John Tanner (Tennessee politician)

John Sumners Tanner (born September 22, 1944) is a former American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 8th congressional district, serving from 1989 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Since his retirement, Tanner has served as the Vice Chairman of Prime Policy Group.

John Tanner
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1989  January 3, 2011
Preceded byEd Jones
Succeeded byStephen Fincher
President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
In office
November 18, 2008  November 16, 2010
Preceded byJosé Lello
Succeeded byKarl A. Lamers
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 77th district
In office
January 4, 1977  January 13, 1987
Preceded byLarry Bates
Succeeded byPhillip E. Pinion
Personal details
Born
John Sumners Tanner

(1944-09-22) September 22, 1944
Halls, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBetty Ann Tanner
Children2
EducationUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville (BS, JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
 United States Army
Years of service1968–1972 (Active)
1974–2000 (Reserve)
RankColonel
UnitArmy National Guard
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