The Tennessee House of Representatives 98th 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 part of central Shelby County. The district includes parts of northeast Memphis and a small area of Bartlett. It includes areas such as Raleigh and Egypt. Antonio Parkinson has represented the district since 2011.
Demographics The Tennessee Comptroller estimates the population as of 2024 at 71,254.
62.7% of the district is Black 21.3% of the district is White 10.5% of the district is Hispanic 2.1% of the district is Asian 3% of the district is Two or more races
Detailed demographic information is also available through Census Reporter.
History The 88th Tennessee General Assembly was the first in which all districts were numbered. The 98th district has been part of Shelby County since it was created.
List of Representatives RepresentativePartyYears of ServiceGeneral AssemblyHometownAntonio ParkinsonDemocratic March 8, 2011 - present 107th-114thMemphisUlysses Jones Jr. January 13, 1987 - November 9, 2010*95th-106thMemphisHarper Brewer Jr. 1973-1986 88th-94thMemphis Ulysses Jones Jr. died in office, Antonio Parkinson was elected after a special election in March. References