Harold Love Jr.

State Rep. Harold Love Jr., D-Nashville, has been sworn in as president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) during the 48th Annual Legislative Conference. Love, who represents District 58, also serves as Tennessee House Democratic assistant leader. A native of Nashville, Love is the son of Harold Love Sr. Who served as a Nashville city councilman from 1962 to 1970 and in the Tennessee House from 1968 to 1994. Love holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance as well as a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from Tennessee State University, and a master’s in theological studies from Vanderbilt. Additionally, State Rep. Raumesh Akbari, D-Nashville, was sworn in as president-elect of the NBCSL.