LOCAL · TN · 1991-1994
Melvin Burgess
Police Chief · Memphis · Tennessee
On the record
First African-American Memphis Director
Background
Tennessee's Police Chief · Memphis of Memphis 1991–1994: Melvin Burgess — 3-year tenure. Took office after John D. Holt (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: First African-American Memphis Director. Same-year political environment (1991): Governor Ned McWherter; Treasurer Steve Adams.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- John D. Holt (1983-1991)
- E. Winslow Chapman (1976-1983)
- Claude A. Armour (1956-1971)