Andy Berke (10)

Andy Berke is a Democratic politician and attorney from Tennessee, born on March 31, 1968. He previously represented Tennessee's 10th State Senate District from 2007 to 2012 and served as Mayor of Chattanooga from 2013 to 2021.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Stanford University in 1990.
• Political Experience:
  • Elected to the Tennessee State Senate for the 10th District in a 2007 special election, defeating Republican Oscar Brock in the general election; served until 2012.
  • Elected Mayor of Chattanooga in 2013 with over 72% of the vote; re-elected in 2017 and served until 2021, succeeded by Tim Kelly.

Notable Achievements: As mayor, Berke focused on empathetic leadership, particularly during challenges like public safety and community engagement. He transitioned from state senate service noted for urban Democratic priorities to executive leadership in a major Tennessee city.