Tennessee House of Representatives District 56 in Tennessee State House District 56, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Bob Freeman — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives, District 56 in Nashville, TN

  Bob Freeman is an incumbent Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 56 since 2018. The 49-year-old is running for re-election in the 2026 primary. He holds a bachelor's degree from MTSU and a master's in sustainability from Lipscomb University. Before entering politics, he co-founded an energy consulting firm and is currently president of Freeman Webb Company. Freeman prioritizes education, infrastructure, and bipartisanship. He opposes toll lanes on I-24, advocating for state road bonds instead, and supports Nashville's transit plan, including a sales tax increase. He also calls for increased collaboration to improve infrastructure and housing supply in the Nashville area.