Michele Carringer, born on February 4, 1962, is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. Her district includes the suburban areas directly north of Knoxville.
Education and Early Career:
- Carringer is a graduate of Central High School in Knoxville.
- She served on the Knox County Commission from September 2016 to September 2020, representing the 2nd District.
Political Career:
- In 2020, Carringer was elected to the state house, succeeding longtime representative Bill Dunn.
- She has been serving as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives since January 12, 2021.
- Carringer supported a resolution in 2023 to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules—an action widely characterized as unprecedented.
Personal Life:
- Michele Carringer is married to Michael Carringer and has two children (Christie and Kent) and three grandchildren (Emma Grace, Olivia Scarlett, and Jack Michael).
- She identifies as a Southern Baptist.
