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Summer festivals planned across Tennessee

TML Annual Conference registration to begin July 6

Conference planning for the TML Annual Conference in Chat- tanooga, slated for Sept. 18-21, is well underway. Registration will begin July 6. The four-day conference will feature top-notch speakers and workshop sessions, several special events, and ample time to network with your peers. The opening general session on Sunday, Sept. 19, will feature a keynote speech on conflict reso- lution and consensus building. Entitled “Must Disagreement Matt Lehrman be Disagreeable,” Matt Lehrman will share 12 pragmatic points discussion on Monday morning, that are both inspiring and wholly Sept. 20, that invites attendees to Festival goers enjoy a weekend packed full of music and fun at the recent TN River Jam in Paris. actionable for leading your cities seek practical insight and advice After a year of social distancing, folks are ready to gather again and make the most of the warm and towns from conflict to conver- from a diverse panel of Tennessee weather. To take advantage of the events happening from Memphis to Mountain City, click here for sation. community leaders. Come prepared a list of festivals and outdoor events, https://tnecd.com/news/celebrate-summer-across-tennessee/ Amidst unprecedented disrup- to “wear your heart on your sleeve” tion and uncertainty, there’s never about how to engage more people been a more necessary time for and gather agreement around what- community leaders to learn how ever you hope to accomplish in your Bipartisan legislation introduced to to tackle complex and sensitive community. issues in ways that make people feel Other conference highlights protect Metropolitan Statistical Areas heard, respected, and empowered. include a panel presentation on BY CAROLE GRAVES Budget (OMB) from increasing the slums and blight. Lehrman animates the princi- Planning for Tomorrow’s Ready TML Communications Director minimum population of 50,000 to The Tennessee Municipal ple that where people work together Workforce; and a panel presenta- 100,000 to be considered an MSA League submitted comments in courageously, their potential is tion on Local Ethics Investigations Bipartisan legislation has been and ensure these communities retain response to the OMB proposal, unlimited. featuring attorneys from one of introduced in Congress that would their MSA classification. stating concerns that the proposed “The purpose of government Nashville’s leading law firms Frost protect more than 140 Metropolitan The federal government uses alteration, if implemented, would is to enable individuals to join to- Brown Todd., LLC. Statistical Areas (MSAs), including these designations to establish eli- have an immediate and significant gether in recognizing and solving TML’s annual conferences three in Tennessee, from losing its gibility for specific grant programs. effect on the cities of Morristown, community problems,” explained have traditionally featured a strong MSA classifications. Losing this Two primary funding sources fre- Cleveland and Jackson. This in- Lehrman. “As leaders, we possess educational component. A total of classification could, among other quently cited as being affected by crease would recategorize three the reasonability to inspire trust by 18 concurrent sessions covering a things, harm communities’ access MSA designations are Federal and cities from metropolitan to micro- raising the quality of civic engage- broad range of topics important to to certain federal funding opportu- Highway Transportation dollars and politan, and it would place these ment. We must neither avoid nor cities and towns will be offered as nities and their ability to grow and Community Development Block larger, more urban areas into the fear disagreement – but rather learn part of our conference lineup. And attract businesses. Grants. These dollars support pro- same status as much smaller, very how to conduct it via processes as in the past, we will be offering The Metropolitan Statistical grams for low and moderate-income rural communities. that leave people feeling heard, many workshops that qualify for Area Preservation Act by U.S. people, public transportation proj- “The League is concerned that respected, and satisfied.” CMFO and Utility Board Training Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and ects, economic development, water the proposed alteration, if imple- Lehrman is co-founder of So- continuing education hours. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) would pre- and sewer projects, public health mented, would have an immediate cial Prosperity Partners, and Arizo- When registration opens TML vent the Office of Management and programs, and the elimination of See on Page 7 na-based firm that works nationally will post a link to the registration MSAs to help leaders and people in their forms on our website, www.TML1. communities achieve consensus org as well as send an email notice around important decisions. to all members. Adamsville site provides glimpse into Following his keynote address So mark your calendars and on Sunday, he will also facilitate plan to attend TML’s 81st Annual Tennessee’s ancient history, dinosaurs a candid and helpful follow-up Conference in Chattanooga. By KATE COIL TML Communications Specialist

A unique area of West Tennes- see offers visitors and researchers alike a chance to dig for dinosaurs and explore the state’s ancient past. Located on 240 acres in Adamsville, UT Martin’s Coon Creek Science Center offers a rare glimpse into what Tennessee was like millions of years in the past. Dr. Michael Gibson, director of the UT Martin Coon Creek Science Center, said the history of the area UPDATE: Distribution of ARP funds begins during a time when West Tennessee was under an ancient to NEUs not likely before end of July ocean. Non-Entitlement Units of Tennessee. Revelations concerning “The geological history of the local government, or NEUs, are the difficulty in correctly classifying site goes back 72 million years,” generally defined as those munic- local governmental units across the he said. “At that time, earth was Participants at one of the group tours hosted at the Coon Creek ipalities with populations of less states and accurately determining going through a really huge global Science Center near Adamsville get a chance to clean up fossils than 50,000, excluding cities that the allocation for each unit led the warming event. The sea level was they have found. The site contains fossils from the Cretaceous are designated principal cities of federal government to delegate hundreds of feet higher than it is period when West Tennessee was buried under an ancient ocean. Metropolitan Statistical Areas. associated responsibilities to each today, high enough that the Gulf Based on conversations with state. As such, it is now left to the of Mexico flooded the interior of at their original state, offering a the calcium in the shells,” Gibson state officials, the earliest date on state of Tennessee to perform such North America. You could have unique view into history. said. “The site then became rec- which an NEUs may make appli- tasks as: determining the eligibility swum from Biloxi all the way to the This layer of geology, known ognized not because of the fossils cation for its allocation of federal of NEUs, confirming operational Arctic Ocean without getting out of as the Coon Creek formation, is but because it was a resource for American Rescue Plan Act funds is budgets, identifying municipalities the water. Our little area of West visible from Kentucky down to farmers. Another Tennessean from likely to be the end of July. Please affected by the 75% limitation, cal- Tennessee was an embayment off Mississippi. While not every inch Trenton who was getting his geol- note, this is an estimation. No defin- culating each NEUs allocation and to the side of this high sea level. of formation has fossils, the Coon ogy degree at Vanderbilt became itive date has been set and the tim- establishing a process for receipt of This is the Cretaceous period, Creek Science Center is located aware of the site, and it became ing of the actual commencement of applications. which is when there were dino- on one of the eight areas of the his dissertation at Johns Hopkins. the application process is subject Currently, the state is in the saurs. West Tennessee was actually formation where there is a known After that, the site became famous to change. Rest assured, your TML process of preparing to make an an ocean, so we had everything abundance of fossils. The center is among scientists around the world team will remain in contact with application to the federal govern- that was in the ocean during that the best preserved of those eight because of its unique character. state officials and will continue to ment for its designated funds and period. Middle and East Tennes- known areas. Since then, the site has been a mec- monitor updates from Washington is developing an online portal to see probably did have dinosaurs, However, it wasn’t until some ca for people to come from all over in an effort to keep you apprised of facilitate the receipt of applications but they weren’t as well preserved 150 years ago that this wealth the world to study these organisms the latest news and developments. from the state’s NEUs. As soon as except what was carried out to sea of prehistory first came to light. and that time period.” Initially, it was suggested TM receives additional information and dumped in the ocean where it When the first settlers of European The Weeks family sold the NEUs would receive the first of concerning the timing of the state’s was preserved in our Coon Creek descent came into West Tennessee property in the 1950s to A.Z. their two allotments within 90 request to U.S. Treasury or the read- formation.” in the 1800s, they began to notice Smith and his family. The Smith days of enactment of the federal iness of the state’s online portal, we While geological changes that something was different about the family recognized the scientific law, which would have been this will share this news with you. happened between the Cretaceous area. In 1867, the Weeks family set significance of the site and allowed month. However, subsequent guid- In the meantime, we would period and now destroyed evidence up a farm on what is now the Coon researchers into the site until the ance further clarified the timeline encourage those cities and towns of dinosaurs in other areas, Gibson Creek Science Center property. 1980s. The Smith family then to indicate that the distribution of classified as NEUs to begin gath- said it worked to preserve the evi- “Dave Weeks found if he decided to return to Memphis and funds to NEUs would occur con- ering the required information for dence in the Coon Creek formation ground up the sea shell fossils sold the site to the Pink Palace currently with the federal govern- submission to the state. The required accessible at the site. As a result, and fed them to his chickens they Museum in Memphis. ment’s distribution to the state of See FUNDS on Page 4 fossils at the site are basically produced better eggs because of See FOSSILS on Page 3 www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2021 Collegedale unveils statue honoring women veterans

