Tyler Brasher

Tyler Brasher is a Democratic politician from Davidson County, Tennessee, who has served in local civic roles and run for state office [11]. Professionally, he works as a healthcare management and finance consultant [11]. In his six years living in Nashville prior to 2024, Brasher engaged extensively in community service, serving on the Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce and the Donelson Hermitage Neighborhood Alliance [10]. He also served as a citizen representative on a Metro Nashville health and facilities board [11].

In August 2024, Brasher ran for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 60 in the Democratic primary [1]. The seat was being vacated by long-serving Democrat Darren Jernigan, who left office to join Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s administration [9]. Brasher faced Shaundelle Brooks and John Parrish in the primary field [1]. He secured 45.1% of the vote (2,215 votes) but lost the nomination to Brooks, who received 52.6% of the vote [1].

During his campaign, Brasher positioned himself as a pragmatic candidate focused on incremental progress and cross-aisle cooperation [11]. He highlighted his family status as a married father with two daughters as motivation for his policy views, particularly regarding reproductive rights [11]. His platform included support for gun control measures, protection of public schools, and opposition to school voucher plans [11]. Brasher’s campaign was managed by Metro Councilmember Jordan Huffman, who had previously run successfully in the same district [10]. Brasher received endorsements from Huffman, Metro Councilmember Jeff Gregg, and Michelle Jernigan, the wife of the outgoing representative [10].

As of 2026, Brasher is listed as a candidate for Tennessee State Executive Committeeman District 20 in the Democratic primary [Race Info].

Sources

• [1] Tyler Brasher - Ballotpedia
• [2] Category:Democratic Party - Ballotpedia
• [6] Endorsements for Tyler Brasher - Tennessee Democratic Party Candidate
• [9] Tyler Brasher Archives • Tennessee Lookout
• [10] Primary Splits Democrats Near the Davidson County Line | City Limits | nashvillescene.com
• [11] Democratic primary in Nashville House district exemplifies style split in party | News From The States
• [12] Tennessee Democrats have a chance in a looming special congressional election • Tennessee Lookout

Public filings

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Tennessee — campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Brasher”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Brasher”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Brasher”and, if needed, select the applicable position.