About Me

I’m a wife, mother of 4 kids born on 3 continents, and a 7th generation Tennessean fighting for practical solutions to improve Tennessee. My life has been shaped by both the hills of Tennessee and experiences across the globe, giving me a unique perspective on leadership, justice, and opportunity.


I’m running to restore leadership focused on real problems, not partisan fights. After 15 years addressing human trafficking and creating safe economic opportunities around the world, I returned home to bring the same problem-solving mindset to Tennessee.

Support Lauren Pinkston for Governor

Lauren Pinkston is running to be Tennessee's next governor, and she needs YOUR help to win!

A 7th-generation Tennessean and the strongest independent candidate in the state's modern political history, Lauren spent 15 years working in anti-trafficking policy around the world before coming home convinced Tennessee was ready for something different.

With no party machinery or built-in donor network behind her, every dollar comes from Tennesseans who chose to show up. 9 in 10 dollars raised has come from right here in Tennessee, from nurses, teachers, farmers, and small business owners done waiting for either party to get it right. Can Lauren count on you to chip in $51 today?

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