Did you know that Trace Adkins' mother is the mayor of the town where he grew up? That's right: Peggy Adkins, a retired high school teacher, became mayor of Sarepta, La., in 2013. What Does Trace Adkins' Mother Do As the Mayor of Her Small Town? When Will Trace Adkins Retire? Trace Adkins has talked about the possibility of hanging up his touring career sooner rather than later.