Douglas Henry

Douglas Selph Henry Jr. (May 18, 1926 – March 5, 2017) was an American attorney and Democratic politician. He was the longest-serving member of the Tennessee legislature. He was a member of the Tennessee Senate, representing the 21st district (part of Davidson County). He served as a state senator beginning with his election to the 87th General Assembly, prior to which he was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives during the 79th General Assembly.

Douglas Henry
Henry in 2014
Member of the Tennessee Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1971–2014
Succeeded byJeff Yarbro
Personal details
Born(1926-05-18)May 18, 1926
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 2017(2017-03-05) (aged 90)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materVanderbilt University
ProfessionAttorney
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