TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Liz Slagle Todaro on Sep 23, 2022

Bill Ketron, former state senator and Rutherford County mayor, has been hired as legislative liaison for Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). According to a statement from MTSU, Ketron was hired for his “unique expertise and knowledge acquired from legislative service and deep ties to the university.” Tennessee Lookout reports that the position was not advertised and MTSU President Sidney McPhee hired Ketron under a little-known university policy permitting appointments, other than those requiring board approval, to be authorized by the president or his designee. The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance last year assessed a $135,000 civil penalty on Ketron for campaign finance violations, possibly affecting his eligibility to run for elected office. Ketron is replacing former state Rep. John Hood, who served as MTSU’s legislative liaison from 2008 until his retirement this year.