Personal Information
- Born on April 2, 1947
- Wife, Sarah
- Two children, John and Catherine
- B.S. in Criminal Justice, East Tennessee State University
- J.D., Atlanta Law School
- U.S. Army; served in Southeast Asia 1967-71
- Methodist
Community Involvement
- American Legion Post 24
- Lions Club of Johnson City
- 1st Tennessee Human Development Agency
- 2011 Legislator of the year Victory Award
- 2011 Legislator of the year by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
- 2003 Legislator of the year, Tennessee Developmental District
- 1997 Legislator of the Year, Tennessee Development District
- 1995 Legislator of the year, Tennessee School Board Association
- 1994 State Senator of the Year, 1st District Tennessee Christian Coalition
- 1993 Legislator of the Year, Tennessee Human Resource Agency
Current Session
Staff Contacts
- Caitlin McBride
- Logan Grant, Research Analyst
Service in Public Office
- Senate member of the 97th through 108th General Assemblies
- Chair, Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Member, Senate Education Committee
- Member, Senate Government Operations Committee
- Member, Joint Government Operations Judiciary and Government Subcommittee
- Member, Joint Government Operations Education, Health and General Welfare Subcommittee