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John Tanner

John TannerAKA John S. Tanner

Born: 22-Sep-1944
Birthplace: Halls, TN

Gender: Male
Religion: Disciples of Christ [1]
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman, Tennessee 8th

Military service: US Navy (1968-72); Tennessee Army National Guard (1974-2000)


[1] Elder, First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ.

Father: Emerson Beck Tanner ("Buzz", d. 8-Apr-2004, congestive heart failure)
Mother: Edith Sumners Tanner (d.)
Wife: Betty Ann Portis (one daughter, one son)
Daughter: Elizabeth Tanner Atkins
Son: John Portis Tanner

    High School: Union City High School, Union City, TN (1962)
    University:
BS, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1966)
    Law School: JD, University of Tennessee College of Law (1968)

    US Congressman, Tennessee 8th (1988-)
    Tennessee State House of Representatives (1976-88)
    American Legion
    Close Up Foundation Board of Advisors
    Freemasonry Western Sun Lodge #88
    Gore 2000
    National Student Leadership Conference Honorary Board of Advisors
    Rotary International Union City
    Tennessee Bar Association
    New Democrat Movement

Official Website:
http://www.house.gov/tanner/


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