TN SB2722

Beginning January 1, 2026, Ashland City will elect a Mayor (at-large) and six Councilmen (two from each of three wards), all serving four-year staggered terms with elections held the first Thursday in August in even years.

Candidates must be town residents for at least two years and submit nominating petitions to the county election commission; all elections are nonpartisan.

Tie votes for Mayor will be resolved by the elected Councilmen selecting one candidate by majority vote; ties for Councilman positions will be resolved similarly by the Town Council.

A vacancy occurs if the Mayor or Councilman resigns, dies, moves from their ward, is convicted of malfeasance/misfeasance/felony/charter violation/election law violation/moral turpitude crime, or misses Council meetings for 90 consecutive days without extenuating circumstances.

The act requires approval by a two-thirds vote of Ashland City's legislative body and does not remove incumbents or alter their terms or salaries.