The Tennessee House of Representatives 51st district is one of 99 legislative districts in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The district represents central Davidson County. It includes much of the city center of Nashville around the state capitol. The district crosses the Cumberland River into East Nashville, reaching to include the neighorhoods of Rosebank, Dalewood, Haysboro and Montague. The district includes the Grand Ole Opry House, Nissan Stadium, Bridgestone Arena, and the Tennessee State Museum. It has been represented by Aftyn Behn since 2023.
Demographics The Tennessee Comptroller estimates the population as of 2024 at 76,430. The district has a high median income of $84,081 compared to the Tennessee median of $69,595
65.8% of the district is White 13.3% of the district is Hispanic 13% of the district is African American 2.6% of the district is Asian 0.4% of the district is some other race 4.9% of the district is Two or more races
Detailed demographic information is also available through Census Reporter.
List of representatives +RepresentativePartyYears of serviceGeneral AssemblyResidenceAftyn BehnDemocratic2023–present113th-114thNashvilleCarson W. Beck2015–2022109th-112thNashvilleMike Turner2001-2014102nd-108thOld HickoryC. Robb Robinson1969-200086th-101thMadison
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