Former Greene County Commissioner and long time businessman Sam Riley has passed away.
Riley served several terms on the County Commission beginning in 1994. Most recently, he has been Chair of the Greene County Regional Planning Commission and the Building Code Appeals Committee.
Riley was also a long time businessman as owner and operator of Sam Riley Motor Company in Mosheim for 25 years. Most recently, he was a local real estate agent.
Riley was a member and trustee of Mohawk Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Mosheim Masonic Lodge. He is a graduate of West Greene High School and attended Emory University.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Comments from Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison
“Leaders, It is with great sadness that I announce to you that Mr. Sam Riley, Planning Commission Chair, has passed away at his home. Sam was a friend of mine and we served together on the County Commission for 8 years. Recently, he has served as the Chair of the Planning Commission and led the Commission and the County through several planning and zoning growing pains as a result of the influx of new residents and expansion across the county. Sam was also a long-time realtor in the area having worked mostly in Greeneville and Boones Creek. Please join me in extending condolences and prayers to his family.”
