Edgar, Robert Allan Born 1940 in Munising, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 26, 1985, to a seat vacated by H. Ted Milburn. Confirmed by the Senate on April 15, 1985, and received commission on April 16, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1998-2005. Assumed senior status on October 7, 2005. Education: Davidson College, B.A., 1962 Duke University School of Law, LL.B., 1965 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1965-1967 Private practice, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1967-1985 State representative, Tennessee, 1970-1972 Research Collections