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BY Shapefiles should be completed by STATE DATA CENTER Feb. 28, 2021. candidates for leadership roles State and local government Republican and Democratic 2020 Census data collection agencies use redistricting data for caucuses in both Houses elected concluded on Oct. 16 and attention a variety of activities beyond draw- key leadership positions for the now turns to the delivery of results. ing new political districts. Here’s a upcoming 112th Tennessee Gen- The state is waiting for final con- reminder of the variables included eral Assembly set to convene Jan. firmation of release dates for two in the redistricting data product: 12, 2021. important products: • Total population Randy McNally, R-Oak • Statewide population totals • Voting age population and Ridge, was nominated by his (Congressional apportionment citizen voting age population party to serve a third term as the counts), delivered as close as pos- • Race and Hispanic ethnicity lieutenant governor and speaker of sible to the Dec. 31, 2020, deadline. • Housing units (occupied/ the Senate. McNally has served in • P.L. 94-171 Redistricting data vacant) the role since 2017 and represents with population counts for counties, A preview of Tennessee’s July State Senate District 5. municipalities, census tracts, etc., 1, 2020, population will come on Rep. , delivered as close as possible to the Dec. 22 when the 2020 Evalua- R-Crossville, won the Republican Sen. Randy McNally April 1, 2021, deadline. tion Estimates are released. These nomination for House speaker. He Rep. Cameron Sexton Lt. Gov. and Senate Speaker There is growing uncertainty state-level numbers will be com- has served in the role since August House Speaker about the timeline. A November pared with the 2020 Census results 2019. statement from the Census Bureau to evaluate accuracy of the annual The entire General Assembly noted that processing challenges population estimates program. The will vote to confirm the nomina- had been encountered. estimates missed the 2010 Census tions for lieutenant governor and One thing that is certain--de- total of 6,346,105 residents by speaker of the house when they livery of the 2020 TIGER/Line -0.3% or -19,702 people. convene in January. Sen. Jack Johnson, R-Frank- lin, was re-elected as the Senate Third quarter showing signs majority leader, and Sen. Ken Yag- er, R-Kingston, was re-elected as the Republican caucus chairman. of economic recovery in TN Others elected to caucus lead- Even though economic activity number of new entity filings and ership positions include Sen. is still below pre-pandemic peak the highest rate of growth, with , R-Gallatin, as trea- levels, a report from Secretary of Davidson County a close second surer; Sen. , R-Mur- State ’s office shows followed by Hamilton and Knox freesboro, as secretary; and Sen. signs of economic recovery. counties. Together, these four coun- , R-Murfreesboro, The Tennessee Quarterly ties accounted for 56 percent of all as chaplain. Sen. Jack Johnson Rep. , Business and Economic Indicators new entity filings in Tennessee. See ASSEMBLY on Page 3 Senate Majority Leader House Majority Leader report for the third quarter of 2020 After spiking at 15.5 percent in showed 16,470 new entity filings, April, Tennessee’s unemployment representing a strong 42.2 percent rate has trended downward, falling increase over the same quarter in to 6.3 percent in September. By 112th Tennessee General Assembly 2019. Initial filings have now seen comparison, the national unem- positive year-over-year growth for ployment rate reached 14.7 percent to welcome 12 freshmen legislators 35 consecutive quarters. in April and fell to 7.9 percent in “The pandemic made a signif- September. When the 112th General As- County for six years. Campbell is icant impact on our economy, but “Tennesseans’ business inge- sembly is gaveled into session Jan. a former music industry executive Tennessee’s entrepreneurial spirit nuity has really shone through over 12, 2021, 12 new freshmen legisla- and holds an MBA from Vanderbilt. and business-friendly environment the past half year or so,” said Dr. tors will be sworn into office­– two In Senate District 26, Page has seen some Tennesseans start Bill Fox, the director of the Boyd in the Senate and 10 in House. Walley, R- Bolivar, was elected to their own businesses,” said Secre- Center for Business and Economic The two freshmen Senators fill the seat vacated by Sen. Dolores tary Hargett. Research. “More than 16,000 new both have municipal government Gresham. Walley currently serves Growth in new entity filings entity filings this quarter show that experience. Four of the incoming as the vice-mayor of Bolivar, and is generally a good indicator for people across the state are embark- House freshmen have local gov- previously served in the Tennessee Heidi Campbell employment, personal income ing on new journeys like making ernment experience. House of Representatives from Senate District 20 and revenue growth in Tennessee. masks, delivering food, providing Here’s a look at the new fresh- 1990 to 2000. Walley is a licensed However, due to the pandemic, fu- enhanced cleaning services and men class. clinical psychologist and was for- ture economic growth will depend more to make the best of the situa- In Senate District 20, Heidi merly a Commissioner of the Ten- on public policy measures and the tion we are all in together.” Campbell, D-Oak Hill, narrowly nessee Department of Children’s reactions of businesses and private To review the 2020 Tennessee won against incumbent Sen. Steven Services under Gov. Don Sundquist consumers. Quarterly Business and Economic Dickerson. Campbell has served as and held a similar post in the state Shelby County saw the largest Indicators report, visit: sos.tn.gov. the mayor of Oak Hill in Davidson of Alabama. He received his bache- lor’s degree from Davidson College and his doctorate in psychology from the University of Georgia. Cookeville honors March tornado In the House, four incumbents lost their primary elections. victims with new memorial tree grove In House District 6, Tim Hicks, A place for remembrance and R- Gray, defeated incumbent Rep. healing is now part of Cookeville’s Micah Van Huss in the Republican Page Walley Cane Creek Park complex. primary election. Hicks serves on Senate District 26 The Cookeville Strong Memo- the Washington County Planning rial Tree Grove was planted Nov. 7 Commission and is the CEO of at the corner of West Jackson Street Hicks Construction, a custom home and C.C. Camp Road near the building business. His father served Sportsplex ballfields. It includes 19 two terms in the state House in the trees in memory of the 19 people mid-1990s. lost to the March 3, 2020, tornado. In House District 7, Rebecca “We’re honored to be the cho- Keefauver Alexander, R- Jones- sen location for this tree grove,” borough, defeated incumbent Rep. Cookeville Leisure Services Di- in the Republican rector Rick Woods said of the primary election. Alexander is the complex, which is maintained by owner of Dillow-Taylor Funeral his department. “It will be a great Home. As a graduate of East Ten- memorial to those who lost their nessee State University’s master’s Tim Hicks House District 6 lives in the tornado and others who Cookeville’s largest city park is now home to a memorial tree grove in storytelling program, she is also a endured great hardships.” honoring the 19 people who died in a March 3, 2020 tornado that professional storyteller and motiva- The grove was planted in hon- struck the city. The grove at Cane Creek Park consists of a mix of tional speaker. She comes from six or of Robert Dickson, Hattie Col- bald cypress, oak, maple, sweetgum and tulip poplar trees. generations of Washington County lins, Dawson Curtis, Terry Curtis, dairy farmers. Joshua Kimberlin, Erin Kimberlin, er. “Since the tornado and then season for Cookeville.” In House District 15, Sam Sawyer Kimberlin, Todd Koehler, COVID, there has been so much Nunan said the planting event McKenzie, D-Knoxville, defeated Sue Koehler, Patricia Lane, Leisha loss. The gathering on Nov. 7 was even more special than she had incumbent Rep. in Littenberry, Harlan Marsh, Stepha- allowed us to work together on a anticipated. the Democratic primary and beat nie Fields, Bridgette McCormick, memorial that will outlive all of “I thought I knew how im- Independent Troy Jones in the Keith Selby, Cathy Selby, Jamie us. It will serve as a reminder for portant this project would be while general election. After earning a Smith, Jessica Clark, and Amanda generations to come of the loss we planning it with Andrew Bell from bachelor’s degree at Fisk Univer- Cole. suffered and how the community the Nashville Tree Foundation, sity and a master’s degree in solid It includes a mix of shade trees healed.” but it wasn’t until we saw families state physics at the University of native to Tennessee, including bald In addition to the 19 trees, the praying, crying and rejoicing in Memphis, McKenzie spent more Rebecca Keefauver Alexander cypress, oak, maple, sweetgum and grove includes a bench donated by the moment over the memorial than 30 years working at Oak Ridge House District 7 tulip poplar. the Cookeville Tree Board with a trees that we really understood the National Laboratory (ORNL). He The city of Cookeville part- plaque that reads as follows: importance,” she said. “Cookeville also served on the Knox County nered with the Nashville Tree “Perhaps the most tragic event is such a special community.” Commission for more than eight Foundation and Tennessee Urban in Cookeville’s history occurred Bell was moved as well. years. Forestry Council to organize the March 3, 2020, at approximately “I often feel like I am doing In House District 92, Repub- planting event, which was attended 2 a.m. An E4 tornado struck down good through my work, but never lican challenger Todd Warner, by family members of the victims, in our town taking 19 lives and before have I felt the way I did R-Chapel Hill, was victorious over local volunteer organizations and injuring many more. The torna- this morning,” he said following incumbent . Warner is a people from all over Tennessee and do ravaged our community and the planting. businessman and farmer in Mar- Kentucky. changed our lives forever, so we For more information about shall County. He has served on the “The project allowed us to gathered to plant this memorial as the Cookeville Strong Memorial Marshall County School Board and gather as a community and take a a display of the strong community Tree Grove, call Cookeville Lei- as an Alderman in Chapel Hill. As Sam McKenzie step toward healing,” said Jaime roots that helped guide us through sure Services at 931-520-4386 or an active member of Farm Bureau House District 15 Nunan, Cookeville urban forest- dark hours and to symbolize a new Nunan at 931-520-5337. See FRESHMEN on Page 3 www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/DEC. 14, 2020 TCAT makes training equipment for Morristown FD

