By Associated Press
Union City, TN – An economic development consultant says Union City, TN needs a full-time mayor elected by the people to help business growth. Former St. Rep. Phillip Pinion is behind the push to change from the current modified city manager-council form of government. Pinion is currently a consultant for the Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation, and he told the Union City Daily Messenger the current system hinders economic growth. A private act would have to be passed by the state Legislature among other hurdles. Just this week, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. closed its Union City plant , leaving 1,800 people without jobs.