Background
Atnip, Joseph Priestley was born on February 15, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Nancy (Priestley) Atnip.
Atnip, Joseph Priestley was born on February 15, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Nancy (Priestley) Atnip.
Bachelor, University Tennessee, 1979. Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt University, 1982.
Private practice, Obion and Weakley County, 1982-1990. District public defender 27th Judicial District State of Ten., since 1990. City judge Greenfield and Sharon, Tennessee, since 1986.
Board advisors Freed Hardeman University, Henderson, Tennessee, 1997. Member executive committee District Public Defenders Conference, Nashville, 1993-1994.
Board of directors Westate Corrections Network, Union City, Tennessee, since 1996. with United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, 1975-1977. Member American Legion, Rotary (president Greenfield chapter 1989-1990).
Married Kathy Lynn Clark, July 16, 1983. Children: Katie Elizabeth, Rebekah Suzanne.