we value—and it’s time Tennessee starts valuing public schools again.
What I Stand For
Proven Leadership That Delivers
In my time in public service, I have:
- Vaccinated over 70% of the local jail population during COVID
- Secured funding for transitional housing
- Improving maternal health care by funding black midwife fellows
- Raised wages for Shelby County employees to a real living wage
- Launched Tennessee’s first free gun lock-by-mail program
- Worked to support Afghan refugee families settling in Shelby County after serving our country
- Reduced HIV stigma through more direct testing
Be Part of Something Bigger
This is our moment to lead with love and govern with grit.
If you’re ready to fight for a better Tennessee, we need you on our team. Let’s make history. Let’s win Tennessee—together.
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