Town council election update

As of June 6, 2017, those who have filed for positions of the town are Pat Strickland for mayor, Jim MacKay for a council position, and Andy Wright for a two-year council position. Additional filings need to be made to fill all of the positions.

Those interested in filing will need to do so before 5:00 pm on Monday, June 19, 2017. Paperwork for filing is available at the Town Office or at the Carter County Clerk & Recorders Office and has to be filed at the Carter County Clerk & Recorders Office.

If a primary election is needed, it will be held on September 12; otherwise the general election d...