Winfield Dunn, who in 1971 became the state's first Republican governor in half a century, died on Saturday. He was 97. Though Dunn only served one term, he remained a stalwart of the Tennessee GOP over his lifetime,

Former Tennessee Governor Winfield Dunn has passed away at age 97, remembered for his significant contributions to the state.

Tennessee's 43rd governor, Winfield Dunn, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, surrounded by family, at the age of 97, Gov. Bill Lee's office announced.

Former Governor Winfield Dunn has died at the age of 97, according to a statement from the Office of Gov. Bill Lee. The release said Dunn passed Saturday afternoon surrounded by his family. Dunn was elected as Governor of Tennessee in 1970 and served from 1971 to 1975,

Governor Winfield Dunn, the 43rd Governor of Tennessee, passed away on Saturday.He was 97 years old.Acting Governor Bill Lee's office shared the news at the req

Former Tennessee Governor Winfield Dunn has passed away at the age of 97. Dunn became Tennessee’s first Republican governor in 1971; Dunn served one term as governor but went on to become a political mainstay in the GOP.