MEET JENNY

Jenny Hill is a public servant dedicated to representing the people of Chattanooga’s District 2 and stewarding the future of our city with bold vision and hard work. 

Deemed a “firecracker” by EDGE Magazine, she is a skilled communicator and leader known for identifying necessary details in big ideas to simplify them and make things happen. 

Jenny’s private sector career began in custom publishing at True North, where she quickly rose through the ranks to join the executive team. She and her husband, Jason, founded Papercut Interactive, a web development and digital marketing company in 2001.

While building a business, Jenny and Jason also built a family. She is the proud mom of Annabelle, 19, and Elliott, 16. They are really cool kids. Ask her about them!

Jenny’s journey into public service began In 2010 when local children – middle schoolers – were shot at getting off the school bus. The news struck a place at the core of her being and changed her life. Since then Jenny has been intentionally using her skills and giving her time and energy toward work that will improve lives. 

Community Service & Accomplishments

• Chattanooga City Council, District 2 representative 2021-present

• Vice Chair of City Council, 2022-2025

• Chair of Education and Innovation Committee 2021-2022

• Chair of Planning and Zoning Committee

• Chattanooga-Hamilton County Planning Commissioner 

• Founding Chair of Affordable Housing Committee 2022-2025

• Hixson United Methodist Church, member and board of trustees

• Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, board member and policy chair

• MetMin, board chair, development chair

• Chattanooga Chamber - North Chattanooga Council, VP of programming

Jenny is a graduate of Leadership Chattanooga, the Harvard Business School Young American Leaders Program, and Furman University. She is a novice quilter, a library lover, and a mighty fine cook.