Background
Connelly, John Lawrence was born on July 19, 1929 in Dickson, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Neely and Thelma (Hammon) Connelly.
Connelly, John Lawrence was born on July 19, 1929 in Dickson, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Neely and Thelma (Hammon) Connelly.
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee University, 1950. Master of Arts, Peabody College Vanderbilt University, 1951.
Chairman english department East High School, Nashville, 1952—1955. Staff Peabody College, 1955—1960. Instructor english University Tennessee, 1958—1960.
Co-owner Advanced Equipment Company, 1960—1980. Dean students Aquinas Junior College, since 1980. Antique furniture consultant Furniture Corner, since 1984.
Chairman Metropolitan History Commission, Nashville, since 1985. Chairman, founder Nashville Oktoberfest, 1980. Member Tennessee Homecoming Commission.
Member of Checkwood Botanical Associates, Southern History Society, Metropolitan Opera Guild, Tennessee History Society.
Married Edythe Dickens Connelly, August 19, 1953.