BRISTOL three major awards for the city’s The city of Bristol has received the wastewater services. The city has Certificate of Achievement for Ex- been recognized by Cartegraph cellence in Financial Reporting by with a High-Performance Gov- the Government Finance Officers ernment Operations award for the Association (GFOA), the 17th con- impeccable work of Wastewater secutive year the city has received Collections, the fourth time the the honor. Award winners are se- city has received such recognition. lected by members of the GFOA In 2019, Kingsport’s Wastewater professional staff and a committee Collections was able to streamline comprised of those with expertise processes with sanitary sewer in public sector financial reporting. overflow procedures and documen- The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) in Morristown collaborated with the Morristown They evaluate reports using a long tation. The Kingsport Wastewater Fire Department to create equipment that will be used to train firefighters. New firefighter crews are checklist to determine if the infor- Treatment Plant also won both the required to complete a physical ability test prior to employment. TCAT welding students designed and mation included allows users to Peak Performance Award from fabricated a ceiling breach and pull machine. This piece of equipment will be extremely valuable for better understand the financial con- the National Association of Clean both new and current firefighters to utilize for training. dition of the governmental agency, Water Agencies (NACWA) and plete and was initially operational the availability of funds for future the Operational Excellence award in September 2020. The build-out use, whether the financial condition from the Clean Water Professionals of the internal operations remains Bartlett dedicates First has improved or deteriorated from of Kentucky and Tennessee. The underway and will continue for the previous year, and many other Peak Performance Award annual several more months. The new Responders monument factors. award is presented to honorees who Lebanon facility will supply auto have achieved excellence in op- parts to approximately 300 NAPA CHATTANOOGA erational performance and permit Auto Parts stores. Reliance Partners, LLC, will invest compliance. Kingsport was hon- $1.3 million to expand their Chatta- ored with a Gold Award, signifying NASHVILLE nooga headquarters, creating more a facility with no permit violations Nashville Mayor John Cooper has than 100 new headquarter function for the entire calendar year. The announced a partnership between positions in the next five years. Operational Excellence Award is a Nashville Electric Service, the Due to increased demand within direct reflection of the operations Tennessee Valley Authority, and the industry, Reliance Partners and maintenance staff at the facility. Vanderbilt University to construct will expand and create these new 100 megawatts of utility-scale positions focused on day-to-day KNOXVILLE solar power under the TVA Green operations. Reliance Partners, Fraley and Schilling, Inc. officials Invest program—placing Metro LLC provides insurance broker- announced that the trucking com- General Government operations age and advisory services in the pany is expanding its operations in over one-third of the way to- . The company offers Knoxville, investing $2.4 million ward being sourced with 100% transportation insurance solutions, and adding 50 office jobs in the next renewable energy and enabling including truck, warehousing, and five years. Due to growing demand Metro to meet a 2025 benchmark freight broker insurance and other in transportation and logistics, for renewables established by types of insurance and liability Fraley and Schilling is expanding Council legislation. On Metro’s The city of Bartlett recently dedicated a monument for all First Re- coverage. Founded in Chattanooga by adding a new terminal building, and Vanderbilt’s behalf, TVA will sponders. Bricks that have been purchased in honor or memory of in 2009, the company has since which is currently under construc- contract with Nashville-based Sil- First Responders line the walkway up to the monument. This mon- expanded to include locations in tion. The new building will be the icon Ranch Corp. to build a solar ument was made possible through numerous donations from the Alabama, Illinois, Florida, Texas, largest in the company at approxi- array in Tullahoma. Silicon Ranch business community, individuals and the city of Bartlett. Alderman and Wisconsin. mately 11,600 square feet. Founded pioneered utility-scale solar power Emily Elliot was the chair of the Ad Hoc committee that worked to in 1955, Fraley and Schilling is a in the Tennessee Valley and is to- get this monument constructed. CHATTANOOGA trucking and logistics provider, spe- day one of the largest independent Gestamp will invest $94.7 million cializing in lightweight equipment solar-power producers in America. to expand operations at its Hickory for hauling heavy products. The The company was selected through Piperton purchases historic Valley Road and Ferdinand Piech company has become an industry TVA’s 2020 competitive procure- Way plants in Chattanooga, creat- leader in utilizing lightweight ment process for construction of up ing 260 new jobs in the next five equipment to move essential goods to 200 megawatts of solar power on home of the city’s namesake years. The project is the company’s across the United States. Today, the Tullahoma site. third expansion in Chattanooga in Fraley and Schilling employs 250 the past decade. Gestamp provides people in Tennessee and more than NASHVILLE structural metal stampings and 700 in the U.S., and operates more August Bioservices, LLC, will welded assemblies to automotive than 500 trucks across the eastern expand its operations in Nashville, original equipment manufacturers half of the U.S. investing $64.6 million and creat- (OEMs). As part of this expansion, ing 180 jobs in the next five years. the company plans to add to both LA VERGNE The first phase of the project, which facilities for increased capacity due Gutterglove will invest $5.4 million will be completed in late 2021, will to new electric vehicle production. to establish a new manufacturing involve the targeted expansion of In addition, both plants will un- and distribution operation in La August Bioservices’ existing Nash- dergo retrofitting, weld assembly Vergne, creating 85 jobs in the next ville facility, adding high-value and robotics updates. Gestamp has five years. Gutterglove will im- technologies such as lyophilization more than 100 plants worldwide. prove a new building to add admin- and terminal sterilization to its The company focuses on produc- istrative offices and team member existing cGMP fill and finish man- ing parts that continually increase facilities. In addition, Gutterglove ufacturing capabilities. The second vehicle safety while also reducing will build out manufacturing, ship- phase of the project will see Au- overall weight and environmental ping and receiving, and inventory gust Bioservices construct a new, impact that results from production holding spaces. As part of the ex- state-of-the-art, drug development processes. pansion, Gutterglove will relocate and manufacturing facility that The city of Piperton has purchased a historic home with connec- some machinery from its current will feature multiple high-speed tions to the city’s founding. The 32.3 acres of land on Highway 196 COOKEVILLE West Coast manufacturing facility production lines capable of deliv- was built by town founder and namesake Sam Piper in 1877, who The city of Cookeville has pur- to Tennessee to replicate a portion ering commercial scale throughput came to the area to escape a yellow fever epidemic in Memphis chased 31.39 acres of land that will of current capacity in the new lo- across a wide array of sterile inject- in the 1870s. Currently being used as a private home, the city will increase the size of the city’s most cation, as well as invest heavily in ables containers, including vials, develop the 20 acres south of the highway into a city park with a visited and largest park. The pur- new state-of-the-art machinery to IV bags and prefilled syringes. The small garden, trails, and a pond. The front part of the house will be chase will bring Cane Creek Park expand its manufacturing capabil- expansion activities will enable preserved while a later back addition to the hosue will be used as to a total of 293 acres, extending ities. Headquartered in Roseville, August Bioservices to grow its administrative offices. The property around the house connects with its southern boundary. The acreage Calif., Gutterglove produces pat- footprint in drug development and the city’s public works building and the property will allow expansion will primarily be used as a passive ented gutter guard systems that are manufacturing services and allow for a new city hall and other development. park area as well as to extend designed, assembled and packaged the company to pursue attractive paved and unpaved trails. The park in the U.S.A. The company began later-stage clinical development as presently has four miles of paved as a gutter cleaning business in well as commercial manufacturing Kingsport Miracle Field wins trail and 2.5 miles of unpaved trail. 1996 and, after seeing a need for opportunities. Headquartered in Cane Creek Park features a 56-acre more reliable gutter systems, in- Nashville, August Bioservices is lake for fishing and non-motorized corporated in 2000. Gutterglove a contract development and man- TCAPWA Project of the Year boating, two fishing piers, paved serves consumers through major ufacturing organization (CDMO) trails, mountain bike trail, 18-hole retailers and professional installers. providing drug discovery, drug disc golf course, pollinator fields, Its DIY product is available across development and drug manufac- playgrounds, basketball and vol- the country from retailers including turing services in support of the leyball courts, picnic shelters and Costco, Sam’s Club, The Home global pharmaceutical industry. picnic tables with charcoal grills, Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, Ama- The company is expanding its seasonal concession building and zon and Walmart. The company’s capabilities to become a preferred, seasonal paddle boat, kayak and contractor-grade product can be specialized, one-stop-shop CDMO canoe rentals. It is also the future installed by any of the profession- for clinical and commercial inject- home of Cookeville’s first public als participating in Gutterglove’s able therapies. dog park. proprietary DoneRight program, which supports a vast network of PULASKI KINGSPORT local installers around the nation Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo The city of Kingsport has received and connects them with interested and a leading snack manufacturer, homeowners. will expand its operations in the city TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY of Pulaski, creating 100 new jobs Tennessee Town & City (ISSN 00403415, LEBANON USPS 539420) is published semi-monthly in the next three years and invest- except in the months of June and December Genuine Parts Company, a leading ing $100 million. The Frito-Lay 19 times per year by Tennessee Municipal automotive and industrial parts dis- Pulaski site project will include League, 226 Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd, tributor, will invest $50 million to Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219-1894. manufacturing and warehouse Subscription rates: $6 per year to mem- establish a new distribution facility expansions, including the addition bers, $15 to nonmembers, $1 a copy. in Lebanon and create 250 jobs in of four new manufacturing lines Periodicals Postage Paid at Nashville TN. the next five years. Headquartered to support future growth. The new POSTMASTER:Send address changes to Kingsport Deputy City Manager Ryan McReynolds receives the Tennessee Town & City, 226 Anne Dallas in Atlanta, Ga., Genuine Parts lines will produce products from Project of the Year Award from TCAPWA President Justin Holland. Dudley Blvd, Suite 710, Nashville TN Company distributes automotive the recently acquired PopCorners 37219-1894. Official publication of the The city of Kingsport’s Miracle Field was honored with the Mark Miller parts to a network of 6,000 NAPA brand. Construction is set to begin Tennessee Municipal League. Publisher: Tennessee Public Works Project of the Year Award by the Tennes- Margaret Mahery (mmahery@ TML1.org); Auto Parts stores in the U.S. In in early 2021, and the project is see Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TCAPWA), Editor: Carole Graves (cgraves@TML1. addition, the company has automo- expected to be completed in early org; Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: which is given annually in recognition of a project within the state tive operations in Canada, Europe, 2022. Frito-Lay employs 50,000 Publisher reserves the right to reject any ad- of Tennessee that emphasizes outstanding planning, construction vertising deemed unacceptable. Fax classi- Australia and New Zealand. Genu- associates in the U.S. and approx- and management. Kingsport's success with the Miracle Field Com- fied ads toTT&C: Attention Carole Graves ine Parts Company also distributes imately 2,100 in Tennessee. The at 615-255-4752, or e-mail cgraves@ plex is an excellent example of how a public works department can industrial parts throughout the U.S., company has operated in Pulaski TML1.org. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: operate as a team to produce high-end results. The Miracle Field Attention Debbie Kluth at 615-255-4752, Canada, Mexico, Australia and for more than 40 years and is the Complex features a rubberized baseball field, along with an adaptive or e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions New Zealand. Construction on the only Frito-Lay producer of Grand- expressed by non League officials or staff playground, pavilion, and concessions. do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. Lebanon facility is essentially com- ma’s Cookies. www.TML1.org 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/DEC. 14, 2020 TN Senate, House nominate candidates for leadership roles