ASHLAND CITY which includes both its OXO and ed to be completed by late summer A local resident has given the city of Hydro Flask brands. Construction is and will be a day-use only facility. Ashland City a $200,000 gift to use expected to commence in July 2021, The city also recently entered into at the city’s parks and an additional with anticipated completion by the a 30-year lease with Grace United $50,000 specifically for the city’s end of calendar 2022. Methodist Church for 12 acres of Caldwell Nature Park in honor of her North Mt. Juliet Road. This facility late husband. Jane Crisp made the do- JACKSON will be constructed in two phases nation in honor of her husband Doug The city of Jackson has begun a with the first phase including a dog O’Rear, who died of COVID-19 last new plan to provide residents with park and the second walking trails July. Both lifelong conservationists, financial empowerment education as and pavilions. A potential third phase Crisp and her husband had long talk- part of a federal grant program. The adding an amphitheater is also being ed about doing something to benefit Cities for Financial Empowerment discussed. the city park system. The $50,000 Program helps cities give residents for Caldwell Nature Park will be in financial trouble counseling to NASHVILLE used for constructed restrooms and a help them be better managers of their Simple Logistics Solutions (SiLo) covered picnic pavilion. Other funds money. Jackson has utilized a grant officials will establish new - oper donated by Crisp may also be used from the program to unveil the new ations in Nashville, creating 92 Collegedale officials, along with U.S. Congressman Chuck Fleis- for a conservation easement at the CityStart Financial Empowerment new jobs and investing $712,000 chmann, gathered at Veterans Memorial Park on Memorial Day to park with continued input from Crisp Blueprint. The city will be cooper- in its headquarters operations at unveil a life-size bronze statue of a female Army nurse as a tribute on the property. ating with local non-profits like the 414 Union Street. SiLo, a new, full to all women who have served in the U.S. military. The sculpture United Way to provide one-on-one truckload freight brokerage, concen- was created by artist Greg Johnson. CLARKSVILLE counseling and other services. The trates in specialized, oversized open The Clarksville City Council has plan will be fully executed by early deck truck shipments. The company approved the construction of a new 2022 with a non-profit set up to works with both shippers and carri- Morristown cuts ribbon on water treatment plant on the north handle the program. Results from ers to arrange the safe transport of side of the city to manage population the program in other communities goods and services across the U.S. new public works facility growth and increased demand for include helping bolster the local and Canada. service. The cost will be paid for by economy as well as bringing resi- an increase to water and sewer rates dents out of poverty. OAK RIDGE gradually over four years with the The Oak Ridge City Council has total bill increase through 2024. The KINGSPORT approved the purchase of three increases will cover a $138 million Kingsport has announced the cre- drones for use by the police and fire long-needed water treatment plant ation of the new 24-acre Riverbend departments. The $56,624 cost will and a $70 million upgrade to the Park that will reach the banks of be paid through a grant from the U.S. city’s sewer treatment system, in- the Holston River. The land for the Department of Energy. The drones cluding a $14.5 million sludge-dry- park was donated to the city in 2015 will be used to respond to imminent ing system at the new plant. Offi- by a local development company. threats as well as gain information cials said the system will alleviate Plans for the first phase of the new in a way that will not pose danger both volume and odor issues at the park include a half-mile walking to officers or firefighters. Assessing Bi-County Landfill. The city already trail along the river, a fishing pier, incidents like fires or hazardous purchased the $6.8 million parcel of parking, and emergency access. materials spills, looking for missing land for the plant on the Cumberland Construction could begin by mid-fall persons, and monitoring traffic can River off Barge Point Road. or early winter and will take 120 days be done through drones without to complete. The park will be a multi- putting personnel in dangerous ELIZABETHTON phase project developed over five to situations. The drones will be put Mack and Nancy Cooke have do- 10 years. Future plans include play into use after city officials approve nated 1.36 acres of land to the city areas, pavilions, restrooms, benches, an official use policy to provide for of Elizabethton to be incorporated scenic spots, interpretive signs, and privacy concerns. Officials with the city of Morristown recently gathered to cut the ribbon into the Tweetsie Trail. The lifelong boardwalks. on the city’s new public works facility. The new state-of-the-art facility residents of Elizabethton said they SMYRNA was designed by Nashville-based Lose Design and includes large gave the property to the city as a KNOXVILLE The town of Smyrna has been award- bays for work vehicles, offices, training and conference facilities, way to give back to their community. The city of Knoxville has committed ed the Certificate of Achievement for and an impressive equipment shop. The building replaces a former Elizabethton Mayor Curt Alexander more than $2 million to streetscape Excellence in Financial Reporting facility constructed in the 1960s that could no longer accommodate presented them with a plaque in and revitalization projects to the by the Government Finance Officers larger vehicles required by public works crew. The former public appreciation of the gift at a recent Burlington community in East Association of the United States and works facility has been given to the state of Tennessee and will city council meeting. The land will Knoxville. The project will include Canada (GFOA) for its comprehen- be used to expand the Tennessee college of Applied Technologies be turned into a park along the trail, new sidewalks and streetlights along sive annual financial report for the (TCAT) in Morristown. which stretches 10 miles across a a section of Martin Luther King Jr. fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. former railroad line from Elizabeth- Avenue, in the heart of Burlington, The Certificate of Achievement is ton to Johnson City. Early plans for between Kirkwood and Shelby the highest form of recognition in Hendersonville breaks ground the park include picnic areas, a water streets, near the city fire station and the area of governmental accounting station, and restrooms. Greater Warner Tabernacle AME and financial reporting, and its attain- on new inline hockey facility Zion Church. The project will also ment represents a significant accom- GALLATIN make Prosser Road more walkable plishment by a government and its NIC Global officials have an- between MLK Jr. Avenue and management. Smyrna’s report was nounced the company will invest $2 Holston Drive while street parking judged by an impartial panel to meet million and create 28 new jobs by will be added to the area. Other the high standards of the program, expanding its operations in Gallatin. goals for the project include public which includes demonstrating con- NIC Global specializes in mechani- amenities envisioned in the Burling- structive “spirit of full disclosure” cal and electromechanical assembly, ton Enhancement Plan, developed to clearly communicate its financial expert sheet metal fabrication and by the East Tennessee Community story and motivate potential users global sourcing of metal and plastic Design Center in partnership with and user groups to read the report. components. NIC Global currently local residents and businesses. has 200 employees at its Sumner The conceptual study provided TAZEWELL County operations, located at 501 recommendations to revitalize the The state of Tennessee’s newest N. Belvedere Drive in Gallatin. The Burlington Commercial District and family justice center has opened expansion includes investments in stimulate economic development by its doors in Tazewell. The Office of new fabrication equipment, special enhancing beauty of the streets, cre- Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP) error-proofing systems and upgrades ating more public spaces, improving and Tennessee Department of Fi- to its powder coating capabilities. pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular nance and Administration were vital Additionally, NIC will be adding infrastructure, and enhancing nav- in securing the federal funds needed 26,000 square feet of additional igation with gateway entrance and to construction the new Claiborne manufacturing space to support new wayfinding signage. County Family Justice Center lo- Hockey players, fans, and Hendersonville officials gathered to break programs. cated within the city. Family justice ground on a new $2.8 million inline hockey complex at the city’s Vol- LOUDON centers throughout the state provide unteer Park at Arrowhead. The new complex has two covered inline GALLAWAY A new drive-in movie theatre has services to victims, including chil- rinks and it’s the first of its kind in Middle Tennessee. Rinks once Helen of Troy Limited announced opened in the city of Loudon. dren, impacted by family violence located in the city had been flooded out in 2010 and again in 2019, the company will establish new Opened by Loudon Entertainment, who need a variety of services. The prompting the relocation of the rinks to their new facility. Officials distribution operations and create LLC, the LoCo Drive-In was con- center in Tazewell is the tenth such with the Hendersonville Inline Hockey Association (HIHA) said they 350 jobs in Gallaway. Helen of Troy, structed on a more-than-10-acre center opened in the state and serves have already been contacted by multiple tournament directors who designer, developer, and worldwide property leased to the company by as a community-wide collaboration would like to host their events in Hendersonville once the new facility marketer of consumer brand-name both the Loudon City Council and of public and nonprofit agencies is complete. Construction is expected to be complete in October. housewares, health and home, and Loudon County Commission. The providing co-located, wraparound beauty products, intends to devel- company has the option to buy the services in one safe, convenient, op a 2 million-square-foot facility property after the five-year lease and family-friendly location. In ad- Restoration begins on historic with state-of-the-art automation ends. The property can hold 400 dition to benefiting victims and their and direct-to-consumer fulfillment vehicles and hopes to show both new families, the FJC model benefits the Rogersville law office structure capabilities at Hickory Withe Road and old movies as well as host other broader community by reducing and TN-196 in Gallaway. The new events like concerts and showing competition and redundancy among facility is being designed and built sporting events. The drive-in also stakeholders. specifically to house the company’s features a concessions stands, re- housewares segment operations, strooms, play area for children, and WHITE HOUSE an area for food trucks, which will be Advanex Americas will relocate its rotated nightly at the site. headquarters and manufacturing TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY operations from Cypress, Calif., to Tennessee Town & City (ISSN 00403415, USPS 539420) is published semi-monthly MT. JULIET White House, investing $17 million except in the months of June and December Officials with the city of Mt. Juliet and creating 102 new jobs. The 19 times per year by Tennessee Municipal League, 226 Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd, are moving forward with devel- spring and component parts manu- Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219-1894. opment at three local parks. The facturer will build a new facility at Subscription rates: $6 per year to mem- city’s Sgt. Jerry Mundy Park will 514 Hester Drive in White House. bers, $15 to nonmembers, $1 a copy. Periodicals Postage Paid at Nashville TN. receive three new tennis courts, four Products manufactured by the com- POSTMASTER:Send address changes to pickleball courts, and an expanded pany are used in everything from Tennessee Town & City, 226 Anne Dallas playground as parts of upgrades to ballpoint pens to space stations. Ad- Dudley Blvd, Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219-1894. Official publication of the the facility and to relieve usage of vanex Americas is the U.S. division Tennessee Municipal League. Publisher: similar facilities at other parks that of Advanex Inc., a Japanese compa- The first phase of the restoration of the historic Powel Law Office has Anthony Haynes ([email protected]); have become extremely popular, ny founded in 1946 and headquar- Editor: Carole Graves (cgraves@TML1. begun in the town of Rogersville. The early 1800s-ear log building org; Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: leading to waiting periods in peak tered in Tokyo, Japan, that has grown is being stabilized as part of restoration efforts funded through a Publisher reserves the right to reject any ad- times. The second project is the de- into 15 group companies around the Tennessee Historic Commission grant with a grant match of $23,500 vertising deemed unacceptable. Fax classi- world. The company manufactures fied ads toTT&C: Attention Carole Graves velopment of 8.6 acres of land near – 40% – by the town. The cabin served as the home and law office at 615-255-4752, or e-mail cgraves@ Tate Lane and West Division Street precision springs, wire form, pins, of one of Rogersville’s most prominent early citizens: attorney, judge, TML1.org. