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”’McAllen Foutch”’ (1909–1996) was a prominent Democrat, politician and lawyer in Tennessee |
”’McAllen Foutch”’ (1909–1996) was a prominent Democrat, politician and lawyer in Tennessee in the [[Tennessee House of Representatives]], as [[Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.capitol.tn.gov/House/Archives/78GA/Members/dekalb.html|title=Tennessee 78th General Assembly|website=capitol.tn.gov}}</ref><ref name=obit>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-obituary-for-mc-allen-fou/39147901/|title=Obituary for Mc Allen Foutch (Aged 86)|work=The Tennessean |date=April 21, 1996|pages=25|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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McAllen Foutch was born in 1909 in Tennessee. His formative years and political roots were established in DeKalb County, where his lifelong affiliation with the ”’DeKalb Democrats”’ began and continued throughout his public service.<ref>”’Tennessee General Assembly Records.”’ (n.d.). ”Senate Introduction”. Retrieved from https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/pub/blue_book/21-22/21-22tnpastgovs.pdf</ref> |
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He was born in [[DeKalb County, Tennessee]]. |
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Foutch pursued a legal education that led to a successful professional career. His legal expertise was central to his public and business life, and he later established a prominent law practice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TBA Law Blog |url=https://www.tba.org/?blotaylor=&pg=LawBlog&pos=4681 |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=www.tba.org}}</ref> |
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His early commitment to the region was permanently recognized after his death when the McAllen Foutch Scholarship was established in 1997. This scholarship honors his contributions to the community, including his instrumental role in the founding of DTC Communications, a regional company focused on infrastructure development.<ref>”’DTC Communications.”’ (2024). ”DTC-Scholarship-Application-2025.doc”. Retrieved from https://www.dtccom.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DTC-Scholarship-Application-2025.doc</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Latest revision as of 08:25, 4 December 2025
McAllen Foutch (1909–1996) was a prominent Democrat, politician and lawyer in Tennessee, best known for his long tenure in the state legislator- Tennessee House of Representatives, and service as Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives.[1][2]
Early life and legacy
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McAllen Foutch was born in 1909 in Tennessee. His formative years and political roots were established in DeKalb County, where his lifelong affiliation with the DeKalb Democrats began and continued throughout his public service.[3]
Foutch pursued a legal education that led to a successful professional career. His legal expertise was central to his public and business life, and he later established a prominent law practice.[4]
His early commitment to the region was permanently recognized after his death when the McAllen Foutch Scholarship was established in 1997. This scholarship honors his contributions to the community, including his instrumental role in the founding of DTC Communications, a regional company focused on infrastructure development.[5]
He was a vice-president for WJLE broadcasting in Smithville and served as chairman of the board for Citizens Bank.[2]
Frank Buck worked at his law firm before going on to establish his own.[6] He was from 1949 to 1953.[7]
He lived in Smithville, Tennessee. He belonged to a Missionary Baptist church. Sallie Parker Foutch was his wife. They had four daughters.[8]