112th Tennessee General Assembly Convenes January 12, 2020 12 noon (CST) Sen. Sen. Ferrell Haile Sen. Dawn White Sen. Shane Reeves ASSEMBLY from Page 1 Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, in a Republican Caucus RepublicanCaucus Republican Caucus Republican Caucus Rep. William Lamberth, R- bid to replace Rep. Mike Stewart, Chairman Treasurer Secretary Chaplain Portland, was re-elected without D-Nashville who decided not to opposition as majority leader. run for the leadership position. Rep. , R-Cosby, Also new to the House lead- was re-elected to a second term ership are Rep. as caucus chair after facing op- D-Nashville, as vice-chair, and position from Rep. , Rep. , D-Memphis, R-Hixson. as treasurer. Additionally, Rep. , Rep. , D-Nash- R-Rossville, was elected assistant ville, remains the minority whip majority leader; Rep. Johnny Gar- in the House. rett, R-Goodlettsville, was elected Rep. Harold Love Jr., D-Nash- whip; Rep. , R-En- ville, remains the assistant floor Rep. Rep. Jeremy Faison Rep. Rep. Johnny Garrett gleswood, was elected caucus leader. Rep. , House Speaker Majority Caucus House Majority Majority House treasurer; Rep. Pat Marsh, R-Shel- D-Memphis, remains the secre- Pro Tem Chair Floor Leader Whip byville, was elected speaker pro tary. tempore; Rep. , At press time, the Senate R-Franklin, was elected caucus Democratic Caucus had not met vice chair; and Rep. Paul Sherrell, yet to elect leadership positions. R-Sparta, was elected floor leader. Last session in the 111th Gen- eral Assembly, Sen. , DEMOCRATIC D-Nashville, served as the Senate NOMINATIONS minority leader; Sen. Raumesh Democrats also elected new Akbari, D-Memphis, served as leadership in the House. the Democratic caucus chair- Rep. , D-Mem- woman; Sen. , phis, was re-elected to another D-Nashville, was the Democratic term as minority leader in the floor leader; and Sen. , House. D-Memphis, was the vice-chair Rep. Karen Camper Rep. Vincent Dixie Rep. Bill Beck Rep. Jason Powell Rep. Vincent Dixie was elect- of the Senate Democratic Caucus. House Minority House Minority House Minority House Minority ed as the new Democratic Caucus It is uncertain if those leader- Leader Caucus Chair Floor Leader Whip Chair. He defeated Rep. Bo Mitch- ship positions will change for the ell, D-Nashville, and Rep. John upcoming legislative session. 112th General Assembly welcomes 12 freshmen legislators FRESHMEN from Page 1 Rep. Martin Daniel, who decided and the Tennessee Cattleman’s not to run for re-election. Mannis Association, Warner has expressed is a graduate of Maryville College support for farmers and the agricul- and the founder and CEO of Pres- ture industry. tige Cleaners. He served as the The remaining freshmen city of Knoxville’s chief operating legislators filled seats vacated by officer under Madeline Rogero’s legislators who either chose not to administration. He is also the seek re-election or ran for another founder of Honor Air Knoxville, elected seat. which sponsors local veterans to In House District 3, Scotty visit war memorials in Washington, Campbell, R-Mountain City, is D.C. Mannis has served on several filling the seat previously held by boards, such as the McGhee Tyson Todd Warner John Gillespie Rep. Timothy Hill, who unsuccess- Airport, Visit Knoxville, and Zoo House District 92 House District 18 House District 97 fully ran for Congress. Campbell Knoxville’s boards, and was chair is a graduate of Vol State Com- of the University of Tennessee munity College and Cumberland Chancellor’s Associates. Gillespie (R-Memphis) was elected University. He previously served In House District 76, Tandy to fill the seat of Rep. , who in the Tennessee House of Repre- Darby, R-Greenfield, succeeded decided not to run for re-election. sentatives during the 107th General Rep. , who decided not Gillespie works as a grant coordi- Assembly and was a legislative staff to run for re-election. Darby works nator at Trezevant Episcopal Home member during the 105th and 106th for Akin and Porter Produce and and is a graduate of High Point General Assemblies. Campbell was on the family’s cattle farm, Darby University in North Carolina. He a 911 police/fire/EMS dispatcher Brothers Farm. He also served previously worked at First Horizon and worked at a local radio station on the Weakley County Chamber as a financial service representative as the morning news host. Board. Darby is a graduate of the and later moved to the mortgage In House District 16, Michele University of Tennessee at Martin, division at Evolve Bank and Trust. Carringer, R-Knoxville, is filling obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Gillespie also has a background the seat previously held by Rep. agricultural business. in political campaigning, having Bill Dunn, who retired from the House District 3 In House District 90, Torrey House District 76 served as the assistant campaign legislature after 26 years in office. Harris, D-Memphis, defeated 26- manager for former Shelby County Carringer served for on the Knox year incumbent Rep. John DeBerry, Mayor Mark Luttrell’s campaign. County Commission. She attend- who was forced to run as an indepen- ed the University of Tennessee at dent after the Tennessee Democratic Knoxville in the College of Com- Party executive committee voted to munications and is active in the remove him as a Democrat from the Knoxville community, serving on ballot. Harris received his bache- numerous non-profit boards and lor’s degree in industrial and organi- commissions. Carringer has also zational psychology from Christian served in various leadership roles Brothers University. He works in for both the Knox County Republi- human resources management for can Party and regional Republican Shelby County Government and is organizations. active in his community, serving In House District 18, Eddie in organizations like the Memphis Mannis, R-Knoxville, was elected Urban League. to fill the seat previously held by House District 16 In House District 97, John House District 90 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/DEC. 14, 2020 www.TML1.org Dunn, DeBerry selected for senior advisory roles Greg Bal- McMinn- Carter Gov. Bill Lee has announced timore has ville Police Lawrence that two former state representa- been select- Chief Bryan has been tives will take on advisory roles in ed as the new Denton will appointed state government. assistant fire retire from commis- Former House Speaker Bill chief for the force sioner of the Dunn will join the Department of the Frank- after near- Tennessee Education as a senior advisor to lin Fire De- ly 40 years Department Commissioner Penny Schwinn. of Com- partment Greg Baltimore in law en- Carter “Bill Dunn is one of the most Bryan Denton merce and after having forcement. Lawrence experienced and thoughtful ad- served as the interim assistant fire The son of a career deputy sher- Insurance vocates for education in our state chief since June. Baltimore has iff, Denton began his career in by Gov. Bill Lee. Lawrence pre- who has dedicated his career in 35 years of firefighting experience law enforcement in 1981 as a viously served as the chief deputy state government to improving with 28 years with the Franklin patrolman. He was promoted to commissioner and chief operation outcomes for Tennessee’s stu- Fire Department. During his ten- shift sergeant in 1986, lieutenant officer at the Department of Com- dents,” said Gov. Lee. “Bill is a ure with Franklin, Baltimore has merce and Insurance. He has also man of impeccable integrity, and detective in 1998, captain in 2001, Bill Dunn served as a firefighter, engineer, major in 2006, and deputy chief served on Tennessee’s Economic his counsel will be critical to our lieutenant, captain, and battalion in 2009. He was selected as the Recovery Group throughout the success as we navigate one of the chief. A native of Ripley, Balti- city’s police chief in 2011. Den- COVID-19 pandemic, assisting most challenging school years in more earned a bachelor’s degree ton is the longest-tenured chief Gov. Lee’s efforts to reboot the our state’s history.” in business at Tennessee State in McMinnville history, serving state’s economy. A Nashville na- Dunn began his role on Nov. 9. University and then returned nine years in that capacity. He also tive, Lawrence earned his bache- Dunn will counsel the department to his hometown where he was served as the city’s interim chief lor’s degree from Wheaton College on key priority areas and engage- hired as the first African-Ameri- on three separate occasions. He in Illinois, as well as a law degree ment strategies to help education can firefighter for the Ripley Fire also served on the Warren County and master’s of business admin- initiatives in Tennessee. Department. After five years, he Commission for three terms. Den- istration from the University of “Tennessee has made signifi- was hired as a firefighter for the ton is a member of the Tennessee Tennessee at Knoxville. cant gains in public education over Nashville International Airport. Association of Chiefs of Police the past decade and I look forward He served there for two years where he serves on the Profession- Ryan Mar- to keeping us on an upward trajec- before joining the Franklin Fire al Standards Committee. tin has been tory to provide all students with a Department. He holds numerous selected as path to success,”said Bill Dunn. certifications and has received John Drake the new city Former State Rep. John De- multiple awards, including Fire has been se- manager for Berry of Memphis will also join the city of Suppression Officer of the Year lected as the the governor’s cabinet as a senior John DeBerry in 2008. new police Springfield, advisor. chief for the taking over “John DeBerry is a respected at the Coleman Avenue Church of Pearl city of Nash- from retiring leader and man of faith who has Christ in Memphis in addition to Bransford, ville. A 32- City Manag- Ryan Martin served our state with integrity for churches and organizations across a longtime year veteran er Gina Holt. decades as both a legislator and the country. Martin has served as Springfield’s Franklin al- of the Metro John Drake civil rights champion,” said Gov. “It’s been an honor to serve my derwoman, Nashville assistant city manager since 2018. Lee. “John has fought to protect constituents for the last 26 years,” died Nov. Police Department, Drake has A Springfield native and graduate life, provide better education said DeBerry. “I am proud of the 27, 2020, at been serving as the city’s interim of Springfield High School, Martin options for Tennessee students, work accomplished throughout the age of 67 police chief since August. A Nash- earned his bachelor’s degree in and to reform our criminal justice my time with the Tennessee Gen- political science from the Univer- following an Pearl Bransford ville native, Drake holds a bach- system and I’m honored to have eral Assembly and I look forward illness. First elor’s degree in public service sity of Tennessee and a law degree his counsel within the cabinet.” to serving Tennesseans in this elected to the Franklin Board of from Bethel University. He began from the Nashville School of Law. DeBerry has represented the statewide role.” Mayor and Aldermen in 2007, his service with MNPD in 1988, Before coming to work for the city 90th House District of Tennes- Beginning Dec. 1, DeBerry she was elected to a fourth term serving in the city’s patrol divi- of Springfield, Martin was a legal see from 1995 until 2020. He is will serve on the governor’s Ex- on the board in 2019. A native of sion, vice narcotics division, the advisor and public information a graduate of Freed-Hardeman ecutive Leadership Team and his Brownsville, Bransford earned a police athletic league, the office officer for the Robertson County University and the University of office will be in the Tennessee nursing degree from Tennessee of professional accountability, and Sherriff’s Office from 2009 until Memphis and currently preaches State Capitol. State University; a bachelor’s the community services bureau. 