Mayor David Chambers to resign, Beth Lawson to become Caryville mayor

‘My schedule changes won’t allow me to fully commit to the position’- Caryville Mayor Chambers

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- After being in office for a year, Caryville Mayor David Chambers is resigning. Chambers was sworn in last November. Today is his last day in office, at the end of the day Chambers will turn his mayoral duties over to Vice Mayor Beth Lawson.

In Chambers resignation letter, he states, “it has been an honor to serve the people of Caryville again, but there have been some changes in my schedule that doesn’t allow me to fully commit to the position, and I would rather step aside than to be limited in serving.”

Chambers goes on to say that he has full confidence in Beth Lawson moving from vice mayor to mayor. “She has the experience and skillset to move the town forward, and I am excited for her in taking this new opportunity” according to Chambers resignation letter. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-11/17/2025-6AM)