Jayla Thomas: Nashville Housing Trust Fund Commissioner & State House candidate discussing affordability, displacement, healthcare, childcare, jobs, infrastructure & more!

I’m joined by Jayla Thomas—Nashville Housing Trust FundCommissioner, businesswoman, community leader, and candidate for State House District 55.

With a strong background in systems, operations, andefficiency, Jayla has led work in mergers and acquisitions within the renewable energy sector. She’s also deeply committed to supporting entrepreneurs—helpingthem launch, restructure, and pivot for long-term success.

As an advocate for the communities she serves, Jaylasees firsthand the urgent challenges people are facing every day.

We dive into the issues that matter most right now—affordability and displacement—and explore her ideas around affordable housing, healthcare, childcare, job opportunities, infrastructure, and more for District 55.