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For the first time, a Tennessee court has recognized the common Photos by Carole Graves law of law enforcement privilege, Lt. Gov. John Wilder receives NCSL Lifetime Achievement Award. House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh receives Legislative Leadership award. which exempts from public disclo- sure certain law enforcement Tennessee’s top legislative lative Leadership. tive Leaders Foundation and NCSL. pass legislation while maintaining records that would reveal police in- leaders, Lt. Gov. Wilder and House Naifeh and co-winner Andrew Speaker Naifeh is a 31-year vet- the independence and integrity of vestigative techniques, enable Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, were recog- Romanoff, speaker of the Colorado eran of the Tennessee House. He has the legislative institution. criminals to avoid detection, and re- nized for their leadership during the House of Representatives, were se- served as speaker since 1991, and The success of Jimmy Naifeh veal the names of potential wit- recent meeting of the National Con- lected from more than 25 nominees was majority leader during the six may be best expressed by the words nesses. ference of State Legislatures from 20 states by a bipartisan com- years before he became speaker. of a sign sitting on his desk, “It is The Court of Appeals in Jack- (NCSL). mittee of scholars, former state leg- During his tenure, Naifeh has served amazing what can be accomplished son Sun v. The City of Jackson (No. Speaker Naifeh was awarded islators, business leaders, journalists with Republican and Democratic if it does not matter who gets the W2005-01234-COA-R3-CV – June the 2006 Excellence in State Legis- and the leaders of the State Legisla- governors, working with both to See AWARDS on Page 2 14, 2006) held that police “field in- terview” cards could be subject to this privilege. Blistering fuel costs evaporate city budgets The privilege is broader than the BY VICTORIA SOUTH become commonplace in cities by respondents include: recreational the recent National Conference of privilege recognized for records in TML Communications Coordinator across the state as local governments taxes, fee schedules for out-of-city State Legislatures (NCSL) in Nash- on-going criminal investigations scramble to channel funds from bud- fire calls and switching to diesel and ville along with transportation, under Rule 16(a)(2) of the Rules of The painful burn of rising fuel gets once designated for equipment Flex Fuel (E-85) vehicles and an healthcare, and education as Ten- Criminal Procedure. It is not limited prices has locked the state’s munici- and supplies or unfilled positions to increase in bio-diesel percentage for nessee lawmakers recently debated to on-going investigations. palities into a budgetary juggling act finance municipal fuel needs. municipal fleets already utilizing al- and decided against reducing the In this same case, the Court of to avoid reduced or discontinuation “We’ve been fortunate in that ternative fuels. state’s $21.4 cents per gallon gas Appeals held that financial records of services and the dreaded tax in- we’ve not cut services, but that Fuel costs took center stage at tax. relative to the Diamond Jaxx base- crease. doesn’t mean departments haven’t ball team that were not in possession had to cut back,” Jones said. “De- “All of the city’s departments of the city of Jackson at the time of have amended their budgets from partment heads have been able to the request were not subject to the other operational line items to in- make do by deferring purchases and Public Records Act at that time. Fur- crease their fuel line item,” said frankly, doing without certain David Jones, assistant to the city things.” ther, the city has no duty to continue manager in Cleveland. “We don’t really know what to indefinitely to look for responsive Diesel fuel that was $2.20 per do,” some respondents acknowl- documents that may come into its gallon May 2006 in Tennessee has edged truthfully as a moderate list of possession in the future. spiked to $2.75 and $2.85 respec- conservation methods including no AG Rules on Regulation of tively. idling policies, monitored tire pres- Residential Rental Property Sample surveys recently con- sures, restricted use of take-home The state Attorney General has ducted by the Municipal Technical vehicles, and riding two to a car have ruled that a municipality acting Advisory Service (MTAS) indicate apparently helped, but only so far. within its charter powers to protect municipal fleet operational costs in- “Conservation does work-but the health and safety of citizens may creased by 57 percent, on average, there is a limit to what it can save adopt an ordinance regulating the between fiscal years 2004-06. Addi- without reducing services,” the sur- rental of residential property within tional fuel surcharges recently intro- vey summarizes. its borders and charge an administra- duced to cities by outside contrac- Reserve fund dipping, budget tive fee that is reasonably related to tors performing municipal services amendments, and expenditure cuts the administration and enforcement such as paving, trash pickup or ship- along with revenue growth remain of the ordinance. ping/delivery companies further high on the list of fuel funding meth- Photo by Victoria South This fee would not be consid- fans the flame. ods across Tennessee in addition to The price of asphalt paving has skyrocketed due to rising oil prices ered an unauthorized privilege tax. Minus the option to level sur- building fees and water, sewer and prompting cities to delay or reduce the number of street repairs in their OTAG 06-103 (June 21, 2006). charges for city services, “Robbing natural gas rates. communities Peter to pay Paul” scenarios have Other suggestions considered www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 28, 2006 $490,000. The new truck, not avail- able for 10-12 months, will possibly help in lowering the Maryville’s ISO rating. BY TISH WOMACK Goodlettsville city manager from ETOWAH MOUNTEAGLE Gov. Phil Bredesen spent several 1985 to 2004. BY TISH WOMACK A parks and recreation grant of The third phase of the city’s Moun- nights in the hospital for observation TML Research Analyst $500,000 will be used toward the tain Goat Special Trail will be par- after developing flu-like symptoms, Ambassador to Poland and former recreation center being planned by tially financed with a $582,000 grant possibly caused by a tick bite. He Knoxville Mayor Victor Ashe do- ARLINGTON Etowah. The grant is part of the from the state’s parks and recreation was released on Aug 18 and is under- nated 104 boxes of his papers to the Part of a $67,000 grant from The $11.3 million given out by the Lo- funds. The trail will connect going more tests at the Mayo Clinic Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Pub- Assisi Foundation of Memphis was cal Parks and Recreation Fund and Sewanee to Monteagle for both bi- in Minnesota. lic Policy. The papers include used in purchasing a generator to Recreation Trails Program in Ten- cyclers and pedestrians. memos, letters, reports, copies of power the town hall and fire depart- nessee. Etowah received the largest President George Bush nominated legislation and correspondence that ment should an emergency or disas- grant awarded. MOUNT CARMEL Bishop William H. Graves, Mem- cover his public life as a state senator ter occur. The volunteer fire department has its phis, as the ninth Tennessee Valley and mayor of Knoxville. FRANKLIN own simulated fire training facility Authority board member. If con- ATHENS A gateway corridor leading into for firefighters to practice their skills firmed by the U. S. Senate, Williams The Millington Civic Center was Six miles of sidewalks will be added Franklin including walkways, and gain experience. It is the only will be the first African-American to officially named in honor of former to city streets with the $400,000 Pe- decorative lights, landscaping and volunteer department of its size in serve on TVA’s board. Mayor George Harvell at the city’s destrian Enhancement Grant from other attractive amenities will be East Tennessee to have such a facility. August meeting. Harvell was instru- the Tennessee Department of Trans- partially paid for with $500,000 Spring City promoted Sgt. Jason mental in purchasing the former portation. from the state. The city will put up MURFREESBORO Yuhas to chief of police in early First Baptist Church two years ago $4.4 million of the $5.79 million Verizon wireless announced it will August. He has been with the city’s that was renovated for the civic cen- BAILEYTON project cost. hire 214 more employees by year’s police department for five years. ter. Although Baileyton has been an in- end. Most of the new jobs will be in corporated town since 1915, a cer- GRAND JUNCTION the inbound-call center as customer August city elections brought the Former state tificate was never issued by the Sec- A less-than reliable 1957 fire truck service positions. following mayoral results: Algood Sen. Larry retary of State Office. A records has been replaced with a 1977 Vice Mayor Patt Judd elected as Trail died search was done after Baileyton was pumper truck, compliments of NASHVILLE mayor; Dennis Webb won the Bell Aug. 20 at told by a local financial institute that Collierville. The old truck will be Taking a clue from the success of the Buckle mayoral election; Cleveland age 53 of according to a document search done relegated to parade duty. Walk of Stars in Hollywood, Calif., Mayor Tom Rowland was re- complica- by it, Baileyton didn’t exist as a cor- Nashville announced it will create elected; Cookeville City Council- tions to the porate entity. Now, a certificate of GREENEVILLE its own Music City Walk of Fame man Sam Sallee elected as mayor; liver. He existence has been prepared by the The city has launched a fully auto- along Demonbreun Street from the Gruetli-Laager re-elected mayor served one Tennessee Secretary of State and mated garbage pick-up program Music Hall of Fame to the Musica Donna Rollins; and Monterey term in the Trail duly delivered to the town council. that is projected to save Greeneville statue on Music Row. The mile, now Mayor Ken Tennessee Senate from 2001-2005. money in workers’ compensation known as Music Mile, passes Wiggins was BELL BUCKLE claims. Other benefits will be effi- Schermerhorn Symphony Center, re-elected. The Tennessee Association of Chiefs Amphitheater improvements will be ciency and cleanliness through the Country Music Hall of Fame and of Police awarded Oak Ridge Police made at Bell Buckle Park with the use of larger trucks and sturdy gar- Museum, Gaylord Entertainment Alcoa Mayor Chief David H. Beams the Eastern $10,000 grant from the Local Parks bage containers. Center, Musicians Hall of Fame and Don Mull was Tennessee Division Chief of the Year and Recreation Fund. The city is re- Museum, and the future Gospel appointed to Award during its 36 Annual Confer- sponsible for a 50 percent match. JONESBOROUGH Music Hall of Fame and Museum. the Air Pollu- ence. New grant funding in the amount of The first plaque honoring those who tion Control CHATTANOOGA $130,000 from the Parks and Rec- have contributed to making Nash- Board by Gov. Dowelltown Mayor Jimmy “Pee When VIPGift, a gift and incentives reation Fund Grant Program will be ville a music city is expected to be Phil Bredesen. Wee” Redmon died at age 55 on business, completes its $2 million used to create an ecological park placed in November. Mull Aug. 1. He was in his sixth year as expansion in September, the com- and to provide walkways and other Kingsport selected John Campbell Dowelltown’s mayor and served as pany will hire nearly 100 employees, facilities at another park. NEWPORT as their new city manager. Campbell an alderman from 1992 to 2000. almost doubling its workforce. A DriAll Air Curtain Destructor is the former Johnson City Manager KINGSPORT (ACD) will be used to burn accept- city manager and currently serves as Oliver Springs Mayor Ed Kelley CLARKSVILLE The National Endowment for the able wood following the demolish- the director of NETWORKS- died Aug. 10 at age 71. He was in his UCAR Carbon Co, a first-phase Arts awarded Kingsport Ballet, a ing of a building. Once the building Sullivan Partnership. He will as- second term as mayor and had is brought down, burnable wood that manufacturer of graphite electrodes nonprofit school and company, sume duties within two months. served two terms as an alderman. He used in steel production, announced $10,000 for its DANCE CO pro- has not been treated with glue or was known as a “hands-on” mayor preservative is separated and put it will lay off the last of its 65 employ- gram. In its third year of existence, Retired banker Larry Martin was who often was seen mowing the into a burn pit constructed especially ees by Oct. 31. DANCE CO will use the grant