Robert Nash was born in Washington, D.C., but has called Clarksville, Montgomery County his home for over forty years. He is a proud graduate of Northeast High School, Austin Peay State University, and the Nashville School of Law. Nash began his legal career as an associate attorney with the Clarksville firm of Sharon Massey Grimes and Carrie Gasaway. His practice consisted primarily of child custody, divorce, civil litigation and criminal defense. In 2007, Nash was recruited by District Attorney John W. Carney, Jr. to join his team of prosecutors. As an Assistant District Attorney, Nash is mainly assigned cases involving crimes of violence such as kidnapping, robbery and murder. “I think I’ve found what I’m supposed to be doing,” Nash said. “I feel a connection to prosecuting cases. I feel a sense of service to the victims, especially to those of violent crimes. Obtaining justice for the families and victims of violent crime has been my focus for the last ten years of my career.” District Attorney John Carney is stepping down after almost thirty years of service to the community. Nash had conversations with Carney, and feels that running for DA is the next logical step in his career.
“I’m ready,” Nash said. “As prosecutors, we have the burden to prove every element of the offense. When we go into court we have to marshal all the evidence and the witnesses. It is our responsibility to present a compelling case. Depriving someone of the their liberty is not to be taken lightly. We have to prove our case beyond a reasonable doubt. It is the highest bar. And I take that responsibility very seriously.” “Sitting across from the families and friends of the victim, you want to obtain justice for them. You want them to know that the system works. You want to provide them some comfort. It’s serious work and that’s what I’ve built my career on,” said Nash. “Misty and I feel that it’s time. I’ve demonstrated the ability to lead this office through my record. That’s what it all comes down to. The D.A. has to convict and remove violent offenders and those who subject our citizens to harm, violence and death. That’s what this job is about.” Nash takes his commitment to service seriously outside of work as well. He is honored to be a Rotarian and member of the Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club. He is committed to living up to the Rotary mantra “Service Above Self ”. Robert is also a proud graduate of Leadership Clarksville Class of 2014.
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