The City of Lakesite, Tennessee is now accepting applications for the position of City Manager, serving under the general direction of the Lakesite Commission. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced municipal professional to guide day-to-day operations, support strategic priorities, and ensure responsive, efficient public service delivery. The City Manager is responsible for administering an approximately $1.78 million general fund budget and supervising a dedicated team of three full-time, three part-time, and seven seasonal employees.
Lakesite is a welcoming community of 1,856 residents in Hamilton County, Tennessee, offering an exceptional quality of life near a beautiful lake and a vibrant small-town setting. Located within 15 miles of downtown Chattanooga, Lakesite provides convenient access to major retail, quality health care facilities, higher education institutions, fine dining, and a metropolitan airport. The City delivers most municipal services through contracted providers, making contract management and service oversight a key element of this role.
The minimum requirement for this opportunity is a bachelor’s degree, with a preferred focus in public administration, management, business administration or closely related field. A minimum of five years of municipal leadership experience as a city manager or manager of a public agency or department with related duties is required. Salary range is $75,000-$95,000, with final compensation commensurate with education, experience, and market conditions. The City of Lakesite also offers a comprehensive benefits package.
A job description is available.
Interested applicants must submit a resume, cover letter and professional references to:
City of Lakesite
Attn: Mayor David Howell
9201 Rocky Point Road
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
or submit by email to Mayor David Howell. Please submit documents by Friday, September 18, 2026.
Applications are subject to public disclosure. EOE / TN Drug Free Workplace.
Link: City Manager - City of Lakesite