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The Process
Starting a new city in Tennessee is not a trivial effort and requires a number of resources to help with the process. Please review the “Call to Action” page to learn more.
Step 1
Identify Hamilton city boundaries
Step 2
Request citizens to sign petitions (limited to registered voters living within target boundaries)
Step 3
Public hearing on charter and plan of services for new city
Step 4
Submission of certified plan to election commission
Step 5
We vote in special election or general election for city incorporation
Step 6
Hamilton becomes a city!
Step 7
Allow surrounding communities to join.
For more details on the full process, please review the
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