TN HJR0750

Recognizes Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters upon his retirement in 2026 after 47 years in office, making him Tennessee's longest-serving elected official

Waters first elected mayor in 1978 at age 25, becoming Tennessee's youngest elected mayor at the time

During his tenure, Sevier County's population more than tripled, operating budget grew nearly twentyfold, and tourism expanded to over 21 million annual visitors

Led the county through major challenges including the devastating 2016 wildfires and managed significant infrastructure expansion to accommodate tourism growth

Tennessee County Services Association named its Mayor of the Year Award in his honor in 2023, selecting him as the inaugural recipient