named to replace Knoxville Finance rights of way of city streets. Vice for the installation and use of ACD. money to continue offering free Director Chris Kinney who re- Mayor Chris Hepler was appointed A fire is ignited and an air curtain CLEVELAND classical ballet classes to children signed to take a position in the pri- mayor to serve the remaining three blowing at more than 100 mph is A $495,987 enhancement grant from from at-risk environments. vate sector. years of Kelley’s term. the Tennessee Department of Trans- Kingsport Ballet is the only dance swirled into the pit, bringing more oxygen to the fire and intensifying portation will fund Phase III of the company in Tennessee to receive a Belle Meade City Attorney, Vance the burning rate and keeping smoke Former Cleveland-Bradley County Greenway. NEA grant this year. Berry, died of a heart attack at age contained under the air curtain. It is Goodlettsville City Man- 81. CLEVELAND an efficient and effective way to dis- KNOXVILLE ager David WebEOC, computer software by the pose of qualifying building materi- Only one dismissal of a red-light Wilson be- Former TML and CTAS employee Georgia-based Emergency Services als and aids in the reduction of camera violation has occurred came Judy Reinhart died Aug. 5 at age 65 integrated (ESi), will allow local smoke and fly ash. since the automated system was Goodletts- following a lengthy battle with cancer. emergency management officials to installed in April. The violation ville Cham- communicate with each other as well OAK RIDGE was voided when it was discovered ber of Com- Former Shelbyville Mayor H.V. as with state agencies during an that the license plate was misread. A restructuring of EnergySolutions, merce ex- Griffin died on July 26 at age 89. He emergency. Cleveland financed the a broad-based nuclear firm, will Wilson eliminate 100 jobs, many of which ecutive di- served several separate terms as software with grant money from LAFAYETTE rector on Aug. 7. He served as mayor between 1969 and 1987. Homeland Security. A new Macon county Welcome will be from its Oak Ridge facilities. Center to be located in Lafayette Paula Muscatello dies after battle with diabetes CLINTON will be developed using an en- SOUTH PITTSBURG Clinton received $300,000 for foot- hancement grant of $250,000 from An Appalachian Regional Commis- Paula Muscatello, wife of Ten- able children’s lives through her ball field upgrades from the State’s the Tennessee Department of sion grant of $31,000 will be used to nessee Municipal Bond Fund’s Joe years as a teacher of children of Park and Recreation Fund. Transportation. provide free wireless computer Muscatello, died at age 50 on Aug. special needs. Internet access to the city residents. 12, after a lengthy battle with diabe- Donations can be made in COOPERTOWN LAKELAND The city, one of the first in the state tes. Paula’s honor to West Virginia Uni- Coopertown Middle School was the A matching grant of $142,000 from to provide free WiFi technology for She is survived by her husband versity toward a scholarship for stu- only Tennessee school and one of the state will be used in Phase 2 its residents, will match the grant of 27 years, daughter Joanna, son dents is special education. Send do- three in the nation to receive a Blue development of its Windward money. Christopher, brother James Barber, nations c/o Paula Muscatello Schol- Ribbon/Lighthouse School of Excel- Slopes Park. and sister Elizabeth McVay. arship Fund, College of Human Re- lence honor. The Blue Ribbon/ VONORE Paula, a graduate of West Vir- sources & Education, P.O. Box Lighthouse Schools of Excellence MARTIN Titan Transfer Inc., headquartered ginia University, touched innumer- 6122, Morgantown, WV 26506. organization was established to im- In 2006, the Carl Ripken Southeast in Shelbyville, will hire 75 drivers prove excellence for all children. Tournament will be played at Mar- for its new trucking operation in tin and again in 2008, according to Vonore as a part of its growth plan Wilder, Naifeh honored by NCSL CROSSVILLE an announcement by Henry Ser- across the country. AWARDS from Page 1 America. A ribbon-cutting ceremony attended mons, regional commissioner for credit.” The 2006 legislative session by Bill Hall, director of the US Chess Babe Ruth Baseball Inc. WINCHESTER Wilder, who is currently serving represents his 18th consecutive two- Federation, along with many public A parks and recreation grant from his 36th year as speaker of the State year term as Speaker and 42nd year officials and the Chamber of Com- MARYVILLE the state will be used toward the Senate, was recognized with a life- in the Tennessee Senate. merce, opened the newly finished City council members voted to re- downtown revitalization effort that time achievement award. He is the Wilder’s success in the legisla- USCF headquarters. place the 52-year-old ladder fire will include landscaping, new signs, longest serving presiding officer of ture can also be credited to his bipar- truck with budgeted funds of crosswalks, and sidewalks. any state legislative body in tisan leadership style.

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Athens, Miller and Kelly Liles became the for example, has first all-female firefighting team in experienced a 30 history to be dispatched to a call in percent increase in Chattanooga. sworn female po- Growing up in Orlando, Fla., 36 lice officers. year-old Julie Tanksley of Calhoun, “Females bring Tenn. had big dreams of becoming a noticeable work- one of Orlando’s downtown ing ability to com- mounted police. An officer since she municate with the was 19, Tanksley is now one of the public,” said Ath- youngest female police chiefs in ens Police Chief Tennessee and is widely respected Chuck Ziegler, not- for her competence and open door ing that many policies. women come from Former chemistry teacher, public service posi- Angie Lewis, 48, of Germantown tions before enter- had never shot a gun in her life when ing the law enforce- she entered the police academy at ment field. age 35. Now, Detective Lewis uses “In the old her teaching experience and knowl- days, it was all edge of children and chemistry to rough and tough... conduct training courses, manage no discussion, top notch youth drug and alcohol you’re going to Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Fire Dept. deterrent programs, and success- jail!” People have Chattanooga’s first all female firefighter crew recently made history by responding to a call. From left to right Captain Benita fully crack down on prescription become much more Owens, and Firefighters Kelly Liles and Melissa Miller. drug fraud in her neighborhood. demanding in how In 2003, Lewis was named Ten- police officers handle their cases, nisces about her first day at the acad- “This was not something that female firefighters make great nessee Officer of the Year by the and female officers definitely com- emy, a day when male officers re- was planned,” Rowe stressed. “It firefighters. I’ve never seen one fail. International Association of Chiefs municate better, especially in the peatedly referred to her as a ‘cup- was a routine staffing issue. We I would tell anyone not to be afraid to of Police. area of aiding female victims of cake.’ were not looking at gender, just cer- hire them.” These outstanding women join crime,” said Ziegler. “I got singled out by the instruc- tification of the qualified person Dover Police Chief Kim an increasing number of females Detective Lewis is quick to tor during the “Dealing with Diffi- asked to fill in. It just happened.” Wallace agrees, “You must be choosing non-traditional careers in point out that women have a tough cult People” orientation class,” she Rowe described the pride he and strong-willed, earn people’s respect, public safety across Tennessee. In side as well. She humorously remi- says. “He got right in my face and other fire department staff experi- and never give up.” said “I’m going to whip you. What enced when a radio dispatcher excit- The second woman in the state do you think about that?” To which edly exclaimed “Quint 13 is rolling to become chief of police, Wallace Lewis instinctively shot back, “I with an all female crew tonight!” has long been active as a D.A.R.E hope you packed a lunch because it’s “I am proud that our programs instructor and serves as First Vice going to take a while!” and training have provided enough President of the Tennessee Associa- Lewis’s experience mirrors diversity that an all female crew was tion of Chiefs of Police as she works some of the social barriers women well-trained and responded without toward a master’s degree. face when entering a male-domi- a male co-worker. We are about to The South Central Tennessee nated profession. hold another academy and hopefully Tech Prep Consortium, a program Many of the issues of sexual will have a number of female appli- established by the federal govern- harassment, hostile behavior, skep- cants.” ment dedicated to preparing stu- ticism, or distrust stem from previ- Through the years, fire academy dents for life in a high tech society, ous societal constraints regarding standards have evolved to become suggests activities parents can do at male/female roles and notions of fairer to the applicant, according to home to help introduce their chil- physical limitations and capabilities. MTAS Fire Management consultant dren to the vast possibilities of non- That margin is narrowing with Ray Crouch. Tests no longer focus traditional careers: more education and concrete evi- on arbitrary physical capabilities • Suggest activities and experi- dence that women can indeed handle such as distance running or jumping ences for girls that may tradi- the job. but on the actual physical demands tionally be reserved for boys. “We are always looking to hire and tasks associated with the job. • Encourage children to question and actively recruit females to the “There’s been a huge transition stereotypes. Chattanooga Fire Department,” said on the physical agility testing for • Praise girls for skills and ideas Fire Chief Wendell Rowe. He was firefighters in a vast majority of cit- rather than appearance or neat- delighted when informed that a call ies,” Crouch said. “It’s not the physi- ness. was answered by an all-female team, cal capability, but physical capacity • Resist rescuing girls or provid- an event that occurred coinciden- on the job that now makes it a fair ing ready answers. tally when Firefighter Liles of sta- test.” • Encourage girls to discuss and tion 10 was asked to report at “Firefighting requires physical explore the messages and as- Brainerd 13 that night. ability. You have to want it bad. And sumptions or portrayals of women in films, television, mu- sic, and magazines. Photo courtesy of Germantown Police Dept. Interagency communication Detective Angie Lewis with Germantown Super D Pharmacist Steve Thornton. Lewis has worked with all Germantown pharmacies in curbing the number of fraudulent prescriptions in the city. Lewis is also key to national security Rain or shine, developing a program website that should be helpful to doctors and CHERTOFF from Page 1 tem, scheduled to go into effect in pharmacists when prescription drug fraud is suspected. interoperability and will continue to 2008, creates standards for sharing sleet or hail, grant money to states and local gov- information among state govern- every day is perfect ernments to improve communica- ments. It would also help identify tion capabilities. The Department of illegal immigrants. for a GovDeals sale! Homeland Security is also working “We’re not interested in taking on standard operations of proce- over production of state-issued li- dures for 75 states and large urban censes,” Chertoff said. “We want to areas. The guidelines are scheduled develop guidelines to ensure that li- BY TISH WOMACK A national study by the National for completion by the end of the year. censes are secure, and we want to Park Service reported that national Implementation of the plan will in- come up with a way for states to A survey released at the National parks generate about $5 for sur- clude training for first responders. share information.” Conference of State Legislators in- rounding communities for every Chertoff also discussed the One significant concern with dicated state governments saved ap- dollar spent. REAL ID Act, which would stan- the REAL ID Act is the cost of proximately $1 for every $10 in the Tennessee was third in the na- dardize state drivers’ license re- implementation, which is estimated Online Government state budget for the most recent fis- tion, behind California and Wash- quirements. to be in the hundreds of millions of cal year, one of the highest levels in ington, DC, for the number of visi- “Five years ago, five terrorist dollars. During NCSL’s annual Surplus Auctions—24/7 decades. Conservative forecasting tors and the revenue generated. 