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BY CAROLE GRAVES TML Communications Director

In a hard-fought battle, Presi- dent Barack Obama earned his sec- ond term in the White House, win- ning 303 electoral votes and 50 per- cent of the popular vote in one of the most expensive presidential cam- paigns in history. In defeating former Massachu- setts Gov. Mitt Romney, the presi- dent carried the battleground states of Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Hampshire, Colorado, and Virginia. Overall, Obama won 25 states and the District of Columbia. Rom- Photo: Chris Carlson/AP ney won 24 states. The outcome in President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave at his Florida is still pending. election night party in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican Photo: Larry McCormack/Tennessean Tennessee overwhelmingly challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, flanked by his wife Elizabeth, is congratulated went to Romney with 59.5 percent of by Gov. Bill Haslam on his reelection to a second term. the vote. And despite what happened Hawk, who beat former Democratic Corker easily cruised to a second on the national scene, it was a big Rep. Eddie Yokley in District 5. In six-year term with 65 percent of the night for Republicans in Tennessee, House District 33, Republican John vote. winning their first supermajority in Ragan beat back a challenge former The state's eight congressional both chambers of the Tennessee Rep. Jim Hackworth. And from incumbents other than U.S. Rep. General Assembly. across the state in West Tennessee, Scott DesJarlais had easy cam- In the Senate, Republicans Republican Rep. Andy Holt won a paigns. 1st District Rep. Phil Roe picked up six seats, increasing its rematch with former Rep. Mark easily won with 76 percent of the majority to 26 of the 33 seats. Of the Maddox in District 76. votes; 2nd District Rep. John six seats the GOP gained, five were Another pickup for the GOP Duncan captured 74.5 percent of the open due to redistricting and handful was in District 81, a seat held by votes; 3rd District Chuck of retiring senators. One was won former Speaker Jimmy Naifeh, who Fleischmann won with 61.5 percent through a close battle with an incum- retired last year after representing of the votes; 4th District Rep. Scott bent. In District 22, Republican Tipton and Haywood counties for DesJarlais won with 56 percent of Mark Green defeated Sen. Tim the past 38 years. The redrawn dis- the votes; 5th District Jim Cooper Barnes of Clarksville by capturing trict, which no longer includes captured 65 percent; 6th District 53 percent of the votes. Tipton County, elected Republican Diane Black took 77 percent of the In the redrawn senate District Debra Moody. votes; 7th District Marsha 10, where Democrat Sen. Andy Democrats did celebrate some Blackburn won with 71 percent of Berke gave up his seat to run for victories. They managed to hold on the votes; 8th District Stephen Chattanooga mayor, Republican to District 50, with a win from Bo Fincher won with 68 percent; and Photo: Dan Henry/Chattanooga Times Todd Gardenhire beat Democrat Mitchell to fill the seat vacated by 9th District Rep. Steve Cohen fin- Republican Todd Gardenhire beat Democrat Andrae' McGary in the Andrae' McGary. In the new re- Democrat Rep. Gary Moore, as well ished with 75 percent of the votes. redrawn state senate District 10, vacated by Democrat Sen. Andy drawn District 16, where Democrat with Jason Powell’s win to retain the Go to Page 5 for a compiled Berke who did not seek re-election. Eric Stewart gave up his seat to run seat left open by Democrat Rep. list of 2012 election results. for the 4th Congressional District, Janis Sontany in District 53. And in Republican Janice Bowling de- East Tennessee, Democrat Gloria TN Comptroller releases TIF roadmap feated Democratic challenger Jim Johnson, held onto District 13, a seat Lewis. In District 18, Republican vacated by Harry Tindell. Perhaps Earlier this year, the TN General Tax Increment Financing is a short, it’s a way to allow new devel- Ferrell Haile won over Democrat one of the upsets of the night, came Assembly approved legislation that method utilized by local govern- opment to pay for itself. Maria Brewer. In District 20, Re- from Nashville Councilman Darren will have a significant impact on ments to pay for community im- Below is a link to a guide devel- publican Steven Dickerson beat Jernigan, a Democrat, who edged economic development efforts for provements with future tax rev- oped by the Comptroller’s office Democrat Phillip North for retiring past GOP Rep. Jim Gotto to win the local