Justin Jones

Justin Jones is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 52. Born in Oakland, California, he became a prominent community organizer in Nashville, focusing on racial justice and gun control reform. In 2023, he gained national attention after being expelled from the state legislature for participating in a gun control protest on the House floor, only to be reinstated shortly thereafter by the Nashville Metro Council and subsequently re-elected. Jones is known for his progressive advocacy and his vocal opposition to Republican leadership in Tennessee.