City Officials
Elected officials for Knox County — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Betsy Henderson
County MayorSeptember 1, 2026 - August 31, 2030
Betsy Henderson's platform centers on fiscal responsibility through smart spending combined with a strong focus on improving local infrastructure for Knox County.
Damon Rawls
CommissionerSeptember 1, 2024 - August 31, 2028
Courtney Durrett
CommissionerSeptember 1, 2024 - August 31, 2028
Brandon Huckaby
CommissionerSeptember 1, 2026 - August 31, 2030
Shane Jackson
CommissionerSeptember 1, 2024 - August 31, 2028
Angela Russell
CommissionerSeptember 1, 2024 - August 31, 2028
Terry Hill
ChairSeptember 1, 2024 - August 31, 2028
Barry Beeler
CommissionerSeptember 1, 2026 - August 31, 2030
Adam Thompson
Vice-ChairSeptember 1, 2024 - August 31, 2028
Andy Fox
CommissionerSeptember 1, 2024 - August 31, 2028
Justin D. Cofer
CommissionerSeptember 1, 2026 - August 31, 2030
Garrett Holt
CommissionerSeptember 1, 2026 - August 31, 2030
Former Officials (10)
Gina Oster
CommissionerTerm ended August 31, 2026 (four-year term from the Sept 1, 2022 start) under T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides). Successor seated Sept 1, 2026; Roll-call minutes knoxcounty.org/clerk/CommMinutes 2025-2026 roll calls.
Served until Aug 2026
Glenn Jacobs
County MayorTerm ended August 31, 2026 (four-year term from the Sept 1, 2022 start) under T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides). Successor Betsy Henderson sworn in Sept 1, 2026.
Served until Aug 2026
Kim Frazier
CommissionerTerm ended August 31, 2026 (four-year term from the Sept 1, 2022 start) under T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides). Successor seated Sept 1, 2026; Roll-call minutes knoxcounty.org/clerk/CommMinutes 2025-2026 roll calls.
Served until Aug 2026
Larsen Jay
CommissionerTerm ended August 31, 2026 (four-year term from the Sept 1, 2022 start) under T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides). Successor seated Sept 1, 2026; Roll-call minutes knoxcounty.org/clerk/CommMinutes 2025-2026 roll calls.
Served until Aug 2026
Rhonda Lee
Commissioner, District 7Term ended August 31, 2026 (four-year term from Sept 1, 2022); District 7 per Knox County Commission directory 3/27/2026; roll calls 2023-2026 (CommMinutes). Statute: T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides).
Served until Aug 2026
Carson Dailey
CommissionerTerm ended August 31, 2024; last on roll CommMinutes/2024/07-15-2024.pdf, absent from 09-03-2024 roll call (new commission seated Sept 1, 2024). Statute: T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides).
Served until Aug 2024
Dasha Lundy
Commissioner, District 1Term ended August 31, 2024 (four-year term, successor Damon Rawls seated Sept 1, 2024; first roll call with new members CommMinutes/2024/09-03-2024.pdf). Statute: T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides).
Served until Aug 2024
John Schoonmaker
CommissionerTerm ended August 31, 2024; last on roll CommMinutes/2024/07-15-2024.pdf, absent from 09-03-2024 roll call (new commission seated Sept 1, 2024). Statute: T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides).
Served until Aug 2024
Kyle Ward
CommissionerTerm ended August 31, 2024; last on roll CommMinutes/2024/07-15-2024.pdf, absent from 09-03-2024 roll call (new commission seated Sept 1, 2024). Statute: T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides).
Served until Aug 2024
Richie Beeler
CommissionerTerm ended August 31, 2024; last on roll CommMinutes/2024/07-15-2024.pdf, absent from 09-03-2024 roll call (new commission seated Sept 1, 2024). Statute: T.C.A. § 5-5-102 (county legislative body: four-year terms, elected at the August general election, office taken September 1 following) and § 5-6-101 (county mayor: four years, term begins September 1 after election; CTAS County Legislative Body / County Mayor guides).
Served until Aug 2024
Boards & Commissions
Rich Levenson
Commissioner (Executive Committee)Member of the joint Planning Commission Executive Committee 2025-2026; knoxplanning.org staff memo 7-G-25-OB (appointing mayor not stated).
John Huber
ChairChair of the joint 15-member Planning Commission (8 appointed by the County Mayor, 7 by the City Mayor; which seats are county appointees is not published on the roster page); staff memo for 2026-08-13 meeting, knoxplanning.org.
Tim Hill
Commissioner (Executive Committee)Member of the joint Planning Commission Executive Committee 2025-2026; knoxplanning.org staff memo 7-G-25-OB (appointing mayor not stated).
Karyn Adams
Commissioner (Executive Committee)Member of the joint Planning Commission Executive Committee 2025-2026; knoxplanning.org staff memo 7-G-25-OB (appointing mayor not stated).
Cynthia Stancil
Vice Chairman1st District member, appointed by the County Commission; knoxcounty.org/codes/bza.php (checked 2026-10-25).
Lou Browning
Commissioner (Executive Committee)Member of the joint Planning Commission Executive Committee 2025-2026; knoxplanning.org staff memo 7-G-25-OB (appointing mayor not stated).
Markus Chady
Chairman2nd District member, appointed by the County Commission; knoxcounty.org/codes/bza.php (checked 2026-10-25).
City Staff
Chris Caldwell
Finance DirectorKnox County Government directory (Mar 27, 2026); CommMinutes/2025/11-17-2025.pdf.
Drucilla Stills
Commission Office ManagerKnox County Government directory (Mar 27, 2026), "Commission Office: Drucilla Stills, Manager".
David Buuck
Law DirectorKnox County Government directory (Mar 27, 2026) and Commission minutes through 2026-07-27.
Kim Ellis
Clerk Recorder, County CommissionCalls the roll at Commission meetings; CommMinutes/2026/07-27-2026.pdf.
Sherry Witt
County ClerkExecutive officer per Knox County Government directory (Mar 27, 2026).
Jim Snowden
Director, Engineering and Public WorksKnox County Government directory (Mar 27, 2026).
Mike Moyers
Senior Deputy Law DirectorAttends Commission meetings as legal counsel; CommMinutes/2026/07-27-2026.pdf.
Dwight Van de Vate
Chief of Staff / Chief Operating OfficerListed as Chief of Staff/COO in Commission minutes CommMinutes/2026/05-18-2026.pdf; reappointment under Mayor Henderson not confirmed.