Garrett Holt 

Garrett Holt is a Knoxville native and graduate of West High School, where he was the Class of 2012 valedictorian. He has been involved in public service and community leadership from a young age.

Garrett graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with degrees in Accounting and International Business. He began his professional career in public accounting before transitioning to healthcare, where he spent more than eight years working in medical sales across several areas of the industry. He is also a local small business owner.

In 2025, Garrett left his career in healthcare sales to pursue a longtime calling in medicine. He is currently a medical student at Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Knoxville, where he is pursuing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

Prior to joining the County Commission, he served on the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and as Treasurer of the Knoxville Public Building Authority. His community involvement has also included service with Family Promise of Knoxville, the University of Tennessee Alumni Council, Young Professionals of Knoxville, and Nucleus Knoxville.

As a Commissioner, he is focused on improving the everyday lives of Knox County residents through investments in infrastructure, responsible growth, fiscal responsibility, and ensuring county government remains responsive and accessible to the people it serves.

Outside of his professional work and public service, Garrett enjoys weightlifting, traveling, cooking, spending time with friends and family, and is a massive Marvel fan.

Commissioner Garrett Holt 
400 Main Street Suite 603, Knoxville, TN 37902
Garrett.Holt@knoxcounty.org