Rep. Clemmons’ Argues for Women’s Health Care

Friends, I want to bring your attention to an issue about which we all care – women’s health care services. Against my strong objections, the state legislature passed a law this year requiring the Division of TennCare to submit an amendment to the state’s existing TennCare II Demonstration for the purpose of preventing health care providers from […]

Our City Mourns

Once again, our community has been devastated by senseless gun violence that continues to plague cities and communities across our country.  As a community, we mourn and our hearts are broken for the families of those who lost their lives. While we may never know the motive for the tragedy that took place in Antioch […]

I-440

I-440 Thank you to everyone who attended my most recent community meeting at Christ the King School in person or online to learn more about the upcoming I-440 project.  Several TDOT officials and consultants shared substantive information about the scope of the project and answered concerned residents’ questions.  This is going to be a large-scale, […]

Team JRC Update

Ms. Debra Webb, a vital member of our team who alone runs my legislative office, suffered a mild stroke last Sunday and is now recovering at home. Please wish her well and keep her in your thoughts. If you tried to contact my legislative office last week to schedule a meeting or request assistance and […]

Inspired and Ready to Work

2018 is here. After marching this weekend with Tamara and our boys, I remain in awe of the thousands across our state who continue to make their voices heard and their presence felt. It was so inspiring to see so many of you at the State Capitol for the first day of session rallying for […]

Building on Our Success

2018 is going to be a good year.  Together, with unprecedented organization and hard work, we can make it historic. 2017 certainly had its challenges, but I can only think of those things that give me such hope for the year ahead. Amidst the chaos of 2017, we managed to make headway in the state […]

We’ve Been Up to Good

Thank you to all those who generously contributed to our reelection campaign. It was so great to see so many friends at the Event Center at Coco’s Italian Market during our reception. My family and I sincerely appreciate you and your continued support of our efforts to serve. WE’VE BEEN UP TO GOOD Fall is […]

Legislative Wrap Up

First Things First GO PREDS! The End Has Come Surprisingly, I am not referring to the latest news out of Washington, though it may be warranted. Rather, I am proud to announce the successful conclusion of the first half of the 110th General Assembly. After passing a balanced budget, we wrapped up legislative business and […]

Join the Conversation – May 2, 2017

I would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Rita Black of Eakin Elementary for allowing me join in her 4th Grade music class yesterday morning. I look forward to an incredible performance by her talented students on May 22nd. I believe that music and arts education is so very important so I […]

Join the Conversation – April 10, 2017

Join the conversation! Twitter: @JRClemmons and #TeamJRC Facebook: johnrayfortn Our thoughts are with the three correctional officers who were injured in a disturbance involving inmates at the Turney Center Correctional Complex in Only, Tennessee yesterday afternoon. These brave officers are currently receiving top-notch medical treatment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Unfortunately, this is not the […]