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The city of Gallatin’s nessee towns and cities. Joe Barker, population 7,500, is seeking qualified engineering division is accepting then ECD assistant commissioner, candidates for the position of city manager. applications for a Project Manager I or II now executive director of Tennessee Collegedale has a council-manager form position. The person hired will be Tomorrow, Inc., also attended. of government with a five-member performing professional engineering- commission serving four-year staggered related duties for Gallatin. Project Manager ECD Community Division terms. The city, with a budget of $5 million, I requires a bachelor’s degree in civil Philip Trauernicht described, has 60 employees and is a full-service city engineering and the successful completion for ECD’s Community Division, with sewer and airport. Water is provided of the Engineer in Training examination. one state-funded program and three Photo by Gael Stahl by a utility district and fire service by an Salary: 442,453+ DOQ. Project Manager federally funded. He said grants are Left to right, Philip Trauernicht, a city official, Joe Barker, Clinton Berry, independent volunteer district with an ISO requires a bachelor’s degree in civil and Terry Ellis after the ECD workshop. rating of 4. The successful candidate must engineering and PE license. Salary: normally limited to services pro- have a bachelor’s degree in public or $46,862+ DOQ. Send completed vided by local governments and their vides $387,000 in 2004 for the 21 Jail and Criminal Justice Building business administration and five years local application, available at www.gallatin- implementing agencies for busi- western counties’ needs, mostly wa- was made at 0 percent interest be- government administrative experience. A tn.gov, resume, and cover letter with three nesses locating, expanding, or oper- ter, sewer lines, and education (See cause of the Three-Star designation master’s degree is preferred. A reference and detailed salary requirements demonstrated background in municipal to: Personnel Office, City of Gallatin, 132 ating in Tennessee. Grants are made http://tennessee.gov/ecd/ for Cumberland County. budget development, project management, W. Main Street, Room 101, Gallatin, TN for public domain improvements in progman_costben.htm). Most appli- Berry, manager of the Small community development is desirable. 37066. Phone: 615-452-5400; Fax: 615- water, sewer, and transportation cants for FIDP, ARC, and DRA Business Energy Loan Program, Superior leadership/team-building skills 451-5918. M/F/D/V EOE. whereas loans are made for the ex- grants are cities and counties al- said that they have made approxi- and excellent communications skills are clusive use of one industry (build- though industrial boards and other mately $10 million in loans since essential. Salary: $65,000 plus excellent RECREATION DIRECTOR benefits. Send resume to: Janet M. Kelly, SIGNAL MOUNTAIN. The town of Signal ings and equipment). quasi-government units may apply. 1991. The loans average $38,000 to Interim City Manager, City of Collegedale, Mountain is accepting applications for the In general, these funds can be The applicants for bond authority $100,000 each for businesses that P.O. Box 1880, Collegedale, TN 37315- position of recreation and parks director used for almost anything except po- are always local industrial boards have been in operation for at least 2 1880. Phone: 423-369-3135; e-mail: who will be responsible for supervising litical activities and for funding the since they are the ones who actually to3 years. This program is not for [email protected]. staff, managing recreational activities, general operation of government. In events, equipment, and maintenance of issue the bonds. new business start-ups. ENGINEER II – TRANSPORTATION recreational facilities and parks. The practice, however, most of the funds ECD Energy Division The Biodiesel Infrastructure GERMANTOWN. The city of position requires education or experience go for projects that create jobs such Terry Ellis and Clinton Berry, Program makes grants to each Germantown is seeking qualified applicants equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in as industrial infrastructure grants program managers for ECD’s En- county for up to $12,000 for the for the position of engineer II in recreation administration, leisure science, and industrial buildings and equip- ergy Division, explained both the purchase of tanks, pumps and card transportation who will perform a variety or a related field with a minimum of two ment loans, and for projects related of complex engineering functions related years experience. The town offers a Local Government and Small Busi- readers to be installed and used for to the planning and design of municipal competitive pay based on education and to health and safety. ness Energy Loan Programs that the fueling of biodiesel vehicles in projects such as subdivisions and experience and competitive benefits. Send • FastTrack Infrastructure De- make loans to small businesses and those communities. The maximum commercial development, transportation, application or resume to: Diana Campbell, velopment (FIDP) is state funded for local government facilities. They are grant per county is $12,000, with and water and sewer systems. The person Town Manager, 1111 Ridgeway Avenue, water, sewer, transportation and site for energy efficiency measures such Three-Star communities receiving hired will be responsible for overseeing Signal Mountain, TN 37377. Deadline the city’s traffic engineering operations Aug. 31. EOE. improvement type things. (See http:/ as HVAC retrofits, efficient light- 75 percent grants and all others 50 including monitoring traffic control devices /tennessee.gov/ecd/progman_tiip. ing, weatherizing and other energy percent grants. Alcoa has switched and traffic study analysis. A Tennessee PE STORMWATER COORDINATOR htm). Last year ECD received $17.5 conservation related projects. 300 diesel powered vehicles to bio- license is requires. Prior experience in COLLIERVILLE. The town of Collierville million in FIDP funding. FIDP funds Ellis said both of these programs diesel and used this program to in- transportation engineering strongly is seeking qualified applicants for the can be used for industrial infrastruc- offer free energy audits to identify stall new pumps for biodiesel. preferred. Ideal applicant should have the position of stormwater coordinator whose ability to work with considerable duties will be to monitor and enforce storm ture only. potential energy measures. The Lo- Biodiesel fuel burns much cleaner independence, manage multi-project water regulations pertaining to all • Community Development cal Government Loan Program can than regular diesel and can be used in workloads, prepare project reports and construction projects including storm water Block Grant (CDBG) program is a offer loans of up to $500,000 and the any diesel powered vehicle. utilize engineering software. Individual runoff, and to monitor the town’s right of federal program similar to FIDP Small Business Loan Program can The Energy Division also pro- will represent the city and must have good ways to ensure that safety standards and (See http://tennessee.gov/ecd/ public relations skills. Send resume to: construction specifications are met. The lend up to $300,000. These loans, vides funding for Tennessee’s Main City of Germantown, ATTN: Personnel, position requires an associate’s degree with progman_cdbg. htm). ECD receives both Local Government and Small Street communities with matching 1930 S. Germantown Road, Germantown, major coursework in biology, horticulture, $30 million in CDBG funds each Business, are made at 0 percent in- grants for up to $20,000 for exterior TN 38138. EOE. natural sciences, resources management, year that are distributed statewide to terest to those communities that are pedestrian and traffic lighting, traf- forestry, wildlife management, or a related city and county applicants only. certified as Three-Star participants fic signals and park lighting under ENGINEER II – WATER RESOURCE field, plus six years experience and/or • Appalachian Regional Com- GERMANTOWN. The city of training in construction, storm water and 3 percent interest to all others. the Main Street Lighting Program. Germantown is seeking qualified applicants drainage, roadway construction, or erosion mission (ARC) program (http:// The Three-Star designation is very The local utility in each Main Street for the position of Engineer II in water control. Any combination of education, tennessee.gov/ecd/progman_arc. important, as a $500,000 loan at 0 community is asked to perform an resource who will be responsible for training and experience which provides htm). ECD receives about $5 million percent versus 3 percent will save an energy audit on exterior lighting performing a variety of complex the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities via the ARC program for the state’s institution approximately $62,000 measures to quantify that energy engineering functions related to the for this job will be considered. A valid planning and design of municipal projects driver’s license is required at the time of eastern counties with at least half of in interest alone over the seven year savings exist for these types of mea- such as subdivisions and commercial hire. Salary range: $35,266-$53,693 DOQ the money going to six distressed loan amortization period. sures. Since these grant funds are development, storm water management, plus full benefits package. Applications counties. A recent Local Government from federal energy appropriations, and water and sewer systems. The person may be obtained at the H.R. Department, • Delta Regional Authority loan to Cumberland County for energy savings are required to meet hired will be also be responsible for 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, (DRA). DRA, similar to ARC, pro- $338,828 for energy retrofits on the program regulations. overseeing the city’s stormwater TN 38017 during the work week from 8 management activities including a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants must fill out the stormwater analysis, control and official Town of Collierville application to monitoring. A Tennessee PE license is be considered for this position. required. Prior experience in water Applications and resumes are subject to resources in engineering and NPDES Phase disclosure. Position open until filled. EOE. II Program strongly preferred. . Ideal applicant should have the ability to work WATER/WASTEWATER DIRECTOR with considerable independence, manage FRANKLIN. The city of Franklin is multi-project workloads, prepare project seeking applicants for the position of water/ reports and utilize engineering software. wastewater director whose responsibilities Individual will represent the city and must will include supervising assigned have good public relations skills. Send departmental staff; maintaining adequate resume to: City of Germantown, ATTN: staffing for operations of all divisions Personnel, 1930 S. Germantown Road, within the department; directing operations Germantown, TN 38138. EOE. and activities of the water and sewer departments; preparing and administering LIBRARIAN HEAD water and sewer enterprise fund budget SIGNAL MOUNTAIN. The town of Signal ($12.6 million revenue - $7.7 million Mountain is seeking qualified candidates expenditure – in 1997 terms); investing for the position of head librarian who will and expending funds for capital be responsible for supervising staff and improvements projects; preparing rate managing library activities and events. The studies for water and sewage usage; ideal candidate will be an energetic and forecasting long range demands for water creative person with considerable and sewage collection; processing pay Does your city professional expertise in the library field requests for outside contractors on water and in-depth knowledge of the selection and sewer projects; selecting outside acquisition, cataloging and computer engineering firms for design of proposed tracking of materials. A master’s degree in projects through RFPs; assessing fines for library science from a college or university non-compliance to sewer use ordinance; accredited by the American Library working with engineers to determine water need money for Association or equivalent education and and sewer line installation and routing; experience is required. Salary: competitive providing public relations and comments DOQ/E plus benefits. Send resume to: concerning sewer and water issues; Diana Campbell, Town Manager, 1111 establishing and implementing goals for Ridgeway Avenue, Signal Mountain, TN all division s of the department; overseeing 37377. Deadline: Aug. 31. EOE. operations in all divisions of the capital projects? department; performing inspections of QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR- water