Joe Mann[1] Haynes (October 8, 1936 – January 26, 2018)[2] was a Democratic state senator from 1984 to 2012 from the 20th district, which comprises part of Davidson County.
Joe M. Haynes graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, and with a J.D.
He worked as an attorney and founded his own firm in Goodlettsville, Haynes Freeman & Bracey and was a member of the Nashville Bar Association, as well as one of its former presidents and directors.
According to The Tennessean, when Haynes retired, "the chamber adopted a resolution honoring Haynes and calling him a 'distinguished public servant' ... [who] worked on many prominent pieces of legislation, including the 'maternity leave bill, the victim's right bill and major legislation in the areas of domestic violence, ethics reform, education, community corrections and prison funding.
'"https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/people/article/20990456/former-sen-joe-haynes-dies In December 2006, Joe M. Haynes announced his candidacy for Speaker of the Tennessee Senate, becoming the only Democratic candidate other than John S. Wilder.