COCKE COUNTY, TN (WOKI / WVLT) – After more than a decade and a half in the Tennessee General Assembly, State Representative Jeremy Faison is ending his tenure representing District 11, saying it is time for new leadership and fresh ideas.
Faison, a Cocke County native, has represented District 11 since 2011. The district includes Cocke, Jefferson and Hamblen counties. During his time in office, he served as House Republican Caucus chairman and became one of the most recognizable political figures in East Tennessee.
Faison said his decision to enter politics came from a desire to represent everyday citizens…