Clarence B. Robinson

Clarence B. Robinson (1911–2002[1]) was an American educator and Tennessee state representative (1974–1992) from District 28, and was a founder of the Black Caucus in the Tennessee General Assembly.[2] He was the first African American to be elected to the Tennessee legislature since Reconstruction. The C.B. Robinson Bridge (1981) over the Tennessee River in Chattanooga was named after him.[3]

Robinson was succeeded as District 28 Representative in the state legislature by Tommie Brown.

References

  1. ^ "Obituary Robinson, Clarence B. Friday, 18 January 2002". Chattanoogan.com. chattanoogan.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  2. ^ "Career Highlights of C. B. Robinson". TN State Library Digital Archives. Tennessee State University Library. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  3. ^ Gilliland, Lew (April 27, 2025). "Chattanooga Knows: What 1980s project was labeled 'A Bridge to Tomorrow?'". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
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