Key Issues
Bob Freeman puts Tennesseans first
ENACTING COMMON-SENSE GUN REFORM
Tennesseans from all walks of life are demanding action on safer gun laws.
I’ve advocated for and carried bills to enact common-sense measures like emergency risk protection orders, safe storage requirements, and expanded background checks to address gun violence and keep our communities safe.
As your representative, this issue is a top priority of mine, and I remain steadfast in my commitment to getting this legislation passed.
EDUCATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS
I believe educating our children is the most important thing we do as a community.
As your State Representative, I will continue to work to improve early childhood education and after school programs. I believe our teachers deserve to be paid fairly for the incredible work they do, and our schools must have the resources they need to prepare our next generation of leaders.
Funding for our public schools should not be used to subsidize private education. I was proud to stand with teachers, students, and parents to defeat the governor’s school voucher legislation this year and will continue to work against it next term.
PROTECTING HEALTHCARE ACCESS
The supermajority has pushed through a series of laws that strip Tennesseans of their right to make healthcare decisions without government interference.
I am proud to have the endorsement of Planned Parenthood as a strong advocate for women’s autonomy in healthcare decisions, including reproductive health. The legislature’s overreaching abortion laws jeopardize the safety and well-being of both women and doctors.
Additionally, we need to ensure all Tennesseans have access to equitable, good, affordable, and safe healthcare. I’m strongly committed to expanding Medicaid in Tennessee and working to protect our rural hospitals.
BUILDING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
Nashville’s central location makes our city a prime center for economic growth and development. Our business friendly environment, along with our rich natural resources and southern authenticity, attract more than 100 million visitors and results in about $20 billion in economic impact on an annual basis.
As your State Representative, my focus is on fundamental issues like building an educated workforce prepared for 21st century job opportunities and work to make our growing city work for our whole community.