Ed Jackson (born 1948) is an American businessman and politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate for the 25th district.
Early life
Ed Jackson was born on July 21, 1948, in Jackson, Tennessee.[1][2]
Jackson was educated at the Jackson High School.[3] He attended Lambuth College and graduated from Memphis State University.[3] Jackson was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity in college.[1]
Jackson served in the 30th Armored Division of the Army National Guard for seven years.[3]
Career
Jackson started his career at the Southern Supply Company, where he worked for seven years.[3] He worked as a salesman for the Tennant Company for three decades.[3] With his wife, he co-owns Southern Comfort Coaches, Snappy Tomato Pizza and Marilyn Jackson's Gifts, three small businesses based in Jackson, Tennessee.[3]
Since 2014, Jackson has served as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate for District 27, encompassing parts of Madison County, Crockett County, Dyer County, Lake County and Lauderdale County.[1]
Jackson serves on the board of trustees of the West Tennessee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.[3] He is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.[1]
Personal life
With his wife Marilyn, he has three children.[1] He is a member of the Church of Christ.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Senator Ed Jackson". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ McFerron, Nick (August 8, 2014). "Ed Jackson wins Tenn. Senate primary". The Jackson Sun. Archived from the original on April 16, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g Whetstone, Tyler (July 27, 2014). "Ed Jackson uses business sense, endurance in Senate race". The Jackson Sun. Archived from the original on April 16, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2016.