Lauren Pinkston, standing beside the TN state flag logo in Bicentennial Mall State Park, Nashville, TN

Reason is Back
on the Table.

Because Tennessee’s government should work as hard as the taxpayers who fund it.
Lauren Pinkston, standing beside the TN state flag logo in Bicentennial Mall State Park, Nashville, TN

Reason is Back
on the Table.

Because Tennessee’s government should work as hard as the taxpayers who fund it.
Lauren Pinkston, standing beside the TN state flag logo in Bicentennial Mall State Park, Nashville, TN

Reason is Back
on the Table.

Because Tennessee’s government should work as hard as the taxpayers who fund it.
Lauren Pinkston, standing near the courthouse in Columbia, TN

Why I 'm Running

Why I 'm Running

Government works best when ideas compete, not politicians.

Government works best when ideas compete, not politicians.

As a 7th generation Tennessean, I've spent my career pursuing injustice: starting businesses with survivors of human trafficking, researching employment gaps in the workforce, leading nonprofits, and advising global organizations.

Now, I’m running to be the next Governor of Tennessee, because the greatest injustice I see every day is a system that suggests you have to be a political extremist in order to be a represented citizen. 

As a 7th generation Tennessean, I've spent my career pursuing injustice: starting businesses with survivors of human trafficking, researching employment gaps in the workforce, leading nonprofits, and advising global organizations.

Now, I’m running to be the next Governor of Tennessee, because the greatest injustice I see every day is a system that suggests you have to be a political extremist in order to be a represented citizen. 

As a 7th generation Tennessean, I've spent my career pursuing injustice: starting businesses with survivors of human trafficking, researching employment gaps in the workforce, leading nonprofits, and advising global organizations.

Now, I’m running to be the next Governor of Tennessee, because the greatest injustice I see every day is a system that suggests you have to be a political extremist in order to be a represented citizen. 

Your Tax Dollars Should Make it Easier for You to Live and Make a Living.

Your Tax Dollars Should Make it Easier for You to Live and Make a Living.

Your Tax Dollars Should Make it Easier for You to Live and Make a Living.

Economy

We prioritize the working class by focusing on Main Street as much as Wall Street.

Education

We prioritize schools as safe and well-funded institutions of discovery.

Agriculture

We prioritize farmers by lifting burdensome policies currently choking out their businesses.

Healthcare

We prioritize human life by freeing patients and their doctors from a flawed health insurance system.

Economy

We prioritize the working class by focusing on Main Street as much as Wall Street.

Education

We prioritize schools as safe and well-funded institutions of discovery.

Agriculture

We prioritize farmers by lifting burdensome policies currently choking out their businesses.

Healthcare

We prioritize human life by freeing patients and their doctors from a flawed health insurance system.

Join

Be part of something bigger than politics.

Be part of something bigger than politics.

This campaign is about bringing Tennesseans together – across parties, backgrounds, and beliefs – to focus on what really matters.

Join us to help build a campaign rooted in integrity, practical solutions, and a shared vision for Tennessee’s future.

This campaign is about bringing Tennesseans together – across parties, backgrounds, and beliefs – to focus on what really matters.

Join us to help build a campaign rooted in integrity, practical solutions, and a shared vision for Tennessee’s future.

Endorsements

What Tennesseans Are Saying

What Tennesseans
Are Saying

What Tennesseans Are Saying

  • I’ve lived in Tennessee my whole life and don’t plan on leaving. I want to see it be a better place for everyone. I want my kids and future grandkids to be proud of me. Thanks for giving me a productive place to direct this passion and energy.

    Alex, Children and Youth Services

  • I can’t wait to not vote Republican and feel good about it.

    Marcy, Accountant

  • There is a fire that needs to be put out, and the only way we can bridge the gap between Democrats and Republicans is if we put democracy first.

    Landon, Artist

  • We have to give local officials a candidate who wants to solve problems without being a Republican or Democrat so that they can advocate for what they really need without political blowback.

    Danny, TN Government

  • “It’s good to have a feeling of hope again! Thank you for being and doing you, for all of us.”

    Alicia, Healthcare Management

  • You’ve reignited our hope. Not because I think you’re going to fix it all, but because for the first time, it feels like the sacrifices my family makes to live in TN are worth it if it means we can support leaders who will lead well and reach across party lines. I 1,000% believe in you.

    Kelsey, Adoptive Mom

  • I’ve lived in Tennessee my whole life and don’t plan on leaving. I want to see it be a better place for everyone. I want my kids and future grandkids to be proud of me. Thanks for giving me a productive place to direct this passion and energy.

    Alex, Children and Youth Services

  • I can’t wait to not vote Republican and feel good about it.

    Marcy, Accountant

  • There is a fire that needs to be put out, and the only way we can bridge the gap between Democrats and Republicans is if we put democracy first.

    Landon, Artist

  • We have to give local officials a candidate who wants to solve problems without being a Republican or Democrat so that they can advocate for what they really need without political blowback.

    Danny, TN Government

  • “It’s good to have a feeling of hope again! Thank you for being and doing you, for all of us.”

    Alicia, Healthcare Management

Mailing Address: PO Box 90560, Nashville TN, 37209


© 2025 Pinkston for Governor. All rights reserved. | Paid for by Pinkston for TN. Daniel Smith, Treasurer.


To donate by mail, please make checks payable to Pinkston for TN and mail to Pinkston for TN 95 White Bridge Pike, STE 207 Nashville, TN 37205. Contributions or gifts are not tax deductible. The maximum amount you may contribute is $5,300 per individual, $10,600 per couple, and $15,400 per PAC.

Mailing Address: PO Box 90560, Nashville TN, 37209


© 2025 Pinkston for Governor. All rights reserved. | Paid for by Pinkston for TN. Daniel Smith, Treasurer.


To donate by mail, please make checks payable to Pinkston for TN and mail to Pinkston for TN 95 White Bridge Pike, STE 207 Nashville, TN 37205. Contributions or gifts are not tax deductible. The maximum amount you may contribute is $5,300 per individual, $10,600 per couple, and $15,400 per PAC.