Jennifer Pukenas Leaves County Mayor Office; Mary Francis Hoots To Step Into New Role

  • Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Mary Francis Hoots
Mary Francis Hoots
The office of County Mayor Weston Wamp said one longtime staff member las left the office and another is changing roles.

Chief of Staff Claire McVay said, “Mary Francis Hoots will be stepping into a different role in the County Mayor’s office following the departure of Jennifer Pukenas, who recently left Chattanooga after 10 years of outstanding service to the county.

"More details will be announced when the County Mayor’s office has identified a new Director of Communications.”

That is the role currently held by Ms. Hoots.

It will not involve adding another position to the office, it was stated.

Breaking News
TVA Says It Is Taking Steps To Keep Up With Growing Power Demand
  • 5/8/2025

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors met in Cookeville on Thursday and received an update on TVA’s financial health as well as "the historic buildout the agency has undertaken to ... more

Hamilton County Man To Serve 30 Years In Georgia Prison For Domestic Abuse
Hamilton County Man To Serve 30 Years In Georgia Prison For Domestic Abuse
  • 5/8/2025

A 43-year-old Hamilton County man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison with 30 to serve after a tirade at his Catoosa County home. Stefon Smith was convicted by a Catoosa County jury after ... more

Red Bank Getting A Bicycle Boulevard; Commercial Development Planned At Tom Weathers Drive
  • 5/8/2025

A project that was started three years ago in Red Bank is now moving toward construction. The Red Bank Commission approved entering into an agreement with Barge Design Solutions for professional ... more