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Tom Marshall

Tom Marshall

Office history

Hamilton County Schools Board District 3 โ€” Hamilton, TN
2026
R primary
2026-05-05

Tom Marshall is a Republican candidate running for Hamilton County School Board District 3 in the 2026 election [1]. He is a native of Hixson, Tennessee, and previously ran for Chattanooga City Council District 3 in March 2025 [11]. In that earlier race, Marshall was the only qualified candidate for the seat, which was then held by Ken Smith, who did not seek re-election [11].

Marshallโ€™s background includes over 40 years of ownership in a family business, Billy T & Tom Signs, located in Hixson, which he operated with his father before transitioning into the digital era of signage and graphics [12]. He has been described as having served on numerous boards and being involved in various community projects within District 3 and Chattanooga [12]. Marshall also volunteered at school events, including fall carnivals and spirit shirt designs, while his children attended local schools [12]. Additionally, he worked with The Forgotten Child Fund to organize events ensuring no child in Hamilton County went without during the holidays [12].

The Hamilton County School Board District 3 seat covers parts of Chattanooga and surrounding areas. Marshall is seeking this position in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026 [3].

Sources

Public filings

Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record โ€” search by last name on each.

Tennessee โ€” Hamilton County campaign finance (County School Board Dist. 3)

Tennessee โ€” Hamilton County campaign finance (Chattanooga Council Dist. 3)

Tennessee โ€” campaign finance (search)

Tennessee โ€” statement of interest

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