Personal Information
- Born August 9, 1946, Davidson County
- Two children
- Occupation: Customer Service - DuPont, Retired with 21 years of service
- Protestant
- Attended the University of Tennessee, Nashville
Community Involvement
- 1995 - Present, Outlook Nashville Board Member
- 1984 - Present, Nashville Women's Political Caucus, (past president, 91-92)
- 1995 - Present, WIN (Women in Numbers)
- Democratic Women of Davidson County
- Boys & Girls Club, Board Member
- Neighborhood Associations and Business Groups
- Caldwell Abbay Hall Neighborhood Association
- Castlegate Neighborhood Association
- Crieve Hall Neighborhood Association
- Glencliff Neighborhood Association
- Glengarry Park Neighborhood Association
- Hill N. Dale Neighborhood Watch
- Percy Priest Meadows Neighborhood Association
- Piccaddilly Square Homeowners Association
- Priest Lake Business Association
- Radnor Neighborhood Association
- TMAG Business Association
- Nolensville Road Community Partnership
- Priest Lake Park Neighborhood Watch
Service in Public Office
- House member of the 103rd through 107th General Assemblies
- Member, House Judiciary Committee
- Member, House Commerce Committee
- Member, House General Sub-committee of Judiciary
- Member Metro Council, Nashville, 1995-2003
Honors and Awards
- 2008 Outstanding Legislator of the Year Parks and Recreation
- 2007 Voice on Hill Award- TAA DAS
- 2006 Government Official of Year - Nashville Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- 2006 Outstanding Legislator of Year - TN Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
- 2006 and 2002 Athena Award Nominee
- 1998 CMRA Public Leader of the Year