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: into Hamilton-Denson Park, a facil- stampings, plastics and assemblies and U.S. Rep. Samuel Powel. The building was constructed in 1806, Attention Debbie Kluth at 615-255-4752, for companies in a range of sectors or e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions ity featuring eight multi-use sports the same year Powel began his law practice in Rogersville. Powel expressed by non League officials or staff fields for practices. Parks officials including automotive, aerospace, ran the state’s first law school and served the state in Congress do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. said work on the new park is expect- medical and agriculture. from 1815 to 1817. www.TML1.org 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2021 Gallatin cuts ribbon on state’s largest park aimed at children of all abilities By KATE COIL in 2019. Funding for the project TML Communications Specialist included a $500,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of En- The city of Gallatin recently vironment and Conservation with cut the ribbon on the largest recre- a matching loan from the city. ational complex for citizens of all The park then raised $100,000 in abilities in Tennessee. donations from All Access Coach Gallatin’s new Miracle Park Leasing and Goodall Homes. offers nearly six acres of -fun in Hundreds of other donations from cluding a Miracle ballfield, a pedal individuals, local organizations, park, and the largest inclusive and businesses were also donated playground in the state. The park for the project. is already drawing visitors from Gauerke described the play- around the region and is a source ground as “ginormous.” The of pride for local officials. 27,000-square-foot playground Mary Gauerke, marketing includes wheelchair and walker director for the Gallatin Parks and accessible swings and equipment, Recreation Department, said the a merry-go-round, gliders, sensory park has been more than 20 years panels, musical instruments, a zip- in the making. line, and other amenities. “Our parks director David “When I drive by it every day, I Brown has been with the parks feel like it’s something that belongs since he was 19 and is now in at Disney World,” she said. “It’s The Gallatin Miracle Park includes a ballfield for Miracle League play, a pedal park, and an inclusive his late 60s,” she said. “About 20 huge, complex, and wonderful. We playground. The park is the largest of its kind aimed at serving children of all abilities in the state. years ago, he saw a poured-in- tried to hit every aspect of every place surfacing for ballfields at a ability. We have braille, sound, for the sensory area.” boro and Clarksville.” We’ve had a tremendous response.” conference and said he wanted one things for the visually impaired, The 17,000-square-foot ball The park is also the home of an As both a parks employee and for Gallatin. Elaine Hudson, our and we also have sensory area. The field is comprised of a pourable 18,000-square-foot pedal park that as a mom, Gauerke said the park assistant parks director, had seen a ramps go up two levels for abil- rubber that makes it easier for those aims to help kids learn road safety. has a massive impact. pedal park she thought would be a ity-impaired children. There are in wheelchairs, walkers, or with “The pedal park is like a little “I believe recreation for all is good addition.” different interactive components mobility issues to run the bases. town,” Gauerke said. “It gives very important,” she said. “It’s how Gauerke said she was also to it. We also have different things Gallatin will also have its own Mir- kids the opportunity to learn the kids thrive and grow physically, inspired by her own son when that kids in a wheelchair can use acle League to call the field home. rules of the road before they are emotionally, and mentally. These helping create the park. like a merry-go-round experience. “Everything is poured into the driving. They learn about stop kids are having the opportunity for “I joined the department four We have a glider that you can also surfacing from the white lines to signs, roundabouts, pedestrian inclusion. All that is going to do years ago, and I have a son with roll someone in.” the bases so someone can roll,” crossings, no passing zones, and is make them better adults. When autism,” she said. “When we would The playground also high- Gauerke said. “It’s perfect for passing zones. They can stop at a you build that kind of acceptance go to parks when my son was lights local citizens with different anyone who has any type of mo- car wash, a burger joint, and a little at a young age of kids who don’t younger, there was nothing there abilities whose desire for a place bility impairment, whether it’s a puppet theatre. We have a group, look or play like you, it has a pos- for him sensory-wise. He would be of their own to play helped inspire rolling walker or a wheelchair. It the Friends of Gallatin Miracle itive impact. I think it is important digging in the mulch and dissecting the project. is smaller than a typical ball field, Park, who are working on grants to to have that opportunity to play dandelions with more excitement “We tell a story at our park,” but it is wonderful. The dugouts add to the pedal park because there together. All children in all com- than he would have running around Gauerke said. “We have kids who don’t require you to step down. You is plenty of room.” munities should have the chance to with other kids. Other than the were a huge impact to this park, can roll from dugout onto the field. The reaction to the park has do that. As a mom of a child who swings, he was not interested in a that were inspirations to this park Every time I go over there, there are been overwhelmingly positive. has special needs, even though he typical playground at all. He is 17 featured on 11 signs throughout the kids of all different abilities playing “We know there is going to be is 17, he enjoyed the ribbon cutting now, and was the inspiration for the park. Some of them are mobility a pickup game of wiffleball. We an economic impact that this park ceremony and the park. This park chill zone of the park, which is our impaired, one has Down’s syn- have a feeling that when we get our has for the city of Gallatin,” she said. is the legacy of these kids and what sensory area under the shade. It’s a drome, one has a cochlear implant, Miracle League going we will have “We had one parent who came with we’ve learned as parents to make place for kids to have a quiet space.” one has had seizures and a stroke, a lot of participants. The team will ten kids and took a lot of pictures the best better. We want to make Construction of the park began and they put my son’s picture up travel to play with other teams that then posted them on our Facebook sure the next generation of kids on a former ballfield in the city there because he is the inspiration have these fields, like in Murfrees- page. They really loved the park. have a place and aren’t forgotten.” Adamsville site provides glimpse into TN’s ancient history, dinosaurs FOSSILS from Page 1 ganisms like clams, oysters, snails, vived when others did not.” change on a global magnitude. This ponds on the site that we use to The Pink Palace built most and various types of cephalopods. Occasionally, artifacts from site shows just one time we can help us study how ecology effects of the facilities now on the site, Even the plankton that was in the other periods of history also turn up. demonstrate that type of change the modern farmer,” Gibson said. including a full science camp. water and sediment is preserved, “We find signs of Native in Tennessee. Other nearby areas “We do a lot of things on the site, This past April, the Pink Palace so we have the entire food chain American occupation and activity, like Parsons have evidence of other including astronomy. We have a Museum turned the site over to UT up and down.” early farming, and later human ocean flooding events at different science lab on site. This is really a Martin to run on a long-term lease. Many of the fossils found on habitation on the site,” Gibson said. times. There are at least six global STEAM center where all sciences UT Martin has been conducting the site help researchers determine “We have an archaeological histo- rises and drops of sea levels on a can be taught. We do engineering, research for the Pink Palace on the the origins of many species com- ry there as well as a paleontological huge scale in Tennessee alone that math, arts, and all things of that na- site since the 1990s and so it was monly found in the modern ocean. history. Coon Creek is actually a can be traced worldwide.” ture on the site. The central theme a natural fit. “There are many groups we modern creek that is cutting down The site offers visitors a chance here is that we want everyone to Gibson said fossils on the site find that are still living,” he said. into an old deposit that is the Coon to dig their own fossils as well. have an outdoor field setting. We range from marine shells and verte- “The actual species may be extinct, Creek formation. This little creek “Visitors to the site get to want them to experience this in the brates to marine life like sharks and but you could find other types of has exposed this formation for us dig – and keep – their own finds real world.” crabs we would recognize today as that group if you were beach walk- to see, and we now have evidence from the formation,” Gibson said. The Coon Creek Science well as the remains of what may ing the Gulf. If you were walking of three earlier versions of this “One of the things we do with the Center takes two and four-hour look like sea monsters. on the beach in the Cretaceous pe- creek that ran through this area at site is called paleotourism where reservations for weekday group “We have found several mo- riod, you would recognize clams, different times.” you learn about the site and what tours and activities, such as those sasaurus at the site, one of which snails, crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. Gibson said the site teaches it has to offer. We are also doing for scout groups, school groups, is on display at the Pink Palace We have other types that are important lessons about how sea active research on the site. People birthday parties, and others. Gib- Museum,” he said. “We have what completely extinct. A lot of these level change can impact the planet. can come in to volunteer to help son said the center will also be is probably going to end up being a are the same creatures that would “This site is 400-feet-above us. We teach them how to do dig opening up on certain weekends plesiosaurus, which is what every- have gone extinct during the same sea level, but you dig out your own work, how to clean the fossils, and to host community days where the one thinks of when they think of extinction event as the dinosaurs, marine fossils, which indicates this prepare them.” general public can make reserva- the Loch Ness Monster. We have for example your large swimming area had to be a sea floor sometime Beyond paleontology, plenty tions to visit the site. also found one flying reptile – a reptiles like the plesiosaur or in the past,” he said. “At the very of other research goes on at Coon Those who wish to make reser- pterosaur – which we’ve found in mosasaurus. We can then look at minimum, it demonstrates the real- Creek. vations to visit the center can call the the Coon Creek material. We have those that survived those extinction ity of sea level change and not just a “We also do modern forest UT Martin Selmer Campus at 731- more than 400 species of marine or- events and figure out why they sur- little sea level change but sea level ecology, and we have a couple of 646-1636 for more information. No loan is too large or too small

