Kathryn Bowers
On the record
Operation Tennessee Waltz — pleaded guilty 2006 to federal bribery; first African-American woman in TN Senate
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · bribery
Background
Between 2005 and 2006, Kathryn Bowers held the State Senator · Senate seat in Tennessee, a 1-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Roscoe Dixon; succeeded by Brian Kelsey. Press-relevant: Operation Tennessee Waltz — pleaded guilty 2006 to federal bribery; first African-American woman in TN Senate. Same-year political environment (2005): Governor Phil Bredesen; Attorney General Paul Summers; Secretary of State Riley Darnell.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- Brian Kelsey (2009-2022)
- Roscoe Dixon (1995-2005)
- Ward Crutchfield (1979-2007)
- John Ford (1974-2005)
- John Ford (1974-2005)