and sewer plant facilities, and water ENGINEERING and sewer line installation and repairs; GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin is determining and scheduling replacement accepting applications for a quality control and installation of new and existing inspector whose duties include performing infrastructure; working with contractor and If your pipes are calling, call the Tennessee Municipal Bond construction inspections of public roadway developers locating and routing water and and stormwater infrastructure. Applicants sewer lines and tapping into the water and Fund for all your financing needs. must have a high school diploma or GED sewage systems; reviewing construction and four years of experience in construction plans to ensure water and sewer lines meet inspection, surveying, or related field; or a city codes; overseeing all regulatory four-year civil engineering technology permits requested by federal, state, and We offer: degree. Salary: $33,613+ DOQ. local governments necessary for the requirements to: Personnel Office, City of complete operation of the water/wastewater Gallatin, 132 W. Main Street, Room 101, department; insuring that all reports are • low rates, Gallatin, TN 37066. Phone: 615-452-5400; delivered to the regulatory agencies in a Fax: 615-451-5918. M/F/D/V EOE. timely, neat and correct manner; and • lowest costs, and performing other related duties as required. PLANNER A bachelor’s degree in engineering, • best service. GERMANTOWN. The city of business, public administration or related Germantown is seeking a planner to provide field with five to seven years experience or complex professional work relating to the any equivalent combination of education, regulation of land use within an urban training and experience are required. Salary planning context. Completes land use, range: $71,559-$80,504 DOE/Q. A We’re making great zoning, annexation, and other planning required application is available at studies; reviews developers’ plans; and www.franklin-gov.com or from HR cities even better. prepared illustrations and exhibits for Department, City of Franklin, P.O. Box presentation at public or committee 305, 109 3rd Avenue South, Franklin, TN One loan at a time. meetings. The person hired must be 37065. Phone: 615-791-3216; Fax: 615- knowledgeable of municipal planning 791-3297; e-mail: tracy@frnaklin- principles and practices, research gov.com. Deadline: Sept. 1. EOE. 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Call Scott at 727-460-1098 or The person hired must have any equivalent www.randsmotorsports.com. 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 28, 2006 www.TML1.org Municipal Internships in honor Hensley, Wampler BY VICTORIA SOUTH importance of encouraging a new TML Communications Coordinator generation of leaders.” loans of $5,000 or less will begin in The city built a new state-of-the- BY TISH WOMACK October and will be available to Municipal Management Intern- art municipal center and secured nu- TML Research Analyst small businesses in rural areas of the ship funds have been established merous economic development state that are unable to secure loans through the University of Tennessee projects and school improvements State revenue collections were $387 from the commercial banking sec- in honor of two long running, out- under Hensley’s leadership. million more than budget estimates tor. standing city managers Gary The Lynn Wampler Municipal for the just-ended fiscal year, Hensley and Lynn Wampler, who Management Fund, announced June according to Finance Commissioner Early voting is becoming more retired in 2006. 16 in Fayetteville, is currently in the Dave Goetz. The unexpected popular as indicated by the 450,000 The Gary H. Hensley Municipal revenues were the result of corporate process of accepting donations. who voted early in August elections, Management Internship Endow- Initially established to pay one- tax collections that were $137 million up from 404,000 in 2002. Shelby ment honoring Maryville’s city more than projected. time expenses for MPA interns for County had the most people casting manager of 28 years will be adminis- events such as the TML Annual ballots during the early voting pe- tered by the Municipal Technical Conference or summer training Traffic reports statewide are riod with 78,922. Advisory Service (MTAS) and is seminars/feedback sessions with available using the new 511 pro- fast approaching the established Gary Hensley gram launched on Aug. 14. The traf- professors, city managers, or MTAS Seedco, a New-York based non- goal of $200,000 according to Tom fic reports and road conditions may consultants, excess funds may also profit community development or- Looney, IPS development director. also be accessed by calling 511 ganization with an office in Mem- be used to pay part of a student’s online at TN511.com. Hensley, the longest serving internship salary or tuition. phis, has been the recipient of $40 city manager in Tennessee, retired million in federal “New Market Tax Wampler began his career with Tennessee Department of Human June 7 after serving 35 years in the city in 1969 and became Credits” to be distributed in Tennes- municipal government. He was re- Services reported it had collected see. The tax credits are aimed at Fayetteville’s first city administrator cently presented the Tennessee City nearly half a billion dollars in child helping low-income communities in 1985. He was presented the Ten- support for the past fiscal year. Over generate programs to help their citi- Management Association Manager nessee City Management Associa- the past five years collections have zens to join the work force. New of the Year award at the TML An- tion Manager of the Year award at increased 78 percent with new tech- Market Tax Credits, created by Con- nual Conference in Nashville. the 1993 TML Annual Conference nology and improved enforcement. gress in 2000, are aimed at spurring Earnings from the endowment in Knoxville. investment in these low-income ar- will pay an intern’s salary and tuition One of the first solid waste au- More than $4 billion in sales and eas. each year with the chosen student thorities in the state was created, a use tax was filed on the state’s De- working for the city of Maryville street maintenance program is in partment of Revenue’s online ser- The tax-free weekend in early Au- three to four months each summer. vice since e-filing was made avail- place, and The Stone Bridge Memo- gust was a bonanza to both buyers “This endowment allows the rial Bridge Park was developed un- able three years ago. and sellers by all accounts. Shoppers university to recruit the best public der Wampler’s leadership. Lynn Lynn Wampler mobbed the stores to take advantage administration students in the coun- Wampler retired July 14. A pilot program, “Retire Tennes- of the two-day holiday. Retailers try,” said Mary Taylor, assistant vice “A gift to this fund is an excellent students of Public Administration. see” was launched by the Tennessee used words like “fabulous” and president of UT’s Institute for Public way to honor Lynn’s lifelong dedi- A note will be sent to Mr. Wampler Department of Economic and Com- “phenomenal” to describe their sales Service. cation to effective local govern- recognizing each gift to the fund in munity Development to promote the and buyers were willing to wait in “This is a fitting way to honor state as a great place to retire. Ten ment,” said Kevin Helms, current his honor.” long lines to purchase back-to- Mr. Hensley,” said Greg McClain, communities have been selected to Fayetteville city administrator. At To donate to either fund, or for school items. acting Maryville city manager. participate. They are Cumberland, the same time you will be supporting more information, contact Tom “He’s someone who understands the Decatur, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, the University of Tennessee, cities Looney, IPS development director, High gas prices haven’t cut the importance of public service and the Henry, Lawrence, Marshall, numbers of visitors to the Great across the State of Tennessee, and at 865-974-6587. Putnam, and Sullivan Counties. Smoky Mountain National Park. Tennessee’s population of 65 years Visitation numbers show an in- Schermerhorn Symphony Center opens Sept. 9 old and older is expected to drasti- crease of 1.7 percent for the year Nashville Public Tele- cally rise from the present 14 percent with 3.8 million people enjoying the vision will broadcast the and presents communities with an park in 2006. opening gala concert of the opportunity to strengthen and diver- sify their economies as well as en- world-class hall, the Expansion Management maga- Schermerhorn Symphony riching their lives with the skills and zine ranked Tennessee fifth in its 10 experience of relocated retirees. Center, live on Saturday, best states for workforce training Sept. 9 beginning at 6:30 programs list. Alabama and Georgia p.m. CDT on its Nashville The Tennessee Valley Authority were ranked first and second respec- station, WNPT, as well as announced it will reduce its rates by tively. 4.5 percent effective Oct. 1, repre- public television stations in senting a $400 million cut in charges Tennessee was one of three states Chattanooga, Cookeville, to customers. meeting the federal mandate requir- Knoxville and Martin. ing states to analyze teacher-equity Memphis declined the invi- A Micro Loan Program has been plans submitted to the U.S. Depart- tation to broadcast the pro- launched by the Tennessee Eco- ment of Education according to a gram. The opening gala will nomic and Community Develop- report issued by the Education Trust. be rebroadcast on Sunday, ment Commission in partnership Under the No Child Left Behind Act, Sept. 10 at 3:30 p.m. The opening of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center will be broadcast live on with the U.S. Department of Agri- each state was to analyze whether The program, titled Sat. Sept. 9 on Nashville’s NPT station and additional participating stations. culture. The loans are for micro- low income and minority students “One Symphony Place: A enterprises which are businesses were assigned to qualified teachers world Premiere Live from Music Meyer and Zakir Hussain. Leonard Musikverein, the Concertgebouw in with five or fewer employees, one of rather than to inexperienced, un- City” will be broadcast nationally in Slatkin will conduct the orchestra Amsterdam, and Symphony Hall in whom owns the business. The small qualified or out-of-field teachers. December on PBS. and George Mabry will conduct the Boston. Featured will be works by Nashville Symphony chorus. The concert hall features a cus- Shostakovich, Barber, and Mahler The $120 million center encom- tom-built 3,600-pipe concert organ as well as a special world premiere, passes 197,000 square feet with a and a convertible seating system that co-commissioned piece by the visually intimate 1,870 seat Laura will transform the space to a 5,400 Nashville Symphony and Akustiks Turner Concert Hall inspired by square-foot flat floor for cabaret and Inc., written by Bela Fleck, Edgar concert halls such as the Vienna pops concerts. Sept. 6-8: Tennessee Conference of 5152. Fee: Municipal Clerk Institute Planning, Landscape Architecture - $200 before Aug. 30, $250 after; and Urban Planning” “We’re All Master Municipal Clerk Academy - Connected” conference at the $160 before Aug. 30, $210 after. DoubleTree Hotel, Nashville. Regis- Contact: Kurt Frederick at 615-253- ter by Aug. 31. Contact: 6385. [email protected]. Sept. 16-23: The 17th Annual Bi- Sept. 9: Tennessee Tree Climbing cycle Ride Across Tennessee begin- Championship at Hadley Park, 128 ning at Natchez Trace State Park. 28th Avenue North, Nashville from 7 Call: 931-686-2453 or visit a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Tennes- www.tnstateparks. see Urban Forestry Council. Fee: com/BRAT to register. TUFC member-$35, non-member- $40. Contact: Jennifer Smith at Sept. 18-20: 2006 City and County [email protected]. Government Technology Summit, Arlington, VA, hosted by The Perfor- BankBank ofof AmericaAmerica Sept 12-13: Governor’s Conference mance Institute. Cost: $995. Contact: hosted by Tennessee Department of Melvin Hall at 703-894-0481. Economic and Community Develop- isis proudproud toto supportsupport ment at the Nashville Convention Oct. 10-12: National Renewable En- Center. Theme: “Mission Possible: ergy Conference: “Advancing Re- Invent the Future.” Register on-line newable Energy: An American Rural TennesseeTennessee MunicipalMunicipal League.League. at www.tnecd.gov or call 615-253- Renaissance,” St. Louis, Mo., spon- 1950. Fee: $175 before the confer- sored by the U.S. Department of Ag- ence, $200 at the door. Hotel reserva- riculture and U.S. Department of En- tions: call the Renaissance Nashville ergy. Contact: USDA at 202-720- Hotel at 615-255-8400. 4623 or DOE at 202-586-4940.

