Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Maryville City Council Election 2026

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The candidates

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Taylor FordCandidate for Maryville City Council; the Blount County Election Commission lists the petition as returned and verified on July 13, 2026.1sourced
Tommy HuntIncumbentMaryville councilman and president of Calloway Oil Company, a distributor of motor fuels. He was elected to the City Council in November 2006 and also leads E-Z Stop Food Marts.3sourced
Fred MetzIncumbentMaryville vice mayor and co-owner of Dunn and Metz Appraisal Group, a real estate appraisal firm. He was elected chair of the Maryville Planning Commission in 1998 and has served on the City Council since 2008.3sourced
Andy WhiteIncumbentMaryville mayor since November 2020, first elected to the City Council in November 2006. He co-founded Firewater Associates, LLC and Strata-G, LLC, which provided engineering and technical services.3sourced

Voters choose up to three of the four candidates, and the three with the most votes win. Two council seats are not on this ballot.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Sarah HerronCouncilwoman, elected November 2020 and re-elected 20242sourced Drew MilesCouncilman, elected November 2020; current term from the 2024 election2sourced

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Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesProperty taxes and the city budget, Annexation and attached housing, Water and wastewater rates Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter registration deadline

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Property taxes and the city budget

Where it standsThe council adopted the FY2027 budget and tax rate ordinance on second reading in June 2026.

What's on the tableThe council elected this year will set future budgets, the property tax rate and the city's contribution to Maryville City Schools.

The FY27 budget comes out to about $276 million, with a general purpose fund of $62.4 million. The Daily Times
Officials proposed a $1.36 property tax rate for FY27, based on certified tax rate projections from the state. The Daily Times
The city is again contributing $9.4 million to the Maryville City Schools' operating fund. The Daily Times
The council passed the FY2027 budget and tax rate ordinance on second reading by unanimous roll call on June 22, 2026. Maryville City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 (called meeting) · Jun 22, 2026

Annexation and attached housing

Where it standsA June 2026 annexation resolution failed on abstentions, and the applicant later withdrew the request.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide annexation requests, zoning for townhome-style projects and when sewer and electric capacity must be in place.

On June 2, 2026, two members voted yes and two abstained on a resolution to annex Tax Map 057, Parcel 014.06; the City Attorney opined that the vote failed. Maryville City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
The developer's application was withdrawn after a second Planning Commission vote on the request failed, and the property will remain in the county. The Daily Times
Staff said sewer construction in the Big Springs Road area was several years away, and developers would have to wait for it and connect at their own expense. The Daily Times

Water and wastewater rates

Where it standsRate adjustments for water and wastewater customers have begun, with more expected in future years.

What's on the tableThe council will set utility rates and fund upgrades at the regional wastewater treatment facility.

Rate schedule adjustments have been initiated for both water and wastewater customers, and more are expected in future years in Maryville and Alcoa. The Daily Times
No electric rate increase is planned for FY27, according to Finance Director Sherri Phillips. The Daily Times

Commercial noise near homes

Where it standsThe council passed ordinances on carwash noise and commercial design criteria near residential areas on first reading in January 2026.

What's on the tableThe council will decide how strictly businesses next to homes are regulated on noise and operating hours.

On January 6, 2026, the council passed on first reading an ordinance adding anti-noise regulations for carwash facilities adjacent to residential zones and uses. Maryville City Council minutes, January 6, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026
The same night it passed on first reading an ordinance adding commercial design criteria regarding excessive noise near residential areas. Maryville City Council minutes, January 6, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026

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Key dates

Voter registration deadlineBlount County Election CommissionOct 5, 2026
Early voting beginsBlount County Election CommissionOct 14, 2026
Last day to request an absentee ballot by mailBlount County Election CommissionOct 24, 2026
Early voting endsBlount County Election CommissionOct 29, 2026
Election DayThe Daily TimesNov 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Sarah Herron, Drew Miles3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

Each member of the City Council is elected at-large, serving the entire city. City of Maryville
Maryville City Council members are elected to four-year terms, with staggered seats: three are elected in one year and the remaining two two years later. City of Maryville
The mayor is selected every two years by a majority vote of the council. City of Maryville
Since 1967, Maryville has been governed under the council-manager form of government, with an appointed city manager. City of Maryville
Mayor White is recorded casting a roll-call vote on council items. Maryville City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026

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