Jimmy Naifeh
James O. Naifeh (born June 16, 1939) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party from the State of Tennessee. He served as the Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1991 to 2009, serving longer in that position than anyone else in Tennessee history.
Jimmy Naifeh | |
|---|---|
| 79th Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 1991 – January 13, 2009 | |
| Governor | Ned McWherter Don Sundquist Phil Bredesen |
| Preceded by | Ed Murray |
| Succeeded by | Kent Williams |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 81st District | |
| In office January 14, 1975 – January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Albert A. Kelley |
| Succeeded by | Debra Moody |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1939 Tipton County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Covington, Tennessee |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee |
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