Sept. 13-15: Tennessee Municipal Oct. 23: Economic Summit for Clerk Institute & Master Clerk Acad- Women at the Marriott Nashville Air- emy at the Cool Springs Embassy port Hotel, 600 Marriott Drive, Nash- Suite, 820 Crescent Centre Drive, ville. Cost: $80. Contact: Yvonne Franklin. Reservations at the hotel: 1- Wood at [email protected] or call 800-EMBASSY; Fax: 615-515- 615-444-9663.

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Baneberry: Small City Progress Award

Huntingdon: Excellence in Downtown Revitialization

Fayetteville: Excellence in Fire Protection

Germantown: Excellence in Police Services Award

Newport: Excellence in Governance Award

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Parsons: Excellence in Community Development

Clinton: Excellence in Historical Preservation

Athens: Excellence in Quality of Life Initiatives

Winchester: Excelllence in Promoting Tourism Not Pictured: Algood: Small City Progress Award 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 28, 2006 www.TML1.org Tennessee Municipal League 2006-2007 Officers and Directors PRESIDENT First Responder grant program taking applications Tommy Bragg Mayor, Murfreesboro The U.S. Department of Home- ing technology, chemical detection other emergency responders who VICE PRESIDENTS Tom Beehan land Security (DHS) announced to- devices, sensors, personal protective demonstrate in their application that Mayor Pro Tem, Oak Ridge day that it is seeking applications for equipment, and rescue tools and the equipment will be used to im- Tommy Green the fiscal year 2006 Commercial Mayor, Alamo training in how to use the equipment, prove their ability and capacity to John Ed Underwood Equipment Direct Assistance Pro- devices, and technology. respond to a major critical incident Mayor, Fayetteville gram (CEDAP). The program is or improve their ability to work with DIRECTORS “The threat of terrorism or other TENNESSEE Morrell Boyd slated to provide more than $32 mil- hazards extends beyond major met- other first responder. . Clarksville Mayor Pro Tem lion in equipment to first responders ropolitan areas. Emergency re- Since its inception in FY 2005, Randy Brundige (District 7) FESTIVALS in selected rural and smaller commu- sponse agencies in smaller commu- more than $35.2 million worth of Mayor, Martin BY TISH WOMACK Ed Craig nities who are typically not eligible nities must also be prepared to re- equipment and training have been City Manager, Shelbyville (District 6) for funding through the depart- awarded to nearly 2,000 law en- Royce Davenport spond to all threats that may impact Let us know the particulars about Mayor, McMinnville (District 4) ment’s Urban Areas Security Initia- their citizens,” said Under Secretary forcement and fire departments your most important festivals at least Jean Davis tive (UASI) grant program. The ap- through CEDAP. With more than Councilmember, Cookeville for Preparedness George Foresman. six weeks in advance of the event. E- Vince Dean plication period will close Sept. “CEDAP supports local part- 5,400 organizations competing for mail Tish Womack at twomack@ Mayor, East Ridge (District 3) 15, 2006. ners in smaller jurisdictions with es- one of 2,000 awards during FY Johnny Dodd, TML1.org or fax to 615-255-4752. Vice Mayor Jackson CEDAP provides smaller com- sential equipment and training that 2005, CEDAP is highly competi- Bill Haslam munities and rural areas with tech- they might not otherwise afford. tive. Mayor, Knoxville Sept 2: Dickson County Southern W.W. Herenton nology and equipment, together CEDAP also contributes to national To submit an application for an Heritage Festival in Dickson with Mayor, Memphis with training and technical assis- preparedness efforts by building re- FY 2006 CEDAP award, applicants demonstrations of candle making, Jay Johnson tance, to help enhance first re- City Manager, Franklin (TMLRMP) gional response networks, fostering should visit www.rkb.mipt.org/. broom weaving, bluegrass and gospel Mark Johnson sponder capabilities throughout the mutual aid between communities Once submitted, the application un- music and more at Spencer Mill con- City Manager, Alcoa (TCMA) nation. and enhancing communications dergoes several steps, including ap- Dale Kelley tact: www.dicksoncountychamber. Mayor, Huntingdon CEDAP provides resources interoperability capabilities.” proval by the applicant’s respective com. George Killebrew such as communications interoper- Eligible applicants include law State Administrative Agency and a Mayor, Milan Ron Littlefield ability equipment, information shar- enforcement agencies, fire, and review board composed of experts. Sept. 2-3: Franklin Jazz Festival with Mayor, Chattanooga Keith McDonald (District 8) jazz, blues and Dixieland music. Con- Mayor, Bartlett City of Bristol improves flood insurance rating tact: Kristy Williams at 615-591- Jim Messimer (District 1) 8500. Mayor, Bristol Don Mull Cities and counties that partici- The CRS process requires that Nationally, 1,038 local govern- Mayor, Alcoa pate in the National Flood Insurance ments have reduced premiums by Sept. 2-3: Martin’s 13th Annual Ten- Paul Nutting (District 5) the local government prepare a City Manager, Springfield Program (NFIP) are rated by the Floodplain Management Plan and obtaining a lower CRS rating. As a nessee Soybean Festival with free John Proffitt Federal Emergency Management points are awarded for activities that part of its flood plain management concerts, BBQ chicken cookoff, golf Mayor, Athens Bill Purcell Agency (FEMA) on a scale from 1 to go beyond the minimum require- assistance, ECD’s Local Planning tournament, carnival, parade, pag- Mayor, Metro Nashville 10. This scale rating determines the ments to participate in the NFIP. Assistance Division provides sup- eants and more. Contact: 731-588- Shirley Fox Rogers 2507 or visit www.tnsoybean Councilmember, Lafollette cost of flood insurance premiums for Computerized mapping, acquisition port and guidance to local govern- Charles “Bones” Seivers property owners. Every local gov- of flood prone property, outreach ments interested in the CRS pro- festival.org. President-CEO, Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund ernment participating in the NFIP gram. Kay Senter and educational activities and storm Vice Mayor, Morristown (District 2) enters the program at the highest water system maintenance are but a Staff from the Johnson City Re- Sept. 3-4: Harriman Labor Day Street PAST PRESIDENTS level of 10 and must go through the gional Office of Local Planning As- Festival with rides, games, live enter- Bill Revell (1989) Mayor, Dyersburg few of the actions a community can Don Trotter (1994) Mayor, Clarksville Community Rating System (CRS) to use to improve their flood insurance sistance worked with Bristol offi- tainment, craft and antique vendors, Charles Farmer (1995), Mayor, Jackson reduce their rate. FEMA has certi- rating. cials over a period of two years to antique cars and children’s petting Dan Speer (1997) Mayor, Pulaski Sam Tharpe (2001) Vice Mayor, Paris fied Bristol as a Level 9 community Bristol is one of eight local gov- attain the improved rating. For more zoo. Contact: Gary Baker at 865-882- Tom Rowland (2002) Mayor, Cleveland under the CRS program. Individual ernments in Tennessee that have information about the program, visit 2025. Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg www.fema.gov or contact Stanley John Franklin Jr (2005) Councilman, Chattanooga flood insurance premiums are re- gone through the CRS process to TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS duced by five percent for each re- gain an advantage on premiums for Harrison at 423-343-6446 or e-mail Sept. 3-5: Cumberland County’s (Ex-Officio Directors) duced level a community attains. at [email protected]. MotionXpo at the Cumberland Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. their property owners. Tom Nance, City Attorney, Shelbyville County Community Complex with Tennessee Municipal Judges Assn. barbeque and custom cars, trucks, Connie Kittrell, Gallatin City University Municipal Administration Tennessee Chapter, American Public Works motorcycles, and tractors. For inform- William “Bo” Mills, Germantown September: Risk Management, Workplace Harassment ation visit www.motionxpo.com. Tennessee Government Finance Officers Assn. Carson Swinford, Brentwood Unlawful harassment is a form Tenn. Assn. of Housing & Redevel. Auth. September 19. . . . . Collegedale Conference Center Sept. 4: Harrogate’s Free Annual La- Brian Harris, Martin of discrimination that violates Title September 20. . . . . Johnson City Smyrna Smyrna Town Centre bor Day Celebration at Harrogate City Tennessee Building Officials Assn. VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 September 21...... Knoxville Park with music, fun and games as Jim Brown, Bartlett and other federal authority. In this Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. September 27...... Bartlett To register for this municipal well as food. Begins at 3 p.m. and ends Phil Vinson, Bristol course, participants will review September 28...... Jackson administration program class, with fire works at dark. Contact: 423- Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports methods to identify, correct, and pre- Larry Cox, Memphis please visit the MTAS web site at 869-0211. Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police vent workplace harassment as well Time www.mtas.tennessee.edu or contact Larry A. Godwin, Memphis as clarify employer liability and cur- Tennessee Water Quality Management Assn. Public administration courses begin Yana Truman at Yana.truman@ten Sept. 4-10: Martin’s 13th annual Ten- Jack Graham, Maryville rent guidelines for addressing sexual at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 12:30. nessee.edu. or 865-974-9833. Fees nessee Soybean Festival. Theme: Tennessee Recreation and Parks Assn. harassment complaints. Dennis Suiter, Martin are $25 per person per class for “Meet in the Middle of Northwest Tennessee Chapter, American Planning Assn. Locations municipal employees and $50 per Tennessee.” Diamond Rio and 38 Steven Neilson, Brentwood Instructors Bartlett Bartlett Performing Arts person per class for all other partici- Special as headliners for the musical Tennesseee Personnel Management Association Tennessee Municipal League Risk William Brown, Alcoa and Conference Center pants. entertainment, food, activities for all Tenn. Assn. of Municipal Clerks & Recorders Management Pool staff Collegedale Collegedale City Hall For program information, con- Cindy Mitchell, Knoxville ages. Complete festival information at Tennessee Assn. of Public Purchasing Cookeville Town Center tact Kurt Frederick, MTAS Training www.tnsoybeanfestival.org. Angie McDonald, Nashville Who Should Attend? Jackson West Tennessee Center for Consultant, at 615-253-6385 or e- TN Section, Institute of Transportation Engineers Municipal officials and staff Jeff Hammond, Nashville Agricultural Research,Extension, mail kurt.frederick@tennessee. edu. Sept. 9: 2006-2007 Arts Council Sea- Tennessee Public Transportation Association and Public Service Directions to the facility will be son Kickoff Concert featuring Mr. Tom Dugan, Chattanooga Dates and Locations Johnson City Johnson City Public included in your confirmation letter Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors August 31...... Cookeville Tommy White, Sevierville Library and are available on the MTAS Web Band beginning at 7 p.m. at the Krider Assn. of Independent and Municipal Schools September 7...... Smyrna Knoxville University of Tennessee site at www.mtas.tennessee.edu. Butch Tyman, Humboldt Performing Arts Center in Paris. Cost: TML ASSOCIATE PARTICIPANTS $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door. AIG VALIC AMEC Earth & Environmental Contact: Paris Henry County Arts American Concrete Pavement Association Council at 731-642-3955. American Traffic Solutions, Inc Arnold, Spain, Truett, & Hewitt, PLLC Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates, LLC Sept. 9-10: Germantown Festival Asphalt Zipper, Inc. with arts & crafts, rides, games, food, Bank of America COMMITMENT Barge, Waggoner, Sumner, & Cannon, Inc. auto displays, exhibits, live entertain- BellSouth Telecommunications ment and more. Contact: Melba Buxton Bulli Ray Enterprises Fristick at 901-757-9212. CH2M Hill Charter Communications Sept. 15-Oct. 31: Smoky Mountain CLE International CMI Equipment Sales, Inc. Harvest Festival – a countywide cel- Comcast Cable Communications ebration. Call 800-568-4748 for more Consoer Townsend Envirodyne Engineers DBS & Associates Engineering information. Education Networks of America Ellers, Oakley, Chester & Rike Employee Benefit Specialists, Inc. Sept 16: Celebrate Munford, Down- ESRI town Munford. Call 901-837-0171 Geothermal Utilities, LLC ING Financial Advisers, LLC for more information. International Code Council, Inc. Iris Networks Sept. 23: The 14th annual Jackson, Shields, Yeiser, Holt & Speakman Johnson Controls Huntingdon Heritage Festival. Con- Jordan, Jones & Goulding, Inc. tact: Jeal Atwood at 731-986-2900 or J.R. Wauford & Co. Consulting Engineers, Inc. LaserCraft, Inc. [email protected]. Local Govt. Corporation The Malone Company Manatron, Inc. Oct. 14: Athen’s Pumpkintown, a fes- Mattern & Craig, Consulting Engineers, Inc. tival of history, harvest and heritage in McGill Associates, P.A. downtown Athens from 11:30 a.m. to Mercatus Communications Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority 6 p.m. East Tennessee crafts, music Nashville Tractor & Equipment, Inc. food and history will be featured along Neil Group, LLC Nortel with children’s crafts, heritage crafts- Phoenix Tank Services men, storytellers and music. Admis- Public Entity Risk Institute Reflex Traffic Systems sion free. Contact: Laura LeNoir at RDS Systems 423-746-0699 or visit www.athens ROBINSONGREEN, LLC Rush Truck Center, Nashville dba.org. SDP Government Solutions Sensus Metering Systems Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. We’re committed to Oct. 14: Sparta’s Liberty Square Stantec Consulting Tennergy Corporation We’re committed to Celebration featuring Marty Stewart Tennessee Asphalt Co. along with an antique car show, craft Tennessee Cable Telecomunications Assn. Tennessee cities. fair, games, food and lots of give- Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation Thompson & Litton, Inc. Tennessee cities. aways. Contact: Lorie Spivey at 931- Thompson Machinery TLM Associates, Inc. 836-3248. Tour Andover Controls Our competitors are TRICOR Utility Service Co., Inc. Our competitors are Vaughn & Melton Volkert & Associates committed to profits. TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY Waste Management (ISSN. 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Spec equipment with ease at www.GovBidSpec.com 9-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 28, 2006 www.TML1.org Cleveland ranks high Tennessee mayors visit The Dixie in Huntingdon in Business, Careers Members of the West Tennes- Forbes.com, the online version see Mayors Association visited The of Forbes magazine, ranked the Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Cleveland metropolitan statistical Academic Enrichment Center, area (MSA) 44th on its list of 179 home of the Hal Holbrook Theatre Best Places for Business and Ca- on Friday, July 21 for their quarterly reers in the country. Forbes sepa- meeting. rated smaller metropolitan statistical The group was welcomed to The areas from larger ones for purposes Dixie by Huntingdon Mayor, Dale of the special report, and Cleveland Kelley. Also addressing the group made the impressive list of best was Lee Warren, executive director smaller MSAs for business. of The Dixie and Brad Hurley, ex- Included in Forbes’ assessment ecutive director of the Carroll were the following nine categories: County Chamber of Commerce. access to four-year colleges, the cost The group enjoyed an all access of doing business, the overall cost of living, crime rate, culture and leisure tour of The Dixie, lunch in the ball- activities, educational attainment, room, and then conducted their busi- income growth, job growth and net ness meeting. migration. “I was honored to show off this Cleveland ranked in the top 50 grand facility located in West Ten- in the country in the following cat- nessee,” commented Mayor Kelley, egories: colleges, income growth, “It has already meant so much to culture and leisure, and the cost of this area, and it is a great way to show doing business. how progressive planning and hard “Cleveland’s placement on the work pay off for a community and its Forbes list is impressive but not sur- future.” prising,” said Cleveland Mayor Tom Members posed for a photo on Rowland. “This report reinforces the stage of the impressive Hal what those who live and work in Holbrook Theater, named in honor Cleveland already know.” of actress Dixie Carter’s husband The city’s development as a re- Hal Holbrook. tail hub and its enviable industrial The Dixie Carter Performing base are contributing factors and the Arts and Academic Enrichment Members of the West Tennessee Mayors Association: Row 1 (L-R): Tommy Litton, Trenton; Charles city has the lowest property tax rate Center is a major part of the down- of any city in the state of Tennessee “Bones” Seivers, TML Bond Fund; Dale Kelley, Huntingdon; Phillip Williams, McLemoresville; Jack th town revitalization effort in Dunning, Gleason. Row 2 (L-R): Walter Winchester, McKenzie; Whitney “Buck” Chambers, Piperton; Keith with a kindergarten through 12 Huntingdon for which the city won a McDonald, Bartlett; Jack Johnson, Lexington. Row 3 (L-R): Don Buckingham, Scotts Hill; Maragret Mahery, grade school system. TML Achievement Award at the re- TML; Charles Patterson, Henderson; Tim Boaz, Parsons; Virginia Davidson, Kenton; Robert Keeton, The report is available online at cent 2006 Annual Conference held Bruceton; Charles Farmer, Jackson; Webb Banks, Brownsville; Tommy Green, Alamo; Randy Brundige, http://www.forbes.com/. in Nashville. Martin; Harold Craig, Bells. Streamlined Board launches recruiting strategy to increase membership STREAMLINED from Page 1 associate members states for a time- Tennessee is among six associ- goal simplifying sales and use tax the state Streamlined Sales Tax seek to become members of the or- table for achieving full-member sta- ate members states. Associate states collection to make it easier for states Group is studying options for hold- ganization, but have yet to satisfy tus. have passed conforming legislation to tax out-of-state sales, especially ing local governments harmless requirements for full or associate Currently, 19 states have volun- to comply with the agreement but the those transacted over the Internet in from any revenue losses due to the members. Under the proposal, ad- tarily changed their sales and use tax changes in tax laws do not take effect an effort to capture billions of dol- change in distribution of revenues. viser states would serve in an ex codes to comply with the agreement, until a future date – such as in Ten- lars in lost sales tax revenues. Franklin Mayor Tom Miller and officio capacity on the board but including 13 states that are full mem- nessee, where implementation of the One of the key components for Murfreesboro Mayor Tommy Bragg could not vote. The proposal is ex- bers and six states that are associate new tax system has been delayed taxing remote sales is to transition serve on the Tennessee study com- pected to go before the governing members. Vermont and Rhode Is- until July 2007. from an origin-based tax system that mittee, along with Rep. Mark board at its Aug. 29 meeting in Bis- land have also petitioned the govern- The SSTP was launched in 2000 taxes at the location of purchase to a Maddox, Comptroller John Morgan, marck, N.D. ing board for full membership and by the National Governors Associa- system that taxes where the product Revenue Commissioner Loren The group also plans to push are awaiting approval. tion and supported by NCSL with a or service is delivered. This change Chumley, Smith County Mayor is anticipated to cause significant Michael Nesbitt, and Connie shifts in tax revenue among local Hardin, director of Legislative Ser- NCSL is welcomed to Music City governments. vices. Rep. Maddox and Hardin are Tennessee is among 18 states also members of the NCSL task that use origin-based sourcing. Ac- force. Commissioner Chumley is a cording to a 2003 study conducted director on the Streamlined Sales by Dr. Bill Fox, director of the UT Tax Governing Board. Center for Business and Economic The state study committee is re- Research, 42 percent of Tennessee quired by law to analyze the impact cities and towns will experience a on local governments and report revenue loss. And by adapting to their findings and make recommen- destination sourcing it would result dations to the chairs of the Senate in an annual redistribution of more and House Finance, Ways and than $55.5 million in local sales Means Committees by Dec. 31, taxes from larger, urban areas to 2006. Should the new tax system go smaller, suburban and rural areas. into effect in July 2007, however, Destination sourcing is an im- vendors will still not be required to pediment to many other states as collect sales tax on Internet, catalog, well – California, Ohio, Texas, and other remote purchases. Utah, Virginia, and Washington, As a result of U.S. Supreme have all expressed significant reluc- Court rulings, states do not have the tance to change to a destination- power to compel out-of-state ven- sourcing system. dors to collect and remit their sales Earlier this year, the NCSL taxes. The court said, in essence, that Task Force reviewed an amendment remote vendors would face an undue submitted by Ohio that would allow burden if they had to grapple with the states to adopt origin-based sourc- complexity of different tax laws for ing provisions for intrastate sales. thousands of taxing jurisdictions The Task Force rejected the amend- across the nation. The SSTP pro- ment for fear that it would send a poses to eliminate much of the com-

