Forstner former Mayor of Jacksboro passes

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- June Forstner, the former mayor and alderman of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday. Services are set for Wednesday.

Mayor of the Town of Jacksboro, June Forstner attended her final meeting as mayor on April 1, 2021. Forstner served as mayor for four years. The veteran public servant decided not to seek re-election.

Forstner decided to not seek reelection in the 2021 April election.

She served as vice mayor of the town for 12 years, before being elected mayor.

Cross-Smith Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Forstner was 84 years old.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-07/13/2026-6AM-PHOTO COURTESY OF CROSS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME)