Richard Briggs (born 1952) is a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate representing the 7th district, which encompasses part of Knox County.
[1] He attended the University of Kentucky Medical School receiving his M.D.
[1] and then completed a surgical residency and cardiothoracic fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center.
He served in war zones including Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq as a trauma surgeon.
He is currently Chairman of the Senate State and Local Government Committee.