Eric Watson (politician)

Eric Watson
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
In office
January 2006 – August 2014
Preceded byJ. Chris Newton
Succeeded byDan Howell
Sheriff of Bradley County
In office
September 2014 – September 2018
Preceded byJim Ruth
Succeeded bySteve Lawson
Personal details
Born (1973-09-14) September 14, 1973 (age 51)
Cleveland, Tennessee
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceCleveland, Tennessee
Alma materTennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
University of Tennessee at Martin
Andersonville Theological Seminary (B.A.), (M.A.)
ProfessionPolice officer

Thomas Eric Watson (born September 14, 1973) is an American politician and police officer from Cleveland, Tennessee. From 2006 to 2014, he was a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 22nd district, encompassing Cleveland, Meigs County, Polk County, and parts of Bradley County.[1] Watson served one term as sheriff of Bradley County from September 2014 to September 2018.

  1. ^ "Rep. Eric Watson". capitol.tn.gov. Tennessee General Assembly. Archived from the original on March 15, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)