governments. enues. For example, a blighted about Public Chapter 605. The guide Democrat Sen. Joe Haynes’ seat. In District 60 seat. The Uniformity in Tax Incre- neighborhood might have dilapi- outlines tax increment financing District 24, Republican John The wide majority of victory in ment Financing Act of 2012, also dated buildings worth only $50,000 generally, explains components of a Stevens beat Brad Thompson for the both chambers will give Republi- known as Public Chapter 605, in property value. Using a TIF, the tax increment financing plan which seat vacated by Sen. Roy Herron; cans the power to pass legislation strengthened a powerful tool for job local government could build new remains mostly unchanged by the and in the redrawn District 28, Re- without seeking input from Demo- creation and economic development infrastructure or even replace the new law, and describes how Public publican Joey Hensley defeated crats. The last time there was a super in our state and your community. run-down buildings with new ones Chapter 605 changes TIF law in former House member Tyler "Ty" majority in both chambers was dur- Tax Increment Financing—or and other improvements to increase Tennessee. Cobb. ing the 90th Tennessee General As- TIF— gives cities and counties tools total property values in the area to http://www.comptroller.tn.gov/re- In the House, Republicans fin- sembly when Democrats controlled to retain, recruit, and grow business $750,000. The $700,000 difference pository/NR/4_PageRoadmap.pdf ished the night with a 70 to 28 the Senate 23-9 and the House 66- and industry. Additionally, Public in property value increases property For questions or concerns after supermajority, with 1 Independent. 32. Chapter 605 provides clarity, con- tax collections. The increased prop- reading through the guide, please Among the key races won by Repub- TN Congressional Delegation sistency, and transparency in exist- erty tax revenue is used to recover contact the Comptroller’s office at licans were incumbent Rep. David Republican U.S. Sen. Bob ing law. the cost of the TIF improvements. In 615-741-2501. Mark your calendars for Knoxville one of 20 finalists in TML District Meetings $9 million Bloomberg challenge Dec. 4, 2012 District 5 Manskers Station Visitors Ctr BY VICTORIA SOUTH 9 - 11:30 am Goodlettsville TML Communications Coordinator For cities, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime; the $9 million question. Dec. 4, 2012 District 6 Murfreesboro City Hall For New York City Mayor Michael 12:30 - 3 pm Murfreesboro Bloomberg, it’s about ideas, and perhaps the ones that got away. But as the 305 entrants to the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge fade away into Dec. 5, 2012 District 4 Crossville City Hall the top 20 finalists, the nation ea- 10 am - 12:30 pm Crossville gerly awaits the five boldest ideas about how to improve urban life. Rapidly replacing Washington Dec. 6, 2012 District 3 Mountain View Inn think tanks as engines of innovation, in spite of excruciating financial 10 am - 12:30 pm Cleveland challenges, U.S. cities still manage to pioneer quality initiatives every- day in everything from sustainability District 1 Bristol Motor Speedway and public health to economic devel- With 305 applicants nationwide, the city of Knoxville has been selected Dec. 12, 2012 Bristol opment and education. But the om- as one of the top 20 finalists in the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge. The 10 am - 12:30 pm nipresent lack of funding can sup- city’s proposal calls for the creation of an urban food corridor. The grant press the implementation of even the application can be viewed in its entirety on the city’s website at http:// boldest of ideas. www.cityofknoxville.org/sustainability/bloomberg.pdf. Dec. 13, 2012 District 2 Farragut Town Hall Enter Bloomberg Philanthro- 10am - 12:30 pm Farragut pies and $9 million in prize money. ing a major social or economic issue, tract residents and businesses,” Mayors of U.S. municipalities with improve the customer service expe- Bloomberg told The Huffington at least 30,000 residents were invited rience for citizens or businesses, in- Post. “But more and more, a new crease government efficiency, and/ District 7 Medina last summer to compete in a Mayor’s generation of mayors is recognizing Jan. 16, 2013 Challenge, where the grand prize of or enhance accountability, transpar- the value of working together and ency, and public engagement. The 11:30 am - 2 pm $5 million and four smaller $1 mil- the necessity of borrowing ideas lion prizes, would serve as ample plan also had to be replicable by from one another.” seed money to carry out the winning other cities. And as innovation would have Jan, 17, 2012 District 8 Covington projects. “Historically, cities have seen it, there’s always a Tennessee con- 9 - 11:30 am Under the contest rules, local each other as competitors in a zero- nection. Mayor Madeline Rogero re- governments proposed ideas that sum game, with neighbors pitted cently announced that Knoxville’s would improve city life by address- against each other in a battle to at- See BLOOMBERG on Page 3 www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOV. 12, 2012

