1856 David Claiborne McMillin
(Lived April 11, 1815 – November 26, 1897)
In 1838, David McMillin moved to Chattanooga just as the town was established. McMillin and his brother, Johnathan, opened a dry goods store on Market Street. McMillin served as alderman in 1852 before being elected Mayor in 1856. McMillin remained in Chattanooga, helping establish the City National Bank in 1870.