The city of Pulaski recently closed on a $12 million fixed rate loan with the Tennessee The city of LaFollette recently closed on a $1.5 million note with the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund (TMBF) for water system improvements. The city has used Municipal Bond Fund (TMBF) to finance various public works projects for the city. the TMBF various loan programs10 times since 1991. The latest loan was with First LaFollette has used TMBF programs 16 times since 1993. Seated L to R: Mayor National Bank in Pulaski. Seated are: Mayor Patrick Ford and Tracy Porterfield, Mike Stanfield, and Stan Foust, city recorder. Standing L to R: Steve Queener, CFO of First National Bank of Pulaski. Standing are: Terry Harrison, Pulaskit city TMBF marketing representative; Terry Sweat, finance director; and Jim Jeffries, administrator, city recorder, and finance director; and Kevin Krushenski, TMBF city administrator. marketing representative. See us for your special projects needs. (615) 255-1561 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2021 www.TML1.org Sen. Ken Yager selected as new TACIR chairman Matt Aus- see Budget a bachelor’s degree in agricultural State. Sen Ken Yager, tin has been Office, died engineering with a specialization in R-Kingston, has been elected appointed as on June 13, land and water resources from the chairman of the Tennessee Advi- interim chief 2021, at the University of Florida, where he also sory Commission on Intergovern- of the Bris- age of 54. served as a research assistant. mental Relations (TACIR). tol Police Dedmond Yager will take over lead- Department. spent 30 Dana Mc- ership of the committee from Austin pres- years with Lendon, Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks, ently serves Matt Thomas the state of Mike Dedmon Ward 2 alder- who was appointed interim chair as a major Tennessee, man for the of TACIR after the death of pre- with the department, overseeing serving under five governors and city of Frank- vious chairman and state Rep. the department’s operations bu- nine finance commissioners. Ded- lin, has an- Mike Carter in May. Brooks was reau. During his 30-year career mon had served in the state budget nounced his re-elected vice chairman of TA- with Bristol Police, Austin has officer for nearly 19 years. Prior retirement af- Dana McLendon CIR at the same meeting. worked as a narcotics investiga- to that, he served for nearly three ter nearly 25 Yager has represented Ten- tor, school resource officer, patrol years as deputy commissioner years of service. A Franklin resident nessee State Senate District 12 State Sen. Ken Yager captain, and SWAT team leader. A and one year as a budget director since 1995, McLendon became the in 2009. He has served as Re- U.S. Marine Corp veteran, he holds with the Tennessee Department of city’s Ward 2 alderman two years publican Caucus Chairman in the a bachelor’s degree in business Human Services. Dedmon had a later at the age of 29. McLendon Senate and is presently a member a law degree from the University administration from Tusculum master’s in public administration graduated from the University of of the Commerce and Labor; State of Memphis. University and is a graduate of the from the University of Tennessee at Florida in 1989 and then from the and Local Government; Joint Fis- TACIR’s mission is to serve FBI National Academy. Austin will Knoxville and a bachelor’s degree Vanderbilt University School of cal Review; and Finance, Ways, as a forum for the discussion and serve as interim until city officials in international relations and af- Law in 1993. He is a practicing and Means committees. resolution of intergovernmental appoint a replacement for retiring fairs from Middle Tennessee State lawyer in the city of Franklin and Before that, he served as problems; provide high-quality Police Chief Blaine Wade. University. Tennessee Finance also serves as the chairman of the county executive of Roane Coun- research support to state and lo- and Administration Commissioner city’s capital investment projects ty from 1982 and 2006, and as cal government officials in order Jeff Beaman Butch Eley praised Dedmond for committee and designee for the city county attorney for Roane County to improve the overall quality of has been “his friendship, sense of humor, to the Williamson County Wastewa- from 1978 until 1982. government in Tennessee and to selected as depth of knowledge, and love of ter Authority. He holds a bachelor’s degree improve the effectiveness of the the new fire family” and said: “Mike had more and master’s degree from the Uni- intergovernmental system to serve chief for the than three decades of service to the Shira versity of Tennessee at Martin and the citizens of Tennessee better. city of Galla- state and was a senior advisor to me McWaters, tin. Beaman and to Gov. Bill Lee. Moreover, public works joins the city Mike’s influence and network of director for Joan Carter selected to fill late from his pre- Jeff Beaman friends spread beyond state gov- the city of vious posi- ernment across Tennessee.” He Oak Ridge, husband’s District 29 House seat tion as assistant fire chief for the leaves behind his wife, Stephanie, died June 19, Joan Carter has been appoint- Germantown Fire Department. who is Tennessee’s chief infor- 2021, at the ed to hold the seat of her late Beaman holds a master’s degree in mation officer, three sons, and a age of 60 after Shira McWaters husband state Rep. Mike Carter emergency services from Colum- grandchild, along with his mother a short illness. until an election can be held later bia Southern University and has and stepchildren. McWaters had been at the helm of this year. more than 30 years of experience the city’s public works department Rep. Mike Carter, in the fire service. Wayon since she joined the city in 2016. Pri- R-Ooltewah, died in May at Hines has or to that, she spent nearly 23 years the age of 67 after a battle with Cody Chap- been select- as an associate at Tata and Howard, pancreatic cancer. His widow man has ed as the new Inc., a municipal and private water Joan was chosen by the Hamilton been pro- city manag- utility firm. She held a bachelor’s County Commission to fill the moted to as- er of Col- degree in civil engineering from remainder of her husband’s term sistant chief legedale and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. representing District 29 in the of police for will continue Remembered as a “high-energy, Wayon Hines Tennessee State House. the town of in his previ- involved leader” by City Manager “Thank you commission for Jacksboro, ous role as city engineer. Hines has Mark Watson, McWaters oversaw this honor. I consider this a true Rep. Joan Carter according to Cody Chapman been with the city since 2016. Prior the establishment of a planned tribute to Mike’s legacy.” Carter Jacksboro to that, he had more than 10 years’ program for capital investment, said of her appointment. “When didate from the election will then Police Chief R. Jeremy Goins. experience working in the private upgrades to the city’s wastewater you’re together as long as Mike serve out the remainder of Carter’s Chapman has 11 years of expe- sector, including six years as a prin- plant, and the implementation of a and I were, you really grow to- original term, which was due to end rience in law enforcement, most cipal engineer and project manager strategy to replace the city’s aging gether.” in November 2022. recently serving as a detective for EWH Engineering. Hines has water filtration plant with the least Gov. Bill Lee has scheduled Mike Carter had served in the sergeant with the Jacksboro Police also held positions with the Chat- financial impact to consumers. Pub- a special election to be held for Tennessee House since 2013 and Department. Prior to that, he served tanooga Engineering Group, the lic Works Utility Manager Patrick the seat with a primary on July 27 previously served as a Hamilton as a patrol sergeant at the Campbell Farley Nuclear Plant in Alabama, Berge has been appointed interim and a general election on Sept. 14 County general sessions judge County Sheriff’s Office. He is also Charleston-based Atwell, LLC, director of public works. of this year. The successful can- from 1997 until 2005. a graduate of Waters State Commu- L.J. Farrow and Associates, and nity College where he also attended Alday-Howell Engineering, Inc. police academy training. Hines also worked as a civil en- gineer on the Fukushima disaster Public Entity Partners launches Mike Dedmon, deputy budget response for H.B. Robinson and director with the state of Tennes- Catawba Nuclear Plants. He holds 2021 Safety Partners Grant program

