Meet John Reed
John Reed is a proud resident of Nashville and as the founder of a growing small business, John is committed to keeping Nashville a great community for your family.
John has been heavily involved in local, state, and national politics for over a decade. He got his start working with Howard Gentry's Nashville Mayoral Campaign in 2015 and has since then expanded his involvement in Tennessee politics.
Working with the Tennessee Democratic Party was just the start. John has always had a love for local, state, and federal politics. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Minor in History.
He wants to continue the work of great Tennessee Democrats before him and fight to make sure everyone has a seat at the table.
Over the past ten years, we have seen Nashville explode with development and growth. John believes it’s time we focus on our neighbors and our communities. As Democrats, we must continue the fight to secure more investments in every neighborhood, from infrastructure to community services and more.
John is proud to serve District 19 as your Davidson County Democratic Executive Committeeman!
The Issues
Reproductive Justice
I believe all people have the right to make their own choices about their bodies. We must fight back until the Dobbs decision is overturned and the right to bodily autonomy is restored. I am a proud ally in this fight and will work to make Nashville safe for our reproductive rights.
Keep Nashville Affordable
Keeping Nashville affordable is critical to its success. As Nashville grows, we must renew our focus on neighborhoods and ensure that long-time residents are not pushed out of our city. Increasing access to affordable housing must be a priority.
Defend LGBTQIA+ Rights
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I will always be a vocal leader for supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and doing all I can to ensure that Nashville continues to be a safe, welcoming place where ALL people can thrive.
Connect Our Neighborhoods
A healthy neighborhood is a walkable neighborhood. A healthy city is a connected city. We have to see an expansion of sidewalk, biking, and transit projects in Nashville so that Nashvillians can efficiently and equitably commute to and from work, and enjoy our city.
Support Our K-12 Schools
As the son of a public school teacher, I understand firsthand the value and impact that teachers have on our children. Prioritizing investment in our education system with the resources and tools it needs to support our students, no matter where they live, is essential to creating a successful Nashville.
Defend Democratic Institutions
Officials at the state and federal level have repeatedly made attacks on our democracy. I will always fight to protect your vote and stand up to efforts to erode our democratic institutions.
Protect Our Green Spaces
Our community and Nashville as a whole is home to many beautiful parks and natural areas. I believe every person deserves to live no further than a 15-minute walk from a park or recreation area. We must protect green spaces, so our community can continue to enjoy them with our family, friends, and pets.
Uplifting Small Businesses
We should now focus on balancing the scale from mostly attracting business to downtown, to supporting, attracting, and incentivizing small businesses to grow in communities across southeast Nashville. As a small business owner, myself, I will be a strong ally to increase entrepreneurship across our community.
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