Tennessee Governor. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1897, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Nashville, Tennessee. He served as Nashville City Attorney, (1904-10), served in the Tennessee Senate, (1911-15) and was Tennessee State Treasurer, (1919-27, 31-33). In 1933, he was elected as a Democrat the 37th Tennessee Governor, serving until 1937. As Governor, he oversaw Tennessee’s participation in nearly all of the New Deal agencies during the Great Depression. Not seeking a third term, he was appointed as a federal referee in bankruptcy cases and remained in post until his death.
Tennessee Governor. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1897, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Nashville, Tennessee. He served as Nashville City Attorney, (1904-10), served in the Tennessee Senate, (1911-15) and was Tennessee State Treasurer, (1919-27, 31-33). In 1933, he was elected as a Democrat the 37th Tennessee Governor, serving until 1937. As Governor, he oversaw Tennessee’s participation in nearly all of the New Deal agencies during the Great Depression. Not seeking a third term, he was appointed as a federal referee in bankruptcy cases and remained in post until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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Governor of Tennessee 1933-1937
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