Johnny Shaw's Legacy of Service | Memphis News

After 26 years in Tennessee’s State House, Rep. Johnny Shaw—84 and a pillar of Bolivar and Hardeman County—is stepping down, but not retiring quietly. A pastor, radio station owner, and trailblazer as Tennessee’s first African-American rural lawmaker, Shaw’s legacy spans faith, community, and bold economic wins like bringing Blue Oval to the state. Despite political gridlock, he always prioritized service across party lines. Now, he’ll be honored in the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame and keep broadcasting from his stations—proving his voice, once told he wasn’t marketable, is still powerful. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9197dd232fe7be1d