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The Tennessee Advisory Com- An estimated 20.9% of high school TDEC parks and recreation grants mission on Intergovernmental students in the state are overweight The Tennessee Department Relations (TACIR) has voted to and less than half of the state’s of Environment and Conservation begin a comprehensive study on youth (44.1%) engage in some type (TDEC) has announced 24 munici- litter pollution in the state. The of physical activity at least five palities will benefit from grants for Tennessee Wildlife Federation times a week. park and recreation improvements, advocated for the study saying that including a number of ADA com- despite the $15 million in taxpayer Cougars and alligators are mov- pliance projects. money spent to clean up litter in ing into Tennessee, according to TDEC recently announced the state each year, the Tennessee new evidence from the Tennes- $7,584,530 will be awarded to River contains more microplastics see Wildlife Resources Agency communities throughout the state per gallon than any other river (TWRA). Species that are expand- from the Local Parks and Recre- in the world. The group says the ing their ranges into the state are ation Fund (LPRF) program and litter has negative economic con- protected and therefore cannot be the Land and Water Conservation sequences, such as giving tourists hunted under state law. Cougars Fund (LWCF) program. The state a negative perception of the state and alligators are also both pro- is also awarding $1,892,642 in and costing $60 million a year tected species by state law. TWRA grants from the Recreation Trails in agricultural damage. The new said that alligators are moving into Program (RTP). study will include the sources and the state of their own accord rather Ardmore will receive $37,500 composition of litter, financial and than through human intervention, in funds for improvements to environmental costs, and the eco- though there is no evidence of Ardmore City Park, including the nomic opportunities of recovering breeding alligators within the state expansion of an existing splash pad waste. borders. and playground improvements as well as adding ADA features like Tennessee has the fourth highest TNECD is partnering with walkways, parking spaces, and rate of childhood obesity of any Heartland Forward to get el- ramps. state in the nation, according to a igible Tennesseans connected The city of Clinton received new survey conducted by financial to affordable internet through $500,000 for a project to recon- planning website 24/7 Wall Street. the Federal Communications figure and renovate the municipal The survey found the state had the Commission’s (FCC) Emergen- pool compound. The present pool third highest rate of youth who cy Broadband Benefit (EBB) will be replaced with a smaller, Elizabethton’s Covered Bridge Park is one of 24 cities that will were overweight at 18.3% and the program. The program utilizes ADA-compliant pool and adjacent benefit from parks and recreation grants recently awarded by the second lowest number of com- federal COVID-19 relief funding splash pad while the existing bath- Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). munities who promote physical to provide eligible households house and entrance will receive Elizabethton received $500,000 for enhancements to Covered Bridge activity among youth at 47.8%. discounts of up to $50 a month on ADA upgrades. Park with renovations to both the bridge and park being financed. Tennessee ranked in the bottom home internet service, making the received $500,000 Cleveland Many of the grant funds went to helping make ADA-compliant im- seven states when it came to park service more affordable and acces- for the development of the Can- provements to various parks, playgrounds, ballfields, and walking access with only 58.1% of Tennes- sible for qualifying low-income dies Creek Park in the western trails across the state. see children having easy access to families. The program also offers a area of the city, including the a public park or playground. The $100 discount toward the purchase construction of a 16,500-square- grant to add energy-efficient LED parking, and door features that are state also had the ninth highest of a laptop, computer or tablet from foot ADA-compliant playground, lighting to ballfield at Crichfield compliant with the Americans with childhood poverty rate, ninth high- a participating provider. For more pavilion, restrooms, fishing ponds, Park. Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as est overall poverty rate, and ninth information, visit https://www.fcc. entrance, and parking lot. A $94,152 grant was awarded larger kitchen and assembly areas lowest median household income. gov/broadbandbenefit. The town of Collierville was to make ADA compliance up- and new storage rooms. granted $500,000 for the paving grades to the Trey Park Complex A $499,378 grant will benefit of an existing trail and parking in Hartsville. Originally built in the town of Luttrell. The grant will May revenues $432M more area as well as for the development 1998, the grant will finance -up be used for land clearing, drainage, of an accessible playground to grades including the improvement erosion control, and stockpiling, than budgeted estimate include a ramp, climbers, slides, of ramps to meet ADA require- placing, and spreading topsoil, net climbers, platform, and town ments, replacement of a sidewalk, parking, adding an entrance road Tennessee Department of more than the estimate and the overlooks. The funds will also pro- and the extension of a sidewalk to and gravel parking lot, providing Finance and Administration Com- year-to-date growth rate is 49.87%. vide a permanent stage cover, ac- a presently inaccessible pavilion. ADA-compliant parking, trails, missioner Butch Eley announced Gasoline and motor fuel revenues cessible ramps, electrical service, The town of Huntsville re- restrooms, concessions facilities, that revenues for May were $1.6 for May increased by 55.37% com- and lighting to the town’s existing ceived $342,500 to develop prop- soccer fields and a playground. billion, which is $432 million more pared to May 2020, and they were amphitheater. erty adjacent to Huntsville City Manchester has received than the budgeted monthly revenue $7.7 million more than the budgeted Elizabethton received Park. Plans for the 14-acre property $500,000 for LED light installation estimate. estimate of $100.7 million. For $500,000 for enhancements at include a large pavilion, parking at three softball fields in Dave King State tax revenues were $587.3 ten months, revenues are less than Covered Bridge Park. Renovations area, walkways connecting to the Park and three baseball fields in million more than May 2020 and estimates by $11.1 million. will include enhanced entrances on existing park, the installation of Fred Deadman Park. the overall growth rate was 59.8%. Hall income tax revenues for both sides of the bridge and park, a turf and a shade sail at the existing The Memphis River Parks “Just as April tax revenue re- May were $36 million more than the new ADA-compliant pavilion and playground, and paving. Partnership received $800,000 for ceipts revealed substantial growth, budgeted estimate as the tax filing restroom, ADA-compliant parking Jackson’s Middle Fork Bot- a new pedestrian path to link the May state tax revenues continue deadline for this tax was extended and paths, ADA-compliant picnic toms will see the development of southern and northern portions of to reflect extraordinary increases into this month. For ten months, tables, fencing, lighting/electrical a trailhead, restroom facilities, the River Edge Trail, which will compared to this same time last year revenues are $22.5 million less than upgrades, and the planting of trees. information kiosk, boardwalk, include access to the Civic Gate- when most economic activity was the budgeted estimate. A $500,000 grant will be used overlooks, educational signage, way fountain, restrooms, fitness weakened because of the pandem- Tobacco tax revenues were $5 to develop a park at the site of site fixtures, and site access control stations, and elevate access to ic,” Eley said. “When comparing million more than the May bud- the future Liberty Creek School as the result of a $400,000 grant to overlooks of the Mississippi River May 2021 tax growth to May 2019, geted estimate of $19 million. For campus in Gallatin. Plans for the the West Tennessee River Basin in the tree canopy. the monthly growth is 34.5 percent ten months, they are $14.6 million project include construction of Authority. Middleton will use $100,050 rather than the 59.8% growth over more than the budgeted estimate. a pavilion with restrooms, three The city of Kenton received in grant funding to renovate Mid- May 2020. Privilege tax revenues were $29.4 overlooks with shade structures, $94,915 for a new Little League dleton City Park, including work “May sales tax revenues, re- million more than the May estimate, benches, picnic tables, trailhead ballfield and the renovation of on a concessions and restroom flecting April taxable sales activity, and on a year-to-date basis, August parking with kiosk, signage, an existing field as well as new building, repairs to walls, paint- grew across all industries except for through May, revenues are $101.8 fencing, lighting, landscape, and ADA-compliant parking and ac- ing, and improvements to walking groceries and food stores, which million more than the estimate. signalized crossing. The work will cess paths. Milan will utilize a paths and a parking lot. experienced a minor reduction. Business tax revenues were include nature trails, mowed grass $500,000 grant to renovate two The city of Spring Hill re- Corporate taxes, represented as $8.1 million more than the May paths, accessible pathways, trails, ball fields and add ADA-compliant ceived a $321,115 parks and recre- franchise and excise taxes, exhibited estimate. For ten months, revenues and an amphitheater. parking and sidewalk improve- ation grant to enhance the Walnut the second largest monthly growth are $43.2 million more than the Goodlettsville has received ments. Street Skate Park by adding four year-to-date. Also notable is that budgeted estimate. Motor vehicle a $350,000 parks and recreation LaFollette will use a $250,000 pickle ball courts and restroom income taxes, normally due in registration revenues were $1.9 grant for a playground at the city’s grant to develop an ADA-compli- facilities and improve Fischer April, are included in this month’s million more than the May estimate, Peay Park from the Tennessee ant amphitheater with walkways, Park at Port Royal by adding an receipts due to a filing deadline and on a year-to-date basis, revenues Department of Environment and parking, and lighting upgrades at ADA)-compliant mobility track extension. While the year-to-date are $15.5 million more than the Conservation (TDEC). The funds the city’s Liberty Park. with cornhole, lighting, irrigation, revenue balance continues to ad- estimate. will be used to help develop The city of La Vergne re- and field restoration. vance, we will continue adhering Mixed drink, or Liquor-by- the Rachel’s Garden inclusive ceived a $161,501 grant for the The city of White House has to the conservative management of the-drink, taxes were $0.8 million playground at Peay Park. The development of a new neighbor- received a $500,000 grant for the our budget as we approach the end more than the May estimate. For ten 9,231-square-foot playground will hood park in the Brookside neigh- expansion of the W.L. Anderson of the fiscal year. We must continue months, revenues are $23.9 million be enclosed with an approximately borhood. The proposed location is Sports Complex on Old High- to acknowledge the role that federal less than the budgeted estimate. All 420-foot fenced area. The park is on the east end of Peak Top Trail way 31. The funding will install funds and inflation are playing in other tax revenues were less than named in honor of Rachel West, the and will connect to the end of the a new ADA-compliant parking this already volatile economy.” estimates by a net of $0.8 million. daughter of retired Goodlettsville Brookside Greenway. The park de- area, pavilion, and pathways. The On an accrual basis, May is the Year-to-date revenues for ten Fire Captain Ricky West. sign includes a playground, shelter, town of White Pine will receive tenth month in the 2020-2021 fiscal months were $2,444.6 million more The city of Grand Junction soccer practice field, and additional $139,437.50 for improvements year. than the budgeted estimate. The gen- received $116,000 in recreation parking. at Lions Park including installing General fund revenues were eral fund recorded $2,339.2 million trails grant funding to create a loop- Loretto received $412,981 for an LED system on a multipurpose more than the budgeted estimates more than the budgeted estimate and ing walking path, trailhead, and the renovation of the Loretto Com- field, replacing existing lights in in the amount of $392.8 million the four other funds were $105.4 parking area at the city’s park. munity Center at Loretto City Park, the parking areas, and field reno- and the four other funds that share million more than estimated. Halls received a $280,000 which will include restrooms, vations and improvements. in state tax revenues were $39.2 million more than the estimates. Sales tax revenues were $258 million more than the estimate for May and were 51.21% more than May 2020. For ten months, reve- nues are $1,483.8 million higher than estimated. The year-to-date growth rate is 14.08%. Remote sales and marketplace facilitator laws contributed $54.9 million to sales tax receipts in the month of April. For nine months, online sales tax revenues represent 36.55% of all sales tax growth to the state. Franchise and excise tax revenues combined were $85.9 million great- er than the budgeted estimate in May, and the growth rate compared to May 2020 was 127.76%. For ten months, revenues are $851 million 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2021 www.TML1.org

