What was the mayor formerly of the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area?
Victor Ashe Victor Henderson Ashe II (born January 1, 1945) is the former United States Ambassador to Poland. From 1987 to 2003, he was mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee. Ashe is a Republican. Ambassador Ashe concluded his service as Ambassador to Poland on September 26, 2009.
Robert B. Smith (Virginia) Robert B. "Bob" Smith was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from September 1, 1956 to June 30, 1958. Prior to serving as mayor, Smith had served as the head of the news operation for the city's "Daily Press" and "Times-Herald" newspapers. In 1946, he served as an officer for the city's Golden Anniversary celebration, commemorating 50 years since the city's incorporation.