JACKSON A debt-collection company will hire more than 100 collection agents, managers and Internet technology people before the year’s end. Portfo- lio Recovery Associates purchases BY TML STAFF REPORTS looks across the fishing pond and out debt at a reduced price from other to the Cumberland River. The space nationwide companies and then at- ASHLAND CITY has a capacity of more than 1,000 tempts to collect the debt as its own The Fire Department is scheduled to and could fit more than 700 seated revenue. The Jackson office is a call receive a new 26-foot, $200,000 fire guests if its glass walls are raised. center from which customer service and rescue boat in January.The boat Freedom Point is a smaller event representatives work with debtors to is being made available through the space, with a capacity of 100 seated pay what is owed. Recovery Associ- Port Security Grant Program, which guests, nestled on a point between ates purchased a company-record is administered through the U.S. the boat marina and the Cumberland $447 million in debt for the trailing Spectrum Lubricants announced plans to expand its facility represent- Department of Homeland Security River. The project was expected to 12 months that ended June 30. ing a $1.8 million investment and creating 26 new, full-time jobs in and U.S. Coast Guard. The Nash- open in November 2010, but a num- McNairy County. Pictured L-R: Ted Moore, McNairy Regional Alliance ville Port Security district, which ber of issues slowed the project KINGSPORT executive director; Kent Farmer, Spectrum Lubricants president and includes six Middle Tennessee down including the historic flood in The city recently hosted the Ameri- CEO; Selmer Mayor David Robinson; McNairy County Mayor Ronnie counties, received a $1 million grant May 2010. can Association of Retirement Com- Brooks and Tracey Exum, ECD Business Development Consultant for to enhance the protection of the munities 2012 Annual Conference Southwest, Tenn. Cumberland River from Smithville COOKEVILLE “Livability is Ageless – Investing in to Dover. Ashland City received A TVA economic development ini- Communities & Amenities for All tiative has identified a Cookeville Ages.” Representatives from 10 NASHVILLE Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. The $200,000 through the grant to pur- th chase the boat. No city money will be site as the latest of 22 prime locations states and 21 Tennessee counties at- Nashville will host the 7 Annual workers, a mix of contract and full- used. Ashland City Fire Chief Chuck for developing the region’s data cen- tended the conference that reiterated Southern Obesity Summit in fall, time employees, have already been Walker said it will take about three ter industry. A site of more than 47 the importance of partnerships, re- 2013. The event is the largest re- hired. months for the boat to be built. The acres, located in the 300-plus-acre development, reinvestment, gional obesity prevention event in company requested 25 percent (or Highlands Business Park, has been sustainability, recreation, cost of liv- the country, drawing hundreds of THOMPSON’S STATION $50,000) as a down payment. The certified as a top location for build- ing and creating a true sense of com- participants from 16 Southern states. A new sensory garden was created in remaining money will be due when ing and operating a data center facil- munity. Kingsport Assistant City Participants will discuss effective Thompson’s Station Park by Mars the boat is completed. The city will ity. The Cookeville-Putnam County Manager Jeff Fleming said “Each and emerging obesity prevention Petcare, also bringing a new corpo- pay the costs upfront, but will be Chamber of Commerce spearheaded newcomer generates $25,000 per and reduction practices in the re- rate headquarters to the community. reimbursed, according to Walker. the submission of the site for the data year in consumer expenditures, and gion. Youth participants also play a The garden, built on the far south end The boat has a 1,250 gallon per center identification initiative. It is based on the number of