NASHVILLE, Tenn. State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis has been named to the Finance, Ways and Means Committee, Education Administration Committee, and the Civil Justice Committee for the Tennessee House of Representatives. The 112th Tennessee General Assembly officially convened Jan. 12 and completed its organizational meeting with the appointment of committees by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville. “John…

I’ve always been interested in the American tradition of self-government. For most of us, that interest is abstract. It became very concrete for me when I was sworn in as state representative for House District 97 in November. It is great responsibility and privilege to serve as a voice for Shelby County in the Tennessee…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, officially passed his first bill as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly and the House Republican Caucus. House Bill 662 passed unanimously on Monday, March 22. House Bill 662 revises current law to require the Community Services Agency Board to have its annual plan of operation to be reviewed…