Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 is one of the 99 legislative districts in the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly. The district is located in Middle Tennessee and covers parts of southern Davidson County, including neighborhoods such as Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, and Bellevue, in Nashville. Incumbent Democrat Caleb Hemmer has represented the district since 2023. The district is considered highly competitive in elections. In the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris won the district with a margin of 2.5%.
As of 2023, District 59 had a population of 69,336. The racial and ethnic composition is approximately 84% white, 6% Black, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, and 3% two or more races. The district's median household income and other socioeconomic indicators are significantly higher than state averages, reflecting its mix of affluent suburbs and established neighborhoods around southern Nashville.