Jim Strickland (politician)
Jim Strickland | |
|---|---|
| 64th Mayor of Memphis | |
| In office January 1, 2016 – January 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | A C Wharton |
| Succeeded by | Paul Young |
| Member of the Memphis City Council from the 5th district | |
| In office January 2008 – January 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Carol Chumney |
| Succeeded by | Worth Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Steven Strickland Jr. October 22, 1963 Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Melyne Strickland |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Memphis (BA, JD) |
James Steven Strickland Jr. (born October 22, 1963) is an American attorney and politician who served as the 64th mayor of Memphis, Tennessee between 2016 and 2024. Strickland is a Democrat, he previously served as a member of the Memphis City Council. Strickland is also an adjunct professor at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.