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Phone 865-974-0931
Emailwlyons@utk.edu
Center Howard H. Baker Jr. School for Public Policy and Public Affairs
Center Institute of American Civics
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William “Bill” Lyons is an expert in the fields of Tennessee state and local government, American politics, voting behaviors and elections. Lyons spent 16 years as chief policy officer for the City of Knoxville before returning to the university. He is a professor emeritus of political science in the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs.