Background
Ashe, Victor Henderson was born on January 1, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Robert Lawrence and Martha (Henderson) Ashe.
Ashe, Victor Henderson was born on January 1, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Robert Lawrence and Martha (Henderson) Ashe.
Bachelor in History, Yale University, 1967. Juris Doctor, University Tennessee, 1975.
Member Tennessee House of Representatives, 1968-1974, Tennessee State Senate, 1975-1984. Private practice; mayor City of Knoxville, 1988—2003. United States ambassador to Poland United States Department State, Warsaw, 2004—2009.
Member National League of Cities. President United States Conference of Mayors, 1994-1995. Resident fellow, Institute Politics, JOhn F. Kennedy School Government, Harvard University, 2004.
Member Broadcasting Board Governors, since 2010.
Member American Bar Association, Civitan Club.
Married Joan Plumlee, June 11, 1983. Children: James Victor, Martha.