2018. He is also a graduate of degree in health arts from the Uni- He achieved the rank of captain Leadership Robertson County and versity of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill.; in 2014, serving as an overnight the MTAS Municipal Management Oak Ridge’s Ellen Smith and a master’s degree in nursing field captain and then captain of Academy. He is a member of the administration from Vanderbilt the domestic violence division Tennessee City Management As- University. She also worked at where he developed a new do- sociation (TCMA). named NLC committee chair Vanderbilt Medical Center for mestic violence supplement and The Tennessee Municipal 18 years. Bransford first ran for lethality assessment protocol that Lisa League is pleased to announce office to serve on the Franklin has become a national model. Piercey, that Ellen Smith, Oak Ridge coun- Special School District board in commis- cilmember, has been selected to 1992, where she served until 2003. Kelly sioner of the serve as the chair of the Energy, Bransford was active in local edu- Drummond Tennessee Environment and Natural Re- cation programs and championed has been Department sources Advocacy Committee for historic preservation, especially to named the of Health, the National League of Cities. She preserve Franklin’s black heritage human re- has received was approved for this leadership and history. sources di- the 2020 LIsa Piercey role during NLC’s annual business rector for Dr. William meeting held last month as part of Michael the city of Schaffner Public Health Hero the virtual City Summit. Chesney has Knoxville by Award from The Tennessee Medi- Smith has served as a member Kelly been select- Mayor Indya cal Association and Tennessee Pub- of this committee since 2016. Drummond ed as the new Kincannon. lic Health Association. Piercey was Outside of serving on the Oak city man- Drummond presently served as the given the award for her leadership Ridge City Council, Smith is an ager for the vice president of human resources of the state during the COVID-19 environmental scientist on the staff Ellen Smith city of May- and leadership development for pandemic, guiding Tennesseeans of the Environmental Sciences Di- Oak Ridge Councilmember nardville. A the Boy and Girls Club of the Ten- through the evolving challenges vision at Oak Ridge National Lab- presented by the outbreak. Piercey Knoxville na- Mike Chesney nessee Valley. Drummond has also oratory, where she has participated tive, Chesney worked for Knox County Schools joined Gov. Bill Lee’s cabinet as in or managed a variety of activities and from 2013 to 2014. She was earned his bachelor’s degree as executive director for human the state’s fourteenth commis- related to waste management and the EQAB’s vice-chairman for five from the University of Tennessee resources and served on a variety sioner for health in 2019. Prior environmental impact assessment. years and chairman for 11 years. in 1978 and holds a master’s of of boards and committees within to joining TDH, Piercey spent a She has also served as an ap- Her expertise and experience business administration from the the city of Knoxville. She also finds decade in health systems opera- pointed member of Oak Ridge’s will be a valuable asset to NLC’s University of Chicago. He has time to teach leadership and man- tions, most recently as executive Environmental Quality Advisory Energy, Environment, and Natural nearly 30 years experience in rural agement courses at several area vice president of West Tennessee Board (EQAB) from 1991 to 2007, Resources Advocacy Committee. telecommunications in operations schools, including the University Healthcare, a public, not-for-profit and corporate development. He of Tennessee, Tusculum Univer- health system with more than 7,000 previously served as the interim sity and Roane State Community employees servicing 22 counties. city manager for Millington and College. Drummond holds a bach- Piercey is certified by the American Department, served as a battalion chief in the most recently served as a church elor’s degree in political science Board of Pediatrics in both general working Dallas-Ft. Worth International Air- administrator for First Baptist and government from Old Domin- pediatrics and in the specialty field his way up port Department of Public Safety. Church Morristown. ion University, a master’s degree in of child abuse pediatrics. from patrol He holds a master’s degree in pub- organizational management from officer. -Tay lic administration and a bachelor’s Brian Col- Capella University, and doctorate David lor holds a degree in emergency administra- lins has been in education specializing in human Smith has bachelor’s tion and disaster planning from the promoted to resource development from Lin- been named degree in University of North Texas. He also the direc- criminal holds an associate degree in fire deputy chief coln Memorial University. J.P. Taylor of Brent- tor of the justice from protection technology. wood Fire Lauren Clarksville Edinboro University of Pennsylva- and Rescue. Kirk, direc- Building nia as well as a master’s degree in Kenneth Collins is a tor of perfor- and Codes criminal justice. Taylor began his Winslow new position with the department has been se- 19-year vet- Brian Collins mance man- Department eran of the agement for after serv- David Smith on Dec. 6, 2020. lected as the department and most recently the city of ing as the new depu- served as battalion chief. Collins Jackson, has department’s interim head since David ty chief for also previously served as assis- been select- June 2019. Smith holds a bache- Windrow field oper- tant chief for the Pleasant View lor’s degree in public management has been ations and ed as a fellow Lauren Kirk Volunteer Fire Department and of the Delta from Austin Peay State University. hired as special op- Kenneth served on numerous committees Regional Authority (DRA)’s 2021 He has been employed with the city the first fire erations for Winslow and in countless capacities on the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) of Clarksville since 2005 when he chief for the the Franklin state, regional, and national level. Executive Academy. Kirk is one was hired as a deputy building of- new Nolens- Police Department. Winslow is the Collins holds a bachelor’s degree of 30 fellows selected from eight ficial. In 2009, he was promoted to ville Fire former police chief for Springfield, in Fire Protection Administration DRA states, including three from parking manager for the city and in Department. David Windrow Ill., and has 25 years of experi- from Eastern Kentucky Uni- Tennessee. Kirk holds a bachelor’s 2017 served as project manager for Windrow ence in law enforcement as well versity and a master’s of public degree in psychology from Union Clarksville Municipal Properties retired from his role as a deputy as supervisory and management. administration from Tennessee University and a master’s degree until he was chosen as the city’s chief for the Brentwood Fire and Winslow holds a bachelor’s degree State University. Additionally, he in city and regional planning from interim building and codes depart- Rescue Department to take the in social justice. He has served is credentialed as an Executive the University of Memphis where ment director. fire chief position in Nolensville. on many law enforcement boards Fire Officer (EFO) through the she also served as a Housing and Windrow was employed with the and is a member of International National Fire Academy in Em- Community Development Fellow. J.P. Taylor has been selected as the Brentwood Fire Department for 24 Association of Chiefs of Police, Il- mitsburg, Md., and holds his Chief She also served as an executive deputy chief of the administrative years, beginning his tenure with the linois Association-Chief of Police Fire Officer (CFO) designation assistant and project manager for division, public affairs, and crimi- department as a training and safety and the Police Executive Research from the Center for Public Safety Memphis-based City Leadership nal investigations of the Franklin officer in 1996. Windrow also -re Forum. Winslow will start with the Excellence’s Commission on Pro- before being hired by the city of Police Department. Taylor is a 22- tired from the U.S. Air Force after Franklin Police Department on fessional Credentialing. Jackson in 2019. year veteran of the Franklin Police 20 years of service and previously Jan. 19, 2021. www.TML1.org 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/DEC. 14, 2020 TRPA announces annual award winners The Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander designed to give Tennessee fam- announced the recipients of the recently announced that na- ilies high-quality investment op- Association’s 2020 Awards. The tional parks properties across tions at a low cost to help them put outstanding achievements of these the state of Tennessee will re- aside money for higher education individuals, communities and or- ceive “significant funding” for expenses. Families can invest ganizations were acknowledged maintenance backlogs under directly with the program and during the Association’s 69th the Great American Outdoors money can be withdrawn tax-free Annual Conference held virtually. Act. The act, championed by from a TNStars account as long as The Fellow Award, the highest Alexander, is the largest federal it is used for qualified post-sec- award the Association can bestow investment in the national parks ondary education expenses. To on an individual, recognizes pro- system since the late 1950s. The enter the scholarship giveaway fessional members who have made U.S. Department of Interior said or to get more information on the outstanding contributions to the under the act, the Great Smoky program, visit TNStars.com. recreation field throughout their Mountains National Park will re- career. The 2019 Fellow Award re- ceive funding to replace the Sug- Camping in Tennessee State cipient is Thomas Laird of Mur- arlands maintenance buildings Parks has reached record highs freesboro Parks and Recreation. and rehabilitate 17 miles of the during the coronavirus pan- The Distinguished Young Foothills Parkway. Additionally, demic. The state park system saw Professional Award, awarded to a the new law will provide up to 62,124 guests camping overnight young professional was presented $1.36 million for Land and Water in October, breaking the previous to Sara Jennings of Goodletts- Conservation Fund projects in one-month camping stay record ville Parks and Recreation for her three national park units across of 57,472 set earlier this year in outstanding service to the Parks Tennessee, including at the Fort June. November saw more than and Recreation profession and her Greeneville Mayor W.T. Daniels poses with his family at the opening Donelson National Battlefield, 36,000 camping stays sold, the community. of the city’s new W.T. Daniels Park. The new park recently won the Shiloh National Military Park highest number ever recorded for The Lifetime Member Award Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association’s New Facility Award and Stones River National Bat- the month of November. Four of honors and recognizes individuals for facilities with a budget of $500,000 or less. tlefield. the top 10 camping months ever who have made numerous and/ recorded in the state park system or significant long-term contribu- • Special Event: Gatlinburg $500,000 or less): Greeneville In the spirit of the season, the have occurred in 2020, driven tions within the parks and recre- Parks and Recreation for Hal- Parks and Recreation for W.T. TNStars College Savings 529 by the pandemic. June, July, ation profession. This prestigious loween Spooktactular Daniels Park Program is again giving one and October of this year are the award can be given to more than • Public Relations: Henderson- • New Facility Award (Budget Tennessee child a $5,000 schol- top three months ever recorded one nominee per year. TRPA rec- ville Parks and Recreation for Over $500,000): Kingsport arship awarded into a TNStars while September was the sixth ognized two outstanding members Hendersonville Stay at Home Parks & Recreation for Mira- account. For the second year in best month ever. Park officials this year: Sandy MacDiarmid of Jam cle Park of Kingsport a row, Tennessee residents age said Tennesseans are seeing both Jackson Recreation and Parks • Renovated Facility Award 21 and older can enter to win at the mental and physical health and Mike Gorham of Fort Camp- (Budget $500,000 or less): Tennessee Recreation and Parks TNStars.com/Scholarship now rewards that outdoor activity pro- bell Outdoor Recreation. Clarksville Parks and Recre- Association (TRPA) is the leading through Dec. 31 on behalf of a vides. There are more than 3,000 The Four Star Awards recog- ation for City of Clarksville’s nonprofit organization for parks child age 10 or younger. One en- campsites in the Tennessee State nize excellence and community Billy Dunlop Park Pavilion and