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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 20, 2025

Former state Sen. Frank Niceley died Thursday at the age of 78. Niceley, a Republican, served in the Tennessee General Assembly for decades, holding seats in both the House and Senate between 1988 and 2025. He represented the 8th District, which includes Claiborne, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson and Union counties. Visitation will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. EDT on June 28 at Bridges Funeral Home in Knoxville followed by a memorial service at 5 p.m. In a statement to 10News, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally remembered Niceley’s wit, saying, “He had a great sense of humor. He served in both the Senate and the House. He said serving in the House was like being in junior high school and serving in the Senate was like being in a nursing home.”