Town of Centerville Administration
The town of Centerville is run by elected officials including a mayor and a board of ten aldermen. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Courtroom.
Elections are held in October every four years with the next election occurring in 2025. When an unscheduled vacancy occurs, the town conducts a special election to fill the vacancy.
Town Mayor
Gary Jacobs, a long-time business owner in Centerville, was elected town mayor in 2013. Mayor Jacobs formerly served on the Board of Aldermen from 2009-2013. He also served as Vice-Mayor from October 2011 until he was elected Mayor. Jacobs has served in leadership positions for several civic organizations including the Hickman County Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Jacobs can be reached at his office in City Hall, by appointment, or by phone at 615/418-4718. His email is
Board of Aldermen
Ten Aldermen represent five wards in the town of Centerville, two Aldermen per ward. Aldermen are not required to live in the ward they represent.
Shown below are the photographs and contact information for each of the current members of the Board of Aldermen:
Dagan Bates
Alderman: Ward 1
130 Riverside Dr.
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (615)623-8886
Elected 10/2021 to a 4-year term expiring 10/2025
Alderman since 2019.
Ken Daron
Alderman: Ward 1
P.O. Box 91
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (615)418-7583
Appointed 9/20/2022 to a term expiring 10/2025
Alderman since 2022.
Tom Meador
Alderman: Ward 3
122 West End Avenue
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (931) 280-7428
Appointed 9/2023 to a term expiring
10/2025
Alderman since 2022.
Lonnie Horner
Alderman: Ward 2
955 Riverview Road
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (931)623-7280
Elected 10/2021 to a 4-year term expiring 10/2025
Alderman since 2007.
Mandy King
Alderman: Ward 2
598 Jenkins Drive
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (931) 215-8662
Elected 10/2021 to a 4-year term expiring 10/2025
Alderman since 2019.
Becki Bates
Alderman: Ward 3
106 Perry St
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (865) 803-7060
Elected 10/2023 to a 4-year term expiring 10/2027
Alderman since 2023.
Derek Newsome
Alderman: Ward 4
4553 Elkins Drive
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (931) 628-4172
Elected 10/2021 to a 4-year term expiring 10/2025
Alderman since 2019.
Wayne Prince
Alderman: Ward 4
2439 Skyview Drive
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (931) 729-5452
Elected 10/2021 to a 4-year term expiring 10/2025
Alderman since 2009.
Terry Barber
Alderman: Ward 5
4152 Bell Branch Rd
Nunnelly, TN 37137
Phone: (931)209-5130
Elected to a 2-year term in 2023 expiring 10/2025
Alderman since 2023.
Gary Wright
Alderman: Ward 5
2096 Hwy 100
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (931) 206-9192
Elected 10/2021 to a 4-year term expiring 10/2025
Alderman since 2021.
