The former president and CEO of the Chattanooga-based River City Company, Kim White, announced Thursday that she is running to be Chattanooga's next mayor, and the city's first-ever female mayor.

White made the announcement from her alma mater, Hixson High School, Thursday morning.

"I am deeply humbled by the outpouring of support and encouragement as I take this important step into a new era for Chattanooga," said White. "I am a homegrown leader and product of this city. Running for mayor is a tremendous opportunity to take my leadership skills, business background and unending commitment to my hometown to create new possibilities for our city. Our future starts today and I look forward to the many conversations that lay ahead as I share my vision and ideas with voters on how best to move Chattanooga forward.”

Watch her announcement below:

White joins Chattanooga Football Club chairman Tim Kelly, Chattanooga City Councilman Russell Gilbert, business and non-profit consultant Monty Bruell, and activist-entrepreneur Christopher Dahl as a candidate for mayor.

Because of term limits, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke is retiring after two terms as Chattanooga's mayor.

Depend on NewsChannel 9 to keep you posted on the 2021 race for Chattanooga's mayor.