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Quick Facts
Personal Details

John Ray Clemmons is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 55. Clemmons was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Education

  • JD, University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 2004-2006
  • BA, History, Columbia University, 1995-1999

Professional Experience

  • JD, University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 2004-2006
  • BA, History, Columbia University, 1995-1999
  • Member/Attorney, Clemmons & Clemons, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2013-present
  • Associate, Chaffin & Burnsed, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2011-2013
  • Associate, Blackburn, McCune, Happell & Zenner, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2007-2010
  • Legislative Aide, United States Congressman, 1999-2001

Political Experience

  • JD, University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 2004-2006
  • BA, History, Columbia University, 1995-1999
  • Member/Attorney, Clemmons & Clemons, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2013-present
  • Associate, Chaffin & Burnsed, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2011-2013
  • Associate, Blackburn, McCune, Happell & Zenner, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2007-2010
  • Legislative Aide, United States Congressman, 1999-2001
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 55, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 55, 2018
  • Research/Communications Aide, United States Senate Campaign, 2002-2002

Former Committees/Caucuses

President 2012-2013, Member, Steering Committee, Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors, Incorporated, 2009-present

Former Member, Commerce, Labor, Transportation and Agriculture Joint Subcommittee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education, Health and General Welfare Joint Subcommittee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Government Operations Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Government Operations Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary and Government Joint Subcommittee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Business and Utilities, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Health, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

Member, Naming, Designating, & Private Acts Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 2004-2006
  • BA, History, Columbia University, 1995-1999
  • Member/Attorney, Clemmons & Clemons, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2013-present
  • Associate, Chaffin & Burnsed, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2011-2013
  • Associate, Blackburn, McCune, Happell & Zenner, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2007-2010
  • Legislative Aide, United States Congressman, 1999-2001
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 55, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 55, 2018
  • Research/Communications Aide, United States Senate Campaign, 2002-2002
  • Advisory Board Member, Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Nashville, 2018-present
  • Barrister, Harry Phillips American Inn of Court, 2015-present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Friends of Sevier Park, Incorporated, 2013-present
  • Co-President, Columbia Alumni Association, 2009-present
  • Pro Bono Attorney, Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts(VLPA), 2009-present
  • Representative, Columbia University Alumni Committee
  • Member, Nashville Bar Association
  • Member, Tennessee Bar Association
  • Member, Waverly-Belmont Elementary School PTO
  • Chair, Advisory Board, Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, 2014-2016
  • Barrister, Harry Phillips American Inn of Court, 2015-Present
  • Commissioner, Metropolitan Board of Fair Commissioners, 2012-2014
  • Commissioner, Tennessee Civil Service Commission, 2009-2012
  • Consumer Member, Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, 2008
  • Co-Chair, Nashville Mayoral Campaign, 2007
  • Political Director, Tennessee Democratic Party, 2003-2004
Events

2020

Aug. 5
Gun Sense Now - Rally to End Gun Violence

Mon 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT

Tennessee State Capitol Nashville, TN

Jan. 8
Coffee with Clemmons - 2019 Legislative Kickoff

Tue 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM CST

The Cafe at Thistle Farms Nashville, TN