Joe Towns Jr. is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 84. A current incumbent serving in the General Assembly since the 99th session, Towns brings extensive legislative experience and a background in business and education to the race. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from LeMoyne-Owen College and a Master of Science in Operational Management from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Professionally, he operates a management, consulting, and entertainment company and has previously worked as a college instructor. In the legislature, Towns has held significant leadership roles, including serving as Assistant Democratic Leader during the 110th General Assembly. His committee assignments reflect a broad policy focus, with memberships on the Calendar & Rules, Commerce, Criminal Justice, and Transportation Committees, as well as their respective subcommittees. His community involvement includes co-founding the C.U.T.E.C. Anti-Crime Organization and active participation in organizations such as 100 Black Men and the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Towns remains a single resident of Shelby County, where he continues to engage with local governance through his current legislative service and past roles on the Democratic Executive Committee.