recreation in Tennessee with try is good for the entire contest Parks system ranging from RV impact by agencies. Winners • Renovated Facility Award over 1,700 members united to period. The $5,000 prize can be hookups to primitive, backwoods included: (Budget Over $500,000): strengthen those committed to the used by the winning beneficiary sites. In Tennessee, outdoor rec- • Innovative Program: Ham- Chattanooga, Department of benefits of parks and recreation by to cover future post-secondary reation value added as a share of ilton County Parks and Rec- Public Works for East Lake supporting highly effective profes- education expenses ranging from GDP was 2.4 %, above the 2019 reation–Enterprise South Park Water Quality Improve- sionals to achieve healthy, livable tuition and housing to books, national GDP average of 2.1%. Nature Park for Duck Box ments and Park Renovations communities. computers, and more. TNStars is Conservation Initiative • New Facility Award (Budget TDEC, TDOT announce 2020 Sustainable Transportation Award winners The Tennessee Department power transfer systems (wireless Gas Fueling Station town also updated traffic signals on nue Cycle Track of Environment and Conservation charging). Working with partners American Natural Gas (ANG) Horton Parkway, leading to Henry The Metro Nashville Public Works (TDEC) in partnership with the from the University of Tennessee, builds, operates, and maintains Horton State Park, to provide pro- and Planning Departments recently Tennessee Department of Trans- CARTA has paired an inductive natural gas fueling stations across tection to bicycle and pedestrian partnered with KCI Technologies portation (TDOT) has announced power transfer system with several the country and strives to provide traffic in the area. to complete traffic engineering, -de the winners of the 2020 Tennessee new BYD electric transit buses, 100% domestically sourced renew- sign, and implementation of a cycle Sustainable Transportation Awards. each launched in March 2019 with able natural gas to its customers. Transit Alliance of Middle TN track along Arthur Avenue in North The Tennessee Sustainable a battery range of 150 miles and the Frito-Lay is a major customer at – Transit Citizen Leadership Nashville, a neighborhood with a Transportation Awards recognize ability to accept a wireless charge. several of ANG’s renewable com- Academy unique history whose population outstanding initiatives to improve The inductive power transfer system pressed natural gas (CNG) fueling The Transit Citizen Leadership has been increasingly threatened the efficiency, accessibility, afford- was installed within the transit-way stations, including a fueling station Academy (TCLA) is designed to by growing development and gen- ability, and sustainability of trans- of CARTA’s Shuttle Park South fa- at Frito-Lay’s facility in Fayette- equip private-sector and public-sec- trification. portation. Award winners included: cility in downtown Chattanooga to ville, TN. The Fayetteville station tor leaders across the 10 counties of allow for en route fast charging for is equipped with three fueling lanes Middle Tennessee with tools to lead NET Trans/Alliance AutoGas – Southwest TN Development longer, fixed route electric vehicles. and both NGV1 and NGV2 nozzle conversations about the value of Elizabethton, Greeneville, and District – MyRide West TN types. Primarily used by Frito-Lay, multimodal transit and the emerging Kingsport AutoGas Programs MyRide West TN provides safe KUB – Electric Vehicle Charger the station is also accessible to the mass transit options that can address NET Trans is a rural public transit and reliable door-through-door Rebate Program public. the region’s mobility needs. The fleet serving nine counties in the transportation for older adults who In early 2019, the Knoxville Utili- academy is built around a six-ses- eastern part of the state. In March are ambulatory and in need of ties Board’s (KUB’s) Utility Trans- Chapel Hill – Pedestrian and Bi- sion program developed by the 2015, NET Trans entered into a assistance due to health or safety formation Team began exploring cycle Infrastructure Community Transit Alliance of Middle Tennes- partnership with Alliance AutoGas concerns. Operating out of the ways to incentivize electric vehicle Master Plan see that brings the experience and to implement three alternative fuel Southwest TN Development Dis- adoption within the utility’s service Chapel Hill began a community expertise of local elected officials, programs in Elizabethton, Green- trict’s Agency on Aging and Dis- area, deciding that a charging station transportation assessment and plan- college professors, entrepreneurs, eville, and Kingsport. The partner- ability since May 2017, the program rebate program would best serve its ning project, identifying ways to engineers, planners, federal and ship’s goal was to initiate a replica- strives to improve the quality of life customers in terms of accessibility connect residential areas, schools, state agencies, and nonprofit orga- ble autogas program that addresses for older adults. and need. Tennessee’s first-ever util- parks, churches, retail, and business nizations together for a deep dive infrastructure, vehicle conversion ity charging station rebate program properties that would help accom- into what it would look like, what it and maintenance, staff training, and CARTA – Wayside Inductive was launched by KUB in August modate future growth and trans- would cost, and what it would take data reporting. As a result of this Power Transfer System 2019. The rebate covers 100 percent portation needs for the community. to improve and enhance regional project, the NET Trans fleet now The Chattanooga Area Regional of electric vehicle charging equip- As a part of this planning process, transportation. uses autogas in their PRINS bi-fuel Transportation Authority (CAR- ment costs up to $400. Chapel Hill strategically invested vehicle propane systems, with the TA) has expanded its already in a walking trail at Depot Park that Nashville Departments of Plan- fuel supplied through the ongoing innovative electric transit bus fleet American Natural Gas/Frito-Lay would function as a trailhead for a ning and Public Works / KCI relationship with Alliance AutoGas. through the installation of inductive Fayetteville – Renewable Natural master community sidewalk. The Technologies, Inc. – Arthur Ave- No loan is too large or too small

The City of Milan recently closed on a $1.5 million fixed rate loan with the The City of McKenzie has used the TMBF programs since 1987. McKenzie Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund (TMBF) issued to finance electric system recently closed on three refunding issues in order to lower the rate of inter- improvements. Seated L to R: Jason Griggs, Superintendent of Public Utilities; est on the debt. The General Obligation Refunding Bond is in the amount of Milan Mayor B.W. Beasley; and Autumn Stewart, City Recorder. Standing is $2,648,995 and was placed with a local bank in McKenzie. From L to R Jennifer Tommy Green, TMBF Marketing Representative. Waldrup, City Recorder; McKenzie Mayor Jill Holland; and Tommy Green, TMBF Marketing Representative.

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appointed and reports to a five-member field. A Master’s degree in planning or board of commissioners duly elected to related field preferred. Membership in the serve four-year terms of office. The city American Institute of Certified Planners has a $27M budget with 96 full-time em- or ability to obtain certification within one ployees and provides natural gas, water, gree in civil engineering or closely related (1) year preferred. Five to seven year of and sewer utilities. Candidates should Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. field. Must have a minimum of 8 years increasingly responsible experience in possess a bachelor’s degree from an No charge to TML members. Send of increasingly responsible experience in urban or community planning required, accredited college or university in public advertising to: Carole Graves: cgraves@ civil engineering, and 5 years supervisory preferably in urbanized county or mu- administration, business administration, TENNESSEE TML1.org. experience or an equivalent combination nicipal government. Generally, three FESTIVALS or a field closely related to municipal of education, experience, and training. of experience must be in a supervisory management, with a master’s degree in ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN/HR Possession of or ability to readily obtain capacity. Applications/resumes submit- a related field preferred, and a minimum ASSISTANT a valid driver’s license issued by the state ted online at:www.springhilltn.org/Jobs. Nov. 6-Dec. 19: Lebanon of eight years of progressive responsible PIPERTON. The city of Piperton has of Tennessee for the type of vehicle or aspx. Questions to staylor@springhilltn. management experience that includes Christmas in the Grove an immediate opening for an accounting equipment operated. Certification as a org. EOE experience in city management, planning, Tour the historic Fiddlers Grove technician/HR assistant. The successful Professional Engineer. Entry level salary: zoning, and finance. Salary dependent on decorated for the holidays. The candidate must have the ability to interact $83,768 annually or DOQ. Interested POLICE OFFICER qualifications. Residency within Hardin event is all outdoors with masks with a variety of city staff, appointed and candidates must submit a completed job SHELBYVILLE. The city of Shelbyville County will be required. Send cover elected officials, vendors and contractors application, resume, and a cover letter Police Department is now hiring Ten- encouraged and free hand sanitizer letter and resume with salary history by and possess effective communication highlighting your career experience as it nessee POST Certified Police Officers. stations. For more information, electronic mail to the City of Savannah, (oral and written) and interpersonal relates to this position and explaining why Starting pay based on years of experience. visit https://fiddlersgrovetn.com Attention: Bobbie Matlock (bmatlock@ skills and attention to detail. Experience you are interested in this job. Information Successful Applicants will be required cityofsavannah.org). A position profile with automated applications is desirable; can be found of the ‘Job Openings’ page to pass a background check, physical, may be obtained from the city website at Nov. 13-Jan. 3: Nashville computer literacy and extensive knowl- on the city of Hendersonville Human psychological, and drug/alcohol test prior www.cityofsavannah.org. Initial review Gaylord Opryland’s A Country edge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Resources website or picked up at the to final consideration for the position. of resumes will occur the week of Jan. 4, Christmas Word and Excel, is required. The can- Personnel office at Hendersonville City Applicants must be minimum age of 21 2021. Position opened until filled. EOE Marvel at lavish holiday displays didate must have attained a high school Hall. Open until filled. EOE. years old. Applications and a copy of the diploma or G.E.D., plus a minimum job description will be accepted until featuring more than three million LOSS CONTROL CONSULTANT position is filled and may be returned of two years accounting experience. A CITY ENGINEER. twinkling lights and festive décor FRANKLIN. Public Entity Partners is valid driver’s license from state of res- SPRING HILL. The city of Spring Hill to City Hall Administration Office, 201 at A Country Christmas, Gaylord seeking applications from a loss control idence is also required. The individual is seeking to hire a city engineer. This is N. Spring Street Shelbyville, TN 37160. Opryland Resort’s celebration of consultant. Under the direction of the employed in this position will perform a skilled, full time exempt position under Applications and job descriptions can be vice president of risk services, the loss the season. Experience the yuletide bookkeeping and fiscal work for various the direct supervision of the infrastructure picked up at City Hall or download from control consultant serves as the loss atmosphere and events with our financial and accounts management director or, in the absence of an infra- the city website: www.shelbyvilletn.org. control resource in the east Tennessee exclusive Christmas packages. For functions as well as all human resource structure director, the city administrator. EOE/ Drug Free Workplace. region, providing