JUDICIAL · TN · 1980-1985
William H. D. Fones
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Democrat · Tennessee
Background
Between 1980 and 1985, William H. D. Fones held the Supreme Court Chief Justice seat in Tennessee, a 5-year tenure. Took office after Joe W. Henry; succeeded by Frank F. Drowota III. Same-year political environment (1980): Governor Lamar Alexander.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- Frank F. Drowota III (1994-1996)
- Lyle Reid (1990-1994)
- Frank F. Drowota III (1985-1990)
- Joe W. Henry (1977-1980)
- Ross W. Dyer (1973-1975)
- Allison B. Humphreys (1969-1972)
- Hamilton S. Burnett (1962-1969)
- A. B. Neil (1947-1962)