The Upcoming Race For Hawkins County Mayor Has Eight Potential Candidates Who Have Picked Up Petitions To Run. County Mayor Melville Bailey Announced Earlier This Month He Will Not Seek A Third Term. Among Those Who Have Picked Up Petitions Are Three Current Officeholders Including Church Hill Mayor Dennis Deal, Church Hill Alderman Billy Housewright, And District Five Commissioner Mark Linkous. Other Challengers Include Kelly Markham, John Neubert, Jim Lee, Dennis Chamberlain, And David Bailey.