6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 63, Number 19-22 December 17, 2012 Caucuses elect leadership posts for 108th Assembly Senate and House caucuses met cially elects the speaker and speaker over the past several weeks to elect pro tem of each body when it con- leaderships position for the 108th venes in January. Tennessee General Assembly. Members also elected Rep. Ron Ramsey of Blountville was Glen Casada as the caucus chair- reelected as Senate speaker and Lt. man. He replaces Rep. Debra Governor; Bo Watson of Hixson Maggart who lost her bid for reelec- was reelected to second term as tion in the August primary. Speaker Pro Tempore; Mark Norris Senate Democrats reelected of Collierville was reelected to his Sen. Jim Kyle of Memphis as minor- fourth term as majority leader; and ity leader and Sen. Lowe Finney of Bill Ketron of Murfreesboro was re- Jackson as caucus chairman.Kyle elected to his 2nd term as caucus was elected to his fifth two-year term chairman. as leader and Finney to his third as Beth Harwell of Nashville was caucus chairman. reelected to her second term as House Democrats reelected House speaker, as was House Ma- Craig Fitzhugh, of Ripley, as House jority Leader Gerald McCormick of Minority Leader. Rep. Mike Turner, Chattanooga. of Nashville, was also reelected as The caucus voted by way of bal- caucus chairman. Rep. Lois lot on Speaker Pro Tempore. Repub- DeBerry, of Memphis, was elected licans elected Rep. Curtis Johnson deputy leader, a new position. Rep. of Clarksville to that position. He Karen Camper, of Memphis, was replaces Rep. Judd Matheny. elected floor leader, a post previ- The full Senate and House offi- ously held by DeBerry.
The state Capitol decked out in Holiday style.
Fiscal cliff’s potential effects on Tennessee BY DR. REUBEN KYLE 2001, the Congress set a time limit about 0.5 percent in inflation-ad- TACIR Senior Research Consultant on the life of these new rates. They justed terms according to the CBO. were to expire in 2010, but given that By way of comparison, the recent Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey House Speaker Beth Harwell For some time now, political the country was just beginning to recession reduced GDP by 3 percent leaders and the press have been recover from the worst recession in from 2008 – 2009. Other estimates warning about the fiscal “cliff” the 80 years, the Congress pushed that of the impact on GDP and economic country is facing because of the date back another two years, to the growth are for an even greater reduc- combination of federal tax increases end of 2012. In the case of the payroll tion. and budget cuts set to occur in Janu- tax, the cut was part of the Budget reductions are made un- ary 2013. The tax increases result President’s stimulus bill passed in der a sequestration process created from several looming events, includ- 2009 as a temporary measure to ease by the Congress in 1985, by the Bal- ing current US law requiring federal the impact of the recession. anced Budget and Emergency Defi- income tax rates to revert on Jan. 2, The second half of the “cliff” cit Control Act of that year, mandat- 2013, to those in place before the comes from the budget Control Act ing across-the-board budget cuts for cuts of 2001 – 2003, which would of 2011, which requires that, if no federal programs with a specified set raise rates for most taxpayers. At the deficit reduction plan is agreed on by of exempted programs. The current same time, the temporary payroll tax Dec. 31, 2012, automatic budget re- bill provides that roughly half the cut will expire, increasing every ductions will impose across-the- cuts will come from defense expen- wage earners’ taxes, capital gains board reductions in many federal ditures and half for non-defense ex- taxes will rise, and many other programs. penditures. changes will take place. One esti- The Congressional Budget Of- The actual size of the budget Sen. Bo Watson Rep. Curtis Johnson mate is that, as a result of all these tax fice (CBO) estimates that the combi- cuts will only be known at the end of impacts, a typical middle-income nation of the two sets of changes will the calendar year, but several esti- household earning about $50,000 reduce the federal budget deficit by mates have been made based on dif- per year would incur a $1,750 tax $607 billion, approximately 4 per- ferent assumptions about the across- increase. cent of gross domestic product the-board percentage. The Federal These changes in tax laws con- (GDP), from 2013 as compared with Funds Information for States (FFIS) front us because when the individual 2012. In other words, the immediate a subscription service created by the income tax rates were changed in effect will be to reduce US GDP by See FISCAL CLIFF on Page 7 Brentwood takes top spot as Most Business Friendly City
BY VICTORIA SOUTH Sen. Jim Kyle Rep. Craig Fitzhugh TML Communications Coordinator Ask city officials and they’ll say it’s been a long time coming, as Brentwood pressed forward to claim top prize: Most Business Friendly City, in a ranking of the state’s 50 most populous municipalities. Con- ducted by the Beacon Center of Ten- nessee, the study propelled Brentwood’s Williamson County neighbor, Franklin, one spot for- ward into second place, a reason for both communities to celebrate. The cities of Farragut, Mount Juliet, and Spring Hill rounded out the top five. “We’ve worked hard for many years to make Brentwood a safe and Photo by Victoria South Sen. Lowe Finney Rep. Mike Turner well-governed city,” said Mayor Officials join Brentwood Mayor Paul Webb in accepting the Beacon Paul Webb upon accepting the first Center of Tennessee’s Most Business Friendly City Award. Pictured place plaque from Beacon Center of left to right are: Brentwood Commissioner Jill Burgin, Vice Mayor Rod Tennessee President Justin Owen. “I Freedman, Beacon Center President and CEO Justin Owen, Commis- Pool Board announces want everyone to know that sioner Rhea Little, Mayor Webb, Commissioner Betsy Crossley, Com- Brentwood has an educated work missioner Anne Dunn, City Manager Mike Walker, Williamson County force.” dividend for 2013-2014 Mayor Rogers Anderson and Brentwood Assistant City Manager Kirk For the seventh consecutive current 2012-2013 year. Bednar. The Pool Board of Directors year, The Beacon Center ranked the met Nov. 15. As is usual at the fall The Pool’s Dividend program kept a steady hand on our growth and communities in three primary cat- Brentwood’s rise to fame stands meeting, the board took up the topic has been in place for 17 years, high- our city expenditures, while also egories: economic vitality, business as testament to the city’s impressive of declaring a dividend for the up- lighting the success of your efforts to looking to the future for what may be tax burden, and community allure. job and residential growth, along coming policy year. This year, your mitigate losses. As a member-owned coming up in the next decade and The categories encompass broad with possessing the highest median board has declared a $4,640,000 organization, we specialize solely in beyond,” Webb said. factors such as: property tax rates, household income in the state. dividend to be distributed for the governmental risk transfer and risk Attendees at the presentation violent crime rates, sales taxes, Brentwood placed first in economic 2013-2014 renewals beginning July management. The Pool is pleased to included the city’s board of alder- population and job growth, house- vitality, sixth in tax burden and 15th 1, 2013. This declaration is be able to return this surplus to its man and staff, State Sen. Jack hold income, cost of living, and high in community allure respectively. $540,000 more than the declaration members and thank you for our de- See BRENTWOOD on Page 6 school graduation rates. “Our elected city officials have that is being distributed during this cades of partnership.
