Foy W. "Bo" Watson (born October 21, 1960) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate, representing the 11th district since 2007.[1]
Bo Watson | |
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| Chairman of the Tennessee Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee | |
| Assumed office January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Randy McNally |
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | David Fowler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Foy. W. Watson III October 21, 1960 Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee, Chattanooga |
| Website | https://www.BoForTennessee.com |
Biography
editBo Watson was born on October 21, 1960, in Chattanooga, TN.[1] He is the son of Doris Juanita (Hoppe) and Foy W. Watson, Jr. He is married to Nicole (née Osborne) Watson, an attorney. He has one son, Grey Watson.
Education
editWatson graduated in 1979 from the Baylor School (a private school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee).
He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1983 with a B.A. in biology and received his education and training in physical therapy at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in Memphis, Tennessee.[2]
Religion
editWatson attends First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga.
Career
editWatson has been a practicing physical therapist for over 30 years and he is currently the Director of Sports Medicine and Therapy Services at HCA-Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Election
editWatson was first elected as a TN state senator in 2006 for the 105th Tennessee General Assembly, having previously served as a state representative during the 104th General Assembly. He represents the 11th district, which encompasses part of Hamilton County.[1] From July 2011 until January 2017, he was Speaker pro tempore in the Tennessee Senate.[3]
In 2018, Watson ran against Randall Price in the general election for Tennessee State Senate District 11. On November 6, 2018, Watson defeated Price in the election.[4]
| Candidates | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson | 65.1 | 51,082 |
| Randall Price | 34.9 | 27,332 |
Committees/Community Outreach
editIn January 2017 Watson became chairman of the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee. He is chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Pensions and Insurance, member of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee and the Fiscal Review Committee.[1]
Watson is a past board member of the Baylor School Alumni Association and is a past member on the Baylor School Board of Trustees. He has been involved in the Junior Achievement program at Orchard Knob Elementary School and Habitat for Humanity. Watson is an American Heart Association Volunteer and a past board member of the Wesley Center at UTC. He is also a past board member of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and a past board member of the University of Tennessee National Alumni Association.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Capitol biography
- ^ "Senator Bo Watson". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Chas Sisk, 'Bo Watson to be next speaker pro tempore', The Tennessean, April 15, 2011 [1]
- ^ a b "Bo Watson". Ballotpedia.