newcomers major role, sharing ideas on effec- of the 28-acre park near the trialhead, minute fire pump that can be used for an extensive process to qualify and to Kingsport since 2006, that impact tive strategies and providing their features herbs and other highly- boat/marina fires or to pump water to the Highlands site was initially re- is estimated at more than $30 million perspective on obesity prevention. scented plants and trees that are safe a fire engine or fill water tankers on viewed last year. The city and annually. Kingsport, Bristol and The Southern Obesity Summit be- and non-toxic for pets, planted at land. The boat will have the latest Putnam County continued to make Sullivan County were recognized at gan with seed capital from the Rob- varying heights. Fragrant herbs in sonar electronics and a thermal im- improvements at the site, working in the event by AARC with its presti- ert Wood Johnson Foundation as a planter pots such as basil, parsley, aging camera for night vision. In partnership with the chamber of gious “Seal of Approval.” spinoff project of the Southern Rural curry, catnip, lavender and lemon addition, it also has dive doors for commerce. The location is now des- Access Program, a seven-year initia- balm line a winding path throughout use by divers for rescue or recovery ignated as a primary, ready-for-de- LA VERGNE tive to improve access to care. the dog-friendly garden, accented operations. velopment site. Data centers house A public-private partnership that’s with features such as benches shaped computer systems and components, helping to train the next generation SELMER like large dog bones. More than 40 BRENTWOOD such as telecommunications and of highly skilled workers, will be of Spectrum Lubricants announced associates at Mars Petcare donated Plans for a mixed-use development storage systems, used by internet no cost to taxpayers. Motlow State plans to expand its facility represent- their time and materials to build the featuring 970,212 square feet of of- search engines and other high-tech Community College has partnered ing a $1.8 million investment and garden. The project, done through a fice space, retail, residential units, a industries. Criteria for selection of with Bridgestone to offer a degree in creating 26 new, full-time jobs in partnership with the town, Tennes- hotel and a movie theater were un- the sites include accessibility, strong mechatronics, a blend of electrical, McNairy County. Spectrum is an see Environmental Council and veiled recently. Dubbed The Streets telecommunications infrastructure mechanical and computerized tech- independent blender, compounder, Riverbend Nurseries — is based on a of Brentwood, the mixed-use project and availability of reliable electric nologies. The company footed the packager and marketer of specialty sensory garden at The Waltham Cen- is optioned for nearly 17 acres of power. bill to startup the program providing lubricants including two-cycle en- tre for Pet Nutrition in the U.K. land on the corner of Franklin Road the educational component. Stu- gine oil, bar and chain oil, small and Maryland Way. Co-developers GALLATIN dents can receive either a certificate engine oil and hydraulic oil. The TRENTON H.G. Hill Realty Co. filed for Town The state, through the U.S. Depart- in Mechatronics Technology, or an company serves the outdoor power About 250 jobs are expected to be Center zoning with the city. The ment of Housing and Urban Devel- Associate of Applied Science de- equipment, lawn and garden and ag- created over the next three years as classification allows mixed-use de- opment (HUD), has awarded the city gree. A pilot program is under way ricultural markets, and the marine MacLean Power Systems opens a velopment, taller buildings and a Disaster Recovery grant in the at Warren County High School in and automotive aftermarkets. manufacturing plant in the city. The walkable streets in the heart of town. amount of $1,230,000 which will McMinnville and Oakland High will Mundelein, Ill.