Joe McKnight (politician)
| Joe McKnight | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office 1987–1995 | |
| Succeeded by | Bobby Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 4, 1933 Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Memphis State University University of Tennessee-Martin |
Joe "Nip" McKnight (born December 4, 1933) is an American politician who represented Tennessee's 27th district from 1987–1995.
Early life
McKnight grew up in Bemis, Tennessee, a company town run by the Bemis Company that merged into the city of Jackson in 1977. His father, a former college basketball player at University of Tennessee-Martin, taught McKnight the game at a young age. He continued playing throughout high school and college, first for Memphis State University before transferring to UT-Martin, where McKnight broke his father's scoring record. After graduation, McKnight taught at South Side High School in Jackson for two years. He was then hired by Martin-Marietta Ammunition of Milan and served as the company's production superintendent for sixteen years.[1]
Political career
McKnight served as Madison County commissioner for eight years prior to winning the 1986 state senate election.[1] He defeated Bobby Carter in the tight 1990 election,[2] but lost to Carter four years later.
Personal
McKnight married Sandra Maddox in 1960.[1][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mays, Bobbie (June 13, 2012). "Getting Acquainted With Our Members". FUMC First Edition (Jackson, Tennessee: First United Methodist Church) 11 (11): 6–7. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ↑ Guillaum, Ted (January 22, 2002). "SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON CONTESTED ELECTION BOBBY CARTER v. JOE NIP McKNIGHT 1990-1991". TN.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Obituaries for May 16, 2013". Dyersburg State Gazette. May 16, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2015.