Ronnie Glynn (born May 21, 1970) is an American politician and small business owner. He currently represents the 67th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Democrat. The district comprises portions of Montgomery County, including much of the city of Clarksville.[1]
Ronnie Glynn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Hodges |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1970 Tennessee, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sherry Glynn |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Trident University International (BS) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Master sergeant |
Early life and military service
editRonnie Glynn was born on May 21, 1970.[1] He was raised in Halls, Tennessee.[2] Before reaching 20 years old, he had two children. Needing to provide for his family and with few other options, he joined the United States Army. Though he initially planned to spend five years in the military, he eventually completed 23 years of service, including time with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 7th Special Forces Group, and the 101st Airborne Division.[3]
Education and later career
editGlynn owns the company Jumpmaster Inflatables, which he started after spending summers with his grandchildren and realizing a lack of local activities for kids their age. In 2023, he started a second business, Jumpmaster Trucking.[3]
Glynn is a youth mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.[4] He formerly chaired the Montgomery County Democratic Party.[1]
Tennessee House of Representatives
editIn 2022, Glynn ran to represent Tennessee House of Representatives District 67 after incumbent representative Jason Hodges chose not to seek re-election. In a narrow race, Glynn defeated Republican Tommy Vallejos in the general election. Glynn won the election by only 153 votes of over 11,000 cast.[4] In winning the election, Glynn became the first Black representative from the Clarksville area in over 120 years.[5]
Personal life
editGlynn is married to his wife, Sherry, and they have four children and 11 grandchildren. He is a lifelong Tennessean.[3]
References
edit- 1 2 3 "Representative Ronnie Glynn". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ↑ Logan, Jazmin (December 5, 2025). "'Public education is so critical': Rep. Ronnie Glynn issues warning on school vouchers at town hall". Clarksville Now. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 3 "State Rep. Ronnie Glynn campaigning for re-election to Tennessee House, District 67". Clarksville Now. August 23, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 Foster, Jake (November 8, 2022). "Democrat Ronnie Glynn narrowly defeats Tommy Vallejos for state House: 'I felt relieved'". Clarksville Now. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Ronnie Glynn to Become First Black State Legislator Elected in Clarksville Since 1896". The Tennessee Tribune. December 3, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
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