Photo by Victoria South message to Congress and the busi- plexity that the Supreme Court ness community that the project was Legislative Plaza is spruced up – Music City style – for a private concert for attendees of the NCSL annual found objectionable by requiring taking a step back from simplifica- meeting in Nashville. The Tennessee General Assembly played host to an evening of southern cusine and states to establish standard defini- tion and administrative uniformity. a musical performance by LeAnn Rimes. Some 6,000 people from across the country were in attendance tions for taxable goods and services During the task force meeting in for the week long event held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. and maintain a single statewide tax Nashville and again in a conference rate for each type of product. workshop session later in the week, Congress has the power to regu- entitled “Streamlined Sales Tax late interstate commerce and it could TML Risk Pool Congratulates 2005-06 Grant Recipients System: Is it Working?” destination act to compel remote vendors to col- To help address the concern of cities and agencies purchasing employee safety equipment that is often cost sourcing was mentioned as a com- lect sales taxes. In 2005, U.S. Sens. prohibitive or at least burdensome, even when the member recognizes the need for the equipment, the TML Pool has pliance issue, but no specific details Enzi and Dorgan introduced the awarded 93 Safety Partners Loss Control Matching Grants for the 2005-06 fiscal year. The TML Pool reimbursed were given as to how they would be “Sales Tax Fairness and Simplifica- up to 50 percent of the cost on the approved device(s) with a maximum reimbursement based on the Priority handled. tion Act,” authorizing states that Classification matrix rating. Consideration of grants was based on a variety of topics such as submission date, loss “If you’re going to have a seam- have conformed to the SSUTA to ratios, risk management practices, and availability of funding. less sales tax system it has to go to require out-of-state retailers to col- The TML Risk Management Pool wishes to congratulation these TML Pool members that received grants destination-sourcing,” explained Il- lect and remit sales tax to state in for 2005-06. Risk control is a critical part of managing a governmental entity effectively, and the following entities linois Sen. Steven Rauschenberger, which purchaser resides. NCSL is are to be commended for their fine job of safety awareness. NCSL president. “Legislators will supporting this legislation and is have to work aggressively with local calling on members of Congress to LaVergne, City of Puryear, City of Alcoa, City of Etowah, City of governments to make it work.” Lawrenceburg, City of Rockwood Electric Utility join as co-sponsors and to move Athens, City of Fairview, City of Lenior City, City of Rockwood Water, WW, Gas With a looming 2007 imple- swiftly to consider and approve this Baileyton, Town of Fayetteville, City of Lenoir City Utilities Board Rockwood, City of mentation deadline in Tennessee, Baxter, City of Franklin, City of legislation. Lewisburg, City of SETHRA Benton, City of Gates, Town of Martin, City of Sevier Solid Waste Big Sandy, City of Germantown, City of Maryville, City of Sevierville, City of Brentwood, City of Graysville, Town of Maryville-Alcoa-Blount Co Smithville Electric System With the Union Watching You – Bristol, City of Greeneville Water Comm. P&R Somerville, Town of Bruceton, City of Greeneville, City of Michie, City of Spring Hill, City of Caryville, Town of Harriman Utility Board Shouldn’t You Be Mid-Cumberland HRA Sweetwater, City of Centerville, City of Hohenwald, City of Milan, City of Tazewell, Town of Cleveland, City of Hollow Rock, Town of Millington, City of Tracy City, Town of Watching the Union Columbia HA Jacksboro, Town of Monterey, Town of Trenton, City of Cookeville, City of Jefferson City, City of Morrison, City of Tusculum City of Cowan, City of Jonesborough, Town of Mount Carmel, Town of UCDD Stay Informed With FREE e-newsletters: Crossville, City of Kimball, Town of Mt. Juliet, City of UCHRA Crump, City of Kingsport HA Norris, City of Waverly, City of Cumberland Gap, Town of Kingston, City of AFL-CIO Watch Paris, City of Waynesboro, City of Dandridge, Town of Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Parsons, City of White House, City of Decatur, Town of Lafayette, City of Teamsters Watch Petersburg, Town of Winchester Utilities Decherd, City of LaFollette HA Pigeon Forge, City of Douglas Cherokee Econ Auth LaFollette Utilities Winchester, City of AFSMCE Watch Pleasant Hill, Town of Dunlap, City of LaFollette, City of Portland, City of Etowah HA Lake City, City of SEIU Watch

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BY GAEL STAHL SRF: We are trying to get Lowe’s in Editor town. We need more retail and sales tax base for municipal services. The LaFollette Councilwoman county is getting Rarity Mountain Shirley Fox Rogers grew up a mere near Jellico on the Tennessee-Ken- 12 miles north of LaFollette in a tucky state line. It is one of several company town called Westbourne multi-million development of Mike that was really a coal mine and coke Ross in East Tennessee. Rarity producing operation, coke being a Mountain Village, a gated retreat, carbonaceous coal byproduct used offers magnificent mountain views as fuel in steelmaking. That remote, of which 4,000 acres will be pre- mountainous environment is a way served for open space. The residen- of life long gone, but at its height, it tial retirement community has cham- provided jobs to 500 families. pionship golf courses, outdoor en- It provided Fox Rogers a tertainment, a wellness center and friendly place to grow up and many spa, rock climbing, hiking, and bik- happy memories. For her, life re- ing trails with its own commercial volved around the church, the area. It’s designed to have the feel of schools, books and playmates. Vail and Jackson Hole. When the mine shut down in the Its hundreds of houses start at 1950s, most folks scattered, migrat- $875,000. Ross had enough clout to ing to out-of-state jobs. Those who get an interstate interchange at the remained found the focus of their top of Jellico Mountain. We hope lives centered on nearby municipali- that Rarity people will shop at ties like LaFollette, Jacksboro, or LaFollette. It’s much larger than Knoxville. Jellico. If we get Lowe’s, Home Fox Rogers was an only child. Depot will follow. Wal-Mart moved She was adopted as an infant in 1945 from LaFollette to Jacksboro, and by a mother in her early 40s and we need to replace that lost tax base. Photos by Gael B. Stahl father in his middle 50s. People Usually I take things lightly and People traveling through on their Many legislators did not under- We’ve talked with TDOT and thought of them as her grandpar- am really easy, but I was adamant way to retire in Florida stop at stand the firefighter union’s bill; learned we’re getting lots of road ents. Adam C. Fox, chief electrician about that. And when I did that, LaFollette for gas, food, or lodg- they saw it as a perfectly harm- improvements into the city – some- for the Blue Diamond Coal Com- everyone else said the same thing. ing and never go further. less bill to help firefighters. thing we haven’t been able to ac- pany mine, and his wife, Goldie Fox, We all came that year. complish in years. Getting turn provided a loving parental atmo- lanes, bridges replaced, and pro- sphere. They owned a car. They Center in LaFollette. It takes in chil- Both bring a highlighting emphasis you could ask for in a thriving retire- grammed signalization are also in bought groceries with company dren who have been abused. She is a on downtown. ment community such as a modern the works. scrip at the company store like ev- founding member and the secretary TT&C: Did you have the same water treatment system, renovated eryone else did. They read to her, of the Coalition to Address Juvenile mayor during your eight years? hospital, modern schools, and Knox- TT&C: To your community and made her feel loved, clever and self- Issues that is under the auspices of SFR: Our mayor runs separately for ville with its university, arts, and public service you’ve added state- assured, and prepared her to take on the Juvenile Court. election and a male mayor who had malls just a 35 to 40 minute drive – wide commitments as a TML di- life. She has also served on the been mayor for years was in office whatever you could want. rector at-large. Why? Reading has always been a cen- LaFollette (seven years) and the when I was first elected. We had a SFR: I’ve always been an avid sup- tering influence for her. Early Campbell County (10 years) plan- female mayor for four years, and TT&C: Is it too late to buy some porter of TML. When I was elected, memories are sitting on her father’s ning commissions. She was a found- now the other mayor is serving lakefront property cheap? I found out all I could about TML lap and being read Bible stories and ing 911 Board member in December again. I’ve worked well with them SFR: I’ll give you an example about and knew I wanted to be part of it. newspapers. When she learned to 1996. She served 18 months as vice both. lakefront property. When my hus- I’ve never missed a TML meeting of read she continued to read newspa- president and is has begun her ninth band and I married, we had two any kind except one in Knoxville pers from the front page all the way year as chair. TT&C: How did LaFollette get its lakefront lots. We sold the lakefront and that was because I went to see through to the funnies on the back. She’s been president of Hill and name? lots for $7,500 because I didn’t want the doctor and they had me in sur- She knew about current events by the Valley Garden Club and a member SFR: Harvey LaFollette of Indiana to live that far out. I grew up driving gery the next day. I had already paid time she was able to read. She says it of the Channel 2 Public Broadcast- came to an isolated settlement called 12 miles to town and then lived 10 my conference fees. was her father’s way to interest her ing System Network Board in Knox- the Big Creek