Eric Watson (politician)

Eric Watson was a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 22nd district, encompassing Cleveland, Meigs County, Polk County, and parts of Bradley County.[1] Eric Watson was elected Sheriff of Bradley County Tennessee in August 2014.

Biography

Eric Watson was born on September 14.[1] He received a B.A. and M.A. from Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, Georgia.[1] He also studied at the University of Tennessee at Martin.[1]

He worked as a sheriff but resigned in October 2011.[2][3] In November 2011, Beth Harwell appointed him to the Tennessee Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.[4]

He is a member of the National Rifle Association, Southern Gospel Music Association, and Keep America Beautiful.[1] In 2010, he received the Legislator of the Year by the County Officials Association of Tennessee.[5]

He is a Baptist, and married.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 House of Representatives webpage
  2. Associated Press, 'Rep. Eric Watson resigns from sheriff's office', on Knoxnews.com, October 4, 2011
  3. 'Eric Watson not resigning as Tennessee representative', in Chattanooga Times Free Press, October 5th, 2011
  4. Speaker Harwell Appoints Representative Watson To Tennessee Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, The Chattanoogan, November 3, 2011
  5. 'Eric Watson named Legislator of the Year', in Cleveland Daily Banner,


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