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puter. The plant can treat six million gallons of water a day, but at this time of year, averages 3.8 million gallons per day. The plant operates 24 hours a day with a staff of four operators, one relief operator and one chief operator. The water origi- BY TML STAFF REPORTS Schools and EPIC Evolutions. The nates in the headwaters of Great program will be designed to incor- Smoky Mountains National Park. BRISTOL porate the use of story, arts activities, Bristol Essential Services (BTES) training and counseling to help MEMPHIS has earned the Excellence Award struggling youth in Jonesborough Bioventus representatives an- in the annual “Excellence in Ten- Elementary and Middle schools. nounced plans to lease new office nessee” recognition program. The The town will partner with the Inter- and manufacturing space off program is governed by the Tennes- national Storytelling Center and will Goodlett Farms Parkway. The ex- see Center for Performance Excel- utilize a theater education program pansion represents an investment of lence (TNCPE), the state’s group through the Jonesborough Reper- $5 million and the creation of 44 for measuring excellence in organi- tory Theatre. The program, which jobs. A leader in active orthopaedic zations and companies across Ten- will become part of the Mary B. healing, Bioventus formed in May Photo: Sam Simpkins/The Tennessean nessee. The award was presented Martin Program For The Arts, will 2012 as a strategic venture between It was a shining moment for Music City as millions of TV viewers saw for overall performance, continued be used both in-school and after- Essex Woodlands and Smith & not only country music stars, but pop, rock and hip-hop hitmakers growth and focus on keeping best- school. Town staff and volunteers Nephew. The move enables taking the stage in Nashville for the “Grammy Nominations Concert practice processes at a high level. will be working with the two-year Bioventus to consolidate its Mem- Live!” The annual music awards show has announced select nominees BTES will receive the award Feb. 20 project. phis functions, including opera- with a live primetime concert on CBS since 2008, but the concert at at an annual awards banquet in tions, manufacturing, quality and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena marked the first time the event was held Nashville. The electric utility has KINGSPORT human resources. The company ex- outside of Los Angeles. Kicking off the program, LL Cool J greeted the been using TNCPE’S guidelines for The Kingsport Area Transit Service pects to move its Memphis-based TV audience "live from Music City" with co-host Taylor Swift. Pictured: steady organizational improvement (KATS) announced a rebranding of employees into the 40,000-square- Dierks Bentley and The Band Perry perform at Bridgestone Arena. for more than 20 years. its existing ADA\Paratransit ser- foot space in February 2013 follow- vice. Dial-A-Ride is a low fare, fee- ing the build out of the new facility. CHATTANOOGA based transportation service that cluding one in Columbus, Ohio, for dents. When most homeowners use sprinkler systems, they pay for not Access America Transport officials picks up riders at home or other the potential consolidation of sev- MEMPHIS only the additional water usage but said the company will expand its locations inside the city, and trans- eral of the company’s business Memphis and Shelby County are also for adding wastewater to the Chattanooga and Knoxville facili- ports them to any destination within units, according to a source familiar preparing to release $4.5 million for sewer. If a separate water meter is on ties and create 550 jobs during a five the city limits. This specialized with its search. a down payment assistance program the irrigation system, sewer charges year period – 450 additional jobs at transportation service is available to aimed at getting prospective NASHVILLE do not apply. However, the city the Chattanooga facility and 100 ad- anyone who has a medical condition homebuyers into houses. The funds Plans are underway for the largest charges $1,000 for an extra meter, ditional jobs at the Knoxville facil- that prevents them from indepen- came from Wells Fargo as part of an acquisition toward implementation plus installation and city fees. The ity. Founded in 2002, the company dently boarding a regular fixed- agreement the city and county of the city’s Open Space Plan of 600 Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted handles all modes of transportation route bus. Dial-A-Ride is also avail- reached earlier this year with the acres on the Stones River and along on first reading to amend an ordi- including truckload (van/flatbed/ able to individuals who may qualify mortgage giant to end a lawsuit over the Stones River Greenway. Named nance lowering that cost to $730. reefer), less-than-truckload, due to a temporary mobility need, predatory lending. The “Helping the Stones River Farm property, it The city estimates it would take intermodal and specialized freight. such as an injury or those tempo- Homebuyers” program will provide would connect three other major roughly 2½ years for the additional Along with the company’s Chatta- rarily restricted from driving. down payment assistance of up to pieces of Metro park land and open meter to pay for itself, based on aver- nooga and Knoxville facilities. $15,000. To qualify, applicants must space through greenways and wa- age water usage of a customer using LAVERGNE have household income not exceed- terways to establish a 1,500-acre re- an irrigation system and the average CROSSVILLE The city’s recent Public library ing 120 percent of the area median gional park system comparable in sewer bill. This and other measures The city has opened its new city hall “Food for Fines” program allowed income, which is $71,000 for a fam- scope to Warner Parks in west have been taken in recent years to building, completing a move from patrons to receive up to $1 credit ily of four. Under the agreement, Davidson County. The land features deal with water issues that come with the old location at 99 Municipal toward their book fines for every Wells Fargo will provide a total of almost four miles of river frontage, the city’s rapid growth and severe Ave. to N. Main St. non-perishable, unexpired food item $7.5 million to the city and county, including a highly scenic bend in the droughts throughout Middle Ten- donated. “While library patrons zero with $4.5 million earmarked for the Stones River at its confluence with nessee that have affected the city’s FRANKLIN out their fines, they are also partici- down payment program. United the Cumberland River. The tract of water source, the Duck River. Windstream Hosted Solutions will pating in a great cause – feeding the Housing Inc., a local nonprofit that be building a new data center, the hungry,” said Library Director land is adjacent to the Metro-owned helps low-and moderate income and PIGEON FORGE latest in a string of new data center Teresa Wilberscheid. The LaVergne Ravenwood property and across the first-time homebuyers, will adminis- The New Jersey firm Insurance Ser- projects slated for Middle Tennes- police department had first dibs on Cumberland River from the 648- ter the program and provide support vices Office (ISO), which advises see. The Arkansas-based company the food for the ‘Christmas for the acre Peeler Park and Taylor Farm. services to homebuyers. insurers on rates, has given the city a plans to hire up to 20 employees for Kids and Seniors’ program and extra The park would directly serve the Donelson, Hermitage and Old class 3 fire protection rating. That the new center slated to open in food was donated to the food bank. MT JULIET Hickory communities in northeast- improves on the class 5 rating the city 2013. The new center at 311 Eddy Ceva Logistics is nearing a deal for ern Davidson County, and existing has held since 1988. Because of the Lane, will be 21,000 square feet with MARYVILLE more than 700,000 square feet of greenways connect it to downtown change, the citizens and business about 10,000 square feet of raised The Maryville Water Plant received new big-box warehouse space, an Nashville. The key acquisition owners in the district should have a floor data center space. the Julian R. Fleming Award from expansion that could bring more moves the city forward in imple- dramatic decrease in the amount paid the Tennessee Water and Wastewa- than 400 jobs to the area. A lease menting its Open Space Plan, which for fire insurance, according to Fire JONESBOROUGH ter Association for being the best with Panattoni Development Co., Work has started on a project to water treatment plant in the state. recommends preserving 3,000 acres Chief Tony Watson. The change developer of the Beckwith Farms takes effect in April. ISO assigns develop an early intervention pro- Built in 1955, on the banks of Little over the next 10 years as park land. industrial park off Interstate 40, Public Protection Classification rat- gram for at-risk children in the com- River at Sevierville Road, the plant hinges on Ceva getting incentives NASHVILLE ings on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 munity. The town received a has undergone numerous upgrades. from state and Wilson County offi- Nashville will be the scene of the indicating the best protection. Pi- $17,000 grant from the East Tennes- Currently operators use computers cials and reaching agreements with Congress of Cities and Exposition geon Forge is one of just 38 class 3 see Foundation in June for the to direct all processes involved in customers. Ceva, a global logistics in November 2015. The annual communities among 1,107 Tennes- project, which will involve a part- treating water and all phases of the company based in the Netherlands, event is expected to draw more than see cities the firm rates. According to nership with Washington County plant can be run from each com- continues to consider rival sites, in- 4,000 mayors, council members and Watson, improvements were made other top officials from cities around in the department’s number of the country for the multi-day event. trucks, ladders, man power, training, The board of directors of the Na- water supply and communication tional League of Cities, which spon- system. sors the annual gathering, voted unanimously to bring the event to WOODBURY the new Music City Center. The Months after legally opening for Congress of Cities brings together business, the Short Mountain local leaders from across the coun- Distillery’s crystal-clear moonshine try for several days of networking was given the gold. Short opportunities and educational semi- Mountain’s moonshine, produced nars that highlight successful initia- from a time-tested Cannon County tives in the host city and elsewhere. recipe, was rated the best out of five About 80 percent of attendees are different moonshines from across elected officials. the country in the Beverage Testing Institute’s latest batch of scores. BTI SPRING HILL reviews moonshines twice a year. City officials have passed the first The moonshine’s score of 90 quali- step of a measure intended to make fies it for a BTI gold medal, an elu- irrigation of lawns during warmer sive prize among spirits. months more affordable for resi- TN cities included in motor oil collection center grants