week, Monday through Friday, with defined Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Position will extensive experience in professional plan- hours. Benefits include a stipend to assist remain open until filled. EOE. ning preferably in municipal government in payment of health/eye/dental insurance or equivalent combination of education and premiums offered through Tennessee Partners HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR experience. AICP certification is preferred Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No million general fund budget and 68 full-time for Health – Local Government, enrollment BRENTWOOD. The city of Brentwood but not required. In addition, the successful charge to TML members. Send advertising and 25 part-time employees in administra- in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement seeking candidates for an experienced human candidate should be detail oriented, possess to: Carole Graves: [email protected]. tion, police, fire, public works, and finance. 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For vocate and ensuring legal compliance and im- of Maryville offers a comprehensive benefits sonville is currently accepting application ma- of downtown Chattanooga, it is conveniently more information, please see the detailed job plementation of the organizations mission and package including health, dental and vision terials for the assistant city engineer position located near a large retail center, quality health description at www.eaglevilletn.com Please talent strategy. This is accomplished through insurance, life insurance, retirement pension in our Public Works Department. This position care facilities, higher education institutions, apply to the Eagleville City Manager via email developing and offering a comprehensive line with the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement assists the assistant public works director and fine dining, and a metropolitan airport. The [email protected] or by mail to of personnel services, including collaborating System, Section 457 plan, Roth IRA and 24- city engineer with professional engineering minimum requirement for this opportunity PO Box 68, Eagleville, Tennessee 37060.A and advising management on compliance with hour access to on-site fully equipped fitness functions. Minimum qualifications: bache- is a bachelor’s degree, with a preferred fo- drug screening will be required as part of the legal requirements and city policy, supervising center. Deadline to apply: Initial review of lor’s degree in civil engineering.Sufficient cus in public administration, management, Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program. the HR and payroll functions and staff, over- applicants will begin on June 21, 2021. The experience to understand the basic principles business administration or closely related Open until filled. EOE. seeing the recruitment/staffing and retention position is open until filled. Applications are relevant to the major duties of the position, field. A master’s degree is preferred. A min- of qualified talent, developing and maintain- available at the City of Maryville Municipal usually associated with the completion of imum of five years of municipal leadership FINANCE DIRECTOR. ing competitive compensation and benefits Center, Human Resources, 400 W. Broadway an apprenticeship/internship or having had experience as a city manager or manager of BRISTOL. The city of Bristol, TN, with a plan, providing effective employee relations or on our website www.maryvillegov.com/ a similar position for 5+ years. Possession a public agency or department with related budget of $70 million, is seeking a well-round- through the development and communications jobs.html . EOE of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s duties is required. Salary commensurate ed professional with proven leadership skills of effective policies and procedures including license issued by the state of Tennessee for with education, experience, and marketplace to serve as the finance director. This position discipline and termination, developing and TOWN PLANNER the type of vehicle or equipment operated. conditions. The city offers a comprehensive is responsible for planning, directing and delivering effective employee training and ARLINGTON. The Town of Arlington is Working knowledge of Autocad/Microstation benefits package including participation in the supervising the city’s financial management, organizational development activities and seeking a highly motivated individual for a preferred. Proficiency in using computer Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System including financial planning and reporting, coordinating strategies to maintain a safe full-time position at Town Hall. Applicants equipment and computer experience with (TCRS). Interested applicants must submit a account practices, revenue collections, cash and healthy work environment free from shall have excellent project management, oral Microsoft Office suite products. Professional resume, cover letter and professional referenc- management and internal controls. Position discrimination and harassment. Bachelor’s and written communication skills. Applicant Engineer License (TN) required. Salary/Pay es to: City of Red Bank, Attn: Tracey Perry, reports to the city manager. Full understanding degree in human resources, business admin- must have an a bachelor’s degree, master’s Rate:$77,104 or higher DOQ. Interested and 3105 Dayton Blvd, Red Bank, TN 37415 or of accounting principles, GAAP, GASB, and istration, or related field required. Related degree preferred, from an accredited college qualified candidates must submit a completed submit by email to [email protected]. financial management systems (including master’s degree preferred. A minimum of or university in urban or regional planning, job application, resume, and cover letter Initial review of applications will occur in Excel) with strong interpersonal, organiza- 5-years of senior management experience civil engineering, or a closely related field. At highlighting career experience as it relates to June/July 2021. Direct questions to Honna tional, supervisory, and decision-making in human resources, or related, preferably least five years of public management and pro- this position. Return completed job applica- Rogers, MTAS Management Consultant, at: skills required. Must be a team player who in a local government environment. Strong fessional planning experience, preferably in a tion, resume, and cover letter to the Human [email protected]. Applications can work well with other city departments, human relations and customer services skill municipality. AICP certification is preferred. Resources office at Hendersonville City Hall are subject to public disclosure. EOE / TN the city manager, outside agencies and the and advanced proficiency with MS Office, Salary Range $70,000-$80,000 depending via the methods below. No faxed applications Drug Free Workplace. public. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, specifically with MS Excel required. Must on education and experience. A detailed job will be accepted.Mail or bring to: 101 Maple finance, or public administration, or a related be technically competent in general business description & application are available at Drive North, Hendersonville, TN 37075; or CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER field; supplemented by five or more years of practices and in all functional areas of human Town Hall, 5854 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN email to: [email protected]. Open until MONTEREY. The Town of Monterey will be progressively responsible work experience in resources. Or any equivalent combination of or by visiting www.townofarlington.org. The position is filled. accepting applications for a part-time certified finance, with demonstrated administrative and education, training, and experience which town of Arlington is an EOE. codes enforcement officer until Friday, July management skills; or an equivalent combi- provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and ASSISTANT CITY RECORDER 2 at 4:00 p.m. Applications can be picked up nation of education, training, and experience. abilities for this job. Starting salary range is TOWN RECORDER MILLERSVILLE. The city of Millersville and turned in at Monterey City Hall, 302 E. CPA, Master’s Degree, CMFO, and/or CPFO $97K-$120K DOQ plus excellent benefits JONESBOROUGH. The town is seeking is accepting applications and resumes for Commercial Avenue, Monterey, TN Monday preferred. The successful candidate can expect including free medical insurance, pension applicants for the position of Town Recorder. assistant city recorder. This position will – Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and a competitive benefits package with an annual plan and 401K match. To apply: complete This position is the town’s authority on all assist in the accounting, administrative 4:00 p.m. The Town of Monterey reserves the salary range of $67,377 to $104,434. Salary job description and apply by June 30, 2021, aspects of financial management and requires a and support services of the city including, right to reject any and/or all applications. EOE. offered will be dependent on qualifications. at City of Brentwood. (brentwoodtn.gov) comprehensive understanding of city govern- but not limited to, accounts payable, pur- To read more about the city of Bristol, TN, ment finance. Director manages the account- chasing, payroll, general accounting, cash CODES INSPECTOR the position and to apply, candidates must PAYROLL/HUMAN RESOURCES ing, accounts payable, tax collection, debt management, risk and asset management, SHELBYVILLE. The city of Shelbyville complete an online application and upload SPECIALIST service and cash management functions of utility accounting and property taxes. is accepting applications for the full-time a resume at: http://bristoltn.org/jobs.aspx. BRENTWOOD. The city of Brentwood has the town and participates in certain aspects of Annual salary $32,000 to $47,000 DOQ position of codes inspector for the building an immediate opening for an experienced the payroll process and purchasing. Bachelor plus benefit package. Application and and codes department. The codes inspector is FIREFIGHTERS payroll/HR specialist. This position reports to of business administration in accounting, fi- complete job description available on the responsible for technical work in the enforce- MT. JULIET The Fire Department of Mt. the human resources director and is primarily nance, or closely related field; Master’s degree city’s website at www.cityofmillersville. ment of building and zoning codes and city Juliet (FDMJ) is seeking Certified Firefighters. responsible for all aspects of processing the preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) com or apply at Millersville City Hall, and state ordinances. Must be a high school The Ability Test date will be given once appli- city’s bi-weekly payroll for approximately with governmental accounting practices and 1246 Louisville Highway, Millersville, TN graduate or possess equivalent. Excellent cations close. Deadline to apply is Monday, 325 employees using a proprietary system. experience preferred. The ability to be bonded. 37072, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. communication skills, both verbal and written. July 12.The Fire Department of Mt. Juliet is Also responsible for ensuring all payroll Must have an ability to become certified as a to 4:00 p.m. or email application/resume ICC/State of Tennessee Residential Building a progressive all-hazards organization serving deductions are accurately reconciled and city recorder by the state of Tennessee. Five to to [email protected]. Inspector certification, ICC/State of Tennes- 38,000 residents and visitors. Minimum qual- reported to the general ledger, filing payroll seven years of progressively responsible man- Position open until filled. EOE. see Residential Mechanical Inspector, and ifications are IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter II taxes and providing reports to various internal agerial positions in accounting and financial ICC/State of Tennessee Residential Plumbing and National Registry Emergency Medical clients, outside agencies and state and federal management required. Similar experience in CITY ENGINEER Inspector certifications preferred, or ability to Responder or greater. The city of Mt. Juliet jurisdictions as related to payroll. A minimum the public sector is preferred. Salary is DOQ. PORTLAND. The city of Portland is accept- obtain within 2 years of employment. This has been ranked by multiple outlets as one of of five years of payroll processing experience ing applications for the position of fulltime city is a full-time position with an hourly rate of the fastest growing cities in Tennessee. The required, with responsibility of the total pay- TOWN RECORDER. engineer. Under the direction of the utilities $18.88. The city provides a comprehensive successful candidate can expect a competitive roll process. Bachelor’s degree in business PEGRAM. The town of Pegram is accepting director, the city engineer is responsible for benefits package. Applications and a complete benefits package with an annual salary range administration or related preferred. Prior resumes for town recorder and intends to fill providing highly skilled engineering services job description may be picked up at city hall of $42,000 to $61,000 along with Tennessee related human resources/benefits experience the position and provide in depth training for an to the city on a wide variety of projects. This is during normal business hours or download Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). To helpful preferably in local government envi- extended period of time with the current town a professional position requiring an individual from the city website: www.shelbyvilletn.org. read more about the City of Mt. Juliet, TN, ronment. Starting salary range is $49K-$61K recorder, who is retiring. This position is full- who is capable of exercising independent Applications must be returned to City Hall the position and to apply, candidates must DOQ plus excellent benefits including free time and will report to the mayor of Pegram. judgment and who possesses the educational Administration Office, 201 Spring Street or complete an online application and upload a medical insurance, pension plan and 401K Interested parties should submit their resume, and relevant experience as relates to civil submitted online and will be accepted until resume at: www.mtjuliet-tn.gov. EOE/Drug- match. To apply: complete job description and including references, to the Town of Pegram engineering principles. This position provides position is filled.EOE / drug free workplace. free Workplace. apply by June 30, 2021, at City of Brentwood at PO Box 249, Pegram, TN, 37143 or email engineering services for all city departments Successful applicants required to pass back- (brentwoodtn.gov) [email protected]; [email protected] primarily the utilities and public works ground check, physical, and drug screen. FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATOR General responsibilities of the Town Recorder departments; provides as-needed technical INTERIM DIRECTOR POLICE CHIEF include, but are