Independent for Smyrna Mayor

Joanne Delk for Mayor

Suit up. Show up. Change Smyrna!
Vote Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Meet the candidate

A new choice for Smyrna.

Joanne Delk is a wife, mother, business professional and community volunteer running as an independent candidate for Mayor of Smyrna.

  • EducationAssociate and bachelor’s degrees, an MBA, and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership.
  • CommunityYouth soccer and baseball coach in Smyrna, football coach in Murfreesboro, and HOA board treasurer.
  • ApproachA business-minded, community-focused and collaborative perspective on town leadership.
4 / 4 Voter-guide questions answered by Joanne
In her own words

Joanne answered the questions.

Vote Rutherford asked Smyrna’s mayoral candidates about their campaigns, the responsibilities of the office, their priorities and their qualifications. Joanne submitted detailed responses to all four.

See the difference: the incumbent’s profile does not show direct responses to the four exact questions. Vote Rutherford supplied the biography from a Town of Smyrna source and lists “No response provided” for the other three.

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Why she’s running

Plan for tomorrow.

Smyrna has had the same mayor since 2013. After 13 years, Joanne believes it’s time for a change—and for leadership that listens, plans for the future and puts residents first as the town grows.

Her priorities include infrastructure that keeps pace with growth, housing options for seniors and young adults, support for small businesses, and strong resources for police, firefighters and first responders.

Responsible growth

Plan ahead for roads, traffic, utilities and public services.

Housing & access

Expand housing options and make Smyrna easier for older residents to navigate.

Local opportunity

Help small businesses start, grow, hire and remain competitive.

On the campaign trail

Showing up for Smyrna.

In September, Joanne joined the “Edwin Lee Raymer Show” on WGNS to talk about her campaign for mayor.

Joanne Delk smiling alongside two WGNS radio hosts
On air at WGNS with the “Edwin Lee Raymer Show.”
Joanne Delk seated at the WGNS broadcast desk with two show hosts
Talking about her campaign for Smyrna mayor.
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Campaign conversation in the WGNS studio.
A youth soccer game on a grass field in Smyrna
Get involved

Suit up. Show up. Help change Smyrna.

Campaigns move when neighbors step in. Connect with Joanne on Facebook or Instagram to volunteer, request a yard sign, or help spread the word.

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Spread the word

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Make a plan to vote

Election Day is November 3.

Smyrna’s mayor is chosen in a townwide, nonpartisan election.

  • Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
  • Bring a Tennessee state or federal government-issued photo ID.
  • Check official election information before you go.
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