Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
On September 20, 2023, County Executive, Wade Creswell, signed a Proclamation proclaiming September as “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” in Roane County. Mr. Creswell was joined
September 20, 2023
Roane County Government
A third-generation native of Kingston, Wade Creswell was elected as Roane County Mayor and Chief Financial Officer in August 2022. His deep family connection to the region traces back to his grandfathers, who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before joining the historic workforce at the K-25 and X-10 sites.
Before taking office, Wade built a career centered on organizational leadership and regional collaboration. He served five years as President and CEO of the Roane Alliance unifying economic development, chamber of commerce, and tourism strategies and later led Community Engagement for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Today, he brings a “solutions-first” mindset to county government, fostering strong partnerships between municipal leadership, federal energy missions, and private industry.
Under Tennessee law, the County Mayor serves as the chief executive officer and chief financial officer for county government. The office provides general leadership, administrative supervision over county departments, and fiscal stewardship across all public funds.
Through collaborative partnerships and disciplined budgeting, the Mayor’s administration is driving historic economic momentum while maintaining strict fiscal responsibility:
On September 20, 2023, County Executive, Wade Creswell, signed a Proclamation proclaiming September as “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” in Roane County. Mr. Creswell was joined
Roane County (TN) Office of Emergency Services & Homeland Security just added a new addition to their emergency services fleet! As of today, the county has
Roane County Executive, Wade Creswell, interviews local officials to help explain how local government operates and provide updates on important news and projects.