City of Clifton, Tennessee
Official Government Website

Local leaders recognize that the city's growth and prosperity rely on its revenues and reputation as a destination. This makes Clifton a charming, peaceful, and pleasant place for people to live and raise a family.

There is a shared mission among local businesses and the city government to appeal to visitors seeking recreation and to people looking for the qualities that made Clifton a booming river town in years past.

 

We are the best-kept secret on the Tennessee River.

City Leadership and Administration

Mayor and Board of Commissioners

  • Mark Staggs

    Mayor
  • Tammy Prince

    Vice-Mayor
  • Michael Francis

    Commissiioner
  • Jeff Letson

    Commissioner
  • Dwight Thompson

    Commissioner

    The Board of Commissioners is elected by the voters of Clifton biennially, serving at-large. A new mayor and vice-mayor are selected after each election.

    The City Commission establishes policy, determines the city's overall direction, evaluates the performance of personnel, services, and programs; hires the City Manager; establishes priorities; authorizes expenditures; and collects revenues.

    It may be necessary to change the meeting time or date due to federal holidays or exceptional circumstances. Notices for upcoming meetings will be posted on this website, at City Hall, the Clifton City Post Office, Frank Hughes School, and various business locations throughout the City of Clifton.

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    The Board of Commissioners meets every 4TH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:00 PM CST AT CITY HALL to discuss the City's business and to hear citizens' concerns.

    City Manager & Departments

    All employees can be reached via the city's main switchboard unless listed separately.
    142 Main Street, P.O. Box 192,
    Clifton, TN 38425
    Phone: (931) 676-3370
    FAX: (931) 676-5390

    City Hall Staff

    • Kristeen Duren

      City Manager, Airport Manager

    • Samantha Haines

      Assistant City Manager, City Recorder

    • Shelly Bridges

      Finance Director

    • Madison Durbin

      City/Court Clerk


      Managers

      • Elizabeth Lineberry

        Water Plant Manager

        Phone: (931) 676-3718

      • Shawn Teague

        Wastewater Plant Manager

      • James Evans

        Assistant Airport Manager, Public Works Director

      • Hunter Staggs

        Public Works Supervisor

        Directors

        • Eddie Simmons

          Parks & Recreation Director

        • Karin Paparelli

          Strategic Planning Director

        • Shawnee Iacono

          Main Street Director


          Legal Services

          • Judge James Y. Ross

            Municipal Court Judge

            Phone: (931) 724-9107

          • Michael Hinson, Esq.

            City Attorney

            Phone: (931) 722-8492, (931) 796-2231


            Public Safety

            • Steve Wilson

              Chief of Police

            • Timmy Harris

              Lieutenant

            • Jaggar Thompson

              Investigator

            • Randy Burns

              Fire Chief

            • Dakota Pitts

              Asst. Fire Chief

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              Information for Residents & Services

              Living and Doing Business

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