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State Legislature
General Assembly:
Meets for 90 days over 2 years, beginning in January
House of Representatives:
99 members, 2-year terms
1999 breakdown:
40R, 59D; 82 men, 17 women
Salary:
$16,500/year; $114/day in session; $525/month expenses
Phone:
(615) 741-2901
Senate:
33 members, 4-year terms
1999 breakdown:
15R, 18D; 28 men, 5 women
Salary:
$16,500/year; $114/day in session; $525/month expenses
Phone:
(615) 741-2730
Urban Statistics
Memphis:
Mayor W. W. Herenton (D), Population 596,725
Nashville-Davidson:
Mayor Philip N. Bredesen (D), Population 511,263
Knoxville:
Mayor Victor Ashe (R), Population 167,535
Chattanooga:
Mayor Jon Kinsey, Population 150,425
Clarksville:
Mayor Johnny Piper, Population 94,879
Registered Voters
Voters do not register by party.
U.S. Congress
Senate:
2 R
House:
4 D, 5 R
Term Limits
For state offices:
No
Elections
1996 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 48%,
Bob Dole 46%,
Ross Perot 6%
1992 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 47%,
George Bush 42%,
Ross Perot 10%
1988 Presidential Vote:
George Bush 58%,
Michael S. Dukakis 42%
Population
1998 population (est.):
5,319,654
1990 population:
4,877,185
1980 population:
4,591,120
Percent change 1980-90:
+6%
Rank among states (1998):
17
White:
82%
Black:
16%
Asian or Pacific islander:
1%
Hispanic origin:
1%
Urban:
61%
Rural:
39%
Born in state:
69%
Foreign-born:
1%
Under age 18:
1,324,789 (25%)
Ages 18-64:
3,373,267 (63%)
65 and older:
670,142 (12%)
Median age:
35.6
Miscellaneous
Web:
www.state.tn.us
Capital:
Nashville
Median household income:
$31,066 (1997)
Rank among states:
43
Total area:
42,146 sq. miles
Rank among states:
36
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999) To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Riley Darnell
Secretary of State
Suite 1700
James K. Polk State Office Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0309
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