The Tennessee House of Representatives 85th district is one of the 99 legislative districts in the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly. The district is located in West Tennessee and covers far southern Shelby County along the state line. The district includes parts of Memphis, Collierville, as well as unincorporated areas between. The district covers areas such as Acklena, Stone Creek, and Whitehaven View. The boundary of the district follows Bill Morris Parkway, Shelby Drive, and Morris Drive at different sections, sometimes reaching north of them. Jesse Chism has represented the district since 2019.
Demographics The Tennessee Comptroller estimates the population as of 2024 at 68,969.
83% of the district is Black 7.5% of the district is White 4.7% of the district is Hispanic 2.1% of the district is Asian 2.3% of the district is Two or more races
Detailed demographic information is also available through Census Reporter.
History Prior to its creation, the area that became the 85th district was associated with the 4th district of Shelby County. The 88th Tennessee General Assembly was the first in which all districts were numbered. The 85th district has been part of Shelby County since it was created.
List of Representatives RepresentativePartyYears of ServiceGeneral AssemblyHometownJesse ChismDemocratic 2019-present 111th-114thMemphisJohnnie Turner2009-2018106th-110thMemphisLarry Turner 1985-2008 94th-105thMemphisTeddy Withers1975-198489th-93rdMemphisTommy Powell1969-197486th-88thMemphis References