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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Harold M. Love, Jr. is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 58. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012. He currently serves as Minority Caucus Secretary.

Love received a Bachelor's degree in economics and finance from Tennessee State University. He later received Master's degree in Theological Studies from Vanderbilt University. Love is the pastor at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Nashville.

Education

  • PhD, Public Policy and Administration, Tennessee State University, 2009-2017
  • Certificate, Non-Profit Management, Tennessee State University, 2003-2005
  • MA, Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University School of Divinity, 1998
  • BS, Economics/Finance, Tennessee State University, 1994

Professional Experience

  • PhD, Public Policy and Administration, Tennessee State University, 2009-2017
  • Certificate, Non-Profit Management, Tennessee State University, 2003-2005
  • MA, Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University School of Divinity, 1998
  • BS, Economics/Finance, Tennessee State University, 1994
  • Chief Operating Officer, 18th Avenue Family Enrichment, 2005-present
  • Pastor, Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, Nashville, 2002-present
  • Owner, H & M Enterprises, 1996-present
  • Directer HBCU Wellness Project, Tennessee State University, 2011-2012

Political Experience

  • PhD, Public Policy and Administration, Tennessee State University, 2009-2017
  • Certificate, Non-Profit Management, Tennessee State University, 2003-2005
  • MA, Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University School of Divinity, 1998
  • BS, Economics/Finance, Tennessee State University, 1994
  • Chief Operating Officer, 18th Avenue Family Enrichment, 2005-present
  • Pastor, Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, Nashville, 2002-present
  • Owner, H & M Enterprises, 1996-present
  • Directer HBCU Wellness Project, Tennessee State University, 2011-2012
  • Democratic Floor Leader, Tennessee State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 58, 2013-present
  • Former Minority Caucus Secretary, Tennessee State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 58, 2018
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 54, 1998, 2000

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Business and Utilities Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Calendar and Rules Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education Instruction and Programs Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education Instruction and Programs Subcommittee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint TACIR Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Finance, Ways and Means Study, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Education Committee

Member, Select Committee on Ethics

Member, State Government Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Education Administration

Member, Subcommittee on Public Service & Employees

Member, Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • PhD, Public Policy and Administration, Tennessee State University, 2009-2017
  • Certificate, Non-Profit Management, Tennessee State University, 2003-2005
  • MA, Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University School of Divinity, 1998
  • BS, Economics/Finance, Tennessee State University, 1994
  • Chief Operating Officer, 18th Avenue Family Enrichment, 2005-present
  • Pastor, Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, Nashville, 2002-present
  • Owner, H & M Enterprises, 1996-present
  • Directer HBCU Wellness Project, Tennessee State University, 2011-2012
  • Democratic Floor Leader, Tennessee State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 58, 2013-present
  • Former Minority Caucus Secretary, Tennessee State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 58, 2018
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 54, 1998, 2000
  • Mason, 33° Masonic Lodge
  • Member, Advisory Board, Elam Mental Health Center, Meharry Medical College
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Tennessee State University Foundation
  • Member, Commission on Children and Youth, State of Tennessee
  • Member, Hella Temple #105 Shriner
  • Former Vice-President, Nashville Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • Member, Prince Hall Lodge #1
  • Vice-President, Scoutreach for Middle Tennessee, Boy Scout Council
  • Member, Tennessee State University Alumni Association
  • Member, The 18th Avenue Family Enrichment Center Board
  • Member, United Supreme Council of 33° Mason