Early Life
Civil Miller-Watkins is a native of Bolivar TN, Hardeman County. Her mother, Lois Bernice Miller, was a prominent Civil Rights activist and taught her children to care and advocate for ALL Levels of their community. The Miller children spent many hours walking the neighborhoods and passing out rulers to encourage voters to support Democratic Candidates. Being involved politically was expected in the Miller home.
Civil graduated from Bolivar Central High - Go Tigers!! She attended the University of Tennessee at Martin, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Sociology ('92) and a second B.S in Social Work ('94) and a Masters in Education (2023).
Family
Civil has been married for 34 years to Charles Watkins, Sr. Together they have reared 8 wonderful children and are the doting Nana and Pop of 10 totally amazing grandchildren.
Five of their sons are Eagle Scouts, with one left aiming for Eagle. Both Civil and Charles are active participants and leaders in the Scouting program.
Community Service
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Civil is a middle school teacher.
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She has served as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Education for Fayette County Public Schools.
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She worked to approve budgets and improve policies that allow the School District to continue to win.
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She led the effort to create a Virtual Academy for FCPS that will expand educational opportunities for our students.
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Civil is also a graduate of the West-Star class of 2019.
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She is a 2018 cohort of Emerge TN
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She is a/the:
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Member of the Somerville-Fayette chapter of the NAACP
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Secretary of the TN Democratic County Chairs Association
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Past Chair of the Fayette County Democratic Party
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Past Chair of Leadership Fayette.
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