Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson will not seek reelection in 2026.
Anderson announced his decision to his staff on Thursday, and on Friday he told the Williamson Scene that while he is retiring from his political and government career, he will still be involved in the community, while prioritizing time with his family.
“In everything I have done, I have tried to be a public servant,” Anderson said. “I love this county. I love to see the successes this county's had, and it's not just Rogers Anderson, it is the employees, it is the community, it is our other municipalities of six cities, all of us working together, not always agreeing, but always working to improve and make it a better place for people to live and move here.”
Anderson was first elected to the county commission in 1986 before later chairing the commission and then being elected as county mayor, a position he’s held since 2002. He is the longest-serving county mayor (a leadership role which has had several titles over the years) in Williamson County’s history.
In 2024, Anderson was named the “County Mayor of the Year” by the Tennessee County Services Association, and last month, he addressed the challenges and opportunities with growth during the 2025 State of the County address.
He will continue to serve in his role throughout August 2026, when the next county mayor is elected in the 2026 general election.
“What makes a successful county mayor is a good listener, realizing [that] you have to work through people, [being] a good communicator, being very principled, very honest and trustworthy, and being visible in the community,” Anderson said.
“I would think the next mayor would want to continue on with the successes we've had, and then look at some individual things that they think that are important to this community.”
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