Athens could become first Southeast Tennessee city with council term limits

Town could join seven other Tennessee municipalities that adopted similar measures

February 2, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

by Ben Benton

Staff Photo by Ben Benton / Athens, Tenn., City Hall is seen 2022. Athens will become the first Southeast Tennessee city to adopt term limits for its governing body if the General Assembly gives its approval.
Staff Photo by Ben Benton / Athens, Tenn., City Hall is seen 2022. Athens will become the first Southeast Tennessee city to adopt term limits for its governing body if the General Assembly gives its approval.

Note: This story was updated on Feb. 3 to clarify that Athens would be the first city in Southeast Tennessee to have term limits for a city council, but not the first for mayor.

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