not limited to: Oversight and assistance to planning/codes; and may inter- DEPUTY TOWN ENGINEER UNICOI. The town of Unicoi is seeking ARDMORE, ALA. The city and town maintenance of the town financial accounts; face with other city departments regarding COLLIERVILLE. This is complex and pro- an interim director for their municipal food of Ardmore are accepting applications for purchasing; payroll; cash management; tax engineering needs. Position will function fessional engineering work involving land business incubator to serve through December CERTIFIED ONLY candidates for police and business licensure. Candidates must have as the assistant to the utilities director, and development projects, capital improvement 2021. The Mountain Harvest Kitchen (MHK) chief. Eligible applicants must be certified as a a high school diploma or GED. Preference will may be delegated to make decisions for the projects, water, sewer, street, drainage, and is a certified inspected commercial food pro- police officer in either Alabama or Tennessee, be given to those holding a post-secondary department of utilities in the absence of the public works projects and programs and cessing facility that provides a critical resource possess a valid driver license, have a high degree or those with direct professional fiscal utilities director. A bachelor’s degree in civil ensures technical competence and compli- for new and emerging food businesses in the school diploma or GED, no felony convictions experience. Applicants will be required to engineering or appropriate engineering field ance with all current codes and criteria. This region by lowering the barrier to entry and and be able to successfully pass psychological successfully complete the Certified Municipal required; along with 5+ years of verifiable, position directly reports to the town engineer providing resources to assist with start-up and and physical exams as well as a drug screen. Financial Officer certification and the state of acceptable experience in civil engineering, and works under his general guidance and di- growth. The interim director will champion the Starting salary is $45,000. Must be capable of Tennessee Clerk and Recorder certification preferably in a municipal environment; or rection. The incumbent may also perform the department’s mission of growing the regional obtaining certification in the state not already within the state timeframe. Further, interested equivalent combination of education and duties of the division director in the absence economy by supporting food entrepreneurs certified. At least five years police officer- ex candidates should be self-motivated, analyt- experience. Applicant must be licensed as a of the town engineer. Requires a bachelor’s and strengthening the vibrant regional food perience required. Supervisory experience is a ical, organized, have exemplary customer professional engineer in the state of Tennessee, degree in civil engineering or closely related economy. Qualifications include a bachelor’s plus. Applications are available by contacting service, written, and communications skills. or possess comparable PE license with ability field; previous experience and/or training that degree from an accredited college in the area the City Hall at 931-427-2124, 25844 Main Proficiency in general office software includ- to obtain state of Tennessee licensing within includes civil engineering, environmental/ of food science and technology, culinary, or Street, Ardmore, TN or the Town Hall at ing Word, Excel, and Adobe is preferred. EOE city-approved time frame. A complete listing utility engineering, computerized mapping, hospitality management with at least 5 years 256-423-3011, 26494 1st Street, Ardmore, / Drug Free Workplace. of duties, qualification requirements, work drafting, project management, research, and of relevant experience. This position reports to Alabama. Applications and/or resumes must environment and responsibilities; along with data analysis is preferred; and five years the city recorder and manages the MHK oper- be received by July 19, 2021. TOURISM, MARKETING applying can be completed online at https:// of previous professional civil engineering ations and programs. Responsibilities include CONSULTANT cityofportlandtn.gov/: or by submitting a re- experience; or any equivalent combination management of the 4,000 facility, equipment POLICE CHIEF SHELBYVILLE. The city of Shelbyville quest for application & complete requirements of education, training, and experience which service and repairs, and general kitchen use. PITTMAN CENTER . The Town of Pittman seeks to retain the services of a professional to [email protected]. Applications provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and This position is responsible for complying Center (population 502) is seeking applica- consultant to develop a comprehensive tour- will be accepted until filled. This ‘exempt’ abilities for this job. Must be registered as a with all state and federal requirements and tions for a police chief. Salary DOQ plus ism and marketing department for the city. position is eligible for full benefits and has Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of ensures all clients are in full compliance with excellent benefits. Current salary $51K. Police Responsibilities include, but are not limited a salary range of $59,911 - $95,702 DOE. Tennessee or possess the ability to obtain safety policies, hygiene practices, and MHK Chief is responsible for ensuring the safety and to: development of policies and procedures license within six months of employment procedures. Other responsibilities include pre- security of commercial businesses, private res- for department; preparation of a Tourism and CITY MANAGER and maintain license throughout employment. paring and reporting records and summaries idences and supervising all law enforcement Marketing Plan; seek grants and other funding ETOWAH. The city of Etowah is seeking Salary DOQ with excellent benefits package. of impact, funding, and accounts payable and activities for the citizens of Pittman Center. as may be identified to assist with the plan; applicants for the position of city manager To apply, submit an original Town of Collier- receivables as well as management of the new Also, will supervise and direct the activities of work with the Tourism Advisory Board to who works under the general direction of ville application. Applications are available to membership process including training and Patrol Officer personnel assigned to provide seek, review, and grant community support the commission. The city manager oversees download at www.collierville.com under the assistance with feasibility of proposed food routine patrol. Position answers to the City grants for tourism. Work with local attractions, city operations with an approximately $4.1 Employment Opportunities tab, or obtain one products. This is a part-time hourly role. Full Administrator. Must be a good manager with events, and businesses to market our commu- million general fund budget and 40 full-time from our Human Resources Office located at position description may be viewed at www. excellent communication and teambuilding nity and to promote tourism. Submit a letter and 40 part-time or seasonal employees in 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN, unicoitn.net/mhk-resources and applicants skills. At least five years’ experience supervis- of interest along with qualifications to Mrs. administration, police, fire, public works, 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. should submit cover letter and resume to ing support staff in a law enforcement setting, Lori Saddler, Purchasing Agent, 201 North parks and recreation, library, and finance. Position will remain open until filled. EOE. [email protected]. P.O.S.T certified, a degree in Criminal Justice, Spring Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Must be Etowah (3,490 pop) is a welcoming and Law Enforcement or closely related field received by the Purchasing Agent on or before vibrant community located at the edge of the ELECTRIC UTILITY DIRECTOR HORTICULTURIST preferred. Application is a public record. The 11:00 a.m. CST, Friday July 2. Factors that will Cherokee National Forest, Ocoee River, Hi- SPRINGFIELD. The city of Springfield is COLLIERVILLE. The purpose of this deadline for resume submission is June 30, at be considered in evaluation are: experience in wassee River, and are proud to host the L & N accepting applications for an Electric Utility classification is to plan, direct, organize, and 4:00 p.m. Mail resumes to City Administrator, required disciplines; experience in department Hiwassee River Train Excursion at the original Director with Springfield Electric Department coordinate activities related to the maintenance Tammy Watts Rochester, Town of Pittman development; experience in effective commu- L & N Depot. Two schools within the city, a (SED) from June 7-July 3, 2021. Essential of landscaping and horticultural operations. Center, 2839 Webb Creek Rd., Sevierville, nication; understanding of our community and youth athletic program, summer camp at the responsibilities include performing difficult This position requires a positive, hardworking, TN 37876. Or email resume to tkwatts@ the region; understanding of local, regional, Community Center, summer reading program and complex professional and administrative motivated self-starter, who loves plants and the pittmancentertn.gov. Resumes may also be and national tourism & marketing approaches. hosted by the Etowah Carnegie Library area a work planning and directing the activities of outdoors to join the town’s Grounds and Park submitted at Town Hall, 2839 Webb Creek The city council has allocated $25,000 within few of our many activities.Minimum require- professional, technical, skilled, and semi- Maintenance Division of the General Services Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 the FY22 budget to hire a consultant to assist ment is a bachelor’s degree, with a preferred skilled employees in the construction, oper- Department. As a professional horticulturist, p.m. Monday – Friday. EOE Complete Job the city in the development of a Tourism & focus in public administration, management, ation, and maintenance of a small municipal you will provide technical expertise, care, Description and Application can be found at: Marketing Department. This consultant will business administration or closely related electric system. Bachelor’s degree from an and design ideas for high-end, very detailed, www.pittmancentertn.gov work under the direction of the city manager field. A minimum of five years of municipal accredited four-year college or university and horticulturally intense public properties as the sole contract employee of the Tourism leadership experience as a city manager or with a major in electrical engineering, busi- in a variety of styles, themes, and palettes. PRINCIPAL PLANNER & Marketing Department. The consultant manager of a public agency or department ness administration, or related field required; Training, personnel, and professional growth, MARYVILLE. The city of Maryville is seek- will have an office space provided that will with related duties is required. Salary range minimum of five years of practical experience and group cohesion are very important and ing a principal planner in the Planning Division include phone services, computer services, is $68,931.20 - $83,200.00 (DOQ). The city in electrical engineering and/or engineering finding the candidate who fits well into the of the Development Services department. internet services, and printing services. The offers a comprehensive benefits package management; minimum of ten years of ex- creative, team-based culture is of the highest This is a supervisory position overseeing the requested length of a contract will be approx- including participation in the Tennessee perience in supervision and administration. priority. Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, daily functions of the Planning Division. The imately 1 year, effectively ending on June Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Master’s degree in business administration botany, landscape architecture or a related position performs difficult professional and 30, 2022. Over the course of the contact, the Interested applicants may apply online on preferred, or a combination of education and field; supplemented by three years profession- technical work managing the city’s planning consultant will work with the city manager our website under the Employment section at experience equivalent to the required knowl- al horticulture work experience, at least 1 of program, assembling and analyzing social, to establish the policies and procedures for cityofetowahtn.com. Please attach a resume, edge and abilities. Salary $79,899 - $109,966/ which must have been at a supervisory level. economic and other data for city planning the department. The consultant will also be cover letter and professional references. Initial YR. Special Requirements: Registration as a Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee activities, preparing short- and long-range responsible for establishing contacts within the review of applications will occur in July 2021. professional engineer in the state of Tennessee Commercial Pesticide Applicator License OR planning documents, supervising and assisting community to effectively create partnerships Applications are subject to public disclosure. desired. Applications may be submitted online immediately transfer an out of state license. the city’s land use planning staff in the pro- that will form the foundation of long-term EOE / TN Drug Free Workplace. at: www.springfieldtn.gov. EOE. Salary DOQ with excellent benefits package. cessing of land use and zoning applications success for the city of Shelbyville. Upon To apply for this position, you must submit and requests, preparing documentation for selection, a specific professional services CITY MANAGER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ an original Town of Collierville application. relevant boards and commissions, maintaining agreement shall be negotiated based upon RED BANK.The city of Red Bank is seeking MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK Applications are available to download at case files and related work as apparent or the scope of work proposed. For more detail applicants for the position of city manager EAGLEVILLE. The city of Eagleville www.collierville.com under the Employment assigned. Reports to the deputy development concerning this RFQ and proposed scope of who works under the general direction of is hiring an executive assistant/municipal Opportunities tab, or you may obtain one from services director. Minimum qualifications work, please contact City Manager Josh Ray the commission. The city manager oversees clerk/court clerk. This position is full-time our Human Resources Office located at 500 include a master’s degree in urban planning, at 931.684.2691 (ext. 114) or via email at josh. city operations with an approximately $7 and non-exempt. The position is 40 hours a Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN, 38017, public administration or a related field and [email protected]. EOE. www.TML1.org 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2021