-based company The joint venture also has a contract allow the city to acquire additional offer it as well. Graduating seniors SMYRNA manufactures transmission and dis- out to purchase the adjacent Tennes- rescue and recovery equipment. The will not only receive their high Adding a third shift at Nissan North tribution lines and substations for see Baptist Convention office build- grant is 100 percent funded with no school diploma, but a Mechatronics America’s plant will likely ripple electrical power distributors ing for $9 million. match from the city. Gallatin plans to certification equivalent to their first through the economy, as the car throughout the world. The company add an aerial rescue truck and appa- year in college. MTSU has asked the manufacturer’s suppliers boost staff will invest $12 million over the next BROWNSVILLE ratus to its Fire Department fleet, State Board of Regents to allow the levels to meet ramped up produc- three years, as it establishes itself in Precision Coils recently held a grand according to Mayor Jo Ann Graves. university to offer a degree in Design tion. Nissan said that it will add 810 two buildings. The facility is ex- opening ceremony for its new facil- In the past eight years, Gallatin has Engineering and Mechatronics, and new jobs and run the Smyrna plant pected to make hardware connec- ity. Increasing demand for the Preci- experienced 18 weather-related di- several Rutherford County busi- around-the-clock for the first time in tors, anchoring systems and other sion Coils product line had made the sasters including straight-line nesses have agreed to pay the tuition its history. The additional shift will components for electrical transmis- move to a larger facility with expan- winds, tornadoes, flood damage, and for the high school and college stu- allow it to increase production of six sion and other towers. sion capability necessary. The ex- the 1000-year flood in 2010. “The dents. Sen. Bill Ketron announced pansion represents an investment of flood created a situation where parts plans to ask Gov. Haslam to con- $3.7 million and the creation of 26 of the city were cut off and rescue sider using a public-private Gallatin awarded for new jobs. equipment could not pass from one mechatronics program model as a area to another,” Fire Chief Billy pilot for the rest of the state. CHARLESTON Crook explained. “This grant will greenway, transit Wacker Chemie says they will delay allow us to house additional rescue MT. JULIET the completion of their Bradley equipment in Fire Hall 4 to be better Mt. Juliet is installing signs on its County polysilicon plant by 18 able to serve all sides of the city in roadways to make motorists aware ready development months, with production expected to disasters.” of a state law that requires vehicles to start by mid-2015. In their third leave at least three feet of clearance quarter report, released earlier this JACKSON when passing a bicyclist. The 100 week, Wacker cites that prospects in The Suites of Larue has officially signs, which arrived in September, the semiconductor industry have opened its doors in a building that cost $3,500. The signs read “State “deteriorated.” High inventory sup- once housed the Tennessee Career Law: 3 feet minimum,” written in plies and a weak demand is pushing Center. The 18-unit apartment com- between pictures of a car and bi- down prices for silicon-wafer, the plex is the first of several new apart- cycle. The city has offered a chance primary intended product from the ment buildings scheduled to open for residents to buy a sign for $35 as not-yet-completed Bradley County within the next year, a move city a sponsor. The money would go into facility. officials said will bring new eco- the city’s general budget. Bike lanes nomic and cultural assets to the are also now being cleaned from CLARKSVILLE city’s downtown area. Jackson de- debris every two weeks. Clarksville’s brand new Wilma veloper Hal Crocker along with Rudolph Pavilion turned on its lights Memphis developer Henry Turley NASHVILLE and welcomed guests for the first are constructing six, three-story Novare Digital, a marketing and time as Mayor Kim McMillan offi- apartment buildings containing a to- communications firm, has moved its cially opened Liberty Park and the tal of 150 units and 25 single-family headquarters to Nashville. The firm Clarksville Marina. The park in- homes behind the Farmer’s Market. currently employs seven people, cludes a marina, fishing pond, dog The first of those complexes is with plans to rapidly expand over the park, sports fields and walking trail. scheduled to open in May. The next six months. The company’s op- Gallatin has been recognized for the community’s progressive ap- The larger Wilma Rudolph Pavilion Suites could house a total of around erations center is based in Warsaw, proach to meeting transportation needs and offering alternative modes sits on top of a terraced lawn and 40 people. Poland. of transportation. Pictured L-R: Alisha Eley and Zac Dufour with Kimley-Horn, Mayor Jo Ann Graves, David Coode and Phillip Neal with Kimley-Horn. Gallatin has been honored with The city received the award for two prestigious awards recognizing its first approved Transit Ready De- the community’s progressive ap- velopment (TRD) – the