CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Two-term Bradley County Commissioner Ben Atchley Jr. announced Monday evening he will not seek re-election this year.
Pausing several times while speaking during the commission’s work session, Mr. Atchley said his heart is just not into a third term. He gave no other reasons.
Mr. Atchley, who had turned in his candidate qualifying petition, said he has received “utterly humbling” support from residents of District 1.
“We have accomplished a lot and our citizens have reaped the rewards of better schools, industry and enhanced county services. We have not arrived, by any means,” Mr. Atchley said.
“It would not be fair to those citizens that place such trust in me to serve them in a half-hearted capacity,” he said.