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. (1963-10-22) October 22, 1963 (age 61) 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,^[1] 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.