LOCAL · TN · 1970-1978
Roy Nixon
Sheriff · Shelby County · Democrat · Tennessee
Background
Between 1970 and 1978, Roy Nixon held the Sheriff · Shelby County of Shelby County seat in Tennessee, a 8-year tenure. Took office after Bill Morris; succeeded by Eugene Barksdale. Same-year political environment (1970): Governor Buford Ellington.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- A. C. Gilless Jr. (1990-2002)
- Eugene Barksdale (1978-1990)
- Bill Morris (1964-1970)
- Hugh M. Sweeney (1948-1958)