Jody Barrett
Jody Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michael G. Curcio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1973 Bon Aqua, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Holly (m. 1996) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Lincoln Memorial University (BA) University of Mississippi (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Jody Barrett (born November 8, 1973) is an American attorney and politician in Tennessee. He is a Republican and represents District 69 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He is a Baptist.[1]
Barrett graduated from Dickson County Senior High in 1992, then earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Lincoln Memorial University in 1996 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1999.[1]
He voted to expel two colleagues after their protest on the House floor.[2]
On July 7, 2025, Barrett announced a bid for the 2025 Tennessee's 7th congressional district special election after incumbent Mark Green retired.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Representatives - TN General Assembly". wapp.capitol.tn.gov.
- ^ Ryan, Erika; Jarenwattananon, Patrick; Kelly, Mary Louise (April 7, 2023). "Tennessee GOP Rep. Barrett on why he voted to expel two colleagues but not the third". All Things Considered. NPR. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ McCullough, Erin (July 7, 2025). "State Rep. Jody Barrett announces congressional run". WKRN. Retrieved July 7, 2025.