Jeff Yarbro is an American attorney and Democratic politician representing District 21 in the Tennessee State Senate, which includes parts of Davidson County in Nashville. He has served in the Senate since 2015, acting as Senate Minority Leader from 2019 to 2023 and previously as Minority Caucus Chair from 2015 to 2018. Notable achievements include his leadership roles in the Democratic caucus, committee service on Finance, Ways and Means; Health and Welfare; State and Local Government; and others, plus his 2023 run for Mayor of Nashville where he placed fourth.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: AB in Government from Harvard University ; JD from University of Virginia Law School .
• Political Experience: Elected to Tennessee State Senate District 21 in 2014; Democratic Leader ; Minority Caucus Chair ; early roles include Get Out The Vote Director for Harold Ford's U.S. Senate campaign and advance staff for Gore 2000.
• Professional Background: Attorney at Bass, Berry & Sims ; law clerk for U.S. Court of Appeals and Judge Gilbert Merritt; Education Advisor to Nashville Mayor Karl Dean .
• Community Involvement: Disaster response volunteer with Nashville Red Cross; Pencil Partner Program volunteer; member of Tennessee Bar Association and other advisory committees.