United States District Court,
Middle District of Tennessee
(1970-1996)
Nominated: September 21, 1970
Confirmed: October 8, 1970
Appointed: October 14, 1970
Chief Judge: July 16, 1977-July 31, 1984
Senior Status: July 31, 1984
Closed Chambers : August 1, 1996
Died:
April 11, 1998
Years of Service: 26 years