Richard Briggs
Richard Briggs | |
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Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 7th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 13, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Stacey Campfield |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-12-07) December 7, 1952 (age 71) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Kentucky (MD) |
Richard Briggs (born 1952) is a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate representing the 7th district, which encompasses part of Knox County.[1]
Early life
Richard Briggs was born on December 7, 1952.[1] He attended the University of Kentucky Medical School receiving his M.D.[1] and then completed a surgical residency and cardiothoracic fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center. He served in war zones including Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq as a trauma surgeon. He retired from the army with the rank of colonel.[1]
Career
Briggs was elected to the 109th General Assembly. He is currently Chairman of the Senate State and Local Government Committee. He serves as a member of the Senate Rules Committee and Senate Transportation & Safety Committee.
Personal life
Briggs has a wife, Stephanie.[1] He is a Methodist.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Senate biography
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