Viscen Charles Morrow
Intro
Mr. Viscen “Charles” Morrow, an active member in the community of Hardeman County. He has served in various capacities on boards, businesses and politics.
Early Life
Viscen Charles Morrow was born on June 25, 1952 in Hardeman County, TN to the late Mr. Henry and Mrs. Sammie Morrow. Charles was the 5th of 8 children born to Mr. Henry and Mrs. Sammie Morrow. He was raised by his uncle and aunt, the late Mr. Dupree and Mrs. Nancy Jones, in Hickory Valley, TN.
As a child, Charles attended Hickory Valley Elementary School and later graduated from Bolivar Industrial High School in 1970. After graduating from high school, Charles continued his education and earned his M.B.A. in Real Estate Management in 2003 from Buxton University. Charles didn’t stop there with education and earned his Doctorate in Religious Studies in 2007 from Buxton University.
Personal Life
Charles met a lovely woman from Whiteville, TN name Linda Minter. Shortly afterwards, the two of them married each other in October 1974. And of their beautiful union, three daughters were born: Ebony, Essence and Melody “aka Charles Angels.” Also, Charles and Linda currently have 4 grandchildren.
After high school, Charles served as a deacon at New Hope Baptist Church. In 2000, he helped established the Greater Victory Church of Hardeman County under the leadership of Rev. B. L. Jackson.
Career Highlights
Broker/Owner:
1991--1998 Morrow Real Estate, Whiteville, TN
1998--2008 RE/MAX Real Estate Professional Plus, Whiteville, TN
2008--present The Trinity Team Realtors, Whiteville, TN
2008--present The Trinity Marketing Network International, Whiteville, TN
2012--present Founder of Disciples Embracing Christian Education Bible College, Whiteville, TN
Servicing boards:
1992--2022 Hardeman County Commissioner
1992--present Chairman of the Whiteville Lake Committee, Whiteville, TN
1995--Ran for Tennessee State Representative
2000--present Church Trustee, Greater Victory Church, Bolivar, TN
2009-present Hardeman County Mentor Board Member
2009-2010, 2012-2013 Vice-Mayor Hardeman County Commission
2001--2003 Carl Perkins Board of Directors Member, Bolivar, TN
2010--2020 President, Lee Ola Roberts Library, Whiteville, TN
2011--present Vice Chairman ECHO, Whiteville, TN
2019--2020 President, Hatchie Regional Library, Jackson, TN
Achievements
1998 The Viscen Charles Morrow Bridge located on US Hwy 64, Whiteville, TN
2022 Town of Whiteville Lifetime Achievement Award
Conclusion
There’s no doubt that Mr. Morrow loves his community and this is evident by the many hats he has worn throughout the years. Charles continues to live by his personal mission statement, “To display pride, faithfulness, honesty and integrity when working with the public. My goal is to serve God, my family and my community.”