PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Council Member’s Name: Harvey Buchanan
- Spouse’s Name: Sharon Chatman Buchanan
- Children(s) Name: Veronica and Derrick
- Two Grandchildren: Christopher and Jeremiah
- Hobbies: Fishing and sports
- Spouse Hobbies: Reading and crafts
- Profession/Occupation:
Mr. Buchanan is currently employed with the State of Tennessee, Workforce Investment Area 11, as the Disability Program Navigator. He is the former owner/operator of Buchanan’s Exxon Service Station. Mr. Buchanan was elected in May 1995 to the Jackson, Tennessee City Council to represent District 4. In July 1997, he was elected Vice Mayor and served in that capacity until July 1998. He was a member of the new City Hall Building Committee and currently serves on the City’s Public Buildings Committee as Ex-Officio. He serves as liaison to the Jackson Transit Authority Board; liaison to the Jackson Madison County Library Board; current member of the City of Jackson Taxi Board; past chairman and current member of the City Council Expenditure Committee and past member of the City of Jackson Beer Board. He is also a past member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML).
- Education:
A native of Jackson, Tennessee, Mr. Buchanan is a graduate of Jackson Central Merry High School; graduate of Jackson State Community College with an Associate of Science degree; and a graduate of Lane College with a Bachelor of Science.
- Honors/Professional Designations & Affiliations:
Mr. Buchanan has received the following community service awards: Lane College Scroll of Achievement Award; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Hall of Fame Award; NAACP Service Award; Pentecostal Assembly Church of God in Christ Leadership Award; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Service Award; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Service Award; Lincoln Elementary School Service Award; Cerro Gordo Baptist Church Community Service Award; Mother Liberty C.M.E. Church Service Award; Jackson Middle School Award of Excellence; East Lane Neighborhood Watch Group Service Award; Jackson Madison County Schools’ Alumni “Wall of Success” Award – 2001; Lane College Political Affairs Award – 2001; Jackson Housing Authority Community Service Award – 2001; The Extra Mile Award from the Salvation Army – 2002; Lane Chapter #16 Mason Leadership Award – 2002; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Community Service Award – 2004; Emancipation Award – 2005; Phi Beta Kappa Sorority Community Service Award – 2005; Pope Elementary School Vision Award – 2006; NAACP Unsung Hero Award – 2006; New Life Christian Center’s Community Service Award – January 2007; University of Tennessee at Martin Certificate of Achievement Award – March 2008; First Baptist Church Community Service Award – March 2008; Jackson Boys and Girls Club Alumni of the Month Award and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Community Service Award – April 2008.
- Civic/Community Involvement:
He is involved in organizing and maintaining eleven neighborhood watch groups in his district. He has been instrumental in obtaining better housing, street and drainage improvements along with other city services.
His civic accomplishments include serving on the Board of Directors for the Salvation Army Board; Pace Mentor for High School Students at Jackson State Community College; work site supervisor for special education students from Jackson Central Merry High School; Vice President of Jackson Madison County Voters Council; Co-Chairman of NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet and member of Lane College Alumni Banquet Committee; Past Program Director for Boys and Girls Club of Jackson; Past Co-Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Goals for Jackson; Volunteer Coach for baseball, football and basketball for the City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department.
Mr. Buchanan loves people and strives to do his best in whatever tasks he undertakes. He is a watchman on behalf of the citizens he represents as a member of the City Council. He believes and exercises the five P’s, three D’s, three C’s and three T’s – Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance – Desire, Dedication, and Determination – Conviction, Concern, and Courage – Time, Temperament and Tolerance.
