The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously on April 9 to approve Resolution R-26-07 appointing Haley Russell as town recorder effective April 20, 2026.
Staff described a recruitment and vetting process after the town recorder position was vacated on March 10 and said Haley Russell has municipal government experience, including work in nearby Louisville. The resolution reads in part that "pursuant to Farragut Municipal Code article 3, division 3, section 2-99, the town recorder shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen," and the board's roll call vote was recorded as 5–0.
Haley Russell was present at the meeting and board members welcomed her. The appointment takes effect April 20; the resolution directs the town recorder to perform duties prescribed by law and town ordinances.