loss control surveys for more information, visit https:// functions including payroll processing. This employee performs administrative/ municipalities, utilities, schools, housing The accounting work involves receiving, technical functions to ensure that infra- PUBLIC UTILITIES christmasatgaylordopryland.mar- authorities, and other public agencies preparing and processing financial docu- structure proposed through development SUPERINTENDENT. riott.com/ that have workers’ compensation and/or ments; performing accounts payable and/ plans meets city regulations and to provide GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin is liability coverage with PEP. This position or receivables work; advanced customer general engineering support to the public seeking qualified applicants for the open identifies safety and liability exposures Nov. 20-Jan. 2: Lookout service tasks; reconciling accounting works department, and other departments. position of superintendent of public util- and provides recommendations and train- Mountain transactions; maintaining and balanc- Duties and responsibilities include pro- ities to plan, direct, manage, and oversee ing designed to reduce these exposures, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of ing accounting ledgers; creating and viding technical expertise in areas of the activities, projects, and operations while informing the member and the Lights maintaining accounting databases and construction problems, floodplain and of the Public Utilities Department in- underwriting department of unmanaged See Rock City shine brighter than automated files; and preparing records, drainage issues; overseeing new devel- cluding natural gas, water treatment and risks. This position will work an East Ten- reports and summaries regarding as- opment work; reviewing sewer and water distribution, wastewater treatment and ever before during the 26th anni- nessee office. Job qualifications include: signed fiscal operations. Hourly wages system capacity in conjunction with the collection facilities of the city. Gallatin versary of Rock City’s Enchanted conducting site surveys and evaluations will be commensurate with experience. system managers; setting bond amounts Public Utilities provides excellent quality Garden of Lights! This light ex- by reviewing policies, surveying facil- A background check will be conducted. to ensure city protection from developers’ drinking water, sanitary sewer, and reliable travaganza showcases more than ities, observing work crews and work Health insurance and retirement benefit defaults; performing site inspections and natural gas services at competitive rates, processes; discussing loss trends and 30 holiday scenes and over a mil- package is provided. Email letter of in- estimating project costs; project manage- and in a safe, environmentally clean and observations with department heads and lion LED lights that transform the terest and resume to admin@pipertontn. ment; and providing information to the efficient manner. The superintendent of administration; identifying risks, internal gardens’ natural daytime splendor com. EOE. public. This employee also supervises and public utilities supports a department of and external threats, and recommending directs the work of the associate engineer approximately 90 employees. Minimum into a fantasyland of four realms risk controls; reviewing the member’s loss ASSISTANT TO CITY and utility inspectors. Bachelor’s degree in qualifications include bachelor’s degree of wonder. For more information, history and underwriting file in preparation ADMINISTRATOR civil engineering or related field required, in business or public administration, visit www.seerockcity.com. for site visit, reviewing claim detail, loss GREENEVILLE.The town of Green- with five to seven years of experience as engineering, chemistry, or closely related trends, develops loss ratios and frequency eville is seeking an assistant to the city a professional engineer knowledgeable field with a minimum of 10 years recent rates; reporting survey findings in the Nov. 24-Jan 1: Clarksville administrator. This position is a diverse, in general construction, water and sewer work experience of an increasingly risk control summary, communicating Christmas on the Cumberland multi-functional operations position in system construction, stormwater drainage, responsible nature in the construction with underwriting, other key loss control Celebrating 21 years, come enjoy support of the city administrator. The roadway construction, estimating, and operation and municipal utility, including team members, the insured party, and/ displays of more than 1 million person in this position will be highly en- development plans review; or any equiv- some experience in a natural gas utility; or or the agent; drafting letters of recom- gaged with other departments, the Board alent combination of education, training, an equivalent combination of education, lights along the half-mile River- mendations to members and risk control of Mayor and Aldermen, and members and experience which provides the req- experience, and training. Must have five Walk. Weekends bring additional summaries to underwriting regarding of the community on special projects, uisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for years of supervisory experience.Must have activities like seasonal crats, members; responding to external requests grant programs, ad hoc requirements, this job. Valid Tennessee licensure as a a valid driver’s license. To apply, please dances, and other events. For more for information regarding risk manage- and other duties designated by the city professional engineer required. Applica- submit an online application, cover letter, ment issues; determining if any follow-up information, go online to visit- administrator. The main duties of the po- tions/resumes submitted online at: www. and resume at the City of Gallatin website: visits or correspondence are appropriate; clarksvilletn.com sition will focus on grant administration, springhilltn.org/Jobs.aspx. Questions to https://cogselfserve.gallatin-tn.gov/MSS/ working with related PEP departments developing and overseeing the town’s [email protected]. EOE employmentopportunities/default.aspx seeking claims or underwriting infor- Nov. 28-Dec. 19: Collierville fundraising Foundation, and overseeing Telephone 615-451-5890. Current starting mation; seeking guidance from related pay: $ 93,589.50 with excellent benefits. the implementation of the town’s ADA CITY ENGINEER Christmas in Collierville departments and/or legal regarding unique program. A successful candidate will be a JACKSON. The city of Jackson has an Position will be posted until positon is Come celebrate Christmas in Col- issues encountered in the field; developing self-motivated multi-tasker who possesses opening for a city engineer. Qualifications filled. EOE. lierville featuring Santa visits in and presenting training programs; han- strong communication skills both verbal include: a bachelor’s degree from an ac- the gazebo, a horse-drawn carriage dling confidential member information, and written, Microsoft Office experience, credited college in the area of construction SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST claims data, and financial information; ride around the Town Square, and a strict attention to detail, and is a team architectural systems, civil engineering, BARTLETT. The city of Bartlett is cur- participating in special projects; and other more free events. Named one of player. He or she will have a four year or a related field; P.E. or eligible for P.E. rently accepting applications for a Senior duties as assigned. Qualifications include: the Southeast Tourism Society’s college degree in business, economics, licensing from the state of Tennessee; Finance Analyst in the finance department. a bachelor’s degree in business or public Top 20 Events in the Southeast for political science, public administration, or and at least five (5) years of experience The purpose of the position is to perform administration, risk management, safety like field. A master’s degree is preferred. or equivalent as an architect, engineer, general ledger and fiscal work for the city’s December, Christmas in Collier- or a related field, or equivalent experience; A minimum of five years of experience inspector, contractor, superintendent of financial and accounting management ville has fun for the whole family. ARM-P is a plus; experience working in local government is preferred, but ap- construction or any combination of these system. Work involves preparing journal For more information, visit www. in general risk management or local plicable experience at other government (at least 2 years’ experience as supervisor/ entries, balancing cash and reconciling colliervilleparks.org. governmental administration or safety; levels or in the private sector/non-profit manager in city/county government). Spe- accounts, maintaining automated files proficiency in use of Microsoft Office: administration will be considered. A cific job duties include: must be able to using the city’s computerized accounting Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ability to work dependable record of integrity and cred- exercise sound judgment and make inde- system. Requires a bachelor’s degree with independently; strong interpersonal skills ibility while providing critical services pendent decisions regarding engineering major course work in accounting, finance, and ability to work harmoniously with to an organization is a must. Salary activities; assist in project management business or a related field; supplemented others; excellent oral and written com- DOE, including excellent benefit and for the construction of the municipal by three years of previous experience and/ $4.4M annual budget with 32 full-time munication skills; strong analytical skills; retirement packages. Applications can be public works projects; oversee assigned or training involving basis accounting, positions. Water & wastewater services knowledge of Tennessee Governmental obtained from the town’s website www. projects to ensure contractor compliance bookkeeping, and reporting using gener- are provided by others. Information on the Tort Liability Act, Tennessee Workers’ greenevilletn.gov, and can be submitted with time and budget parameters for the ally accepted governmental accounting town is available at www.nolensvilletn. Compensation Law, and/or federal laws via email to [email protected], project; review all contracts for projects principles. An equivalent combination of gov. The Town Commission is seeking pertaining to civil rights; ability to travel or mailed to HR Director, 200 N. College covering streets or bridges; work closely education, training, and experience which a highly educated and experienced city up to 80% of the time, with some over- St. Greeneville, TN 37745. Open until with the planning department in reviewing provides the requisite knowledge, skills, management professional who is creative night travel; and valid Tennessee driver’s filled. EOE. subdivision plats and zoning requests; and abilities for this job will be considered. thinker with strong understanding of land license with a non-adverse driving history prepare estimates for project costs to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel use and infrastructure development, plus and reliable vehicle. Interested parties can CITY ADMINISTRATOR correct drainage problems; follow-up on is required. CPA or CGFM certificate is financial capabilities. A person with strong mail resumes to 562 Franklin Road, Suite PITTMAN CENTER. The city of Pitt- complaints regarding drainage and street required. Must be able to pass a work communication skills and a high degree 200 Franklin TN Attn: Celeste Taylor or man Center (population 502) is accepting flooding; prepare and submit budget for related physical and drug screen. The of political sensitivity as the elected board email [email protected] applications for a city administrator. the engineer department and control work of this position is primarily seden- navigates its policy decision-making Salary DOQ plus excellent benefits. the expenditures; evaluate the work of tary. Salary DOE with excellent benefits role. Residency is desirable but not re- PLANNING DIRECTOR. Current salary $63K. Administrator subordinates and departmental working package. To apply for this position, you quired.Qualified candidates should send SPRING HILL. The city seeks a skilled, responsible for 10 employees and $1 conditions; formulate and prescribe must submit an original