Jeremy Davis Named Assistant Commissioner for Legislative Affairs

NASHVILLE – Jeremy Davis has been appointed assistant commissioner for legislative affairs for the Tennessee Department of Health. In this role, Davis will direct and oversee the department’s legislative efforts and initiatives. He will also coordinate with and assist legislators in public health-related issues and departmental legislative proposals. Davis comes to this new role after serving as a legislative liaison for TDH since 2011. He succeeds Valerie Nagoshiner, who has been promoted from assistant commissioner to chief of staff at TDH.

“Jeremy has extensive experience in public policy and in working with our legislators, and has served us well during his time with our legislative affairs team,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner. “I am excited to have him take on the additional responsibilities of leading our legislative projects.”

As assistant commissioner for legislative affairs, Davis will develop the department’s annual legislative package and work with key members of the Tennessee General Assembly to ensure passage of key departmental initiatives. He will coordinate all TDH reports mandated by the legislature and facilitate departmental advisory committee appointments.

Davis joined TDH after serving as executive assistant for policy and research for Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris. He has also served as research analyst with the Tennessee General Assembly’s Senate Environment, Conservation and Tourism Committee and as an executive staff member for Sen. Ward Crutchfield.

“I am honored to have this opportunity to continue working with the Department of Health to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of Tennesseans, and look forward to advocating and promoting healthy living across the state of Tennessee,” said Davis.

Davis holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville. He serves on the advisory board for Franklin Community House in Franklin. Davis resides with his wife and son in Fairview.

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. TDH has facilities in all 95 counties and provides direct services for more than one in five Tennesseans annually as well as indirect services for everyone in the state, including emergency response to health threats, licensure of health professionals, regulation of health care facilities and inspection of food service establishments. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.