The state announced $322,400 equipment in existing public and pri- in collection grants to establish, up- vate facilities. Equipment purchased grade and expand used motor oil through Used Motor Oil Collection collection centers in 21 counties Grants can include containers, used across Tennessee. Tennesseans who oil burners, containment structures, change their own motor oil generate shelter covers and other items. more than one million gallons of The Used Motor Oil Collection used oil each year, which can pollute grants announced include: soil and water and interfere with the operation of sewer systems when not Alcoa— $3,700 for tank, pump and properly disposed. The General As- absorbent sembly through the Used Oil Collec- Jellico— $13,800 for tank, canopy, tion Act of 1993 directed TDEC to pad, heater, pump and absorbent assist local communities in collect- LaFollette—$4,600 for tank, ing used oil and reducing its negative canopy, pad and absorbent effects on the environment. Chattanooga—$20,500 for tanks, Tennessee’s Solid Waste Man- absorbents, crusher and heater agement Act requires counties to White Pine— $1,200 for pump and have at least one place in the county absorbent where used oil can be properly dis- Athens— $17,000 for heaters posed. Used Motor Oil Collection Harriman—$13,800 for tank, Grants are funded by a two cent canopy, pad, heater, pump and ab- deposit on every quart of oil pur- sorbent chased in the state. The first priority Kingston— $13,800 for tank, for grant funding is to establish or canopy, pad, heater, pump and ab- expand collection sites in sorbent underserved areas. Other grants will Oneida— $13,800 for tank, canopy, fund improvement or replacement of pad, pump, absorbent and heater
2012 Dec.17.p65 2 12/17/2012, 10:12 AM Tennessee creates new unit to help local law enforcement fight fraud, identity theft
BY VICTORIA SOUTH according to an article in The New TML Communications Coordinator York Daily News. “Rings of interna- tional terrorists, money launderers, While out shopping for that lat- petty street thieves—sophisticated est gift this holiday season, don’t super-hackers are turning identity forget the hottest crime of the 21st theft into a multi-billion-dollar century is also out there searching — criminal enterprise, plundering data for You! Identity theft is on the rise about ordinary people from alumni in Tennessee, enough so that the directories, ATM machines, credit state’s department of Safety and cards, tax returns and myriad other Homeland Security is reaching out sources.” to local law enforcement agencies The Identity Crimes Unit has with an offer of investigative assis- been training for several months to tance from its newly formed Identity increase their skills and collect best Crimes Unit. practices for identity crime investi- Comprised of 14 staff members gation from other states as well as from three divisions: The Tennessee federal sources, such as the Secret Highway Patrol, Office of Home- Service. land Security, and Driver Services “The Secret Service, have been Division, the unit also receives sup- doing a very good job on identity port from its federal partners: The crimes for a number of years,” Gib- United States Secret Service Nash- bons said. “Citizens may not realize ville and Memphis field offices; that, but they’re very involved. In Homeland Security Investigations, some situations, the Secret Service under the U.S. Department of may want to hand cases off to us, just Homeland Security; and the Federal because they are handling so many.” Bureau of Investigations in Mem- The special investigative unit’s phis. involvement with local law enforce- “When Gov. Haslam conducted ment will take place on a case by case December is Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month and, according to the Federal Trade his top to bottom review of the De- basis, notes Gibbons. Commission, it is also the time of year when most identity crime occurs. partment of Homeland Security, we “I think in some cases, training looked at the whole area of identity could be expanded on the local level, tance. If an agency wants us to, under and the U.S. Postal Service in a case ceased individual’s name. crime,” said Tennessee Safety Com- but we’re prepared to assist local law the right circumstances, we will con- of a company utilizing fraudulent “I sent a letter to every single missioner Bill Gibbons. enforcement across the state in in- duct the investigation for the agency. credit cards to purchase merchan- police chief and sheriff in the state “There are various kinds of vestigating these cases,” he said. In other situations, we will assist the dise; back in August letting them know identity crimes. Someone may steal Certain criteria such as: fraudulent agency in the investigation.” • the West Tennessee Drug Task we were available to assist them and a person’s identity, then there are use of a driver’s license; cooperation Since the Identity Crimes unit Force, in searching a vehicle for ille- the contact information in the letter,” others that involve creating false of victims; violation of Tennessee’s was announced this summer through gal drugs, turned up eight fraudulent said Gibbons. identities for non-existent people,” felony theft law; the number, finan- the end of October 2012, it has been California drivers licenses, six Law enforcement agencies Gibbons explains. cial amount, and frequency of trans- involved with 60 felony charges fraudulent Social Security cards, seeking assistance from the Identity The Tennessee Highway Patrol actions; as well as referral from a against persons relating to identity 150 gift cards, and more than 15 Crimes unit should contact Captain has specific authority under state federal agency, will help determine crime laws in Tennessee, according personal medical information Stacy Williams at 615-251-5185 to law to investigate identity theft and the level of involvement between to Gibbons. sheets, along with more than outline their circumstances. some crimes relate to Homeland Se- the unit and local law enforcement. Some of the cases the unit has $10,000 in cash; “We really want to be of service curity issues such as individuals ob- “It’s not a clear line of saying if been involved with locally resulting • a traffic stop in Sumner County to local law enforcement agencies. taining another person’s identity or this factor exists we’ll handle it and in criminal charges and convictions that turned into a fraudulent docu- It’s why we created the unit,” Gib- obtaining a false identity for the pur- if it doesn’t we won’t,” Gibbons include: ment case. The suspect was involved bons said. poses of causing harm to citizens. A said. “We would take a preliminary • a multi-agency covert operation in in illegal check writing and bank For more information about larger portion of identity theft in- look at it, decide if one or more the Knoxville area that targeted mi- fraud; and what to do if you are the victim of an volves driver’s licenses. factors exist, and then we would talk nors utilizing fake IDs in purchasing • a case in Davidson County where identity crime, visit the link http:// “It was a unique opportunity to to that agency about the extent to alcohol. This netted 14 arrests; the suspect attempted to obtain a www.tn.gov/safety/ create a special investigative unit which they would like our assis- • working with the Secret Service fraudulent U.S. passport using a de- cididtheft.shtml. involving all three of the key parts of our department,” notes Gibbons. “There is a great need for help in this area for most local law enforcement State Warns of Christmas Season Identity Theft agencies.” December is IdentityTheft Prevention and Awareness month As former District Attorney for Shelby County, Gibbons said he saw The start of the holiday sea- day shoppers to take precautions to • Shop on secure, reputable websites the struggle first hand at the Mem- son not only brings excitement protect their identity during the busy by looking for addresses that start phis Police Department, the largest to many people, it also brings holiday season. with “https” and include a small pad- local law enforcement agency in the concern about identity theft to The Identity Crimes Unit offers lock icon. state. “In a lot of ways, it was easier millions of consumers. these tips to help keep holiday shop- • Never offer personal information, for them to investigate a homicide or “During the holiday shop- pers safe: especially your social security num- aggravated robbery than an identity ping season, citizens are mak- ber, to online stores. crime. And if the Memphis Police ing more transactions and • When paying with credit cards, • Leave suspicious websites imme- Department struggles, than every spending more money than any don’t allow clerks to put your re- diately. local law enforcement agency in the other time of the year. Identity ceipts in your bag. Instead, carry • Read customer reviews before or- state does,” he said. thieves are looking for easy tar- receipts in your wallet where they dering products. Last year, for the 12th year in a gets, and there are many more are safer and less likely to fall out of • Use a credit card and not a debit row, identity theft topped the list of opportunities for them to steal bags. card, which makes it harder for you Commissioner Bill Gibbons consumer complaints to the Federal your identity and ruin your • Watch cashiers, waiters, and bar- to get funds back and gives thieves Trade Commission. Of the more credit,” said Captain Stacy Wil- tenders, ensuring that they don’t access to funds in your bank ac- than 1.8 million complaints filed liams of the Identity Crimes “skim” or save your card number for count. ask what to do in the event that with the FTC in 2011, 15 percent Unit. later use. • Avoid carrying a social security the card is stolen. were related to identity theft. There December is Identity Theft •When paying by check. Never al- card, birth certificate, passport, bank Because gift cards are not were 4,275 complaints of identity Prevention and Awareness low merchants to write your social information or paychecks when hit- usually registered to an indi- theft filed in Tennessee in 2011 com- Month and, according to the security number on the check. ting the stores. You could easily lose vidual purchaser, they can be pared to 4,175 filed in 2010, accord- Federal Trade Commission, it is • Use a gel ink pen—preferably them and identity thieves find these easily stolen. Purchasers should ing to the Consumer Sentinel Net- also the time of year when most black—to write checks. The ink will particularly helpful. always keep the receipt. And work, a data base used by law en- identity crime occurs. permeate the fibers and make it dif- • Check your bank statements, credit some stores urge customers to forcement to collect consumer com- The Tennessee Department ficult for the check to be cleaned and card bills, and credit reports often, access their website and register plaints. Nationwide, there were of Safety and Homeland Secu- reused. helping to quickly catch any efforts cards in case they’re stolen. 279,156 complaints filed compared rity Identity Crimes Unit warns • When shopping online, be careful to use your identity. For victims of identity to 258,854 in 2010. consumers to beware of identity of wireless internet connections. For gift card purchasers or re- crime, an identity theft resource “Identity theft is getting more thieves who victimize holiday Only use those that require a security cipients, the department of Con- kit is available at http:// sophisticated and more profitable, shoppers. The unit urges holi- key or certificate. sumer Affairs recommends that you www.tn.gov/safety/ICU.shtml.