city of Bartlett cover letter and resume immediately by full time planning director under the direct million general fund. Position answers work methods, policies, and procedures; application. Applications are available electronic mail to the University of Ten- supervision of the city administrator. (S) to a high-quality five-member council. maintain regular contact with consulting online at www.cityofbartlett.org. Position nessee, Municipal Technical Advisory he will perform technical planning work Located in the Great Smoky Mountains engineering, construction project engi- open until filled. Service, attention Gary Jaeckel at gary. involving the research, review, analysis in northeast Tennessee. Must be a good neers, county, state, and federal agencies, [email protected] with the latest and coordination of annexation, zoning manager with excellent communication professional and technical groups and TOWN MANAGER deadline for consideration, Dec. 18, 2020. text and map amendments, subdivisions and team-building skills. Experience the general public regarding engineer- NOLENSVILLE (pop. 10,000). The town Resumes will be considered as received. and planned developments, site plans and in budgeting and intergovernmental ing activities and services. Generous of Nolensville is currently accepting ap- Direct questions to Mr. Jaeckel or Town community-based planning. This employ- relations. At least two years’ experience benefits package. Hourly rate $44.98; plications for a town Manager. Starting Consultant Mike Walker at walker@ ee may develop, update and distribute in public administration or related field. EOE/M/F/V/D. MINORITIES ARE EN- salary between $130,000 - $150,000, tablerockresources.com. population statistics and demographic Bachelor’s degree required. Application COURAGED TO APPLY. Apply online depending on experience and qualifi- information, and assist with Census-re- is a public record. Send resume by Dec. at www.jackstontn.gov or contact: City of cations. This fast-growing community WASTEWATER PLANT lated matters. This employee presents 23, 2020, to Mayor Jerry Huskey, City of Jackson Human Resources Department, is located immediately south of Nash- MANAGER findings and recommendations to staff, Pittman Center, 2839 Webb Creek Rd., 127 E. Main Street, Suite 303, Jackson, ville-Davidson County. The town has the LEBANON. The city of Lebanon, pop- planning commission, Board of Mayor Sevierville, TN 37876. Or email resume TN, 38301, Phone: (731)-425-8252. nationally recognized Williamson County ulation 33,000, is accepting applications and Aldermen, Board of Zoning Appeals, to [email protected]. Schools with beautiful neighborhoods to for a degreed, experienced wastewater various committees and commissions, and live in and raise families. Nolensville’s CITY MANAGER plant manager. This position reports to the public. The employee will supervise CITY ENGINEER SAVANNAH. The city of Savannah citizens recently voted overwhelmingly the Public Services Commissioner and the work of the associate planner and HENDERSONVILLE. This position (Pop. 7,000) located on the Tennessee to change its 1996 incorporation charter oversees a staff of 15. The manager planning assistant. The position requires directs the operations of Engineering River in southwest Tennessee is seeking from a Mayor-Aldermanic to a classic plans, directs and reviews the work of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited Division of the city of Hendersonville a city management professional to be Commission-City Manager form of gov- operating and maintenance plant person- college or university with major course- Public Works Department. Bachelor’s de- their next city manager. This position is ernment, then elected a 5-member Town nel. Responsibilities include inspection, work in urban planning or closely related Commission. The town currently has a developing plans, establishing procedures and supervising the service and repairs of equipment. Also responsible for depart- ment budgets and reports. This position will be responsible for complying with all state and federal requirements such TDEC, EPA and OSHA regulations. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or uni- versity with major coursework in biology, chemistry, engineering or related field is required. Grade IV Wastewater Operator’s Certification is required or obtain within 12 months from hire. Plus a minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role within a similarly sized Wastewater Treatment Plant is required. Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license and clear motor vehicle records. Apply online: www.lebanontn.org www.TML1.org 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/DEC. 14, 2020

Tennessee Municipal League 2020-2021 Offi cers and Directors PRESIDENT Mike Werner EMS agencies are short staff ed, overworked Mayor, Gatlinburg VICE PRESIDENTS BY KATHERINE last four years from about 36 to 38 137 ambulance services, only one than EMTs, are signifi cantly lower Ken Moore BARRETT and months to 24 months. agency is part of a fi re department. In than the fi refi ghters they work with. Mayor, Franklin RICHARD GREENE “I don’t think people have any other places, separate city or county Given the extreme worker shortage Bobby King Route Fifty understanding of these services,” units handle EMS, but sometimes it is and turnover problem, the city has Mayor, Henderson says John Sinclair, fi re chief of Kitti- left to hospitals or private businesses. been trying to attract paramedics Ron Williams Many emergency med- tas Valley Fire & Rescue in Washing- Licensure rules, background checks with a recent hike in starting salary Mayor, Farragut ton state, which serves a community and education requirements, above a from $36,400 to $40,404 and a re- DIRECTORS ical services agencies report Andy Berke struggling to stay adequately of about 21,000 residents 60 miles national minimum, all vary, although tention bonus after two years on the Mayor, Chattanooga staff ed, even as the pandemic east of Seattle. “They know they dial the vast majority of states require job. Making these kinds of adjust- Paige Brown, continues to surge across the 911 and someone shows up. They certifi cation of EMS workers by the ments are particularly diffi cult as St. Mayor, Gallatin U.S. Given the life and death don’t have a good understanding of National Registry of EMTs. Louis and other local governments Randy Childs nature of these jobs, shortages how fragile the system is or what the Shortages in the EMS work- are faced with declining revenues Councilman, Kingston (District 2) are always serious business. needs are.” force shouldn’t be a surprise. Remle and many diffi cult budget decisions Vance Coleman during the economic downturn. Mayor, Medina But with so many health sec- EMS has a strange history in Crowe, a research scientist and John Cooper tors now under stress, EMS the U.S. While various kinds of performance improvement manager Revenue decreases are not the Mayor, Metro Nashville leaders fi nd it diffi cult to get ambulance services have existed at ESO, a health care and public only fi nancial problem. Funding W.T. Daniels attention for their own work- since ancient times, coordinated safety software and data company, stresses have worsened as the cost Mayor, Greeneville force, funding and equipment emergency medical services didn’t has authored or co-authored four of equipment increases. With fewer Mike French needs. really materialize in the United studies about EMS worker burnout volunteers to help with lifting heavy Alderman, Somerville (District 7) This is not a new problem. States until the 1960s. A report from and more than a dozen others about people onto stretchers, for example, J.H. Graham Councilman, Crossville (District 4) Though the pandemic has the National Academy of Sciences, turnover and other EMS workforce Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue need- Doris Hensley made operations increasingly along with the Highway Safety Act issues. ed to invest in electronic stretch- Mayor, Erwin diffi cult for EMS agencies, the passed by Congress, drew attention to She cites low wages, limited ers, which cost $50,000 for each Blake Lay National Rural Health Associ- the many lives that were lost on U.S. patient outcome feedback, constant ambulance. Personal Protective Mayor, Lawrenceburg (District 6) ation two years ago published highways and the pressing need to get exposure to tragic situations, in- Equipment costs soared this year. Gina Holt a report that cited funding and accident victims delivered quickly to creasing verbal and physical attacks “The burn rate for PPE has gone City Manager, Springfi eld (District 5) hospitals. on EMS workers, and unrelenting up and the expense of the PPE has Terry Jones staffi ng problems as putting Mayor, Millington (District 8) a third of rural emergency Enthusiasm for federal funding job demands as factors that create gone up tremendously. There’s a Indya Kincannon medical services in “immedi- of EMS bloomed in the late 60s and burned-out employees and a negative host of diff erent eff ects because of Mayor, Knoxville ate operational jeopardy.” For 70s, but dissolved in the federal feedback loop. “Burnout increases Covid that in and of themselves are Katie Lamb volunteer units, which provide budget-cutting 1980s. Since then, turnover and absenteeism, which small, but cumulatively they do add Mayor, Collegedale (District 3) service in many rural areas, the modest federal involvement in leads to increased demand on other up,” says Sinclair. Christa Martin volunteers are increasingly EMS has largely been separate from workers, who may have to put in One of the chief ongoing policy Vice Mayor, Columbia issues for EMS is reimbursement, Keith McDonald hard to come by, causing many other health-related endeavors, with a mandatory overtime, and that leads Mayor, Bartlett to close. small U.S. Offi ce of EMS located in to more burnout,” she says. which is generally only provided Wade Morrell Though the problems are the Department of Transportation and Stresses of the job have become by Medicare and private insurance President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund particularly diffi cult in rural another focused exclusively on EMS more acute this year. “People are if a patient who is picked up by Lonnie Norman areas, city EMS services are for children at the U.S. Department questioning whether they want to an ambulance is delivered to an Mayor, Manchester under stress as well. In St. of Health & Human Services. do this work, put themselves on emergency department. This is true Todd Smith Louis, Missouri, for example, The result is that EMS has be- the front line and bring the virus to even if emergency medical workers City Manager, Greeneville (District 1) are able to stabilize a patient on Jim Strickland only 60% of the paramedic come largely a local responsibility, their families,” says John Becknell, Mayor, Memphis positions are currently fi lled. heavily dependent on Medicare, a consultant and former editor in site and even if another alternative Mary Ann Tremblay While recruiting qualified Medicaid and private insurance re- chief of The Journal of Emergency health care setting—like a substance Vice Mayor, Three Way individuals for these highly imbursement, as well as subsidized Medical Services. abuse center—might provide more PAST PRESIDENTS demanding jobs has become by fundraising eff orts, donated labor One problem frequently cited in appropriate care. Jill Holland (2019) Mayor, McKenzie increasingly diffi cult, keeping and sometimes local tax revenues. EMS circles is low compensation. There is currently a Medicare Wallace Cartwright (2018) Mayor, Shelbyville There is a wide variation of In St. Louis, where the fi re division pilot that started before the corona- Bo Perkinson (2017) Vice Mayor, Athens them on the job is even harder. John Holden (2016) Mayor, Dyersburg “In the last two years, I hired practices, as well as many diff erent employs both emergency medical virus pandemic that allows reim- Curtis Hayes (2015) Mayor, Livingston 70 paramedics and lost 72,” service delivery models. According workers and fi refi ghters, the former bursement for ambulance transport Dale Kelley (2013) Mayor, Huntingdon says Rick Frank, personnel to the National Association of State are considered civilians and aren’t to alternative locations under certain Kay Senter (2011) Morristown Vice Mayor director for the city. “It’s a EMS Officials (NASEMSO), in part of the city’s fi rst responders. conditions, but only a small number Sam Tharpe (2010) Commissioner, Paris