Brenda Gilmore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brenda Gilmore
Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 19th district
In office January 8, 2019 – January 10, 2023
Preceded by	Thelma Harper
Succeeded by	Charlane Oliver
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 54th district
In office January 9, 2007 – January 8, 2019
Preceded by	Edith Taylor Langster
Succeeded by	Vincent Dixie
Member of the Nashville Metro Council from the 1st district
In office 1993–2003
Personal details
Born	(1952-12-09) December 9, 1952 (age 72) Sumner County, Tennessee, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Married
Residences	Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Alma mater	Tennessee State University Bachelor of Science (BS) Vanderbilt University

Brenda Gilmore, born on December 9, 1952, is a politician from the United States. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She served in the Tennessee Senate from 2019 to 2023. In the Senate, she represented the 19th district. Before that, she was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Brenda Gilmore's Education and Early Career

Brenda Gilmore worked hard in her studies. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business in 1984. She got this degree from Tennessee State University. Later, in 1988, she earned a Master's degree. This degree was in Human Resource Development from Vanderbilt University.

She also completed special programs. These included the Tennessee Government Executive Institute. She also attended the Vanderbilt Leadership Development Forum. Another program she finished was Leadership Nashville.

From 1979 to 1987, Brenda Gilmore worked for the state of Tennessee. She was part of the Department of General Services. She also became the Director of Mail Service at Vanderbilt University. She was also the director of State Postal Services. Outside of her government work, she was a clerk and secretary at Fairfield Baptist Church. She also taught Sunday School there.

Political Career and Public Service

Brenda Gilmore has a long history of serving her community. She was a member of the Nashville Metro Council. She represented the 1st District from 1993 to 2003. This council helps make decisions for the city of Nashville.

After her time on the Metro Council, she was elected to the Tennessee House. She served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. During the years 2003 to 2007, she was the chairwoman. She led the Budget and Finance Committee. This committee works on how the state spends its money.

In 2019, Brenda Gilmore became a member of the Tennessee Senate. She represented the 19th district. She served in the Senate until 2023.

Brenda Gilmore's Family Life

Brenda Gilmore is married. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Her daughter, Erica Gilmore, also serves in public office. Erica Gilmore is a member of the Nashville Metro Council. She represents the 19th district.