{"age":51,"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nBob Freeman is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 56, a portion of Davidson County [3]. He assumed office on November 6, 2018, following his initial election in 2018 [1]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nFreeman is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 56 as a Democrat [1]. He appears on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. His campaign office is located at 425 John Lewis Way North Suite 592 in the Cordell Hull Building in Nashville [4].\n\nIn his current role, Freeman serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the Tennessee House [4]. He has advocated for issues including public education, local business support, reproductive health access, and gun safety reform, which he states reflect the community's shared vision [5]. Additionally, Freeman introduced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Tennessee, known as the \"Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act\" (HB1968) [7].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBob Freeman was born on July 3, 1975, in Nashville, Tennessee [3]. He is the oldest of three children and resides in Nashville with his wife, Rachel, and their three children [3][4]. Freeman self-describes as Presbyterian [4].\n\nFreeman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management and Land Development from Middle Tennessee State University between 2002 and 2006 [4]. He later obtained a Master of Science in Sustainability from Lipscomb University's Institute for Sustainable Practice, graduating in 2012 with a grade point average of 3.7 [4].\n\n## Career\n\nBob Freeman was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and is the son of Bill Freeman, a noted real estate executive and fundraiser for both the Tennessee and national Democratic parties [6]. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in construction management and land development from Middle Tennessee State University between 2002 and 2006 [4]. He later obtained a master\u2019s degree in sustainability from Lipscomb University's Institute for Sustainable Practice, graduating in 2012 with a grade point average of 3.7 [4].\n\nProfessionally, Freeman serves as the president of Freeman Webb Company [6]. His political career began when he assumed office as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 56 on January 8, 2019, succeeding Beth Harwell [3]. He is a Democrat and currently holds the position of Democratic Caucus Vice Chair within the Tennessee legislature [4].\n\n## Office history\n\nBob Freeman first ran for office in 2018, winning election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 56 as a Democrat [1][5]. He assumed office on November 6, 2018, succeeding Beth Harwell [3]. Members of the Tennessee House serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits [2]. Freeman was subsequently re-elected in 2020, 2022, and 2024, continuing his tenure as the representative for District 56, which is located in Davidson County [1][6]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nAs a state representative, Freeman\u2019s key responsibilities include legislative duties such as introducing bills and serving on committees. He has served as the Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus [4]. Notable legislative actions include co-sponsoring bills for marijuana regulation and introducing the \"Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act\" (HB1968) to legalize recreational marijuana, which he sought to have heard in the Agriculture Committee [7]. He also advocates on issues including public education, local business support, reproductive health access, and gun safety reform [5].\n\nFreeman is currently on the ballot for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 56 in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRep. Freeman serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the Tennessee House of Representatives [4]. His legislative priorities include protecting public education, supporting local businesses, advocating for reproductive health access, and promoting responsible gun safety reform, positions he self-describes as reflecting his community\u2019s shared vision [5].\n\nIn 2025, Freeman introduced the \u201cFree All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act\u201d (HB1968), legislation that would legalize the growth, sale, and possession of marijuana in Tennessee [7]. He advocated for the bill to be heard by the Agriculture Committee, arguing that farmers would support the measure, having previously co-sponsored a different bill focused on cannabis regulation [7].\n\nThe Family Action Council of Tennessee\u2019s 2020 legislative scorecard indicates Freeman voted against several key conservative measures during that session. These votes included opposition to SB 16/HB 1 (Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act), and SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill) [8]. He also voted against SB 1499/HB 1274 (School Protection Act) and SB 1736/HB 1689 (Single-Sex Student Athletics) [8].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nBob Freeman serves as the president of Freeman Webb Company [6]. He is the son of Bill Freeman, a noted real estate executive and fundraiser for both the Tennessee and national Democratic parties [6]. Bill Freeman is also the owner of FW Publishing, the parent company of the Nashville Scene [6].\n\nFreeman holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in construction management and land development from Middle Tennessee State University and a master\u2019s degree in sustainability from Lipscomb University's Institute for Sustainable Practice [4]. His educational background in construction and land development aligns with his family's real estate business interests [4].\n\n## Family\n\nBob Freeman was born in Nashville, Tennessee, as the oldest of three children to Bill Freeman, a noted real estate executive and fundraiser for both the Tennessee and national Democratic parties[3][6]. He is married to Rachel, and they have three children[4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Bob Freeman (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Bob_Freeman_(Tennessee))\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 56 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_56)\n[3] [Bob Freeman (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Freeman_(politician))\n[4] [Bob Freeman's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/182470/bob-freeman)\n[5] [I\u2019m Bob Freeman, and since I first ran in 2018, I have had the ...](https://www.facebook.com/VoteBobFreeman/videos/rep-bob-freeman-building-a-brighter-future-for-tennessee/467328629356232/)\n[6] [Bob Freeman: Democrat for Tennessee House, District 56 - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2024/07/20/bob-freeman-tn-district-56/)\n[7] [Marijuana legalization in Tennessee pushed by lawmaker - Shelby County Observer](https://shelbycountyobserver.com/marijuana-legalization-in-tennessee-pushed-by-lawmaker/)\n[8] [Rep. Bob Freeman - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/bob-freeman)","birthdate":"Thu, 03 Jul 1975 00:00:00 GMT","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_056","county":"Davidson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"TN House District 56"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Bob","fullname":"Bob Freeman","lastname":"Freeman","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_056","contest_title":"TN House District 56","county":"Davidson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_056","office_title":"State Representative District 56","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":{"contest":"state_house_056","contest_title":"TN House District 56","county":"Davidson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_056","office_title":"State Representative District 56","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026},{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":null,"term":{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_056","office_title":"State Representative District 56","party":"D","state":"tn","term_end":"2026-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"},"year":2023}],"office_key":"state_house_056","office_title":"State Representative District 56","state":"TN","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_056","office_title":"State Representative District 56","party":"D","state":"tn","term_end":"2026-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}]}],"summary":"Bob Freeman is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 56 since 2018.","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office":"state_house_056","state":"tn","term_end":"2026-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01","title":"State Representative District 56"}],"token":"TQBmoGJTxL"}