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BY TML STAFF REPORTS cluding more than 200,000 children, work, according to a recent study. live in food deserts, communities Fewer than one in four Tennesseans TN ranks 17th largest population where there are no supermarkets and aged 16 to 19 held jobs in the last Tennessee has the nation’s 17th little access to fresh fruits and veg- year, according to the Youth and largest population, having added etables. Many residents in these Kids policy report by the Kids Count more than 140,000 residents over the communities don’t have their own project tracking children’s issues. past two and a half years. The Volun- cars and rely on public transporta- Jeff Hentschel, spokesman for the teer State will have a total of tion. The Philadelphia-based orga- Tennessee Department of Labor 6,486,827 residents on Dec. 1, ac- nization recommends that the state said in part, it’s because people dis- cording to new estimates from MBJ create flexible grants modeled on placed and laid off from previous affiliate On Numbers. It also ranked Pennsylvania’s Fresh Food Financ- jobs are accepting more starter-level 17th among the 50 states and the ing Initiative. The nationally ac- positions to make ends meet. District of Columbia in April 2010, claimed state program funnels tax when the 2010 federal census num- dollars to help develop grocery Doctor on call services available bers came out. Just above Tennessee stores in undeserved communities. Tennessee residents now can visit a is Indiana at No. 16. Funding has not yet been secured for doctor by telephone for relief from Photo: Cyndi Routledge the initiative. minor ailments. A service called A 68-acre tract in Meigs County, acquired by The Tennessee Wildlife TN improves, still lags healthwise Apogee Doctor on Call charges $50 Resources Agency with help from The Tennessee Land Trust, is now Tennesseans have gotten slightly Sixty-eight acres added to per contact for physician consulta- included in one of the most important wintering rest stops for sandhill healthier, but remain in relatively Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge tions. The Arizona-based Apogee cranes in the eastern U.S. rough shape compared to the rest of A 68-acre tract in Meigs County that Physicians said that Tennessee is the the country, a new study shows. Ten- was slated for a treatment plant and pilot state for its remote program, nessee ranked No. 39 in a new na- high-density development is now in- partly because the company already tional study by United Health Foun- cluded in one of the most important provides staffing at a dozen hospi- Cities, agencies share dation, up from No. 41 last year. The wintering rest stops for sandhill tals around the state. The queries are study looked at a range of factors, cranes in the eastern U.S. The Ten- answered around the clock, seven from health problems to lifestyle, in nessee Wildlife Resources Agency days a week. Doctors cannot pre- benefits of green award evaluating the health of the popula- recently acquired the property with scribe narcotics, but can message Tennessee’s 2012 Green Devel- infrastructure work to treat tion across the country. Tennessee’s help from The Tennessee Land pharmacies for routine prescrip- opment awards and grants are going stormwater runoff” in both new de- strengths, the study says, include Trust, a nonprofit that specializes in tions, such as antibiotics. to local cities or agencies for velopment and in retrofitting exist- relatively little binge drinking, a preserving lands of high conserva- projects such as rain gardens, green ing properties. good availability of primary care tion value throughout the state. The State preparing for winter roads roofs, pervious concrete applica- Memphis received $25,180. physicians and per capita spending property adjoins the Hiwassee Wild- Employees at the city, county and tions, trees and tree boxes. The The city, in partnership with Mem- on health care that is higher than life Refuge, a 2,570-acre preserve state governments are already stock- money also may be used for citizen phis City Schools, the Memphis and most states. But the state also faces located at the confluence of the piling supplies for possible snow outreach and education efforts. Shelby County Offices of continued issues, including a poor Hiwassee and Tennessee rivers near emergencies. There are three main Athens will receive $28,080 for Sustainability and the Memphis ranking tied to sedentary lifestyle, as Birchwood. The TWRA manages tools for fighting slippery, wintery its Green Streets Initiative, a col- Botanic Gardens, will design and well as the prevalence of diabetes. the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge road conditions: a mixture of salt and laborative effort with the Tennessee install rain gardens for three Violent crime was also an issue af- mainly for migratory waterfowl and water, called a brine, can be sprayed Public Works Institute and Tennes- schools, in addition to developing fecting health in which Tennessee wading birds. In past decades an before the snow starts falling; salt see Transportation Assistant Pro- the associated educational curricu- scored poorly. increasing number of migrating san- can be spread directly on the road; gram to apply both traditional and lum materials. dhill cranes have been drawn to the and plows can be attached to trucks experimental cleaning technologies Knoxville’s project will in- Mfg. jobs increase refuge to feed on the 300 to 500 acres to physically remove the snow. Sand to local roads, trails and parking lots. clude a stormwater infrastructure Tennessee manufacturing jobs in- of corn, milo and millet grown to was once used to help with traction The city’s initiative also moni- retrofit, separating the stormwater creased about one percent over the feed the wildlife. The acreage was on the roadways, but governments tors the environmental benefits of program from the city’s sanitary past year, according to the 2013 in- included in a larger tract that had stopped using it because of the re- creating a Green Perpetual Pave- sewer system; the creation of a rain dustrial directory published by been marketed for high-density resi- quired cleanup. Adding salt, either ment Program, and a portion of the garden/bio-infiltration planter; the Manufacturers’ News Inc. The state dential development. A wastewater in the brine or in the crystal form, funding will help purchase a spray/ installation of pollution control gained 3,368 manufacturing jobs treatment facility was to be built on lowers the roadway’s freezing point, squeegee machine to maintain catch basins; and incorporating a from September 2011 to September the 68 acres, which, according to a so instead of it icing over at 32 de- cleaner roads. Athens officials plan system storage effort that allows in- 2012, bringing total employment to TWRA spokesman, would have se- grees, it can drop into the 20s before to share both the equipment and filtration into ground water will 377,662 workers at 7,150 manufac- riously impaired the habitat quality it freezes. Once the snow is on the technology with other cities and make a stormwater infrastructure turers. According to the report, of a nearby slough that attracts thou- ground, salt can be put on top to help counties across the state. retrofit. Memphis remains Tennessee’s top sands of ducks, geese, and cranes thaw the white stuff. Plows attached Chattanooga gets $28,080 to The Southeast Tennessee De- city for manufacturing employment each winter. Of the property’s to trucks can clear the roads, and develop its own reward for green velopment District was granted with 37,585 jobs, down 1.6 percent $425,000 price tag, The Land Trust powerful grading machines, which infrastructure — the proposed Low- $18,080 to partner with 15 munici- over the year. Employment re- for Tennessee raised $175,00, and are normally used to pave roads, can Impact Development Excellence palities and five local counties to mained steady in second-ranked the TWRA committed $250,000 be used to clear snow if there is too Awards. \The LID Excellence develop amendments to land-use Nashville, with 27,685 industrial through a federal wildlife habitat much for the snow plows. The state awards will recognize outstanding regulations to improve stormwater jobs. Smyrna accounts for 9,131 grant. has the biggest arsenal of snow- achievement of land development or runoff problems. manufacturing jobs, up 6.7 percent fighting equipment, with 254 salt redevelopment projects exceeding The awards come from a part- over the past twelve months. School day to get longer in TN trucks, 248 snow plows and 221 regulatory requirements or meeting nership of TDEC, the Tennessee Five states, including Tennessee, brine spreaders in the midstate re- requirements through innovative Stormwater Association, the Ten- TN Welcome Centers to feature will add at least 300 hours of learn- gion, according to TDOT Spokes- green infrastructure technologies. nessee Valley Authority and the recycling services ing time to the calendar in some woman Beth Emmons. The city is planning a banquet Tennessee Department of Transpor- Tennessee’s Department of Envi- schools starting in 2013. Colorado, and cash awards for “the best green tation. ronment and Conservation, Depart- Connecticut, Massachusetts and ment of Transportation and Tourist New York also will take part in the Development Department have initiative, which is intended to boost teamed up to provide recycling ser- student achievement and make U.S. vices at interstate welcome centers. schools more competitive on a glo- The program began with a pilot bal level. The three-year pilot pro- study at the Clarksville welcome gram will affect almost 20,000 stu- center and grew to a few other loca- dents in 40 schools, with long-term tions to test feasibility. TDEC al- hopes of expanding the program to ready coordinates Tennessee’s State include additional schools — espe- Facility Recycling Program to en- cially those that serve low-income courage workers in state offices to communities. Schools, working in recycle. That effort includes recy- concert with districts, parents and cling of traditional items like paper, teachers, will decide whether to plastic and aluminum along with make the school day longer, add nontraditional items such as cloth- more days to the school year or both. ing and eyeglasses for reuse. Since A mix of federal, state and district that program’s start in 1990, state funds will cover the costs of ex- employees have recycled 18,791 panded learning time, with the Ford tons of mixed office paper. That has Foundation and the National Center saved $564,000 in landfill disposal on Time & Learning also chipping in costs and generated nearly $213,000 resources. in recycling revenue. Financial football computer game State selected for food safety cen- handed out to TN schools ter Middle and high schools across Ten- The University of Tennessee and the nessee are getting copies of a com- state Department of Health are puter game designed as a fun way to partnering to develop training to improve financial literacy. The Fi- improve responses to food-borne ill- nancial Football game has players nesses and outbreaks in Tennessee answer financial questions in order and across the country. The Food to move their teams down the field Safety Modernization Act directed and score. The questions test stu- the Centers for Disease Control and dents’ knowledge of things like bud- Prevention to create five Integrated get planning, saving, spending and Food Safety Centers of Excellence investing. The game was developed at state health departments across by Visa and is being promoted by the the country, and Tennessee was se- National Football League and the lected as the site of one of those Tennessee Jump$tart Coalition. centers. A $200,000 grant will allow State Treasurer David Lillard said the university to establish the center, the game is an innovative way to which will serve to develop best teach young people basic money- practices and be a resource for pub- handling concepts that will serve lic health officials that investigate them well throughout their lives. food borne outbreaks or illnesses. Association to run 2013 State Fair Grocery Task Force plans $10 M The Tennessee State Fair Associa- food desert effort tion, a nonprofit group of state agri- The Tennessee Grocery Access cultural and tourism officials, was Task Force announced plans to cre- selected to run the September 2013 ate a $10 million incentive to en- State Fair by the state’s Tennessee courage independent grocers to State Fair and Exposition Commis- open in neighborhoods across Ten- sion. The Association also ran the nessee. The program would assist 2011 and 2012 fairs. grocers in purchasing refrigeration equipment for new stores. A recent TN lacks jobs for teens study by The Food Trust found that Tennessee is one of the 10 toughest nearly a million Tennesseans, in- states in the nation for teens to find
