| Bo Watson | |
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| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 11th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2007 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1960 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jill (Lippse) |
| Children | Grey |
| Residence | Hixson, TN |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
| Profession | Physical Therapist |
| Religion | United Methodist |
| Website | http://www.bowatson.org/ |
Bo Watson (born October 21, 1960) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate.[1] He was first elected as a State Senator for the 105th Tennessee General Assembly, having previously served as a State Representative during the 104th General Assembly. Bo Watson represents the 11th district, which encompasses part of Hamilton County.[1] In July 2011, he became Speaker pro tempore in the Tennessee Senate.[2]
Bo Watson was born on October 21, 1960.[1] He attended high school at the Baylor School, a private school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he was a State Champion in Wrestling. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1983 with a B.A. in Biology. He received his education and training in physical therapy at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in Memphis, TN. and has been a practicing physical therapist for 26 years. He is currently the Director of Sports Medicine and Business Development at HCA-Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.
He is a member of the Pachyderm Club, Habitat for Humanity, and a volunteer for the American Heart Association.[1] He is a past Board member of Relay For Life and the University of Tennessee National Alumni Association.[1]
He is a Methodist, married with one child.[1]
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