Fren’Cherry Miller
A Native Son Committed to Service and Our Community
Master Sergeant Fren’Cherry Miller (Ret.) is a decorated United States Marine, servant-leader, and community-centered candidate for Mayor of Jackson–Madison County. If elected, he will make history as the first African American County Mayor in the county’s nearly 225-year history — a milestone rooted not in symbolism, but in discipline, service, and a lifelong commitment to putting People Over Politics.
A native of Jackson, Tennessee, Fren’Cherry was educated in the local school system and is a 1986 graduate of Denmark West Senior High School. His journey reflects the values of faith, grit, perseverance, and family that shaped his upbringing. The people, neighborhoods, teachers, pastors, and mentors of Jackson helped build the foundation of character and purpose that guides his service today.
Fren’Cherry served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for 29 years, rising to the rank of Master Sergeant and earning the trust of Marines and senior commanders across the globe.
Throughout his career, he held demanding leadership roles, including:
Air Traffic Controller
Telecommunications Chief
Senior Enlisted Advisor to Colonels and Three-Star Generals
District Injured Support Coordinator for the Wounded Warrior Regiment
In the Wounded Warrior Regiment, he advocated for injured and recovering Marines and their families, ensuring they received care, resources, and unwavering support.
His service took him to Okinawa, Hawaii, Africa, Spain, Greece, Israel, France, Oman, Romania, and throughout the Middle East in support of operational missions. He coordinated complex logistics, built partnerships with international leaders, and ensured Marines had the readiness, structure, and leadership necessary to accomplish their mission.
A Lifetime of Leadership
Record of Distinction
His service is reflected in numerous personal and unit commendations, including:
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)
Navy Unit Commendation
Kuwait Liberation Medals (Kuwait & Saudi Arabia)
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
NATO Medal for Kosovo
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
He has long been recognized as a mentor, a builder of strong teams, and a leader of character.
Service Beyond the Uniform
After retiring from the Marine Corps, Fren’Cherry continued serving his community.
He is the owner of The Future Group LLC, a construction and real estate development company. He also serves as:
A Volunteer Chaplain with the West Tennessee Healthcare
A mentor at The Warrior Center in Bolivar, Tennessee, training and guiding men in construction trades
A Bible Study teacher at First United Methodist Church
A member of the Jack Holland Marine Corps League in North Jackson
Chair of the West Tennessee VIC (Veterans In Crisis) program
For Fren’Cherry, service has never been a position — it is a calling.
Today, he brings that same spirit of duty home. His campaign is grounded in a simple and powerful promise:
People Over Politics.
Humanity First.
Jackson–Madison County Forward.
He believes leadership means:
Leading from the front
Creating opportunity for all
Ensuring dignity and safety in every neighborhood
Supporting working families
Encouraging responsible economic growth
Building a future every child can believe in
Training for the Unexpected
His life’s work has centered on solving problems, embracing a “hand-up” philosophy, and showing up when it matters most.
Now, he is ready to serve again — this time at home — as a servant leader for Madison County in the community that shaped him.
This is history in motion.
This is #MillerForward.
A Vision for Jackson–Madison County
Your Voice. His Leadership. Let’s Talk.
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