very diffi cult situation. We’re Maryland, the District of Columbia That means benefi ts and salary for of ambulance services are eligible to Tommy Pedigo (2009) Councilman, Morristown constantly having to train new and northern Virginia, the majority of emergency medical technicians participate, according to Dia Gainor, AFFILIATE DIRECTORS 911 ambulances are fi re department and paramedics, who are required executive director of NASEMSO. Tracy Baker, Sevierville (TCMA) people.” The average tenure TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS in St. Louis dropped in the based. Yet, in North Dakota, out of to have substantially more training With Medicaid patients, states have (Ex-Offi cio Directors) the ability to take regulatory action TN Assn. of Air Carrier Airports to broaden reimbursement rules to TN Building Offi cials Assn. accommodate alternative destina- TN Assn. of Chiefs of Police tions or the ability to treat in place, TN Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders but the majority have not done so. TN Government Finance Offi cers Assn. Workforce and funding shortages TN Fire Chiefs Assn. Wildfi res, hurricanes, and erage number of storms, breaking has altered the time at which worsened during the pandemic as TN Fire Safety Inspectors the ongoing coronavirus the record for the most storms in a they plan to retire with 20% of TN Assn. of Floodplain Management training for paramedics has periodi- TN Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. pandemic have led to more single hurricane season. adults saying they will have to cally shut down and both public and TN Municipal Attorneys Assn. Americans than ever need- relay retirement while 10% are private ambulance services suff er TN Municipal Judges Conference ing emergency housing in The U.S. dollar hit its lowest accelerating their retirement from staff burnout, fears of conta- TN Chapter, American Public Works 2020. The Red Cross said value in two-and-a-half years the timeline. The Northwestern Mutual gion, and budget cutbacks. “You TN Recreation and Parks Assn. that American families have Monday after Thanksgiving and survey found that Millennials were TN Chapter, American Planning take this fragmented system,” says spent more time in emergency posted its worst monthly percent- the most likely to retire earlier than Becknell, “and you add coronavirus TN Personnel Management Assn. housing this year than any on age loss since July. While broad expected while Gen Xers were the TN Assn. of Public Purchasing on top of this and it creates a diffi cult TN Section, Institute of Transport record with more than one risk sentiment improved overall, the most likely to push back their retire- environment for EMS workers.” TN Public Transportation Assoc. million people having relied dollar’s value has fallen due to eco- ment date. One in fi ve Americans Assoc. Independent & Municipal Schools on disaster housing – more nomic shock from the coronavirus said they expect to have to work TN Renewable Energy & Economic than four times the annual pandemic and month-end dollar sell- past the traditional retirement age of Development Council average from last year. The off s that have continued by global 65 with 45% saying because it will TN Urban Forestry Council Red Cross said the pandem- fund managers. However, econo- be fi nancially necessary while 55% TN Stormwater Assn ic, compounded by disasters mists are hopeful that the dollar will said because of personal choice. TML SPONSORS 5 STAR SPONSOR getting worse due to climate begin to rebound with an expected A lack of faith in Social Security Voya Financial Advisors change, are the main reasons push for more stimulus funds by the was the top reason Americans said 4 STAR SPONSOR why more Americans are incoming Biden administration. On they planned on working longer Blue Cross Blue Shield needing emergency housing. the last day of November, the dollar with one-fi fth of Americans also 3 STAR SPONSOR This year, the U.S. saw 14 index was down 0.2% at 91.558. believing that Social Security will March 15-16, 2021 First Horizon Bank million acres burned due to Despite this, bitcoin hit its all-time still be available once they are old TML Legislative Conference 2 STAR SPONSOR forest fi res, the most since enough to use it. 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TML STAFF Margaret Mahery, Executive Director Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst Kate Coil, Communications Specialist Jackie Gupton, Administrative Assistant Carole Graves, Communications Director & Editor, Tennessee Town & City Sylvia Harris, Conference Planning Director John Holloway, Government Relations Debbie Kluth, Marketing Director / Member Services Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst Denise Paige, Government Relations 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/DEC. 14, 2020 www.TML1.org UT mural project coming ‘everywhere you look’ By KATE COIL TML Communications Specialist

In addition to “See Rock City” and “Visit Ruby Falls,” motorists in Tennessee may soon see a new slogan painted on barns, water towers, and walls across the state: Everywhere You Look, UT. The murals are part of a mar- keting campaign by the University of Tennessee to show its presence in each of the state’s 95 counties. Ellie Amador, director of marketing for the University of Tennessee, said the project was partially inspired by the historic “See Rock City” style murals that still dot the state. “Using murals to promote the University was something [UT Vice President for Communications and Marketing] Tiffany Carpenter had been thinking about for a long time—and the launch of the ‘Every- where You Look, UT” marketing campaign in 2018 provided the perfect opportunity,” Amador said. “Carpenter was the driving force behind the campaign designed to tell UT’s story of statewide presence and impact. From Memphis to Mountain City and every county in between— UT is there. And there’s no bigger or better way to share that message Archie’s TV and Appliance Repair in downtown Erin became home to the seventh of the murals put up by the University of Tennessee’s than through the mural component new mural project. Tamera Brooks, daughter of store owner Archie Brooks, is a UT alumna and submitted her father’s business as a of the campaign. Inspired by the potential location for a mural. iconic ‘See Rock City’ signs still Each mural is funded through a visible today, the ‘Everywhere You combination of private funding and Look, UT’ murals are generating ex- investment income with the cost of citement among alumni, community each mural averaging about $8,000. leaders and business owners across While Amador said a billboard can the state.” run from $1,000 to $3,000 a month, One of the goals of the project the murals provide a greater return is to show that UT has deep connec- on investment because they are tions throughout the state. expected to last 10 years until they “Each mural serves as a tribute begin fading. to the family we’ve partnered with The murals are already drawing and the UT alumni, employees and a lot of attention. Kevin Helms, city students representing and making manager of Harriman, said the city’s an impact in that particular coun- mural on the side of Chase Drugs ty,” Amador said. “The mural also downtown demonstrates a long con- serves as a daily reminder to every- nection between the three entities. one who passes by that UT has a “The project was a partnership presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 between the city, UT, and Chase counties and exists to serve all Ten- Drugs,” Helms said. “Interestingly, nesseans statewide. We’ve set a goal the connections between these enti- to paint a mural in every Tennessee ties began at roughly the same time county by 2030. We’re finishing our based on the information that we 12th mural this week in Grainger have available. In 1906, American County and plan to start up again Temperance University traveled to Located on the side of the 128-year-old Chase Drugs and Clinical Services building, downtown Har- in spring 2021. In the beginning, Knoxville to play UT in football and riman’s mural was the eleventh completed in the state and joins many of the iconic structures of the we approached potential partners UT came to Harriman the following city’s downtown. The mural is just across the street from the city’s famed Temperance Hall and other based on the visibility of properties year for a game. It was also around local landmarks along North Roane Street. and connections to the university. this same time that Chase Drugs was Today, most partners approach us. founded in the city, so there has been that a person, their family, and their well-known “die-hard UT fan” who on one of the farm’s grain bins. The storytelling aspect of each new a connection there between the three community are enhanced in many campaigned for his business to bear Portland Mayor Mike Callis said the location generates excitement in entities for almost 115 years.” ways as the overall education level the area mural. mural adds even more local color to the surrounding area and submis- Helms said he hopes that the rises. Therefore, I wanted it to be “We love our mural,” Love said. the area. sions flood in for new properties we mural serves as a statement of the a daily reminder to every student “As the executive director of both “We are excited to have the UT should consider. “ value Harriman places on education. who drives by and sees the mural the Humboldt Chamber of Com- mural in our community, especially The project is also connecting “We have far too many students that they can achieve more than just merce and Main Street Humboldt, since we already have six other alumni in new ways. graduate high school in this area and a high school education, and once I love having just one more reason murals in town,” Callis said. “These “Though not a requirement, never seek additional education, they have done so they can take on for people to stop in our city. As we murals offer a great opportunity for every location to-date has an alumni even now that we have the Tennes- a role in the community to continue all know, people love taking selfies tourism in our city.” connection—be it the property own- see Promise,” he said. “While UT to help make it better than it ever in front of the UT murals, so we’re Amador said communities in- er, a family member or the individ- or a four-year institution may not be was before.” hoping that people start taking ad- terested in submitting an idea for ual who submitted the property for the right fit for everyone, we have a Amanda Love, executive di- vantage of this one. Afterwards, our a property to be used in the mural consideration,” Amador said. “With technology center and a community rector of the Humboldt Chamber hope is they drift down Main Street project is encouraged to do so at more than 400,000 alumni world- college right here in Harriman, and of Commerce, had high praise for into our shops and restaurants then https://everywhere.tennessee.edu/ wide and 235,000 alumni living in any of these would make a fine the mural painted on the side of on around Humboldt and Gibson murals/campaign/.Those interested Tennessee, chances are pretty good choice for someone to pursue addi- the Flippin Law Firm in downtown County.” in making a momentary contribution that our partners have an alumni tional education after high school. Humboldt. Love said the location The 300-acre Crafton Farms to help cover the costs of a location is connection to the university.” We know from demographic data of the mural was due to the “te- along one of the two major highways encouraged to contact Ellie Amador nacity” of lawyer Floyd Flippin, a in Portland is also home to a mural at [email protected].

UT President Randy Boyd, left, and members of the Stone family with the mural painted on the family’s barn in Bristol. The barn sits on a parcel of property used for farming for more than 100 years and has been owned by the Stone family since 1927.

Mural artist Troy Freeman paints UT’s famed Tennessee Orange on the mural located on the side of the Flippin Law Firm in downtown Those driving into Portland on Tennessee State Route 52 will see the town’s mural on the side of a Humboldt. Firm owner, lawyer, and UT grad Floyd Flippin became grain bin on the 300-acre Crafton Farm. The family farm is part of Portland’s long-standing connection interested in the project after seeing another UT mural going up in to agriculture and even delivers several crates of its famed strawberries to UT Athletic Director Phil Sharon. Fulmer every year.