Mike McDougal

A pastor leads the opening prayer before the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Hon. James A. Turner bows his head in prayer during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Attendees stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Jeff Crum and Jonathan Beverly turn toward the audience during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Allen McAdoo, District 18 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Two attendees stand before the Tennessee state flag during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Two attendees pass before the American flag during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Attendees mingle before the Tennessee state flag during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Attendees stand and cheer as Cathy Watts is sworn in as District 16 Commissioner during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Cathy Watts looks on as the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse begins, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

An unidentified councilmember during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Newly elected Commissioners look on as Randy Allen speaks during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Bill Tollett, District 8 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Newly elected Commissioners Wayne Irvin and Brendan Doughtie look on during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Brendan Doughtie, District 13 Commissioner, takes the oath of office at the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Carl Boyd, District 12 Commissioner, takes the oath of office at the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Cathy Watts, District 16 Commissioner, talks with a supporter before the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Cathy Watts, District 16 Commissioner, takes the oath of office at the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Cathy Watts, District 16 Commissioner, celebrates after taking oath at the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

David “Rabbit” Victory, Zone 1 Highway Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Heather Dawburn, Register of Deeds, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Hon. Larry D. Brandon speaks with colleagues before the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Hope Oliver, District 1 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Jeff Crum, District 5 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Jeff Mckinney, Circuit Court Clerk, before taking the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Jeff Mckinney, Circuit Court Clerk, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Former County Mayor Joe Carr at the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Jonathan Beverly, District 6 Commisionner, before taking the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Jonathan Beverly, District 6 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Jonathan Beverly, District 6 Commissioner, and his son take the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Joshua James, District 9 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Ken Barrett, Sherriff, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Laura Blackwell Clark, District 21 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Lisa Duke Crowell, County Clerk, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Mark Lee, Zone 7 Road Board, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Matt Fee, Chair of the Democratic Party, attends the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Michael Kusch, District 7 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Phil Wilson, District 10 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

County Mayor, Randy Allen, meets with colleagues before the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Randy Allen, Mayor, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

County Mayor Randy Allen speaks to attendees during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Rick Hall, District 3 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Phil Wilson, District 10 Commissioner, speaks with a colleauge before the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Robert Peay Jr., District 4 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Romel McMurray, District 19 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Romel McMurray, District 19 Commissioner, speaks with a child before the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Sean Gillian, District 17 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Sean McGowen, District 15 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Steve Pearcy, District 2 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Teb Batey, Trustee, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Trey Gooch, District 20 Commissioner, watches on during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Trey Gooch, District 20 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Wayne Irvin, District 14 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

Wayne Sharpe, District 11 Commissioner, takes the oath of office during the Rutherford County Swearing-In Ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, August 31, 2026. Photo: Mike McDougal

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