Greensboro proach to meeting transportation North project at SR 386 and needs and offering alternative GreenLea Boulevard. The Greens- modes of transportation. boro North TRD will be one of the The Tennessee Chapter of the first new communities in Middle American Society of Landscape Tennessee that has been planned, Architects (ASLA) honored the designed and constructed to create a city with the statewide Built Envi- traditional neighborhood village ronment Merit Award for the Town with a transit station as part of its Creek Greenway. The city and de- core. The project envisions a sign firm Kimley-Horn and Associ- walkable village community ates, Inc. were recognized for “al- uniquely positioned along a northern ternative and fitness options in set- corridor from Nashville through tings ranging from rural woodlands Sumner County with a central mass to residential neighborhoods” con- transit stop for the area that also necting to the downtown area. encompasses Volunteer State Com- Gallatin has also been honored munity College. by the Tennessee Chapter of the TAPA recognized the project as American Planning Association a viable and attractive choice of (TAPA) with the Outstanding Plan- travel mode for residents and visitors ning Award for a Green Develop- providing opportunities for cost-sav- ment. ings and convenience. Knoxville among 20 cities considered for Bloomberg Challenge

$9 million in prizes steeped in spirit of cooperation The 20 finalists BLOOMBERG from Page 1 project was conducted prior to According to Bloomberg urban food corridor plan has made Bloomberg’s Top 20 finalists selec- Philanthropies, the ideas from the top 20 cut and will now compete tion. the 20 Mayor’s Challenge final- against 19 other cities for the grand ists highlight the diverse array of prize money. TT&C: There are already com- complex and common chal- The plan will provide employ- munity gardens across Tennessee lenges facing cities today. ment and economic development and the nation. What aspects of Teams from the group of 20 opportunities, re-purposing vacant Knoxville’s urban food corridor fianalists will attend the lots for food production. It would proposal do you find especially Bloomberg Ideas Camp, a two- also partner with existing facilities innovative? day gathering in New York City to establish certified kitchens used to SS: We’ve watched different cities on November 12 and 13. process food. And it would establish and different case studies and paid City teams will work a legal mechanism to enable a busi- close attention to recent tool kits. No collaboratively to improve one ness model of food distribution to one has cracked this egg yet. It’s not another’s ideas and a range of those in need and produce sale to that the idea is brand new; it’s just innovation, program, and imple- local establishments. the holistic approach to putting it all mentation experts will help the A team from Knoxville will at- in one spot to become self support- teams refine and strengthen their tend a two-day gathering in New ing; that’s what makes this grant ideas to ensure the greatest im- York City in November, during innovative. The whole point of the pact. After Camp, finalists will which time, city teams will work project is to connect the dots. It’s receive individualized coaching collaboratively with each other and something that needs to be done and to prepare their ideas for final experts to further refine their ideas. many cities are working different submission in January 2013. After the gathering, the team aspects of community gardens: In addition to Knoxville, the will have access to additional techni- transporting produce to market, following cities and their cal support to prepare their ideas for sales—all on small scales—but no projects comprise the Mayor’s final submission. The contest win- one has been able to connect the Challenge Top 20 Finalist list: ners are to be announced in the growing of food on vacant lots with spring of 2013, creation of jobs, with transit to mar- • Boston, MA: Accelerating “This is exciting news for the ket or sales and composting—that’s student achievement by empow- City of Knoxville,” said Mayor what we’re proposing. As the city designed and modified its urban food corridor proposal for ering parents to manage and Rogero. “Our proposal of a food the Bloomberg Challenge, Knoxville paid close attention to best prac- share information more easily corridor was not only innovative, but TT&C:Where would the project tices and case studies from various cities; tool kits from organizations with educators and entrepre- also addressed key issues for our be implemented? such as Growing