Carthage

Information & Data for Carthage

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Municipal Statistics

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CountySmith
MunicipalityTown
Population (Certified by TNECD*)2026 Estimated: 2,282
2010 Census: 2,306
Next Election11-03-2026
Grand DivisionMiddle
Time ZoneCentral
Employees31
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Municipal Data

Essential information about local governance, meeting schedules, and city services.

Meets1st Thursday at 6:00 PM at Town Hall
Office HoursMon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
CharterPrivate Acts 1991, ch. 112, p. 302
Incorporation ActPrivate Acts 1804, ch. 40, p. 54
Incorporation Date11/01/1804
City UtilitiesGarbage, Sewer, Water
LinksLink To Districts

Municipal Staff and Elected Officials

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Sam Gray

Mayor, Carthage

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Justin Mauldin

Vice Mayor, Carthage

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Sissy Green

Alderman, Carthage

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Gail Grigg

Alderman, Carthage

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Anthony Hackett

Alderman, Carthage

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John Leftwich

Alderman, Carthage

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Sam Petty

Alderman, Carthage

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Cindy West

Administrative Assistant, Carthage

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Kealy Cowan

Cashier, Carthage

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Cindy Glidwell

Chief Financial Officer, Carthage

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Julie Davenport

City Clerk, Carthage

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Fay Cosby

City Court Clerk, Carthage

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Randy Wakefield

City Judge, Carthage

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Danielle Bane

City Recorder, Carthage

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Beverly Herron

Code Enforcement Officer, Carthage

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Sonny Carter

Emergency Management Director, Carthage

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Joe Hiett

Fire Chief, Carthage

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Brit Davis

Police Chief, Carthage

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Leslie Fisher

Public Works Supervisor, Carthage

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Steve Key

Wastewater Treatment Plant Director, Carthage

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Derrick Brooks

Water Distribution/Sewer Collection Manager, Carthage

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Rusty Gentry

Water Plant Superintendent, Carthage

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Andre Greppin

City Attorney, Carthage

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Melissa Ashburn

Legal Consultant

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Steve Cross

Technical Consulting Program Manager

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Leah Frazier

Training and Development Consultant

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John Grubbs

HR Consultant

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Shelia Huffmire

Public Works Consultant

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Warren Nevad

Municipal Management Consultant

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Delaney Oldham

Finance & Accounting Consultant

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Jeff Stiles

Police Management Consultant

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Steve Wyatt

Utility Management Consultant

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Sam Gray

Mayor, Carthage

314 Spring Street, P.O. Box 259
Carthage, TN 37030

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Justin Mauldin

Vice Mayor, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Sissy Green

Alderman, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Gail Grigg

Alderman, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Anthony Hackett

Alderman, Carthage

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John Leftwich

Alderman, Carthage

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Sam Petty

Alderman, Carthage

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Cindy West

Administrative Assistant, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Kealy Cowan

Cashier, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Cindy Glidwell

Chief Financial Officer, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Julie Davenport

City Clerk, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Fay Cosby

City Court Clerk, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Randy Wakefield

City Judge, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Danielle Bane

City Recorder, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Beverly Herron

Code Enforcement Officer, Carthage

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Sonny Carter

Emergency Management Director, Carthage

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Joe Hiett

Fire Chief, Carthage

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Brit Davis

Police Chief, Carthage

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Leslie Fisher

Public Works Supervisor, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Steve Key

Wastewater Treatment Plant Director, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Derrick Brooks

Water Distribution/Sewer Collection Manager, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Rusty Gentry

Water Plant Superintendent, Carthage

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Carthage, TN 37030

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Andre Greppin

City Attorney, Carthage

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Melissa Ashburn

Legal Consultant

Steve Cross

Technical Consulting Program Manager

Leah Frazier

Training and Development Consultant

John Grubbs

HR Consultant

Shelia Huffmire

Public Works Consultant

Warren Nevad

Municipal Management Consultant

Delaney Oldham

Finance & Accounting Consultant

Jeff Stiles

Police Management Consultant

Steve Wyatt

Utility Management Consultant

Carthage Charter and Code

Access the municipal charter and code for Carthage below.

The Municipal Code of Carthage, Tennessee, serves as the foundational legal framework for the city's governance and public administration. Last updated on June 27, 2013, the code encompasses a comprehensive range of ordinances addressing various aspects of municipal operations.

Complete Code: Carthage-code.pdf (1.5 MB)
Date Last Updated: 06/27/2013

Ordinance Adoption Procedures
Title 1. General Administration
Title 2. Boards and Commissions, etc.
Title 3. Municipal Court
Title 4. Municipal Personnel
Title 5. Municipal Finance and Taxation
Title 6. Law Enforcement
Title 7. Fire Protection and Fireworks
Title 8. Alcoholic Beverages
Title 9. Business, Peddlers, Solicitors, etc.
Title 10. Animal Control
Title 11. Municipal Offenses
Title 12. Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Title 13. Property Maintenance Regulations
Title 14. Zoning and Land Use Control
Title 15. Motor Vehicles, Traffic and Parking
Title 16. Streets and Sidewalks, etc.
Title 17. Refuse and Trash Disposal
Title 18. Water and Sewers
Title 19. Electricity & Gas
Title 20. Miscellaneous
Code Adopting Ordinance

Charter File: Carthage_cht.pdf (59.9 KB)
Updated Through: 12/31/2026
Charter Type: Private Act
Incorporation Act: Private Acts 1804, ch. 40, p. 54
Date of incorporation: 11/01/1804
Previous Charter Citations: Private Acts 1807, ch. 52, p. 88; Private Acts 1901, ch. 186, p. 403; Private Acts 1985, ch. 75, p. 167

*Population figure provided by the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Center for Economic Research in Tennessee (CERT) and updated annually.

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Contact Information

314 Spring Street, P.O. Box 259
Carthage, TN 37030

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