Mayor Terry Harrell

Terry Lee Harrell was born December 15, 1948 in Manchester, Tennessee, the son of Thomas Clinton Harrell, a building contractor, and his wife Wilda Farrar Harrell. In 1952 the Harrells moved to Winchester where Terry’s strong work ethic was developed during his childhood and teen years working for his father cleaning up construction sites, mowing yards for the public, delivering the Chattanooga Free Press, and clerking at Russell’s Men’s Store. After graduating Franklin County High School, Terry worked locally in the banking industry while continuing his education at Motlow State Community College, the University of Oklahoma, the University of Georgia, and completing many other bank and finance courses. He is currently Community President of U. S. Bank branches at Decherd, Manchester, and Nissan. Since beginning his banking career, Terry has been involved in the Jaycees and Rotary Club and has served on the board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce, E911, Consolidated Communications, and Tennessee Department of Rehabilitation. Before being elected Mayor of Winchester in 2007, Terry served three four-year terms on the City Council, half of this time as Vice Mayor, and in 2006 was appointed to serve the remaining term of Mayor Richard Stewart, who resigned to run for County Mayor. In addition to many other city related committees, Mayor Harrell is currently serving on the board for the Winchester Municipal Airport and the Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission. He feels that the future growth of the City of Winchester depends on the guidance and leadership of its citizens, and their continued involvement and support will keep Winchester “The Heart of It All.”