LEGISLATIVE · TN · 1979-2007
Ward Crutchfield
State Senator · Senate · Democrat · Tennessee
NOTABLE
On the record
Operation Tennessee Waltz — pleaded guilty 2007 to federal bribery; 4-year sentence; 79 at sentencing
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · bribery
Background
Ward Crutchfield served as State Senator · Senate of Tennessee from 1979–2007 (28 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after John Ford; succeeded by Roscoe Dixon. Press-relevant: Operation Tennessee Waltz — pleaded guilty 2007 to federal bribery; 4-year sentence; 79 at sentencing. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor Lamar Alexander.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- Brian Kelsey (2009-2022)
- Kathryn Bowers (2005-2006)
- Roscoe Dixon (1995-2005)
- John Ford (1974-2005)
- John Ford (1974-2005)