For 10 points, name this governor of Tennessee nicknamed "Parson."
This politician ran a newspaper called the Whig, which carried the satirical "Frederick Ross' Corner" column to bash Presbyterians. This man's nickname refers to his work as a Methodist circuit rider throughout Appalachia. Despite being granted leave by Judah Benjamin, he was arrested trying to leave Knoxville and jailed on treason charges. He staunchly supported disenfranchising former Confederates and was an arch-enemy of the man he succeeded as governor, Andrew Johnson. For 10 points, name this governor of Tennessee nicknamed "Parson."
This politician ran a newspaper called the Whig, which carried the satirical "Frederick Ross' Corner" column to bash Presbyterians.
William Gannaway Brownlow