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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jason Powell is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 53. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Following the 2014 elections, Powell was named as Minority Floor Leader.

Powell received a B.A. in history and political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He later received a Master's of Public Administration from Tennessee State University. Powell has worked in real estate and nonprofit management.

Education

  • Attending, Masters in Business Administration, University of Memphis, 2015-2019
  • MPA, Public Administration, Institute of Government, Tennessee State University, 2001-2002
  • BA, History/Political Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1996-2001

Professional Experience

  • Attending, Masters in Business Administration, University of Memphis, 2015-2019
  • MPA, Public Administration, Institute of Government, Tennessee State University, 2001-2002
  • BA, History/Political Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1996-2001
  • Director, Coalition for Healthy and Safe Campus Communities
  • Director of Business Development, Freeman Webb Companies
  • Substitute Teacher, Nashville Public Schools
  • Real Estate Broker, Forest Hills Real Estate, 2010-2016
  • Affiliate Broker, Weichert Realtors, The Andrew Group, 2006-2009
  • Campaign Manager, Cravins for Congress, 2008
  • Field Director, John Kerry, 2003-2004

Political Experience

  • Attending, Masters in Business Administration, University of Memphis, 2015-2019
  • MPA, Public Administration, Institute of Government, Tennessee State University, 2001-2002
  • BA, History/Political Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1996-2001
  • Director, Coalition for Healthy and Safe Campus Communities
  • Director of Business Development, Freeman Webb Companies
  • Substitute Teacher, Nashville Public Schools
  • Real Estate Broker, Forest Hills Real Estate, 2010-2016
  • Affiliate Broker, Weichert Realtors, The Andrew Group, 2006-2009
  • Campaign Manager, Cravins for Congress, 2008
  • Field Director, John Kerry, 2003-2004
  • Democratic Whip, Tennessee State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 53, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 53, 2018
  • Minority Floor Leader, Tennessee State House of Representatives, 2015-2016
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 58, 2006

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Representative, Democratic Executive Committee, Davidson County

Former Member, Ethics Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Business and Utilities, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commerce Committee

Member, State Government Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Corrections

Member, Subcommittee on Utilities

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attending, Masters in Business Administration, University of Memphis, 2015-2019
  • MPA, Public Administration, Institute of Government, Tennessee State University, 2001-2002
  • BA, History/Political Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1996-2001
  • Director, Coalition for Healthy and Safe Campus Communities
  • Director of Business Development, Freeman Webb Companies
  • Substitute Teacher, Nashville Public Schools
  • Real Estate Broker, Forest Hills Real Estate, 2010-2016
  • Affiliate Broker, Weichert Realtors, The Andrew Group, 2006-2009
  • Campaign Manager, Cravins for Congress, 2008
  • Field Director, John Kerry, 2003-2004
  • Democratic Whip, Tennessee State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 53, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 53, 2018
  • Minority Floor Leader, Tennessee State House of Representatives, 2015-2016
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 58, 2006
  • Member, Caldwell-Abbay Hall Neighborhood Association
  • Member, Cane Ridge Community Club
  • Member, Crieve Hall Neighborhood Association
  • Former Member, Education Report Card Committee, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Fairlane Park Neighborhood Association
  • Member, Glencliff Neighborhood Association
  • Member, Greater Nashville Apartment Association
  • Member, Greater Nashville Realtors
  • Former Board Member, Nashville Emerging Leaders
  • Former Board Member, Prevention Alliance of Tennessee
  • Member, South Area Advisory Council, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Tennessee Association of Realtors
  • Member, Woodbine Neighborhood Association
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