Jim Coley

Jim Coley (February 11, 1951 – October 10, 2021) was an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 97th district, which encompasses part of Shelby County from 2007 to 2021.

Education and career Jim Coley was first elected to the 105th Tennessee General Assembly (2007–2008). He was a member of the House Education Committee, the House State and Local Committee, the House State Government Subcommittee, the House Higher Education Subcommittee, and the House Special Initiatives Subcommittee. Rep. Coley worked as a teacher at Bolton High School. He graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. He obtained his Master of Arts degree in Teaching from the University of Memphis.