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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Johnny Shaw (b. January 5, 1942) is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 80. He was first elected to the chamber in 2000.

Shaw attended Theology Studies at the American Baptist Theological Seminary. He has worked as a psychologist, pastor of Saint John Missionary Baptist Church and co-owner of Shaw Broadcasting Company.

Education

  • AS, Theology, American Baptist College

Professional Experience

  • AS, Theology, American Baptist College
  • Radio Operator, WOJG 94.7 FM, present
  • Pastor, Saint John Missionary Baptist Church
  • Chief Executive Officer/Co-owner, Shaw Broadcasting Company

Political Experience

  • AS, Theology, American Baptist College
  • Radio Operator, WOJG 94.7 FM, present
  • Pastor, Saint John Missionary Baptist Church
  • Chief Executive Officer/Co-owner, Shaw Broadcasting Company
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 80, 2001-present
  • Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Tennessee State House of Representatives
  • Former Commissioner, Anderson County Commission
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 80, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Fiscal Review Joint Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Committee on Fiscal Review, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Chair, Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Calendar and Rules Committee

Member, Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Member, Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee

Member, Select Committee on Rules

Member, State Government Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Public Service & Employees

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • AS, Theology, American Baptist College
  • Radio Operator, WOJG 94.7 FM, present
  • Pastor, Saint John Missionary Baptist Church
  • Chief Executive Officer/Co-owner, Shaw Broadcasting Company
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 80, 2001-present
  • Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Tennessee State House of Representatives
  • Former Commissioner, Anderson County Commission
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 80, 2018
  • Member, Board of Directors, Community Rehabilitation Agencies of Tennessee, present
  • Member, Rotary Club of Bolivar, present
  • Chair, Steering Committee, TAKE ONE, present
  • Member, 100 Black Men
  • Advocate, Alzheimer's Tennessee
  • Chair, Board of Directors, Western Mental Health Institute
  • Member, Bolivar Rotary Club
  • Advocate, Commission on Aging
  • Member, Gathering of Men Missionary Organization
  • Member, Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce
  • Chair, Mayor's Character First Program
  • Member, Mayor's Character First Program, Brownsville
  • Lifetime Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • Former Member, National Civil Rights Museum Board
  • Member, Rural West Tennessee Caucus
  • Founding Member, Shaw Singers
  • Member, Tennessee Association of Broadcasters
  • Board Member, West Tennessee Mental Health Facility
  • Board Member, West Tennessee River Basin Authority

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2014 Media History Maker-- (The Nation's Largest African American Video Oral History Collection): Recognized for the innovative Programing and Coverage The Provide in Radio and Television
  • 2012 Tennessee Association of Broadcasters-Distinguished Service Award
  • Southeast association of Area Agencies on Aging-2012 Aging Impact Award
  • 2008 Big Brothers, Big Sisters Appreciation & Service Award
  • 2005 West Tennessee African American Entrepreneurs, C.A. Rawls Bridge Builder Award
  • 2004 William Henry Miles Outstanding Community Service Award
  • 2003 Jackson Affordable Housing's Jo Helen Imani Award
  • 2002 Legislator of the Year, Tennessee Development District Association
  • 2000 West Tennessee Black Business Association Chairman's Award

State Bills