County Leadership Officials and Offices
Committees, Boards, and Commissions
Learn more about the many committies, boards, and commissions that assist the mayor and commissioners.
Role of the County Mayor in Tennessee and Perry County
As the mayor of Perry County, Tennessee, John Carroll provides leadership and direction in most policy areas to steer the county in the direction most beneficial to its future. The County Mayor represents the county in official business and is often involved in matters vital to the county’s community and economic development.
Mayor Carroll serves as the Chairman of the County Commission, and he is also charged with the care and custody of specific county property. He is the chief financial officer of the county and signs or cosigns county warrants for general fund expenditures. The County Mayor has the authority to examine the accounts of the county officers to verify each item of expenditure or revenue and to audit all claims for money against the county. The mayor plays a strong role in the budgetary process and presents the consolidated budget for each fiscal year to the county budget committee and the county legislative body.
Mayor Carroll's track record over the three terms he has been elected has been one of keeping the concerns of the County residents at heart, addressing their best interests, and helping Perry County continue to grow. He dedicates his time to supporting job growth, improving infrastructure, and expanding education and training opportunities for all Perry County residents. John also leads the Perry County Industrial Board by constantly recruiting and providing information to potential industries. In addition to serving full-time as County Mayor, he also spends time after hours providing legal services to the community.
In addition to his law degree, John holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, leads bible classes and helps with youth activities at the Linden Church of Christ, and lives in Sugar Hill community with his wife Ashley and son Wyatt.
County Commissioners
The County Commissioners, two per district, must be elected every four years to constitute the legislative body. The county legislative body creates the annual county government's operating budget. The county legislative body sets a property tax rate which, along with revenues from other county taxes and fees as well as state and federal monies allocated to the county, are used to fund the budget. The county legislative body serves an important role in exercising local approval authority for private acts when the private act does not call for referendum approval. Private acts, which often give additional authority to counties, must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the members of the county legislative body or be approved by a referendum in order to become effective. The form of local approval required is specified in the private act.
Constitutional Officers
County Departments
County Services
Other Affiliated Services
Perry County Community Hospital
The new Perry County Community Hospital opened its doors on Sept. 29, 2025. The facility was acquired by BradenHealth (Greensboro, N.C.) in December 2025. BradenHealth focuses on acquiring, renovating, and reopening rural hospitals. The hospital has been modernized to meet state and federal safety standards. The facility offers emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services.
South Central Area Transit System
South Central Area Transit System (SCATS) is not just for the elderly. Anyone of any age can take advantage of our low fares to get where they need to go. Need a ride to town to buy groceries? Have a doctor's appointment? Have business at the Courthouses? SCATS is here to help you get there and back; you do not need to be a senior citizen. This service is for those who need help getting around.
Perry County Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Districts serve landowners by providing financial and technical assistance to install conservation practices and plans to prevent soil erosion, improve Tennessee's water quality, and promote the stewardship of our natural resources. The district maintains agreements with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for the assistance to landowners.
3-Rivers Medical Center
Perry County Medical Center, Inc., has been providing comprehensive primary health care to the people of Perry County since November 26, 1979. It began as the vision of a small group of Lions Club members interested in improving access to healthcare services in Perry County. After several months of planning, this group of community leaders partnered with the National Health Service Corps to recruit medical providers.
South Central Human Resource Agency
The South Central Human Resource Agency’s mission is to provide low-income individuals and communities with access to educational, economic, nutritional, and social services that promote and encourage self-reliance through partnerships with local, state, and federal resources. Visit our website for further information on our services and how to volunteer in your community.
UT Extension Service
Programs educate farmers, homeowners, and other agricultural and horticultural producers on the latest management practices to solve problems and improve production and marketing. Services include support for 4-H clubs for children in schools.
Ambulance Services of Lexington
Ambulance Services of Lexington is proud to announce that, through diligent work alongside the Perry County Commissioners and Perry County Mayor, as well as the city of Linden and Lobelville and their Aldermen, it has officially been granted the contract to assume operations of Perry County EMS. This transition marks a significant step forward in enhancing emergency medical services for the residents of Perry County.
Contact Us: Call (931) 589 2216
About Perry County
The County of Perry was organized after being created by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly in November 1819. Linden, the county seat, is located on the west bank of the Buffalo River, three miles southeast of the geographical center of the county and ten miles east of Perryville. At this point, the county included land now known to be Decatur County, but when the county seat was moved to Linden in 1848, Decatur County was created west of the Tennessee River.
Linden was incorporated in 1848, and the charter was repealed in 1883. The city charter is in good standing, and our mayors, including the County mayor and both city mayors, enjoy a great relationship, ensuring our County continues to grow and maintain a good image within the State of Tennessee.