Hawkins County Mayor Crockett Lee, a life long resident of Hawkins County, was elected County Executive in 2002.  The title was changed to County Mayor in 2003 by the State Legislature.

Crockett and his wife, Pat, live in Rogersville and are members of the First United Methodist Church of Rogersville.  They have four children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of whom reside in Hawkins County.

Mayor Lee was educated in the Rogersville City and Hawkins  County School Systems and earned a Bachelor of  Science Degree in Industrial Arts from East Tennessee State University.  His career background consists of being owner/operator of a construction business for two years and  in the glass and bearing industry for thirty-four years.

Mayor Lee serves as Chairman of the Hawkins County Board of Commissioners and the Hawkins County Joint Economic Development Board and Executive Committee.  He also serves on the Board of Directors for the First Tennessee Development District and First Tennessee Human Resource Agency, Phipps Bend Joint Venture, Holston Business Development, East Tennessee Juvenile Detention Center,   Wellmont/Hawkins Co. Hospital Advisory Board, Clinch Powell RC&D, and several other boards and committees in the county.  He is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

In his spare time Mr. Lee enjoys his family, working with the Lions Club, having been a member for 25 +  years, and being involved in church activities.

The County Mayor serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of the county and has various other duties specifically established through state statute.  

The primary duties of the office focus on financial management which includes budgeting, accounting, purchasing for all departments and payroll.  All accounting and payroll records, except for the Board of Education are kept in this office.

The County Mayor also has the custody and care of all county property not placed with other officials or office holders.  

Office Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Contact Information:

Hawkins Count Mayor's Office
150 East Washington Street,  Suite 2
Rogersville,  TN  37857
Phone: (423) 272-7359
Fax: (423) 272-1867

Do I need a building permit to build in the county? 

You do not need a building permit from the county to construct a building or dwelling within the county and outside of any city limits; however, you will need a permit from the local Health Department for your septic system and one from the power company that will supply your electricity.

If you live within a city limits, call the following city office for their requirements.
Bulls Gap         (423) 235-5216
Church Hill       (423) 357- 6161
Mount Carmel   (423) 357-7311
Rogersville       (423) 272-7497
Surgoinsville     (423) 345-2213

Where do I get a burn permit? 

Tennessee Forestry Department   (423) 345-2147

Do you marry people? 

The County Mayor performs marriage ceremonies in the office during normal business hours, by appointment.

Where do I take my household hazardous waste?

See Solid Waste Department

County Holidays:

County offices will be closed on the following holidays:

Department & Office Staff:

Evelyn Gladson - Budget and Finance Manager

Teresa McPheron - Accounting

Melissa Farmer - Accounting / Payroll and Insurance Manager   

Martha Wallace - Purchasing Manager and Administrative Secretary

Alana Roberts - Property Manager and Special Projects Coordinator