Rev. Dr. Howard E. Jones Jr.
Pastor. Educator. Activist. Entrepreneur. Community Leader.
Rev. Dr. Howard E. Jones Jr. is a dynamic leader whose life's work sits at the intersection of faith, education, civic justice, and economic empowerment. With a heart rooted in ministry and a mind sharpened by scholarship, he is a voice for the voiceless and a builder of people, programs, and places that uplift communities.
He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, where he shepherds a vibrant congregation through a five-pillar ministry model—Magnification, Membership, Maturity, Ministry, and Mission. Under his leadership, Fairfield remains a cornerstone of spiritual growth, social outreach, and community transformation. Dr. Jones is the founder and owner of Kingdom Café & Grill, a soul food restaurant and gathering place in North Nashville known for its Southern hospitality, community-centered atmosphere, and felon-friendly hiring practices. He believes that food, like faith, can bring people together and nourish both body and soul.
A lifelong educator, Dr. Jones has served for over 27 years as a social studies teacher and assistant principal in Metro Nashville Public Schools. He is a passionate advocate for student achievement, especially among underserved youth, and is currently pursuing research on teacher motivation, instructional styles, and academic growth in public and charter schools. Dr. Jones holds a Doctorate in Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, a Master of Arts in Administration and Supervision, and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Tennessee State University. His grassroots advocacy matches his scholarly work.
A former president of the NAACP Tennessee State Conference's youth and college division, and the Second Vice President of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Action Network, he has been a lifelong civil rights activist—mentoring young leaders, confronting injustice, and mobilizing communities. He is also the visionary founder of the Tennessee Justice & Democracy Alliance (TJDA), a statewide organization empowering disenfranchised communities through civic education, voter registration, and political advocacy. In 2026, Rev. Jones is running for Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk, bringing to the campaign a platform of Efficiency, Integrity, and Accessibility. His slogan, “A Friend in the Court,” reflects his commitment to bringing justice and transparency to the people.
Rev. Jones is a sought-after speaker, preacher, and strategist, known for his reflective, prophetic, and poetic preaching style. He regularly delivers messages that stir the spirit, challenge the mind, and mobilize the masses.
Above all, Dr. Howard E. Jones Jr. is a servant-leader who believes in the power of faith, education, and community to transform lives.
Pastor. Educator. Activist. Entrepreneur. Community Leader.
Rev. Dr. Howard E. Jones Jr. is a dynamic leader whose life's work sits at the intersection of faith, education, civic justice, and economic empowerment. With a heart rooted in ministry and a mind sharpened by scholarship, he is a voice for the voiceless and a builder of people, programs, and places that uplift communities.
He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, where he shepherds a vibrant congregation through a five-pillar ministry model—Magnification, Membership, Maturity, Ministry, and Mission. Under his leadership, Fairfield remains a cornerstone of spiritual growth, social outreach, and community transformation. Dr. Jones is the founder and owner of Kingdom Café & Grill, a soul food restaurant and gathering place in North Nashville known for its Southern hospitality, community-centered atmosphere, and felon-friendly hiring practices. He believes that food, like faith, can bring people together and nourish both body and soul.
A lifelong educator, Dr. Jones has served for over 27 years as a social studies teacher and assistant principal in Metro Nashville Public Schools. He is a passionate advocate for student achievement, especially among underserved youth, and is currently pursuing research on teacher motivation, instructional styles, and academic growth in public and charter schools. Dr. Jones holds a Doctorate in Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, a Master of Arts in Administration and Supervision, and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Tennessee State University. His grassroots advocacy matches his scholarly work.
A former president of the NAACP Tennessee State Conference's youth and college division, and the Second Vice President of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Action Network, he has been a lifelong civil rights activist—mentoring young leaders, confronting injustice, and mobilizing communities. He is also the visionary founder of the Tennessee Justice & Democracy Alliance (TJDA), a statewide organization empowering disenfranchised communities through civic education, voter registration, and political advocacy. In 2026, Rev. Jones is running for Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk, bringing to the campaign a platform of Efficiency, Integrity, and Accessibility. His slogan, “A Friend in the Court,” reflects his commitment to bringing justice and transparency to the people.
Rev. Jones is a sought-after speaker, preacher, and strategist, known for his reflective, prophetic, and poetic preaching style. He regularly delivers messages that stir the spirit, challenge the mind, and mobilize the masses.
Above all, Dr. Howard E. Jones Jr. is a servant-leader who believes in the power of faith, education, and community to transform lives.