The Nightside Pachyderm Club will hold a debate/forum for the candidates running in the May 1 Republican Primary for Hamilton County Commission District 8. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10 at Wally’s restaurant on Ringgold Road from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Incumbent Tim Boyd is seeking his third term on the commission. He […]

About two dozen interested people attended a Town Hall meeting held by Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd, Thursday evening at the East Ridge Community Center. A number of voters in attendance discussed with Boyd their questions and concerns about issues in District 8. Boyd focused on development in the district since he was first elected […]

Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd will hold a “Town Hall” meeting on Thursday in East Ridge. The meeting will be held in the Community Center on Tombras Avenue from 6 to 7 p.m. In a Facebook post Boyd said the purpose of the meeting is to hear what voters have to say about their needs […]

East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert has filed a complaint with the Hamilton County District Attorney’s office concerning Commissioner Tim Boyd. Lambert is challenging Boyd in the May 1 Republican Primary for the District 8 Commission seat. Melydia Clewell, a spokesperson for the district attorney’s office, said that Lambert filed a complaint with the office more […]

The Hamilton County Commission District 8 Republican Primary candidates for the May 1 primary  gathered with friends and supporters for lunch and a debate Monday at the Pachyderm Club weekly meeting. The two candidates, two-term incumbent Tim Boyd and East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert, first gave opening remarks followed by questions from the audience. Lambert told […]

Pam Hurst, Hamilton County’s Register of Deeds, announced her formal support and endorsement of Marc Gravitt, GOP Candidate in the May 1st primary today. “The role of Register requires the ability to effectively manage resources and work with a fantastic team that serves the public. Marc Gravitt understands this office from the perspective of both […]

In response to the financial disclosure requirement for year-end 2017, Marc Gravitt, a Republican candidate for Hamilton County Register of Deeds, will report that he has raised $100,478 from 99 donors for the May 1 primary election. “Working hard for the citizens of Hamilton County is a privilege that will never fade. I am so […]

Less than one week after launching his re-election campaign for Hamilton County Mayor, Jim Coppinger announced today he has filed the campaign’s 4th quarter financial disclosure report based on a record-breaking fundraiser that raised more than $200,000, leaving the campaign with a cash-on-hand balance of $226,168.29.  With the May 1 primary just months away, Mayor […]

Esther Helton, running for District 30 Tennessee House of Representatives, raised over $41,000 since announcing her candidacy in September. According to a press release, Helton announced Monday that she has raised $41,614 since launching her campaign in September 2017. “I am so very honored by all of the support to my campaign, both financially and […]