Luke Goddard has announced his candidacy for Cocke County Trustee in the May 4 Republican Primary.

Goddard and his wife Melissa have four daughters, Rebecca, Ashlei, Heather, Maci, and two grandchildren Katrina, and Kyler (Bill). Luke and Melissa attend First United Methodist Church.

Goddard has operated a local business in Cocke County for more than 30 years. He got his start with Carson Valley Foods selling meat to local grocery stores.  Luke and Melissa currently operate a real estate company.     

In addition to his 30 years of business experience, he has taken courses that include office management, real estate appraisals, and risk management.  Luke is probably best known for his hard work in the auction industry.

Over 20 years ago, Luke began donating his time and auction services at no cost to families, churches and not-for-profit agencies by conducting benefit auctions in order to help them raise money.

"My promise to the people of Cocke County is that my door will always be open and I will always put the taxpayer's of Cocke County first anytime I make a decision in the Trustee's office," said Goddard.

Luke's business experience and education make him the ideal candidate for Trustee.

"The May 4 primary will be here soon and I would like to ask you to vote for me in the Trustee's race," he added. "Also, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone for their overwhelming encouragement."