Ed Jackson (Tennessee politician)

Ed Jackson
Born (1948-07-21) July 21, 1948
Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
Education Jackson High School
Alma mater Memphis State University
Occupation Businessman, politician
Political party Republican Party
Religion Churches of Christ
Spouse(s) Marilyn Jackson
Children 3

Ed Jackson (born 1948) is an American businessman and politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate.

Early life

Ed Jackson was born on July 21, 1948 in Jackson, Tennessee.[1][2]

Jackson was educated at the Jackson High School.[3] He attended Lambuth College and graduated from Memphis State University.[3] Jackson was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity in college.[1]

Jackson served in the 30th Armored Division of the Army National Guard for seven years.[3]

Career

Jackson started his career at the Southern Supply Company, where he worked for seven years.[3] He worked as a salesman for the Tennant Company for three decades.[3] With his wife, he co-owns Southern Comfort Coaches, Snappy Tomato Pizza and Marilyn Jackson's Gifts, three small businesses based in Jackson, Tennessee.[3]

Since 2014, Jackson has served as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate District 27, encompassing parts of Madison County, Crockett County, Dyer County, Lake County and Lauderdale County.[1]

Jackson serves on the Board of Trustees of the West Tennessee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.[3] He is a member of the National Rifle Association.[1]

Personal life

With his wife Marilyn, he has three children.[1] He is a member of the Church of Christ.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Senator Ed Jackson". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  2. McFerron, Nick (August 8, 2014). "Ed Jackson wins Tenn. Senate primary". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Whetstone, Tyler (July 27, 2014). "Ed Jackson uses business sense, endurance in Senate race". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
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