Kim Frazier

Kim Frazier is a Republican candidate running for Knox County Mayor in the May 5, 2026 primary election [19]. She currently serves as an At-Large Commissioner on the Knox County Commission, representing Seat 11 during her first term from 2022 to 2026 [1]. Within the commission, she holds the position of Vice Chair and chairs both the Rules Committee and the Beer Board [1]. Her committee assignments include the CAC Committee, Legislative Affairs, Codes Committee, Finance Committee, Telecom Committee, Ag Extension Committee, Fire and Technical Rescue Committee, Knox County Golf Board, and Parks and Recreation Board [1].

Frazier grew up on fourth-generation farmland and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Health Care Administration from the University of Alabama in Huntsville [3]. Her professional background includes roles as Executive Director for a local rehabilitation company, Human Resources Director for a global entertainment lighting company, and consultant for non-profit development [3][4]. She is married to Major Russ Frazier, M.D., and they have two sons, Jackson and Maddox [1].

Frazier has been active in community advocacy for 15 years, organizing groups such as the Knox Community Planning Alliance and Hardin Valley Planning Advocates [4]. She has served on boards including Junior Achievement of East TN, Paws & Badges, Knox County Rescue, The Restoration House, and Tennova Hospital [4]. In 2018, she was appointed Vice-Chair of the Knox County Government Ethics Committee [4]. She also completed the University of Tennessee MTAS Elected Official Academy [4].

Frazier officially announced her mayoral campaign in December 2025, having filed for candidacy in September of that year [19]. Her platform emphasizes responsible growth, fiscal responsibility, and support for public schools [19]. She argues that Knox County’s infrastructure and planning must keep pace with its growth to maintain quality of life [7]. Frazier is one of three Republican candidates in the primary, alongside Commissioner Larsen Jay and School Board Chair Betsy Henderson [19].

Sources

• [1] Kim Frazier - Knox County Commission
• [2] Elect Kim Frazier for Knox County Mayor – Community First
• [3] Kim’s Story – Elect Kim Frazier for Knox County Mayor
• [4] Experience & Achievements – Elect Kim Frazier for Knox County Mayor
• [6] About Kim – Elect Kim Frazier for Knox County Mayor
• [7] Purpose & Priorities – Elect Kim Frazier for Knox County Mayor
• [10] Programs – Elect Kim Frazier for Knox County Mayor
• [11] What People Are Saying – Elect Kim Frazier for Knox County Mayor
• [12] Show Your Support - Elect Kim Frazier for Knox County Mayor
• [13] Blog – Elect Kim Frazier for Knox County Mayor
• [19] Knox County Commissioner Kim Frazier officially announces mayoral run

Public filings

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Campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance . Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Frazier”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal . Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Frazier”).

Statement of interest (conflict of interest)

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search . Enter last name “Frazier”and, if needed, select the applicable position from the dropdown.