At the noon filing deadline only one more candidate - real estate broker Anthony Willoughby -- joined the Memphis mayor's race.
As of noon there were 26 people in the race. Candidates have until next Thursday to drop out.
Willoughby, 49, said he'll run on a platform for the people.
"I am an individual for the people, I am not a politician," he said.
This is Willoughby's first mayoral race but he's considered running before. He never did, however, because he didn't want to interfere with "Herenton's operation."
Willoughby has worked with Willie Herenton on his private real estate ventures, including helping him secure his Banneker Estate development in South Memphis.
"I will go so far as to seek his advice if elected," Willoughby said. "I'm sure he would be wise enough to give it to me."
Willoughby concedes he doesn't have a set campaign strategy but said he'll start with a shower and shave.
"I'll probably shave and all that kind of stuff and put on a fresh suit," he said. "I don't usually have whiskers, but I got lazy."
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