Tom Rowland | |
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| Mayor of Cleveland, Tennessee | |
| In office September 9, 1991 – 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Schultz |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Brooks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22 Safety Harbor, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Sandra Rowland |
| Residence | Cleveland, 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]
- ^ Leach, Paul (August 23, 2018). "Cleveland bids farewell to longtime Mayor Tom Rowland". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Chattanooga, Tennessee. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ "Tom Rowland Retiring As Cleveland Mayor; Endorses Rep. Kevin Brooks As Successor". Chattanoogan. Chattanooga, Tennessee. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Tom Rowland (PDF), retrieved January 11, 2023