Background
Nichols, Lynn David was born on September 11, 1933 in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles Seviere and Ruby (Carter) Nichols.
Nichols, Lynn David was born on September 11, 1933 in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles Seviere and Ruby (Carter) Nichols.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Carson Newman College, 1955. Diploma, Wurzburg Conservatory, 1957—1958. Doctor in Higher Education (honorary), Memphis State University, 1956.
Band director, McNairy County, Tennessee. Board Education, 1955—1956. Music director Morristown City Schools, 1958—1960, Knoxville City Schools, 1960—1962.
Entertainment director United States Army Special Services, Stuttgart and Augsburg, Germany, 1962—1968. Band and music supervisor Greene County Board Education, Mosheim, Tennessee, from 1969. Director music Christ Church, Greeneville, Tennessee.
Choir director, soloist Church St. Methodist Church, Knoxville, 1960—1962. Scholar Tennessee Bureau Transportation, 1978—1979. Served United States Army, 1956-1958.
Member of National Education Association, American Guild Organists, Tennessee Band Association, Tennessee Choral Society, Tennessee Education Association, Music Educators National Conference, European Recreation Society, Exchange (board directors 1978-1979, president elect 1979-1980).