Long-serving county commissioner who had a passion for theater dies

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 05, 2025 5:21 PM CT | Published: August 05, 2025 1:11 PM CT

Julian Bolton, an attorney who also mentored younger politicians in the community after leaving the County Commission in 2006, died Monday. He was 75.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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