  
WELCOME
Welcome to the beautiful City of LaFollette, located in the upper east part of Tennessee. You have entered the web site of one of the best places in America to live. Surrounded by the majestic Cumberland Mountains and hundreds of miles of Norris Lake shoreline, LaFollette is the economic and cultural center of Campbell County. LaFollette’s Recreation Department serves as the recreational center for all ages.
With a strong history deep in coal mining life and culture this City has grown geographically and economically into a modern small town of friendly citizens where the crime rate is low and good morals and ethics are sources of pride. With a Police Department and Fire Department second to none the residents can relax knowing they and their belongings are adequately protected.
Please consider our fair City when you plan your next vacation or short trip. Whether you like mountain climbing, hang gliding, hiking, ATV riding, camping or any water sport you will certainly find it here in and around LaFollette. Several large marinas in the area are prepared to supply your every wish involving the water. So bring your boats, skis, and jet skis and spend some quality time with us, or leave yours behind and rent equipment and lodging at one of these great marinas.
Regardless of your tastes I believe you will take a liking to our way of life. Our hospitality will make you feel right at home. I look forward to seeing you soon. Please call me if I or any members of my staff can offer any assistance while you visit.
Sincerely,
David G. Young
City Administrator
Our mission is to provide a responsive and fiscally responsible government service to our community and to all our citizens. Our services enhance the safety, health, and general welfare of the citizens while balancing various community needs with municipal resources through a planned approach to the governance process. Our commitment to service, the City of LaFollette involves teamwork, fairness, excellence, and integrity.
The City of LaFollette is governed under what is commonly called the "Council-Administrator” form of government. The City Council consists of four at-large members who are elected for staggered four-year terms. The Mayor is elected for a term of four years. The Mayor and City Council establish policy and enact ordinances and resolutions for the development of the entire community. As elected officials, the Mayor and City Council set the policies by which the City of LaFollette government functions. The City Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of LaFollette and is responsible for handling the administrative affairs of the city government within the framework of the City Charter and policies adopted by the Mayor and City Council.
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