Personal Information
- Born September 14
- Married
- Baptist
- Graduate of the Tennessee Public School System
- Graduate of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy
- Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, GA., Masters Degree, Summa Cum Laude
- Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, GA., Bachelor of Education, Summa Cum Laude
- University of Tennessee, Martin, TN., Professional Degree- Law Enforcement
- Graduate of Tennessee Sheriff's School
- United States Marshall Service Academy, Glynco, GA
Community Involvement
- Fraternal Order of Police
- National Rifle Association
- Southern Gospel Music Association
- Cleveland/Bradley Co. Economic Development Council
- Keep America Beautiful Council
Service in Public Office
- Member of the 104th through 107th General Assemblies
- Chair, House Judiciary Committee
- Member, House State & Local Government Committee
- Member, House General Sub-committee of Judiciary
- Task Force on Immigration and Citizenship
- NCSL standing committee on Law and Criminal Justice
- Tennessee Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Honors and Awards
- 2011 "Legislator of the Year" by the Tennessee District Attorneys Generals Conference
- 2010 Outstanding Representative Award given by the County Officials Association of Tennessee
- 2010 Bradley County Sheriff's Office - Promoted to Captain
- 2010 Fraternal Order of Police Outstanding Service Award
- 2008 Tennessee Realtors Association - "Legislator of the Year"
- 2008 Tennessee At-Large Delegate for 2008 Republican National Convention
- 2006 Bradley County Sheriff's Office - Promoted to Lieutenant
- 2005 United States Marshals Service - For dedication and service during "Operation Falcon"
- 2004 Bradley County Sheriff's Office - Career Deputy One Strips
- 2003 Bradley County Public Service Award - "Coats for the Cold"
- 2001 Bradley County Life Saving Award - Saved The Life of James Garrett, Senior Citizen
- 1998 Tennessee's Governor's Award of Excellence
- 1998 - 2005 Eric Watson and Tennessee Harmony Charted six top 80 songs across America in the Christian music charts