Douglas Henry | |
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_(1).jpg) Henry in 2014 | |
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 1971–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Yarbro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18, 1926 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 2017 (aged 90) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
| Profession | Attorney |
Douglas Selph Henry Jr. (May 18, 1926 – March 5, 2017) was an American attorney and Democratic politician. He was the longest-serving member of the Tennessee legislature. He was a member of the Tennessee Senate, representing the 21st district (part of Davidson County). He served as a state senator beginning with his election to the 87th General Assembly, prior to which he was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives during the 79th General Assembly.