District Profile

Roane County

Created 1801 from Knox County and Indian lands; named in honor of Archibald Roane (1760-1819), 1796 Constitutional Convention delegate, Superior Court of Law and Equity judge, Supreme Court judge, governor of Tennessee.

Did You Know?Kingston, the county seat, once served as the state capital for one day (Sept., 21, 1807).

Population52,033

County SeatKingston

Land Area (SQ Miles)361

State Senator Sen. Ken Yager (12th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.1449

State Representative Rep. Dennis Ferguson (32nd District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.7658

County Mayor The Honorable Mike Farmer
Office: 865.376.5578

District Office ContactRockwood Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
1064 North Gateway Avenue
Rockwood, TN 37854
Phone: 865.354.3323
Fax: 865.354.3316

Mailing Address P.O. Box 88, Rockwood, TN 37854

Local Links and ResourcesRoane State Community College
Roane County News
Roane County Alliance
City of Kingston
City of Rockwood
City of Harriman