Larry Turner (politician)

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Larry Turner (b. January 16, 1939 in West Memphis, Tennessee) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He represents the 85th district, which is composed of part of Shelby County. He has served as a state representative since the 94th Tennessee General Assembly.

Larry Turner is a member of the Consumer and Employee Affairs Committee, the House Education Committee, the House K-12 Subcommittee, the House Consumer Affairs Subcommittee, the House Employee Affairs Subcommittee, and the Joint TACIR Committee. Presently, he is also the Secretary of the House Democratic Caucus. He is a former chairman of the Shelby County Delegation.

Larry Turner graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He is the owner of the Larry Turner and Associates Realty Company. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.