John Ray Clemmons

John Ray Clemmons, a Democrat, serves in the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 55, a position he has held since 2015. Born in Lebanon, Tennessee, in 1977, he holds a bachelor's degree from Columbia University and a law degree from the University of Memphis. A civil litigation attorney and partner at a Nashville law firm, Clemmons lives in Nashville with his wife and three children. He is running for re-election to his seat in the 2026 Democratic primary. His policy stances include opposing new toll lanes, supporting transit improvements, advocating for regional commuter rail and affordable housing, and limiting short-term rentals. He has also sponsored legislation for tax exemptions on food purchased with SNAP benefits.