United States District Court,
Eastern District of Tennessee
(1984- )
Nominated: September 6, 1984
Confirmed: October 11, 1984
Appointed: October 12, 1984
Entered on Duty: October 30, 1984
Chief Judge: November 23, 1991-November 23, 1998
Senior Status: February 28, 2002
Died: June 6, 2007
Years of Service: 23 years