Tennessee Municipal League 2020-2021 Officers and Directors PRESIDENT Legislation introduced to protect MSAs Mike Werner Mayor, Gatlinburg MSAs from Page 1 VICE PRESIDENTS and significant effect on the Ken Moore cities of Morristown, Cleve- Mayor, Franklin land and Jackson, as it would Bobby King TENNESSEE Mayor, Henderson alter their current designation FESTIVALS Ron Williams and jeopardize their eligibil- Mayor, Farragut ity status for valued federal July 2-3: Smithville DIRECTORS programs and grants,” said 49th Annual Smithville Fiddlers’ Paige Brown, Anthony Haynes, TML exec- Jamboree and Crafts Festival Mayor, Gallatin utive director. “However, our Downtown Smithville hosts this Randy Childs concerns are not just limited to Councilman, Kingston (District 2) annual event that pays homage to these three Tennessee cities.” bluegrass, old time Appalachian Vance Coleman The Metropolitan and Micropolitan Area Standards Review Committee is TML is also concerned music and dance, and traditional Mayor, Medina recommending an increase to the minimum urban area threshold from John Cooper about the combined effect of crafts. Each day features more than 50,000 to 100,000 people. Mayor, Metro Nashville the reclassification of not only 35 music and dance categories as • This increase would recategorize three Tennessee cities from metro- W.T. Daniels these three Tennessee cities, well as craft and food vendors. The politan to micropolitan, and it would place these larger, more urban areas Mayor, Greeneville but of the reclassification of free family festival has been named Mike French into the same status as much smaller, very rural communities. 144 cities of similar size across the official Jamboree and Crafts Alderman, Somerville (District 7) o Morristown, TN - 30,193 population the nation on Tennessee’s Festival of the state of Tennessee. Blake Lay o Cleveland, TN - 45,504 population smaller, more rural cities and Learn more at http://smithvillejam- Mayor, Lawrenceburg (District 6) o Jackson, TN - 67,191 population Terry Jones towns. This combination will boree.com/. Mayor, Millington (District 8) likely result in Tennessee’s o Average size of the 318 non-MSA municipalities in TN is 3,653. Tim Kelly smaller cities being in direct July 9-18: Gatlinburg • Two primary funding sources frequently cited as being affected by Mayor, Chattanooga competition with these three Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair Indya Kincannon MSA designations are Federal and Highway Transportation dollars and larger Tennessee cities for a The talented artists will showcase Mayor, Knoxville Community Development Block Grants. These dollars support programs share of what is likely to be their original works in jewelry, Katie Lamb for low and moderate-income people, public transportation projects, a reduced allocation of fed- wood, pottery, leather, clothing/ Mayor, Collegedale (District 3) economic development, water and sewer projects, public health pro- Christa Martin eral assistance designated for fabric, hair accessories, apothe- grams, and the elimination of slums and blight. Vice Mayor, Columbia non-Metropolitan communi- cary, glass, paintings, mixed me- Keith McDonald ties in Tennessee. dia, photography, food, and more. Mayor, Bartlett • Should the MSA or urban areas be redefined, Tennessee’s more rural “Should the MSA or urban In addition, there will be music, Wade Morrell communities would be competing with much larger, urban communities areas be redefined, Tennessee’s kid’s corner, demonstrations, and President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund for federal funding. This competition would likely impact not only the more rural communities would more. For more info, visit https:// Todd Smith amount of federal resources to individual communities within Tennes- City Manager, Greeneville (District 1) be competing with much craftsmenfair.com/ Jim Strickland larger, urban communities for see but also the total amount distributed to all Tennessee cities as the definitional change would recategorize cities in other states as well (144 Mayor, Memphis federal funding,” said Haynes. July 10: Cookeville nationwide). Many smaller communities in Tennessee currently lack -or Mary Ann Tremblay “This competition would likely Cookeville Watermelon Crawl Vice Mayor, Three Way ganic resources for necessary investments and improvements, and these impact not only the amount of Festival PAST PRESIDENTS communities rely on federal assistance to grow their cities and towns. Jill Holland (2019) Mayor, McKenzie federal resources to individual Cookeville Watermelon Crawl Wallace Cartwright (2018) Mayor, Shelbyville communities within Tennes- Festival will be held on July 10th, Bo Perkinson (2017) Vice Mayor, Athens see but also the total amount Review Committee to revise certain with Congress and stakeholder to 2021. This festival will feature John Holden (2016) Mayor, Dyersburg distributed to all Tennessee requirements for communities to be implement updated statistics as 125+ arts and crafts vendors, local Curtis Hayes (2015) Mayor, Livingston cities as the definitional change classified as an MSA. Among other appropriate. small businesses, food vendors, Dale Kelley (2013) Mayor, Huntingdon would recategorize cities in things, the recommendations would “These communities, which boutiques and more. Also enjoy Kay Senter (2011) Morristown Vice Mayor other states as well. Many Sam Tharpe (2010) Commissioner, Paris increase the minimum urban area have been ravaged by the pandemic, live music. Free admission. For Tommy Pedigo (2009) Councilman, Morristown smaller communities in Ten- population needed to qualify as an would face increased competition more info, visit https://www.face- nessee currently lack organic MSA from 50,000 to 100,000. among rural communities for scarce book.com/events/155-fairground- AFFILIATE DIRECTORS resources for necessary in- In addition to filing formal funds. Many of these areas are bur- st-cookeville-tn-38501-united- Tracy Baker, Sevierville (TCMA) vestments and improvements, comments with the OMB, TML has geoning manufacturing, technology, states/watermelon-crawl-festi- TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS and these communities rely on contacted members of the Tennessee and workforce hubs, but companies val/501306010887015/ (Ex-Officio Directors) federal assistance to grow their Congressional delegation stating may choose to invest in other MSAs TN Assn. of Air Carrier Airports cities and towns.” TN Building Officials Assn. our opposition and requesting their if these communities were down- July 10: Cumberland Gap TN Assn. of Chiefs of Police On Jan. 19, 2021, OMB assistance with the proposed chang- graded,” stated U.S. Sens. Marsha Stroll with the Masters Arts TN Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders issued a notice and request es. They, too, have filed comments Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, and U.S. Festival TN Government Finance Officers Assn. for public comment on a set with the Office of Management and Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, Diana Meet some of the most famous art- TN Fire Chiefs Assn. of recommendations from the Budget (OMB) asking that they halt Harshbarger, and David Kustoff. ists from the past creating their sig- TN Fire Safety Inspectors Metropolitan and Micropoli- any upcoming rulemaking until the TML greatly appreciates their nature masterpieces as interpreted TN Assn. of Floodplain Management tan Statistical Area Standards end of the pandemic and to work support in this matter. TN Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. by members of the Cumberland TN Municipal Attorneys Assn. Gap Aritsts Co-op. The event will TN Municipal Judges Conference feature an insight into the lives of TN Chapter, American Public Works Van Gogh, Picasso, Ansel Adams, TN Recreation and Parks Assn. Mary Cassatt, and Bob Ross. Learn TN Chapter, American Planning more at https://www.cumberland- TN Personnel Management Assn. gapartistscoop.com/ TN Assn. of Public Purchasing TN Section, Institute of Transport A new federal holiday – since Martin Luther King, Jr. Day the COVID-19 pandemic, largely TN Public Transportation Assoc. Juneteenth – has been added was established in 1983. due to a lack of support and rise Assoc. Independent & Municipal Schools to the calendar. President Joe in unemployment triggered by TN Renewable Energy & Economic Biden signed the law creating U.S. retail sales dropped more than the pandemic. The U.S. recorded Development Council the holiday after a measure expected in May as COVID-19 re- 90,722 overdose deaths in 2020, TN Urban Forestry Council well above the 70,630 recorded the TN Stormwater Assn was overwhelmingly passed strictions were lessened allowing in Congress to commemorate for sales in other sectors. The U.S. previous year. Many of the overdose TML SPONSORS the date. Juneteenth will be Commerce Department reported deaths were those who had relapsed 5 Star Sponsor celebrated annually on June that May retails sales fell 1.3% after support services were canceled Voya Financial Advisors 19, commemorating the day despite a surge of 28.1% on a year- or went online during the pandemic 4 Star Sponsor on June 19, 1865, when Union on-year basis. Instead, more money or those who experienced stresses Sept. 1-3, 2021 Blue Cross Blue Shield like job loss during the pandemic. 3 Star Sponsor soldiers brought news of the is being spent on air travel, hotel TCMA Fall Conference First Horizon Bank emancipation proclamation accommodation, dining out, and Other Americans feeling pressured Chattanooga 2 Star Sponsor to enslaved people in Texas, entertainment. Other retail sales, by the pandemic tried drugs for the Alexander, Thompson, Arnold, CRA’s some two-and-a-half years like motor vehicles and electronics, first time. Three-fourths of overdose Sept. 15 -17, 2021 Alliance Water Resources after they had been freed were hampered by shortages that deaths in the country are related to TAMCAR Fall Conference Bank of America through the Emancipation have limited production. Consumer opioid abuse. Another reason for the Franklin Bank of New York Mellon, Co. Proclamation and more than spending, which accounts for more increase in opioid-related deaths is Entegrity due to the prevalence of fentanyl, Environmental Products Group two months after the Civil than two-thirds of U.S. economic Sept. 18-21, 2021 PATH War had officially ended. activity, grew at a 11.3% annualized which was present in more than TML Annual Conference Waste Management Inc. of Tennessee The day has long been cele- rate in the first quarter. Another quar- 80% of opioid-related deaths in Chattanooga 1 Star Sponsor brated by African-Americans ter of strong growth is anticipated, 2020. The opioid crisis cost the U.S. The Brick Industry Association throughout the U.S. and is al- and most economists are forecasting more than $2.5 trillion from 2015 Sept. 21-23, 2021 Charter Communications ready observed as a state hol- double-digit GDP growth in the sec- to 2018 and is the leading reason NRPA Annual Conference Employee Benefit Specialists, Inc. iday in 38 states, starting with ond quarter. why American men are declining in Nashville J.R. Wauford & Co. Consulting Engineers participation in the American labor Local Govt. Corporation Texas in 1980. Juneteenth is Mattern & Craig, Inc. the first new federal holiday Opioid deaths increased during market, according to federal data. NORESCO Pavement Restorations, Inc. Republic Services Smith Seckman Reid Tennessee 811 Trane Commercial Systems & Services TLM Associates, Inc. Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. Waste Industries USA, Inc. TML Sponsored Programs Public Entity Partners Tennessee Health Works Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund TML Partnered Programs American Fidelity GovCard GovDeals Omni Partners Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc. Reach Alert TN Drug Card VC3 TML STAFF Anthony Haynes, 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/JUNE 28, 2021 www.TML1.org TML Board of Directors hold June meeting

Members of the Tennessee Municipal League Board of Directors listen to a presentation about legislative successes and upcoming TML Executive Director Anthony Haynes goals for the league at the June Board of Directors meeting held in Nashville. gives his director’s report to the board.

TML District 3 Director and Collegedale Mayor Katie Lamb with TML Second Vice-Pres- ident and Henderson Mayor Bobby King.

TML Third Vice-President and Farragut Mayor Ron Williams with TML Past President and Athens Mayor Bo Perkinson.

TML Past President and Dyersburg Mayor John Holden with TML District 7 Director and Somerville Alderman Mike French.

Above: TML Deputy Director Chad Jenkins makes a presentation about TML’s activity during the 2021 Legislative Session as TML President and Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner and TML Executive Director Anthony Haynes follow along.

Right: TML Past President and Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes with Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund President and CEO Wade Morrell.

Above: TML At-Large Director and Gallatin Mayor Paige Brown with TML Past President and Morristown Vice Mayor Kay Senter.

Right: TML Past President and Paris Commissioner Sam Tharpe with University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service Executive Director Margaret Norris.