Frank seeks county mayor reelection
Terry Frank
Her platform emphasizes fiscal conservatism, public safety, infrastructure investment and economic opportunity as the cornerstones of her vision, she said.
“The many steps we’ve taken to provide sound fiscal management have strengthened Anderson County government’s financial position, providing stability for our citizens and businesses.” Frank said.
“However, families and retirees continue to face challenges from inflation. We must remain focused on prioritizing tax dollars to enhance quality of life while keeping the county affordable for families and retirees on fixed incomes. We cannot tax our way to prosperity — we must govern with wise, and sometimes tough, decisions,” she said.
A lifelong Anderson County resident with paternal roots tracing back eight generations, Frank grew up in Oliver Springs. She graduated from Anderson County High School, attended the University of the South in Sewanee, and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Middle Tennessee State University.
For 20 years, she and her husband, Lee, owned and operated a small business in Oak Ridge.
“When I first ran for office, I campaigned on hard work, honesty and fiscal conservatism,” Frank said. “I also pledged to help ensure that generations of families can continue calling Anderson County home by creating local economic opportunities — whether finding a good job or starting a business.”
“I further committed to serving as an ambassador for Anderson County’s strengths and assets, using my skills, experience and education to candidly address and solve our challenges,” she said. “I have never lost sight of those commitments.”
Frank also serves as president of the Tennessee Association of County Mayors, and holds board positions with the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, East Tennessee Economic Development Association, State Energy Policy Council and Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability.
She chairs the Anderson County effort for “Yes on 2” (to ban a state property tax in the Tennessee Constitution), serves as chairman of the District 2 Homeland Security Council, and was appointed by Gov. Bill Lee to the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Policy Council.
“In these roles, I help build the partnerships needed to improve quality of life and grow our economy, creating more opportunities for Anderson County residents,” she said.
“These collaborations enable investments in infrastructure — such as roads and facilities — as well as support for essential services like emergency medical services and law enforcement.
“During my tenure, our grant partnerships have grown dramatically from $2,041,578 in FY 2012-13 to $28,922,507 in FY 2025-26. This improves quality of life without raising taxes.”
Frank and her husband, Lee, have three sons, two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren.
They reside in Clinton and attend Second Baptist Church.
