County Executive T.R. Williams is the chief executive officer of Lawrence County, Tennessee, and is the highest elected official. The position also serves as the chief financial officer for the county, as provided by law. Williams is responsible for the coordinated processing and analysis of all county legislative measures. Williams also is a businessman, pastor and active community leader. He has devoted much of his life to serving the people of Lawrence County. Along with his duties as pastor of a non-denominational church in Leoma, he has served on numerous civic boards including the Lawrence County Economic Development Board. Williams has been an integral part in building Lawrence County’s prevention, treatment and recovery community. With his leadership, Lawrence County started the Lawrence County Substance Abuse Coalition, Faith Based Recovery Coalition, and Lawrence County Recovery Court.