Arriell’s experience goes beyond showing up in the community. She understands how decisions are made, how resources move, how departments work together, and how policy choices affect everyday life. Her work has included leading large-scale community engagement efforts, managing contracts and public programs, working with elected officials and community partners, and using resident feedback and data to help shape strategies that respond to real needs.

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Through her work with the Connector Program, Arriell helped connect thousands of residents across Shelby County to resources, services, and trusted information while building stronger relationships between government, neighborhoods, nonprofits, businesses, and faith communities. That work deepened her belief that good policy should never be disconnected from the people it is meant to serve.

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As the daughter of a carpenter and a public servant, Arriell learned early that leadership requires both vision and follow-through. It means listening closely, solving problems honestly, and building systems that work better for working families, small businesses, seniors, students, and everyday neighbors.

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Her campaign is rooted in People, Pathways, and Power. People deserve safe neighborhoods, strong schools, stable housing, reliable transportation, access to health and recovery resources, and real economic opportunity. Pathways matter because families need practical support that helps them move forward. Power belongs in the hands of the community, and Arriell is committed to making sure District 91 has a strong voice in the decisions made in Nashville.

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Arriell is running to bring rooted, ready, and results-driven leadership to the Tennessee State Capitol. She is prepared to fight for policies that improve quality of life, expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and make sure progress can be felt on every block.

 

Her impact has been recognized on both the state and national levels. Rooted in service, driven by results, ready for Nashville.​

Street Cred (a.k.a. Receipts):

• Memphis Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 honoree

• Tennessee Democratic Party Chair’s Rising Star Award

• Mentor, organizer, and speaker across Shelby County

• Leadership Tennessee NEXT alumna

• Memphis Grizzlies GameChangeHER Awardee

• Shelby County Democratic Executive Committee 

• Serenity Recovery Center's Board of Trustees 

• Junior Achievement of The Greater Mid-South

  • Young Professionals Board 

• Member of Tennessee 11 with Builders 

• New Memphis Alumna 

• Leadership Memphis Alumna

• Memphis Academy of Civic Engagement Alumna 

• Leaders of Color Alumna 

• LEE Member 

• Organizing for Action Alumna 

• Civic Tennessee Organizer 

• Mayor Lee Harris' Young Professional Council Alumna 

• Mayor Paul Young's Professional Advisory Committee Co-Chair 

• Memphis Shelby County Schools' Facility Ad Hoc Committee