Gap, planned and built miles outside of town and drove into I almost missed one other one in politics. He made her feel that she ville. She chaired the Campbell the city from scratch and named it town all those years. I wanted to live when the City Administrator Terry could do whatever she set her mind County Library Board for years, and LaFollette. His coke ovens supplied in the city. Since we had property in Sweat told the mayor one time that on. chaired the Campbell County coke to the whole country. Some of town and property on the lake, I we couldn’t afford to go to the TML Those newspapers along with Christmas Parade for 20 years. A the ovens have been restored by the could live in either place. I wanted to meeting. Mayor Lucy Lobertini books from her mother, the school member of the Order of the Eastern Campbell County Historical Soci- live in town. The last time those two called me and said that we would not library, and a state mobile circulat- Star, she is Past Matron and Past ety. The LaFollette House is being lots sold, nearly 30 years after we be going because our city adminis- ing library truck were constantly Instructor. restored by the people who bought it. sold them, they sold for $250,000. trator says we can’t afford to go.” I opening new worlds to her. She was It’s beautiful. They and their chil- A good friend of mine on the just said, “I’m going to the TML amazed when anyone talked about TT&C: What political or elective dren plan to live in it. board told me the other day about a meeting. We can’t afford not to go.” being bored. After her father retired offices have you held? piece of property – I don’t know the She said, “Well, whatever you as an electrician, the family stayed SFR: I first ran for city council in TT&C: How has the city evolved? acreage but it wasn’t very big – that think.” I hung up and called him and in Westbourne and he had more time 1998, ran again four years later, and Why do people want to live there, he could have bought for $12,500 said, “Have someone make my res- to spend with his daughter. Home- will run for a third term in Novem- in fact, keep moving there in grow- just 10 years ago. It skyrocketed to ervations for the TML meeting. I will maker Goldie Fox was always cook- ber. We have staggered elections. ing numbers? $2 million. be going to the TML legislative ing and sewing and baking up a Nine ran for two seats in 1998, about SFR: We’re now a city of 8,300 meetings. I will be meeting and talk- storm. Her father, a deacon at the half a dozen ran for two seats in surrounded by the most beautiful TT&C: So LaFollette is basically ing with my legislator about TML Southern Baptist Church, taught 2002. In 2005, the governor ap- country in East Tennessee. Every- a retirement community? legislative concerns. I will be attend- Sunday school and Bible School to pointed me to serve a two-year ap- body who comes tells us that it’s the SFR: That’s our niche. We are a ing the TML meeting. Make my children and adults. pointment on the state Water and most beautiful place on Earth. welcoming people. A few of the plans accordingly.” As a little girl, Fox Rogers Wastewater Board as the TML rep- People traveling through on their newcomers have accused us of being TML doesn’t know about this – didn’t play house or play with dolls. resentative. way to retire in Florida stop at “clannish,” but, in all honesty, we until now. That’s the only time I She organized play meetings, called LaFollette for gas, food, or lodging aren’t. If you move to Campbell really asserted myself and said, them to order, and managed them. TT&C: Did you have a particular and never go further. Our best pub- County and want to be a part of our “You will be doing this for me.” And she became president of as reason for running for council? licity is word of mouth. After piece of heaven and you want to Usually I take things lightly and am many groups as she could bully into SFR: I felt I could serve my commu- LaFollette absorbed the loss of its work along beside us, attend our really easy, but I was adamant about playing with her. For her, elemen- nity and make a difference. I wanted original business, it began to thrive churches, and acclimatize yourself that. And when I did that, everyone tary school was a big happy family, to see a downtown park renovated; with the help of US Highway 25W, to our ways, we will welcome you else said the same thing. We all came and high school was a chance to play into our midst with open arms. Also, that year. on the basketball team and join the we will be open to the new ideas and We city officials get something Beta Club and FHA and everything new ways of approaching situations out of TML gatherings you don’t get else. and solving problems that you bring elsewhere, workshops, expertise, She graduated from Wynn High to us. the experiences of other city offi- School in 1962, went to Knoxville The roots of LaFollette were coal and coke However, we do have just a cials, and contacts with sources of Business College, now South Col- slight problem with those who want help from state agencies and the like. lege, and took continuing education According to http:// tect, George Barber. Although us to completely change our lifestyle courses from Smith College, of co.campbell.tn.us/history.html, later additions were made, the and “speed up and move just a little TT&C: You’re just starting your Northampton, Mass. She graduated iron deposits along with abun- original house was shipped by faster.” This is the South, after all! second year on the TML board. in 1965 and went to work as a secre- dant coal resources attracted railroad and assembled on site We move very slowly and deliber- What committee work have you tary. At the time, she says, a woman LaFollette to purchase 30,000 as a kit home. The house is ately here and have been doing it this done? was either a secretary, a teacher, or acres and organize the located on Indiana Avenue near way since before we fought the SFR: Before I came on the board, I a nurse. She worked in Michigan LaFollette Coal, Iron and Rail- the Campbell County Museum Battle of the Northern Aggression. served on a subcommittee of the and Ohio before settling in way Company. His operation in- and Archives.” After you live among us for a little Legislative Committee two or three LaFollette. Her mother died sud- cluded coke ovens, blast fur- In Tennessee Towns: from while you too will learn the value of years ago, and I was vice chair of the denly in February 1973. Her 83- nace, numerous coal mines, iron Adams to Yorkville, Tom Siler slowing down, sitting on the porch, Environment, Utilities, Transporta- year-old father came to live with her mines, railroads, and, eventu- says that Harvey M. and Grant and enjoying a tall glass of Sweet tion Policy Committee last year. but literally grieved himself to death ally, a thriving city that was in- A. LaFollette, Indiana business- Tea (that’s Sweet Tea, not Sweet- six months and 11 days after his wife corporated in 1897. men whose coal company was ened Tea). TT&C: Are there things that a died. They’d been married nearly 50 “Harvey LaFollette and his foundering, came to the area to united cities effort by TML could years. family presided over this com- sell the firm’s mountain holdings TT&C: What are LaFollette’s accomplish that you’d like to see? In 1978, she married Mike mercial empire from their home, in 1897. But when they influ- pluses and minuses? SFR: I’m appreciative of TML’s ef- Rogers. Mike’s father founded Ben Glen Oaks. This lovely Victo- enced the L&N Railroad to route SRF: High property values have forts, what they did with the Rogers Insurance Agency 50 years rian home is still LaFollette’s through the hills the result was provided us a good property tax firefighter union’s bill, for example. ago, and now, at 83, still works largest home with twenty seven that the isolated settlement base. We kept the rate low too long I haven’t seen any union activity out there. Mike and Shirley’s daughter, (27) rooms. Listed with the Na- known as Big Creek Gap was so that when we had to increase we our way but would have if that bill Cindi, has given them two grand- tional Register of Historic Prop- renamed LaFollette and incor- had to take a big jump, which is had passed. Many legislators did not children as blond as their grand- erties, the home was designed porated in the same year. never popular. In retrospect, I wish understand the firefighter union’s mother, Kyla 6 and Micah 3. When by the famous Knoxville archi- we had raised it a little bit at a time. bill; they saw it as a perfectly harm- not playing grandparents, Shirley is My hope for LaFollette is that we less bill to help firefighters. I called the family’s community activist and continue to progress by working to- one of my legislators and had other politician while Mike, the family gether as a community and as a coun- people who had influence with him golfer and fisherman, “is a Southern we’ve accomplished that. We the Dixie Highway, that passes cil, that people put aside petty differ- and contributed heavily to his cam- gentleman.” After they married, wanted to project a cleaner, more through LaFollette and Cove Lake ences and personal grievances to paign call him. He told me it was just Fox Rogers did some part-time work presentable image when people State Park coming from Knoxville work together for the good of the a harmless bill that didn’t mean any- at their insurance office, but mostly came to our city. We wanted the on to Kentucky by connecting with I- community. For the most part, our thing. They all called me back and made volunteer work her career. garbage picked up, the trash off the 75. four council members and mayor told me that. I was just about dying The last 30 years have seen her streets, to beautify the front door we have worked well together and when trying to tell them he didn’t really working with at-risk children. She show people who live here and who TT&C: You certainly have some there is an exception to that, we can understand the ramifications of the served 26 years on the Tanasi Girl come here. We wanted to restore of the prettiest waterways and work around it. bill. And he’s a fine man. Very fine. Scout Board, the last six as its presi- pride to our community. We’ve had lakes, don’t you? A well-intentioned senator. But he dent. A past president of her Rotary great luck with that through a Beau- SFR: Norris Lake, the most beauti- TT&C: What are some of the didn’t understand. That’s what Club, she began serving on the advi- tification Committee and Historical ful lake on Earth, is fabulous. So are projects LaFollette is engaged in scared me. Thankfully, our repre- sory board of Reach’s Children Committee we didn’t have before. our mountains. We have anything currently? sentative did understand.