Tom Rowland (politician)

Tom Rowland
Mayor of Cleveland, Tennessee
In office
September 9, 1991 – 2017
Preceded byBill Schultz
Succeeded byKevin Brooks
Personal details
BornNovember 22
Safety Harbor, Florida
NationalityAmerican
SpouseSandra Rowland
ResidenceCleveland, Tennessee

Tom Rowland is an American politician who was the mayor of Cleveland, Tennessee. He was the longest-serving big city mayor in Tennessee history.[1]

Rowland was elected in 1991 and served 26 years as mayor. During his tenure Cleveland's population grew from over 30,000 to approximately 45,000.[2] He retired from the position in 2017.

The Museum Center at Five Points and the Cleveland Regional Jetport were constructed during his tenure. Cleveland is the sixteenth-largest city in Tennessee and has the fifth-largest industrial economy in the state. Before becoming mayor, Rowland was a radio station owner and broadcast journalist.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Leach, Paul (August 23, 2018). "Cleveland bids farewell to longtime Mayor Tom Rowland". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Chattanooga, Tennessee. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Tom Rowland Retiring As Cleveland Mayor; Endorses Rep. Kevin Brooks As Successor". Chattanoogan. Chattanooga, Tennessee. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Tom Rowland (PDF), retrieved January 11, 2023
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