There are 2 article(s) tagged odell horton:

• July 2022

  • Ceremony honors the late Judge Odell Horton as federal building is renamed

    Rep. Steve Cohen led the unveiling of a sign proclaiming the Odell Horton Federal Building. 

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    “Giant of a judge:” The life and legacy of Judge Odell Horton

    By Laura Faith Kebede July 25, 2022

  • ‘Giant of a Judge:’ The life and legacy of Judge Odell Horton

    When President Carter appointed Odell Horton to the federal bench in 1980 he became the first Black U.S. judge in Tennessee since Reconstruction. On Monday, Memphis’ federal building will be renamed for him. 

    By Ben Wheeler July 25, 2022