Memphis City Councilwoman Eyes TN Governor's Seat

Memphis City Council member to launch campaign for governor

“And I don’t just plan to run — I plan to win,” she said.

Memphis city councilwoman eyes TN governor's seat

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green says she is running for Tennessee governor in the 2026 election. Green made the announcement in a speech that was posted to social media on Monday. "We need more women, more mothers, making our laws, because they will not leave working families behind," she said in the video. City council seats are non-partisan, but Green appears to have made the remarks during a Tennessee Democratic Party e…

Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green officially throws hat into Tennessee governor's race

Jerri Green, a first-term Memphis City Councilwoman, is running for Tennessee governor. She announced her candidacy over the weekend.

Jerri Green for Governor?

Memphis City Council Member Jerri Green – a previous candidate for the TN House of Representatives – announced she plans to run for Governor in 2026. Current Gov. Bill Lee is term-limited. Green, a Democrat, said she plans to bring an “army of moms” to the campaign. MORE EDUCATION NEWS Indiana’s Big Voucher Mess Bill Lee: A Legacy of Kids Left Behind