Tennessee House of Representatives 59th district

Tennessee's 59th State House of Representatives district
Map of Tennessee House districts with the 59th District shaded
Representative	Caleb Hemmer D – Nashville since 2023
Demographics	84%  White 6%  Black 4%  Hispanic 3%  Asian 3%  Multiracial
Population (2023)	69,336

Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 is one of the 99 legislative districts in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The district is located in Middle Tennessee and covers parts of southern Davidson County, including neighborhoods such as Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, and Bellevue, in Nashville. Incumbent Democrat Caleb Hemmer has represented the district since 2023. The district is considered highly competitive in elections. ^{[1] [2]} In the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris won the district with a margin of 2.5%. ^[3]

Demographics

As of 2023, District 59 had a population of 69,336. The racial and ethnic composition is approximately 84% white, 6% Black, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, and 3% two or more races. The district's median household income and other socioeconomic indicators are significantly higher than state averages, reflecting its mix of affluent suburbs and established neighborhoods around southern Nashville. ^[4]

Representative

Representative	Party	Years of Service	Hometown
Caleb Hemmer	Democratic	January 10, 2023 [5] – present	Nashville

Elections

2024

2024 Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 general election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Caleb Hemmer	25,812	100.0%
Total votes			25,812	100.0%
	Democratic hold

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2022

2022 Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 general election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Caleb Hemmer	15,509	52.4%
	Republican	Michelle Foreman	14,088	47.6%
Total votes			29,597	100.0%
	Democratic gain from

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See also

• Tennessee House of Representatives
• Davidson County, Tennessee

References

1. Elliott, Stephen (November 8, 2022). "Democrat Caleb Hemmer Wins Open State House Seat". Nashville Scene. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
2. "State House District 59, Tennessee". Census Reporter. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
3. "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
4. "State House District 59, Tennessee". Census Reporter. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
5. "Caleb Hemmer". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
6. "2024 Election Results for Tennessee State House District 59". RightDataUSA. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
7. "In Nashville, Democrat Hemmer takes redrawn House District 59". Tennessee Lookout. November 8, 2022.