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:
The Roane County Opioid Abatement Council (RCOAC), formed in April 2023, continues to make strides in its mission to combat the opioid crisis in Roane
Roane County Government has been awarded a $19,000 grant to boost efforts to revitalize underdeveloped and environmentally challenged properties. The Tennessee Department of Environment and
Roane County, TN – On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Roane County celebrated the newly renovated Roane County Health Department and Records Facility with a ribbon-cutting
