Richard Briggs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Stacey Campfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 7, 1952 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
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