2012 Dec.17.p65 4 12/17/2012, 10:13 AM www.TML1.org 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/DEC. 17, 2012 Farragut awarded for top Let’s Move! initiatives BY TML STAFF REPORTS The Tennessee Local Civil Rights Board of Re- leader Dr. Ernest Rep. Marsha T. Brooks Sr., Blackburn is gents unani- mously ap- was recently laid the new vice- to rest in a funeral chairman of the proved Glenda Baskin Glover service more like full House En- a “home-going” Brooks ergy and Com- as the next presi- dent for Tennes- Glover celebration. Brooks, 70, the father merce Commit- of Jackson City Councilmember tee. She will see State University. Glover will as- Blackburn sume her leadership role January 2. Ernest Brooks II, stood up for the have the most equality of minorities as a student at influential committee post of any of Currently dean of the College of Business at Jackson State University Lane College in the 1960s, where he the nine members of the U.S. House participated in sit-ins to bring about from Tennessee. The appointment in Mississippi, Glover, is a 1974 TSU graduate. She is a licensed at- the end of racial division in Jackson. puts her in position to have more He also served as the president of influence over health care regula- torney and certified public accoun- tant. the local branch of the National As- tion, including compounding phar- sociation for the Advancement of macies. Blackburn will also work in Colored People and as chairman of setting topics for hearings and decid- Elizabethton City Manager Fred the education committee at the local At the NLC Congress of Cities on Nov. 29 in Boston- from left to right: ing on which witnesses to invite. Edens announced he plans to retire and state levels. He also served as Farragut Alderman Ron Honken, Vice Mayor Dot LaMarche, Alderman During the 112th Congress, in January. He has served the city for president of the 100 Black Men of Bob Markli and Mayor Ralph McGill accepted eight medals from Let's Blackburn was vice-chairman of the close to five years. The retired major West Tennessee. Move! Cities, Towns and Cities from Dr. Howard Koh (second from panel’s Subcommittee on Com- served three tours in Vietnam as an right), Assistant Secretary of Health, U.S. Department of Health and merce, Manufacturing and Trade. enlisted man, and was twice Longtime Franklin Human Services and Ted Ellis (far right), NLC President and Mayor of She also sat on three other subcom- wounded in combat. The city’s city alderman Dana Bluffton, Ind. mittees — Health, Oversight and In- mayor, Curt Alexander, notes Edens McLendon has been will be sorely missed. vestigations and Communications selected by fellow al- The National League of Cities part of this partnership, the town Technology. She has served on En- derman as the city’s displays the MyPlate poster at every Less than three (NLC) recognized the Town of ergy and Commerce since 2005. vice mayor for 2013. event where food is served. years after graduat- Farragut and 11 other communities McLendon has the for highest overall achievement in Farragut is continually working U.S.Rep. Chuck ing from Milling- McLendon longest tenure of any completion of key health and to provide more areas for play, map- Fleischmann has ton Central High city alderman. An attorney, School, 20-year- wellness goals for Let’s Move! Cit- ping all of its playspaces at been appointed to McLendon was first elected to the www.kaboom.org. old Frankie Dakin ies, Towns and Counties (LMCTC). the 50-member city Board of Mayor and Alderman NLC is the lead collaborating will take office in LMCTC is a major component of House Committee for Ward 2 in 1997. Every Novem- partner on this initiative, working January as an alder- First Lady Michelle Obama’s com- on Appropria- ber, city aldermen must choose a with the U.S. Department of Health man in his home- Dakin prehensive Let’s Move! initiative, tions, one of four vice mayor from the ranks of the and Human Services, the U.S. De- town. The Rhodes College junior is dedicated to solving the childhood House panels city’s eight aldermen who can serve partment of Agriculture, the Na- Fleischmann believed to be the youngest person obesity epidemic within a genera- considered so cru- as mayor in the mayor’s absence or if tional Association of Counties, and elected to Millington’s Board of Al- tion. cial that most appointees are asked to the mayor is unable to serve. other nonprofit organizations, in as- dermen. Dakin, who is active with Farragut received eight medals leave other committees before they sisting local elected officials to the nonprofit Bridges in Memphis for action taken to improve access to begin. He said he is “thankfully Elizabethton Chief implement policy and environmen- and attends Rhodes on a Bonner opportunities for physical activity. overwhelmed” about his new role in of Police Matt tal changes to prevent childhood Scholarship that requires many Farragut Mayor Ralph McGill, Vice helping to control the federal Bailey will be step- obesity. hours of community service, hopes Mayor Dot LaMarche, Alderman government’s purse strings. ping down from his The Robert Wood Johnson to keep citizens better informed Ron Honken and Alderman Bob Fleischmann will be the only Ten- post Dec. 30 to con- Foundation has awarded NLC a through his online blog, social media Markli accepted the medals Nov. 29 nessean to serve on the committee. tinue on as the grant to provide technical assistance and community meetings. He’d like at the NLC Congress of Cities in department’s shift Boston. The event was also attended to local elected officials working to Tennessee Senate to attract young families to captain. Bailey also Bailey by Department of Health and Hu- create healthier communities and Democrats named Millington and bring more jobs and served as chairman of the Carter man Services’ Assistant Secretary prevent childhood obesity, includ- former Sen. Bob more recreational opportunities to County 911 Communications Dis- for Health, Dr. Howard Koh, and ing sites participating in LMCTC. Rochelle of Leba- the city. trict board of directors. Assistant White House Chef and Se- More than 160 cities, towns and non to the Tennes- nior Policy Advisor for Healthy counties are participating in see Registry of Elec- Former Tennessee Atty. Gen. Paul Paul McCallister was recently Food Initiatives, Sam Kass. LMCTC. NLC awarded 541 medals tion Finance. Summers, a former district attorney sworn in as the new police chief of to local elected officials across the Rochelle in Somerville, has been appointed to As a Let’s Move! community Burns. McCallister previously country, recognizing these leaders a four-year term as a senior judge by partner, Farragut has implemented Chuck Shoopman, worked as a police officer in for their progress in adopting long- the Tennessee Supreme Court. Se- several strategies. The town is offer- assistant vice presi- Dickson and served in the Tennessee term, sustainable, and holistic poli- nior judges are assigned on a tempo- ing local childcare organizations the dent of the University cies that improve communities’ ac- rary basis to any state court as National Guard. opportunity to host trainings at the of Tennessee Insti- cess to healthy affordable food and needed. Summers, 62, was state at- town hall. In addition, the town has tute for Public Ser- Fort Oglethopre opportunities for physical activity. torney general from 1999 through registered as a MyPlate Community vice, was elected city councilman, For more information about 2006. He served as district attorney Partner, committing to working president of the UT Eddie Stinnett, 67, LMCTC and the Farragut’s accom- general for judicial district 25 — alongside the USDA to help the Economic Develop- was killed in a car plishments, visit the website Fayette, Tipton, Hardeman, Lauder- community make meaningful, sus- ment Association Shoopman crash. Officers say www.healthycommunitieshealthy dale and McNairy counties — from tainable and healthy dietary changes (UEDA). UEDA is the cornerstone Stinnett appears to future.org. 1982 to 1990 and then served from based on the Dietary Guidelines. As membership organization represent- have had a heart at- 1990 to 1999 as a judge on the state ing higher education, private sector tack before he hit a Stinnett Court of Criminal Appeals. He re- and community economic develop- curb and crashed into another car, places former Davidson County Cir- ment stakeholders. however, the accident is still under NLC names new cuit Court Judge Walter C. Kurtz. investigation. executive director
