The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
No person shall be elected Alderman who is under thirty years of age; he shall have been a resident of the town one year, a bona fide citizen of the United States, of the State of Tennessee and of the town, and a property owner within the corporate limits.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Election Commissioner's office.