16 Facts About Bo Watson

Bo Watson was born on October 21,1960, in Chattanooga, TN.

Bo Watson is the son of Doris Juanita and Foy W Watson, Jr.

Bo Watson is married to Nicole Watson, an attorney.

Bo Watson has been a practicing physical therapist for over 30 years and he is currently the Director of Sports Medicine and Therapy Services at HCA-Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

In December 2024, Bo Watson expressed support for Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for minors and said Tennessee would not rule out banning it for adults in the future.

Bo Watson has an "F" rating from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws for his voting history regarding cannabis-related causes.

Bo Watson was first elected as a TN state senator in 2006 for the 105th Tennessee General Assembly, having previously served as a state representative during the 104th General Assembly.

Bo Watson represents the 11th district, which encompasses part of Hamilton County.

In 2018, Bo Watson ran against Randall Price in the general election for Tennessee State Senate District 11.

On November 6,2018, Bo Watson defeated Price in the election.

In January 2017 Bo Watson became chairman of the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee.

Bo Watson is chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Pensions and Insurance, member of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee and the Fiscal Review Committee.

Bo Watson is a past board member of the Baylor School Alumni Association and is a past member on the Baylor School Board of Trustees.

Bo Watson has been involved in the Junior Achievement program at Orchard Knob Elementary School and Habitat for Humanity.

Bo Watson is an American Heart Association Volunteer and a past board member of the Wesley Center at UTC.

Bo Watson is a past board member of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and a past board member of the University of Tennessee National Alumni Association.