Richard Briggs

Richard Briggs (born 1952) is a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate representing the 7th district, which encompasses part of Knox County.^[1]

Biography

Early life

Richard Briggs was born on December 7, 1952.^[1] He attended University of Kentucky, where he received his M.D.^[1] He served in the Army and retired with the rank of Colonel.^[1]

Career

He was elected to the 109th General Assembly. He is 2nd Vice Chair of the Senate State and Local Government Committee. He serves as a member of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.^[1]

Personal life

He is married to Stephanie Briggs.^[1] He is a Methodist.^[1]

References

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Members of the Tennessee State Senate

109th General Assembly (2015–2017) Speaker of the Senate: Ron Ramsey (R) Speaker pro Tempore: Bo Watson (R) Majority Leader: Mark Norris (R) Minority Leader: Lee Harris (D)

Steve Southerland (R) Doug Overbey (R) Rusty Crowe (R) Ron Ramsey (R) Randy McNally (R) Becky Duncan Massey (R) Richard Briggs (R) Frank S. Niceley (R) Mike Bell (R) Todd Gardenhire (R) Bo Watson (R) Ken Yager (R) Bill Ketron (R) Jim Tracy (R) Paul Bailey (R) Janice Bowling (R) Mae Beavers (R) Ferrell Haile (R) Thelma Harper (D) Steven Dickerson (R) Jeff Yarbro (D) Mark Green (R) Jack Johnson (R) John Stevens (R) Kerry Roberts (R) Dolores Gresham (R) Ed Jackson (R) Joey Hensley (R) Lee Harris (D) Sara Kyle (D) Brian Kelsey (R) Mark Norris (R) Reginald Tate (D)

Republican (28) Democratic (5) Tennessee General Assembly Tennessee House of Representatives Tennessee State Senate

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