Joe McKnight (politician)

Joe "Nip" McKnight (born December 4, 1933) is an American politician who represented Tennessee's 27th district in the state senate from 1987–1995.

Joe McKnight
Member of the Tennessee Senate
from the 27th district
In office
1987–1995
Succeeded byBobby Carter
Personal details
Born (1933-12-04) December 4, 1933
Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materMemphis State University
University of Tennessee-Martin

Early life

McKnight grew up in Bemis, Tennessee, a company town run by the Bemis Company that merged into the city of Jackson in 1977. His father, a former college basketball player at University of Tennessee-Martin, taught McKnight the game at a young age. He continued playing throughout high school and college, first for Memphis State University before transferring to UT-Martin, where McKnight broke his father's scoring record. After graduation, McKnight taught at South Side High School in Jackson for two years. He was then hired by Martin-Marietta Ammunition of Milan and served as the company's production superintendent for sixteen years.[1]

Political career

McKnight served as Madison County commissioner for eight years prior to winning the 1986 state senate election.[1] He defeated Bobby Carter in the tight 1990 election,[2] but lost to Carter four years later.

Personal

McKnight married Sandra Maddox in 1960.[1][3]

References
  1. Mays, Bobbie (June 13, 2012). "Getting Acquainted With Our Members" (PDF). FUMC First Edition. Jackson, Tennessee: First United Methodist Church. 11 (11): 6–7. Retrieved January 5, 2015. Alt URL
  2. Guillaum, Ted (January 22, 2002). "SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON CONTESTED ELECTION BOBBY CARTER v. JOE NIP McKNIGHT 1990-1991" (PDF). TN.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  3. "Obituaries for May 16, 2013". Dyersburg State Gazette. May 16, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
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