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Bob Freeman

Bob Freeman

Dem

State Assembly · House District 56

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Biography

Bob Freeman is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 56th District in Davidson County, which includes parts of Nashville. Born on July 3, 1975, he is the oldest of three children to Bill Freeman, a real estate executive, Tennessee Democratic donor, and co-founder of Freeman Webb Co. Freeman entered politics after the incumbent Republican Beth Harwell vacated the seat to run for governor in 2018; he won with 51.4% of the vote, flipping the district to Democratic control as one of two such flips that year. Notable positions include board member of the TN Environmental Council, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and U.S. Green Building Council's Market Leadership Advisory Board; member of the Nashville Homeless Commission; and former board member of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. He serves as President of Freeman Webb and is Presbyterian.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Earned a B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University and an M.S. from Lipscomb University.
  • Political Experience: Elected to Tennessee House District 56 in 2018; re-elected subsequently. Career prior to politics focused on real estate. Hometown and residence: Nashville, Tennessee.

Committees

4 assignments
Calendar and Rules member
Finance, Ways and Means member
Insurance member
Select Ethics member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 56
Born
July 3, 1975 (51 years old)
Mailing
Room 592, Cordell Hull Building 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37243