Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) The City of Pigeon Forge says its city manager of 44 years will soon be retiring.

Earlene Teaster became Tennessee’s first female city manager when she was named to the position in 1980. She was first hired to be the city clerk in 1961.

Pigeon Forge Mayor David Wear says Teaster’s impact on the city is immeasurable. He says they are forever grateful for her unwavering leadership and steadfast support.

Teaster, who is currently Tennessee’s longest-serving city manager, is set to retire on June 30.