Meet Joseph P. Day

Joseph P. Day was elected to the office of Circuit Court Clerk in 2022. He is the 20th Circuit Court Clerk of Nashville-Davidson County and is the first African American to be elected to the position. Clerk Day is a dedicated public servant and his journey to becoming Circuit Court Clerk started when he worked as a summer for the organization in 1997.

Day developed a passion for working in the public sector and served as deputy clerk, training coordinator and helped establish procedures for each department. He thrived in each role eventually becoming Business Manager of the Traffic Warrant Division. Day spearheaded the consolidation of two separate departments, effectively reducing the office footprint and improving efficiency of the business operations. In 2016, he was promoted to Chief Deputy of Public Relations and Employee Development and oversaw employee development programs and maintained working relationships with governmental, legal, business and professional organizations. Day helped lead the development and implementation of the electronic filing system in the offices of the Circuit Court Clerk.

Joseph P. Day, was born in Nashville and raised in the Bordeaux community. He attended Metro Nashville Public Schools for his K-12 education, beginning at Cumberland Elementary to Joelton Middle and graduating from Whites Creek High School with honors in 1997. Joseph went on to attend Tennessee State University graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree and obtained a Master’s degree in Public Service Management from Cumberland University. He continued his education by obtaining a Certified Public Administrator certification from the University of Tennessee – Institute of Public Service in 2012 and County Elected Officials Certificate (CEOC) in 2025.

Joseph is a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. He loves volunteering, coaching and helping others. Joseph is involved in various community activities and a member of many organizations. Joseph is a longtime member of Richland Creek Church of Christ, where he regularly teaches and ministers. He resides in Goodlettsville with his wife Tomesia, their sons Jared and Jaden — along with fur babies Tripp and Chase.