John Tanner (Tennessee politician)
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John Sumners Tanner (born September 22, 1944) is a former American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 8th congressional district, serving from 1989 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Since his retirement, Tanner has served as the Vice Chairman of Prime Policy Group.
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John Tanner | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Ed Jones |
Succeeded by | Stephen Fincher |
President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | |
In office November 18, 2008 – November 16, 2010 | |
Preceded by | José Lello |
Succeeded by | Karl A. Lamers |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
In office January 4, 1977 – January 13, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Larry Bates |
Succeeded by | Phillip E. Pinion |
Personal details | |
Born | John Sumners Tanner (1944-09-22) September 22, 1944 (age 79) Halls, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Betty Ann Tanner |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Tennessee, Knoxville (BS, JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy United States Army |
Years of service | 1968–1972 (Active) 1974–2000 (Reserve) |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Army National Guard |
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