The Chattanooga City Council has voted to honor the life and legacy of former City Councilman and civil rights activist Leamon Pierce by adding a commemorative street sign designating Cannon Avenue as “Leamon Pierce Avenue.” Pierce passed away on October 11, 2025.
The resolution–#32688–was introduced by Councilwoman Raquetta Dotley and seconded by Councilman Chip Elliott during the Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The measure passed unanimously.
“Former Councilman Leamon Pierce blazed trails from Selma to City Hall, and leaders like him deserve to have their legacy remembered,” said Councilwoman Dotley. “That’s why it’s so important to memorialize his impact with a commemorative street naming–and it was an honor to support the resolution.”…