Michele Carringer is a Republican representing Tennessee House District 16 . Born February 4, 1962, in Knoxville, she is a lifelong resident, married to Michael, with two children and three grandchildren. A Southern Baptist, she emphasizes conservative values like low taxes, small government, better schools, safer neighborhoods, and support for teachers and law enforcement. First elected to the Tennessee House in November 2020, she won re-election in 2022 unopposed in the general election . Notable positions include Chairlady of the Population Health Subcommittee, and service on the Health Committee, Departments & Agencies Subcommittee, and State & Local Government Committee.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Central High School; University of Tennessee College of Communications.
• Political Experience: Knox County Commissioner for District 2 and previously Seat 7A ; served on committees including Court, Joint Education, Rules , Finance, and others. Extensive Republican involvement: President/Vice President/Secretary of Fountain City/North Republican Club; Vice President of Volunteer Women's Republican Club; former First Vice Chair and Secretary of Knox County Republican Party; current Republican State Executive Committeewoman for Senate Seat 6. Leadership programs: Leadership Knoxville , various citizens academies .