For decades, citizens in Davidson County have counted on Tim Garrett for strong, capable and responsive representation. From 1983 through 2004, Tim Garrett represented urban and rural regions of northwest Davidson County on Metro Council and in the state legislature. He has served with four Tennessee governors and three Nashville mayors.  His election to Metro Council At-Large in 2007 marks Tim Garrett's return to public service in Davidson County.

Local Government
Tim Garrett was elected to Metro Council at Large in August 2007.  Vying for one of five open At-Large seats during a history-making election, Garrett was the only candidate to capture more than 10 percent of the vote. He occupies Seat #1 in the Council Chambers. 

From 1983 to 1999, Tim Garrett represented the 10th District (Goodlettsville area) of Davidson County on Nashville Metro Council. He served with Mayors Fulton, Boner and Bredesen.  Tim Garrett served on and chaired nearly every committee in Metro government and was elected to key positions including President Pro-Tem. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential council members and was voted Best City Councilman by Nashville Scene.
 
State Government
As a house member of the 94th through 101st General Assemblies, Tim Garrett represented the 50th Legislative District from 1984 through 2004 serving with Governors Alexander, McWhortor, Sundquist and Bredesen. During his tenure as Tennessee State Representative, Tim Garrett served on a variety of committees, including:

• House Government Operations (Former Vice-Chair)
  
• State Finance Ways & Means (Member for 20 years)
  
• Calendar and Rules
  
• Conservation & Environment (Former Chair)
  
• Budget Subcommittee
  
• State & Local Committee