Background
Hackett, Richard Cecil was born on July 21, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of William E. and Rosemary Hackett.
Hackett, Richard Cecil was born on July 21, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of William E. and Rosemary Hackett.
Student, Memphis State University. Doctor of Hebrew Literature (honorary), Southern College Optometry, 1984.
Director Mayor's Action Center, Memphis, 1972-1978. County clerk Shelby County, 1978-1982. Mayor City of Memphis, 1982-1991.
Vice president Tennessee Municipal League, 1984-1985, president, 1986-1987. Senior vice president ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 1992—2001. Chief Executive Officer Children's Museum Memphis, since 2006.
Member resolutions committee National League Cities, 1984-1985, member community and economic development committee, transportation and communication committee, finance, administration and intergovernmental relations policy committee.
Member United States Conference Mayors Lodges: Rotary.
Married Kathleen O'Brien, February 14, 1981. Children– Michael Jason, Mary Shea, William Thomas.