List of members representing the district The district was organized after achieving statehood in 1796 1796–1805: One, then three seats Tennessee began with one seat in 1796. It was apportioned two more seats in 1803. With the addition of two representatives following the 1800 Census, all three seats were elected 'General Ticket' statewide for the 8th Congress. 1873–1875: One at-large seat, among nine other districts No future at-large seats were apportioned after 1875. References Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present At-large Former congressional districts of the United States At-large United States congressional districts