William Gupton
American politician
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William Gupton (September 17, 1870 - 1957) was an American politician. He served as the mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, from 1917 to 1921.
Early life
Gupton was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on September 17, 1870.[1][2] His father, Alex, was a plasterer.[2] He grew up in Nashville from the age of 5.[2]
Career
Gupton began his career as a delivery driver.[2] He later worked as a bookkeeper and a realtor.[2]
Gupton served as Mayor of Nashville from 1917 to 1921.[3] He was forced to resign "on charges of malfeasance, misfeasance and neglect of duty."[4] He served on the Nashville Board of Education from 1923 to 1930.[2] He was the postmaster from 1933 to 1948.[3]
Gupton was a co-founder of the Broadway National Bank in 1930, and he served as its president until 1934.[2] He served as the president of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce in 1936.[2]