TN Arts Commission seeks nominations The National League of Cities (NLC) announced that Clarence E. for 2013 Governor’s Arts Awards Anthony has been named the association's new Executive Direc- The Tennessee Arts Commis- tions that have made outstanding on the Commission’s website tor. sion announces a Call for Nomina- contributions to artistic tradition. www.tn.gov/arts/artsawards. The Anthony will assume the execu- tions for the 2013 Governor’s Arts The award honors significant form should be completed online, tive director role at NLC in early Awards. The Governor’s Arts achievements within art forms that printed and returned to the Tennes- January 2013. He will direct the op- Awards were established in 1971 to are rooted in the traditional or ethnic see Arts Commission with no less erations, initiatives and staff of the recognize individuals and organiza- culture of Tennessee. than three, but no more than five, association while working closely tions that have made significant con- • The Arts Leadership Award is pre- letters of support for each nominee. with NLC's leadership and member- tributions to the cultural life of Ten- sented to arts organizations, busi- Nominations may be submitted by ship to develop and implement a nessee. nesses, educators, patrons, arts ad- organizations or individuals. strategic plan advancing the inter- The awards are Tennessee’s ministrators, corporations, and vol- Nomination forms and letters of ests of NLC's member cities. He will highest honor in the arts, celebrating unteers that have demonstrated sig- support must be received by the Ten- also serve as a key spokesman for the outstanding contributions of art- nificant support or participation in nessee Arts Commission no later America's cities and towns, advocat- ists, arts organizations, volunteers, activities on a statewide basis that than 4:30 p.m. (CST) on Feb. 1. ing before federal policymakers and Clarence Anthony schools, educators, local govern- advances the value of the arts in For more information about the promoting municipal issues on be- ments, legislators and corporate citi- Tennessee. nomination process, contact Hal half of the more than 18,000 cities zens on the state and national level. • The Distinguished Artist Award is Partlow at 615-532-9801 or e-mail: represented by NLC. for exchanging best practices, net- The 2013 awards will be presented presented to Tennessee artists of [email protected]. "Clarence Anthony brings a working and learning about new in Nashville during a special cer- exceptional talent and creativity in For accessibility requests, in- wealth of experience to NLC. His strategies for addressing city chal- emony at Conservation Hall, near any discipline that, over the course cluding alternate digital formats, service as mayor, as past president of lenges. the Executive Residence, in the of a career, have contributed to the captioning, ASL, and assistive tech- our organization, and as a leader in Anthony has been a passionate spring of 2013. arts and influenced directions, nologies, contact 504 Coordinator the private sector will provide NLC and active member of NLC for more There are three award categories: trends, and aesthetic practices on a William Coleman at by calling 615- with a winning combination in an than 25 years. He served as mayor of • The Folklife Heritage Award is state and national level. 532-9797 or by e-mail at: executive director. Not only does he South Bay, FL for 24 years and as presented to folk artists or organiza- The nomination form is available [email protected]. understand the challenges of cities, NLC President from 1998-1999. He but he has the strategic management also served as founding treasurer of skills to guide the organization as it United Cities and Local Govern- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency helps cities meet those challenges," ments (UCLG), the international said NLC President Ted Ellis, voice for local governments, for four Mayor of Bluffton, IN. years. Most recently, he served as stocking rainbow trout in area lakes "Cities are the lifeblood of the interim manager for UCLG. An- America, and NLC is the organiza- thony currently leads his own con- The Tennessee Wildlife Re- Lakes in Bartlett on Dec. 16, lakes and available to anglers until sources Agency has begun releasing tion which represents the interests of sulting firm, Anthony Government Munford City Park in Munford on late spring when the water tempera- our city leaders," said Anthony. I am more than 90,000 rainbow trout in Dec. 16. tures push into the high 60s and low Solutions, and served as Chief Mar- honored to have been selected as keting Officer and Director of Gov- Middle and West Tennessee water- 70s. Regulations vary for each body Executive Director of NLC. Becom- ernment Relations with interna- ways. The stocking takes place from More trout stockings are sched- of water. ing part of this team that is dedicated tional engineering and environmen- December through March and pro- uled for these dates: The fisheries also provide a to helping make cities thrive is truly tal firms. He holds a master's degree vides numerous close-to-home trout Johnson Park Lake in Collierville on great opportunity to introduce chil- fishing opportunities for Tennessee humbling. I look forward to working in public administration from Dec. 21, Jan. 11 at Lake Graham in dren or first-time anglers to fishing. with the leadership and members of anglers. Jackson, Jan. 18 at Cameron Brown According to the Wildlife Re- Florida Atlantic University. the National League of Cities to Anthony will replace Don Borut Trout were stocked into the fol- Lake in Germantown, Jan. 18 at the sources Agency, the trout will aver- make it the "go-to" organization for who served as NLC executive direc- lowing lakes on these dates: Lake No. 3 pond at Edmund-Orgill Park in age about 10 inches in length. The cities." tor for 22 years. Borut announced his Graham in Jackson on Dec. 10, Millington, Jan. 18 at Jones Pond at daily creel limit is seven, but there is The appointment was made by retirement in May and will depart the Cameron Brown Lake in Shelby Farms in Memphis, Jan. 18 at no size limit. Germantown on Dec. 14, the No. 3 NLC's Board of Directors at NLC's organization at the end of this year. Johnson Park Lake in Collierville, The list of stocking locations Congress of Cities and Exposition in pond at Edmund-Orgill Park in Jan. 20 at Munford City Park in during this year’s program is avail- For Anthony's full bio, please go Boston. The annual gathering of to: http://www.nlc.org/about-nlc/ Millington on Dec. 14, Jones Pond at Munford, Jan. 20 at Stoneridge and able at http://www.tnwildlife.org 3000 city leaders provides a forum nlc-leadership/executive-director. Shelby Farms in Memphis on Dec. Yale Road Park Lakes in Bartlett. under the “For Anglers” section. 14, Stoneridge and Yale Road Park The trout will be present in the
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Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No vention work; knowledge of first aid suffi- top business friendly city spot charge to TML members. Send advertising to: cient to act as “First Responder;” passing TT&C Classified Ads, Mona Lawrence, 226 reasonable fitness and physical standards to BRENTWOOD from Page 1 Capitol Blvd. Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219; safely perform work as determined by city Johnson and Williamson County e-mail: mlawrence@ TML1.org; or fax: 615- physician; ability to lift and carry average Mayor Rogers Anderson. 255 4752. sized individuals and objects of about 75 pounds. Graduation from high school or The city is in the process of up- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT equivalent and experience in firefighting dating its General Plan outlining SPECIALIST work and emergency medical care. A valid Brentwood’s goals, policies, and BRISTOL. The city is accepting applications Tennessee Driver’s License appropriate to the guidelines for the next ten to twenty for the following position: Under the direction assignment and good driving record are re- years. of the Director of Community Development, quired. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must the purpose of the position is to administer the be certified as a Medical First Responder in “We offer those quality of life Community Development Block Grant and the State of Tennessee. Must have a Basic assets that make this a great place to HOME Investment Partnership Grant the city Firefighting/Live Burn Certificate of training live,” said Webb. “A place where receives from the Department of Housing and from the State Fire Academy. Application business leaders want to come when Urban Development. Employees in this job deadline January 3, 2013, by close of business classification are responsible for process and day. Please visit our website for application they’re looking to expand or locate compliance issues related to funding agency procedures. Resumes and applications can be their businesses.” regulations and standards, and oversees ad- submitted to: City of White House, 105 Col- Webb credited the Williamson herence to administrative, fiscal and account- lege Street, White House, TN 37188, Attn: County education system, which has ing policies and procedures related to grant Human Resources Department, CLewis- ranked 4th in the state, calling it the funds. This position maintains detailed files [email protected] EOE. for projects in connection with program city’s number one key to economic Photo by Victoria South funds, provides staff assistance to the Com- TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGER development. munity Development Advisory Committee, The University of Tennessee Municipal Tech- “I come from Farragut, and one State Sen. Jack Johnson was on hand as Brentwood celebrated its conducts pre-bidding and bidding of rehabili- nical Advisory Service (MTAS) has an open- of our cities has overcome my home- Most Business Friendly City status. Johnson chats with Beacon Center tation/reconstruction projects, communicates ing for a Training Program Manager in the with project applicants, coordinates with First Knoxville office. MTAS is an agency of the town.” quipped Mayor Anderson. of Tennessee officials, Trey Moore (r) and Justin Owen. Tennessee Development District regarding University of Tennessee Institute for Public “When I go back home, I’ll be sure to the administration of HOME funds, oversees Service that provides technical assistance, let them know that.” and foster entrepreneurship?” that out,” he said. “We’ve always and maintains financial records of the pro- training and research for Tennessee towns Farragut, in 2011, became the And top status doesn’t equate to put a high priority on trying to be gram, and researches to secure additional and cities, state government and municipal first city since the Beacon Center’s increased business zoning in responsive to businesses. We tell our grant funds. Salary Range: $17.68 per hour. government related associations. The Train- This candidate must have a Bachelor’s De- ing Program Manager oversees and manages inaugural report, to win the distinc- Brentwood, where 90 percent of the employees that these are the folks gree in Urban Planning, Development or re- all aspects of MTAS training and continuing tion of most business friendly city city is zoned for residential, notes paying the bills, and our residents lated field; supplemented by two (2) years education activities. This position supervises twice. City Manager Michael Walker. that our property taxes are low be- responsible funds accounting experience in a five person training staff and designs, devel- Although the Business Friendly “Only four percent of the city is cause we have strong businesses. If grants or funding within a similar government ops, and delivers training programs and you treat one person fairly, that busi- institution; or an equivalent combination of courses primarily for city officials. In addi- moniker could boost economic pros- zoned for commercial use by design, education, training and experience. See our tion to providing direct client assistance, this pects, Trey Moore, Beacon Center so we’re not going to have endless ness will tell another and that’s how website to download an application and re- position researches, develops and maintains director of Policy, stressed that the commercial land out here,” he ex- you get to the point we are today.” view summary of benefits: www.bristoltn. timely technical reports and publications on Center’s main goal in compiling the plains. “The four percent generates The Beacon Center is a free org. Apply to Human Resources Department, critical issues, develops and teaches training information is to help gauge where 60 percent of the city’s profits, so it’s market think tank with a mission to P. O. Box 1189, 801 Anderson Street, Room courses, and assists other consultants in the 204, Bristol, Tennessee 37621-1189. EOE/ agency in the performance of individual and cities rank among their peers. very important that it works well and change lives through public policy AA. Women/minorities encouraged to apply. team projects. The Training Program Man- “We don’t set a gold standard of is successful,” he adds. by advancing the principles of free Deadline for applications: Jan. 4, 2013. ager