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Cotton Ivy
Lamarse Howard "Cotton" Ivy (May 15, 1930May 25, 2021) was an American author, educator, entertainer, and politician who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 63rd district from 1985 to 1989, as a member of the Democratic Party. Following his tenure in the state house he served as the Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture from 1989 to 1995. Ivy was born in Decaturville, Tennessee, and educated at Decaturville High School and the University of Tennessee. He briefly worked as a teacher for two years before becoming an entertainer. During his entertainment career he recorded four albums, joined the Country Music Association, and appeared on '' Hee Haw''. He entered politics in the 1980s with his election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1984. During his tenure in the state house he attempted to become Speaker of the House and Assistant Majority Leader. In 1989, Governor Ned McWherter appointed him as the Commissioner of Agriculture, a position in w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tennessee Department Of Agriculture
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is a Cabinet (government), Cabinet-level agency in the government of State of Tennessee, Tennessee. Founded in 1854, it is the oldest state agency in Tennessee. The present Commissioner, Dr. Charlie Hatcher, is the 38th incumbent. History Creation of the Bureau of Agriculture The agency was first established in 1854, by the Tennessee General Assembly as the Bureau of Agriculture. It was the first agency created in Tennessee. It was organized primarily to promote agriculture through fairs and livestock expositions."Department of Agriculture: History." ''Tennessee Blue Book.'' Nashville: Tennessee Secretary of State, 2009. p. 144. The original agency had a staff of nine, including the Governor and eight others who met twice a year to conduct state business. When Tennessee seceded from the Union in 1861, the Bureau was suspended. Reorganization after the Civil War In 1871, the Bureau was re-organized and re-constituted. It was structured as it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |