Linda Bennett was elected to the Council in March 2005, her first attempt at elected office.  In April, 2008 she was elected by her colleagues to serve as Council Chair. Linda is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga.  She grew up in the Falling Water community and graduated from Red Bank High School. 

Councilwoman Bennett has 21 years of experience in sales and marketing; working as a National Technical Training Director and currently as a Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics.  She is Vice President of Programs of the North Chattanooga Chamber Council and serves on the Executive Board.  Linda was a founding member of the Northside Community Association; she volunteers for Moccasin Bend Hospital’s activities therapy program and is a past board member of the Northside Neighborhood House. 

Ms. Bennett has a passion to help citizens lead their community and values the opportunity to be their voice in District 1.

Ms. Bennett is a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She loves the outdoors and is a regular Bike2Work participant.  Her two grown children also reside in the Chattanooga area.

E-mail: bennett_l@mail.chattanooga.gov