Mike Ragsdale

"Continuing Vision. Leadersip. Results."

Mike Ragsdale’s professional history involves a number of fields, from education to business to politics. The common thread that binds this life’s work together is love of community and of his home state of Tennessee.

Mr. Ragsdale’s political career began in 1990 when he was elected to serve as Knox County Commissioner in the 5th Commission District. His public support won him a second term four years later, with nearly three-quarters of the vote. Mr. Ragsdale was elected to serve as Knox County Mayor in 2002. He ran unopposed for this seat in both the Republican Primary and the General Election—an unprecedented victory in Knox County election history.

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