serves as both a supervisor and as a team what we think business friendly cit- The business friendly distinc- markets, individual liberty, and lim- leader, leading and participating in project ies should be,” Moore explains. tion ranks right on par with ited government. FIREFIGHTER/FIRST RESPONDER teams, and performs other special project “The rankings are designed to show Brentwood’s triple A bond rating, an The 2012 How Business- WHITE HOUSE. . The city is seeking appli- work as assigned by the Assistant Director or the Executive Director. This position re- how cities stack up. Cities in the overjoyed Walker surmises. friendly are Tennessee’s Cities? re- cants for a Part-Time Firefighter/First Re- port is available online at sponder to performs fire suppression and pre- quires a combination of education and expe- middle of the pack can say “Hey, “When I first came here, we had vention work and related work as required. rience. A master’s degree in adult education, what can we do to make our commu- a reputation of being a hard place to www.beacontn.org. Acts as a medical first responder and will human resource development, organizational nities more attractive to businesses do business, and I never could figure perform all functions of the job at a proficient development, public administration or related level becoming certified by the Tennessee field and five years of experience in develop- Commission on Firefighting. Duties include: ing curricula, evaluating training programs, Driving fire truck to site, setting up hose, performing logistical development, deliver- MTAS Nov. operating pumpers and related equipment, ing training programs with increasing super- MTAS January MAP Class Schedule fighting and containing fires; performs pri- visory responsibility is required. Work expe- M mary and secondary search and rescue; assists rience in a governmental environment pre- in stabilizing physical condition of victims; ferred. Excellent managerial, conceptual and does salvage work at site of fire; responds to interpersonal skills are essential. Each em- Budgetary Cash Flow calls relating to vehicle wrecks and hazardous ployee that drives a vehicle for work related materials. Performs general maintenance and business must have and maintain a valid This advanced knowledge class Jan. 23 - Morristown driver’s license. Applicants are encouraged to spreadsheet with the city’s budget clean-up of equipment and fire house and enables the finance officer to better data, participants, by the end of the Jan. 24 - Collegedale grounds keeping. Assists in developing plans review the full job description requirements http://www.ips.tennessee. manage cash shortages through bor- and response, emergency preparedness, han- prior to applying at session, should have an idea of the dling of hazardous materials; participates in edu/?id=4. Salary is based on a combination rowing or perhaps utilizing an avail- city’s cash flow forecasting data. Training Facilities of professional experience and qualifications. continuing training in fire prevention and able fund balance. On the invest- Who should attend: Municipal fi- Collegedale, Collegedale City Hall, Cover letter, resume and references should be suppression. Keeps standard records and pre- ment side, idle funds may be in- nance officers, those responsible for 4910 Swinyar Drive pares reports; prepares training and safety submitted by e-mail to Ms. Tess Davis, Mu- nicipal Technical Advisory Service, at vested longer because it can be accu- preparing the budet and those seek- Jackson, West Tennessee Research programs and gives instruction to staff and to [email protected]. Position is open rately predicted when they will be the public as assigned. Performs code inspec- ing CMFO continuing education and Education Center, Seminar tion of buildings and facilities, inspection and until filled. The University of Tennessee is an needed. credit. Room 150,605 Airways Boulevard EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ routine service to fire hydrants; gives talks to Class participants should bring Columbia, Local Government Cor- ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its Time educate the public on fire prevention and a laptop computer with Excel on it, if All classes are from 8:30am to poration Office, 714 Armstrong suppression. Operates and/or utilizes a variety education and employment programs and ser- vices. All qualified applicants will receive possible. Taking their city’s bal- Lane of tools and equipment. Minimum qualifica- 12:30pm equal consideration for employment without tions include: Ability to establish and main- anced annual budget for the general Instructors Morristown, Tusculum College tain good public relations; personal integrity. regard to race, color, national origin, religion, fund, participants will create a Al Major, MTAS Financial con- 420 W. Morris Boulevard sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orienta- Good overall knowledge of the principles, monthly budget and a monthly cash sultant tion, gender identity, age, physical or mental These courses are CMFO practices, methods, techniques, tools, and flow spreadsheet based on their Schedule of Sessions equipment used in fire suppression and pre- disability, or covered veteran status. continuing credit hour eligible. city’s actual historical trends of rev- Jan. 16 - Jackson Price of course: $50. A fee of $65 enues and expenditures. By using a Jan. 17 - Columbia is charged for non-city officials. Registration is required. Seating is limited at all sites, so please register in advance. No loan is too large or too small To better meet the needs of our customers, MTAS has changed to an online registration system and will accept registra- tion and payment by credit/debit card through your Solution Point account. Online registration for any MTAS course is available at http:/ www.solutionpoint. tennessee.edu/TPOnline/ TPOnline.dll/MTASHome If you need assistance with registration or payment, call 865- 974-0411.
The city of Dyersburg closed a $4.5 million loan to use on various municipal projects. TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE STAFF Margaret Mahery, Executive Director The town of Cumberland Gap closed a $5,000 Highway Safety Grant Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director Anticipation Note. Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst Carole Graves, Communications Director & Editor, Tennessee Town & City John Holloway, Government Relations Debbie Kluth, Director of Marketing / See us for your special projects Member Services Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst Mona Lawrence, Administrative Assistant needs. (615) 255-1561 Denise Paige, Government Relations Victoria South, Communications Coordinator Sylvia Trice, Director of Conference Planning TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY (ISSN. No. 0040-3415) Publication No. 539420 — Official publication of the Tennessee Mu- nicipal League. Publisher: Margaret Mahery (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: Carole Graves ([email protected]; Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising deemed unacceptable. Fax classified ads to TT&C: Attention Mona Lawrence at 615-255-4752, or e-mail [email protected]. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: Attention Debbie Kluth at 615-255- 4752, or e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opin- ions expressed by non League officials or staff do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. Ten- nessee Town & City is published, semi-monthly, 20 times per year at 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219-1894. Periodicals postage paid at Nashville, TN. Subscription rates: $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmem- bers, $1 a copy. Postmaster: Send changes of address to Tennessee Town & City, 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219-1894.
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Tennessee Municipal League 2012-2013 Officers and Directors Fiscal cliff’s potential effects onTennessee;
PRESIDENT pain felt in every sector of government Ken Wilber Mayor, Portland FISCAL CLIFF from Page 1 sonal income tax rates that were Great Recession states have lost VICE PRESIDENTS National Governors Association as passed in 2001 and 2003 which $97.8 billion in revenues over the Allen Barker Mayor, Humboldt the National Conference of State would raise rates for almost all period 2008 to 2010. That amounts David May Legislatures, says that “OMG cur- federal tax payers. to 12 percent of state revenues. At TENNESSEE Councilmember, Cleveland rently estimates a 9.4 percent cut for • Expiration of the 2 percent So- the same time, the demand for state Curtis Hayes defense discretionary programs, a cial Security tax cut paid by em- services has increased. FESTIVALS Mayor, Livingston 10 percent cut for defense manda- ployees On average about $1 of every $3 DIRECTORS Dec. 21: Paris Bryan Atchley tory programs, a 7.6 percent cut for • Expiration of the Alternative in state revenues come from federal Mayor, Sevierville mandatory programs, and an 8.2 per- Minimum Tax “patch” that has grants and that average hides a wide Santa’s Last Blast Troy Beets cent cut for nondefense discretion- saved many taxpayers from the variation from state to state. Santa has to get back to the North Mayor, Kingston ary programs.” provisions of that tax passed de- • Mississippi gets about 50 per- Pole, but not before making one last Angie Carrier Analysis of the sequester’s ef- cades ago. cent of its revenue from federal stop in Downtown Paris. He will be Johnson City, President (TCMA) in his ‘gingerbread’ house on the Wallace Cartwright fects is complicated by the • An increase in the estate tax grants while Virginia only gets Mayor, Shelbyville Congress’s September 2012 pas- • Increased tax rates on long-term about 25 percent of its revenues courthouse lawn from 6— 8 pm. Vance Coleman sage of a continuing resolution ex- capital gains from such grants. Come visit with Rudolph and all the Mayor, Medina (District 7) tending the budget deadline for fis- • Plus a number of other tax provi- • Tennessee receives between 40 gang. Craft booths, Christmas sto- Betsy Crossley cal year 2012-13. The resolution al- sions percent and 45 percent of its ries, hot chocolate and lots of Christ- Commissioner, Brentwood lows the federal government to con- • The estimated tax bill for a fam- revenues from federal grants. mas shopping. For more informa- Ann Davis tion, contact the Downtown Paris Mayor, Athens tinue to operate until March 27, ily with income of between Karl Dean 2013. It calls for a .612 percent $40,000 and $60,000 would rise States will be impacted not only Association c/o Kathy Ray, 731- Mayor, Metro Nashville across-the-board increase for most by nearly $2,000. by the possible loss of grants but also 653-7274. Margaret Feierabend federal programs. As a result, even by changes in the federal tax code. Councilmember, Bristol (District 1) with the sequester, funding for some The second half of the “cliff” • Thirty-six states plus the District Dec. 22: Dandridge Jerry Gist federal programs will increase while comes from the Budget Control Act of Columbia link their tax rates Annual Christmas Parade Mayor, Jackson of 2011, which requires that if no to federal tax rates. Downtown at 1:30 pm. Enjoy Santa David Gordon funding for others will decrease. Mayor, Covington (District 8) The FFIS estimates that 28 of deficit reduction plan is agreed on by • Tennessee may avoid that prob- visits, door prizes, treats and post Kevin Helms the 40 programs