Rep. Shaundelle Brooks, sets up her legislative office. Brooks, a Nashville Democrat was elected in November to represent House District 60. (Photo: John Partipilo)t
NASHVILLE — The 114th Tennessee General Assembly gaveled into session Tuesday, featuring a crop of new lawmakers in both chambers, while veteran Republicans were reelected to constitutional offices. Photojournalist John Partipilo documented the start of session, capturing new faces in the legislature.
New faces in the Senate
Sen. Tom Hatcher, a Maryville Republican, represents Senate District 2. (Photo: John Partipilo)
Sen. Jessie Seal, a Tazewell Repubican, was sworn into office as he replaced longtime GOP Sen. Frank Niceley. (Photo: John Partipilo)
Sen. Bobby Harshbarger, a Kingsport Republican, newly represents Senate District 4. (Photo: John Partipilo)
State House swears in new representatives
Rep. Gabby Salinas, a Memphis Democrat, is the only Hispanic member of the Tennessee General Assembly. (Photo: John Partipilo)
Clarksville Republican Rep. Aron Maberry. (Photo: John Partipilo)
Rep. Renae Jones, and Erwin Republican.
(Photo: John Partipilo)
Republican Rep. Tom Stinnett of Maryville. (Photo: John Partipilo)
Rep. Lee Reeves, a Franklin Republican, with his family after Tuesday’s swearing in ceremony. (Photo: John Partipilo)
