The life of the attorney and former Shelby County commissioner has taken him to Atlanta, Knoxville, D.C. and Japan. He returned to Memphis more than 20 years ago and found a path to elected office.
Video footage of the fatal encounter included critical moments in which police officers kicked, punched and pepper-sprayed Mr. Nichols, 29, while he screamed.
Commissioners in Tennessee’s most populous county have approved an ordinance that removes questions about criminal histories from most applications to join volunteer boards and commissions. Sponsored by Democratic and Republican