most important to Dec. 31, automatic budget reduc- lem since we do not have a broad- parade activities behind Town Hall. City Manager, Oak Hill (District 5) states will require across-the-board tions will impose across-the-board based income tax. John Hickman cuts: only 18 percent of funds are reductions of many federal pro- Dec. 26-Jan. 2: Murfreesboro City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) grams. Other examples of the impact on 150th Anniversary of the Battle of John Holden covered. They estimate that in those Mayor, Dyersburg 28 programs states could lose $5.3 • Budget reductions are made un- Tennessee include: Stones River Dot LaMarche (District 2) billion. In the 12 programs exempt der a sequestration process cre- • Women, Infants, & Children Stones River National Battlefield Vice Mayor, Farragut from the sequester, funding could ated by the Congress in 1985, by (WIC) -$8.9 million 3501 Old Nashville Highway. Re- Ron Littlefield increase by 12.9 billion. However, the Balanced Budget and Emer- • Title 1, Grants to Local Educa- live the crushing Confederate attack Mayor, Chattanooga gency Deficit Control Act of that tion Agencies -$21.4 million on the morning of Dec. 31, 1862, Bo Perkinson beyond the period covered by the Councilmember, Athens (District 3) continuing budget resolution, the year, mandating across-the- • Vocational Rehabilitation Grants join a ranger for a talk on the events Madeline Rogero 2011 Budget Control Act calls for a board budget cuts for federal pro- -$3.2 million of the Stones River Campaign, Mayor, Knoxville total of nearly one trillion dollars to grams with a specified set of • Special Education -$18 million Battlefield Caravan tour and much Hoyte Jones be cut through FY 2021 that aver- exempted programs. • Career and Technical Educa- more. For more information, call Alderman, Sparta (District 4) • The current bill provides that tion—State Grants -$1.8 million 615-893-9501. Charles “Bones” Seivers ages about $109 billion of cuts per President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund year. roughly half the cuts will come • Child Care and Development Ron Washington Examples of the estimated im- from defense expenditures and Block Grants -$4.0 million Dec. 31-Jan 1: Gatlinburg Vice Mayor, Murfreesboro pact of the sequester on Tennessee half from non-defense expendi- • Child Support Enforcement - New Year’s Eve ball drop and fire- A.C. Wharton are listed below. The law requires tures. $2.8 million works show Mayor, Memphis that the cuts be made to each covered • The 2011 Budget Control Act • Head Start -$10.5 million For the 25th straight year, the Space PAST PRESIDENTS program, project, and activity so that calls for a total of nearly one • Community Services Block Needle area at traffic light #8 comes Kay Senter (2012) agencies will have virtually no dis- trillion dollars to be cut through Grants -$1 million . alive at the stroke of midnight with a Mayor Pro-Tem, Morristown cretion when applying the cuts. The FY 2021, which averages about • Unemployment Insurance-State fabulous fireworks show. Features Sam Tharpe, (2011) Mayor, Paris pain will be felt in virtually every $109 billion of cuts per year. Administrative -$3.2 million . free party favors and live entertain- Dale Kelley (2010) Mayor, Huntingdon An interesting analysis of the Low-Income Home Energy As- ment. For more information, call Tom Beehan, (2008) Mayor, Oak Ridge sector of government and ultimately Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo by most citizens to some degree. present situation by Susan K. Urahn, sistance -$4.2 million . 800-568-4748. Tommy Bragg (2006) Mayor, Murfreesboro director of the Pew Center on the • Surface Transportation Program Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg Potential effects on Tennessee States, is offered in the latest issue of -$1.4 million . Now-Jan. 5: Bristol Tom Rowland (2002) Mayor, Cleveland Tax changes would include: Governing the States and Localities. Speedway In Lights She points out that as a result of the Tennessee Subtotal -$95.3 million Bristol Motor Speedway, 151 TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS • The expiration of cuts in per- (Ex-Officio Directors) Speedway Blvd. from 6–10 pm. One Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. of the largest holiday light shows in Joe Thompson, Gallatin the country; a route of approxi- Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference mately four miles and two millions John T. Gwin, Mt. Juliet lights, providing entertainment for Tenn. Chapter, American Public Works Shawn Lindsey, Athens thousands and raising money for charities for children. New entrance/ Tennessee Government Finance Officers spending cuts that are part of the track to collect a record $25.7 billion Ms. Sandra Allen, Memphis BY TML STAFF REPORTS route, begin drive-through trek at the “fiscal cliff.” Looking to 2013 and in tobacco taxes and settlement Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. Bristol Dragway entrance, on Hwy. 2014, IHS expects more than 75 money in the current fiscal year, but John Snodderly, LaFollette Knoxville is a member of a very 394. For more information, call 423- Tennessee Building Officials Assn. metropolitan areas to regain their they are set to spend less than 2 small club. Three and a half years 989-6975. Steve Mills, Hendersonville since the 2007-09 economic reces- peak employment. Any improve- percent of that on prevention, ac- Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. sion ended, only three major U.S. ments could take a while to impact cording to a report, by the Campaign Chief Lynn Murphy, Henderson Co. budgets, according to researchers at Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports metropolitan areas are experiencing for Tobacco-Free Kids, which com- Larry Cox, Memphis an economic recovery, according to the National League of Cities. piles the revenue data annually. The Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police the Brookings Institution. The figures come from state appropria- Gil Kendrick, Jackson Washington-based research group U.S. consumer confidence rose tions for the fiscal year ending in Tennessee Water Quality Management has also deemed Dallas and Pitts- this month to its highest level in June. The settlement awarded states Tennessee Recreation and Parks Assn. almost five years, pushed up by Greg Clark, Germantown burgh in recovery after analyzing an estimated $246 billion over its Tennessee Chapter, American Planning their employment levels and gross steady improvement in hiring.The first 25 years. It gave states complete Jan. 28-29: Tennessee Alcoholic Karen Hundt, Chattanooga domestic product per capita. The Conference Board says its consumer discretion over the money, and many Beverage Commission and Grant Tennesseee Personnel Management Assn. United States has the most major confidence index rose to 73.7 in No- use it for programs unrelated to to- Writing USA two-day grants work- Casta Brice, Tullahoma metropolitan economies of all coun- vember from 73.1 in October. Both bacco or to plug budget holes. Public shop in Nashville, held at the Will- Tenn. Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders, tries - 76 - according to an annual are the best readings since February health experts say it lacks a mecha- iam R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, Lynn Carmack, Collierville 2008.Americans are more optimistic Tennessee Assn. of Public Purchasing report on the 300 largest metropoli- nism for ensuring that some portion 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 3rd Rex Gaither, Smyrna tan economies worldwide released because the see the job market get- of the money is set aside for tobacco Floor, Multi Media Room. Learn TN Section, Institute of Transport by Brookings. The three cities had ting better. Employers added prevention and cessation programs. how to find grants and write winning Engineers, Kevin Cole, Knoxville two features in common: strong lo- 171,000 jobs in October and more Spending on tobacco prevention grant proposals. Beginning and ex- Tennessee Public Transportation Assoc. cal services such as healthcare, and jobs were created in August and Sep- peaked in 2002 at $749 million. Af- perienced grant writers from city, Jason Spain, Nashville tember than first thought.The survey Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors business and financial services that ter six years of declines, spending county and state agencies as well as Tommy White, Sevierville cater to specific industries. The re- is watched closely because con- ticked up again in 2008, only to fall nonprofits, K-12, colleges and uni- Assn. of Independent and Municipal Schools cession came late to many city bud- sumer spending drives nearly 70 per- by 36 percent during the recession. versities are encouraged to attend. Reecha Black, Alamo gets. Their primary revenue source - cent of economic activity. It is still Nationally, 19 percent of adults Multi-enrollment discounts and dis- below 90, which is consistent with a smoke, down from more than 40 TML ASSOCIATE SPONSORS property taxes - took time to fall counts for Grant Writing USA re- because of lags in real estate valua- healthy economy. It last reached that percent in 1965. But rates remain turning alumni are available. Tuition 5 STAR SPONSOR level in December 2007. The index Bank of America tions. By the time they dropped, cit- high for less-educated Americans. is $425 and includes all materials: E & A Solutions ies were also contending with falling is far above the all-time low of 25.3 Twenty-seven percent with only a workbook and accompanying 3 STAR SPONSOR sales and income taxes resulting touched in February 2009. high school diploma smoke, com- 420MB resource CD. Tuition pay- Bank of New York Trust Co., N.A. from job losses.Many of the splin- pared with just eight percent of those ment is not required at the time of CMI Equipment Sales, Inc. ters the downturn drove into their State antismoking spending is the with a college degree or higher, ac- enrollment. For more information or Fifth Third Bank budgets remain deeply lodged, and lowest since the 1998 national to- cording to C.D.C. data from 2010. to register, visit http:// First Tennessee Bank bacco settlement. States are on 2 STAR SPONSOR cities of all sizes worry about federal grantstraining.com/nashville01 or Alexander, Thompson, Arnold CPAs call The Client Services Team at Ameresco, Inc. Grant Writing USA 800-814-8191. Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC Energy Systems Group Garver ING Financial Advisers, LLC TML requests Master Meter, Inc. Networkfleet, Inc. 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Tim Ellis, Goodlettsville city manager; Joe Baker, Berry Hill city manager; Jim Thomas, MTAS executive director, and Julie High, Goodlettsville finance director. Jeff Duncan, Goodlettsville commissioner; Sam Childs, Coopertown mayor; and Shane Sullivan, Coopertown Police Chief
Kevin Helms, Oak Hill city manager; Rick Gregory, Goodlettsville planning director; and Mike Walker, Brentwood city manager; Betsy Crossley, Brentwood council member; and Randy Williams, TML Risk Management Pool client services Paul Webb, Brentwood mayor
Curtis Hayes, Livingston mayor; and Charles “Bones” Seivers, TMBF president and CEO Hoyt Jones, Sparta vice mayor; and Jim Woodford, Cookeville councilman
Danny Wyatt, Crossville council; and Jim Floyd, Sparta councilman Ken Wilber, Portland mayor; and Margaret Mahery, TML executive director Photos by Carole Graves
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