During public comment at the March Union County Commission meeting, Stephany Davis requested a one hour workshop to allow discussion of constables with public participation. Fred Gilliam, a constable and resident of Speedwell, urged the commission to have a discussion of issues and commented that a recent law allowed a non-performing constable can be removed from office by a judge. But their comments did not change the minds of commissioners. Commission voted unanimously to abolish the position of constable when the current terms expire.

Whether an elected official or appointed official, there are hundreds of people serving Maynardville and its neighboring communities within Union County in local, county, and state government offices every day. Some carry familiar titles (thanks to fictional TV characters and highly publicized local elections), such as City Commissioner, Mayor, or County Sheriff. There are dozens of other titles, not as commonly known but no less vital, that are given to people who are as dedicated to our communities as high-profile positions.