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 the evening of November 5, 2024, Roane County held its 18th Annual Founders’ Day celebration, a longstanding tradition that honors individuals who have made
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced $101 million in new grant funding to advance critical community infrastructure and services across the
This week marks a significant milestone in our nation’s history as we observe Constitution Week from September 17th through the 23rd. Roane County Executive Wade
