Demetrus "meechie" Coonrod

Demetrus Coonrod, an Independent, is a Chattanooga City Councilwoman representing District 9. A formerly incarcerated individual, she has dedicated her public service to bringing affordable housing and economic opportunity to her city. She is now running for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 28 in the 2026 election, campaigning on a platform focused on education, criminal justice reform, healthcare, and reproductive rights. Coonrod aims to foster a more inclusive and prosperous future for her district, seeing this run as a natural progression of her commitment to public service.