Shirley Manning, wife of Denny Manning, councilmember of East Ridge, received the Tennessee Municipal League's "Stand by your Spouse" Award at TML's 76th annual conference in Nashville. The award is given each year to the spouse of an elected official in recognition of the many sacrifices they give in the name of public service. This year's Spouse of the Year is certainly deserving of the recognition.
Ms. Manning has been a dedicated supporter of her husband, Councilmember Manning since he was elected in 2004. She has attended every city council meeting and social event with him. She has also attended every TML Conference that Councilmember Manning has attended, even participating in the classes and seminars in order to have a better understanding of the myriad of city issues that city officials face on a regular basis.
Ms. Manning retired from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga after working for 30 years in the Library. She is active in her church and sings in the gospel group with her husband, who is also an ordained minister.
She is devoted to her husband, to their children and their grandchildren. She is always willing to help with whatever is asked of her and always puts the needs of others before her needs. She is active in her church and sings in the gospel group with her husband, who is also an ordained minister.