Home in Chicago Il., which operates, promotes, and neurs, spurring the creation of community and others. To be among SS: We will try a pilot out on a small demonstrates the use of organic agriculture as a vehicle for job training, the next generation of educa- the 20 finalists in the nation is both scale in East Knoxville, in an area employment, and community development. tional tools. humbling and thrilling.” where we have a lot of blight and job • Chicago, IL: Building the And for cities that did not make needs, to be sure we‘ve worked all directly into feeding that em- first open-source analytics plat- it into the top 20, the project applica- the bugs out of the program. Then we ployment model of hiring the form that identifies real-time tion process would be an eye open- will take it citywide. first round of workers. Then the patterns for city agencies—al- ing experience, one that may linger idea, being the business model, lowing decision makers to an- long after the Challenge is over; TT&C: What do you find chal- would function as a revolving ticipate problems and craft solu- where initiatives will not be shelved, lenging about the project in con- fund, where the proceeds from tions. but move on one day to completion. nection with providing jobs for the growers become their rev- • Cincinnati, OH: Reducing Susanna Sutherland manager of citizens? enue and income and also sup- infant deaths through an inter- Knoxville’s Office of Sustainability, SS: You would think growing food port the program. vention that reaches 100% of oversaw Knoxville’s Mayor’s Chal- and selling it is simple. It’s incred- new mothers. lenge application process, and in her ibly complicated in an urban setting. TT&C: How would the prize • Durham, NC: Creating en- own words, “is really excited and When you look at the local zoning money infuse the project? trepreneurship hubs in three dis- hopeful about it.” Sutherland notes issues, the insurance, the hiring of SS: The whole process is big. A tressed neighborhoods to gener- that enabling food-growing in urban the employees, creating a supply grant would enable us to build ate new solutions and partner- environments would bring down the chain, it’s a big deal—like trying to the capacity of an administrator ships to strengthen communi- cost of food and also provide healthy wrap your arms around a fire hydrant to help us to completely focus Susanna Sutherland, manager of ties. options to residents of low-income that’s running. on this one issue instead of Knoxville’s Office of Sustainabilty, • High Point, NC: Adapting areas, where snack foods might be We have such a need for employ- keeping 50 different balls in the headed the application writing process evidence-based CeaseFire ap- more acessible than produce and ment in areas that have the most air and staying disconnected for Knoxville’s Bloomberg Mayor’s Chal- proach to gang violence to do- other healthy food. blight. Because our resources are with the whole cycle.There’s lenge project, which has placed among mestic violence reduction. A Chattanooga native, already there, we would be non-profits all over town and the top 20 finalists nationwide. • Hillsboro, OR: Integrating Sutherland’s past projects include partnering with a non-profit, who we definitely have the capacity from thing like this. But regardless of public and private suburban those funded by the American Re- would have a job training compo- the human resource side. And we whether we get the grant, we’re still transportation options to pro- covery and Renivestment Act of nent and would also be able to pay have the workforce. It’s connecting going to be working on these types of vide greater choice and access 2009 and a grant from the Depart- the workers so they would not be just them with the proper funding issues. The grant would give it a and create a more sustainable ment of Energy to make Knoxville getting job training, but income. We mechanism. We would write a re- priority and it would be a funded community. more sustainable, including the in- would look at the benefits we could quest for proposal and select the en- project. • Houston, TX: Tapping stallation of solar panels at the provide for them, such as health in- tity that has the greatest capacity to game-changing technology for Knoxville Convention Center and a surance. We’re talking about a very execute the program. It’s been an eye TT&C: What are some of the pre- new “one bin for all” plan that curbside recycling program. comprehensive work at creating a opening experience for me to realize liminaries to getting the food cor- makes recycling easier and cap- The following TT&C interview sustainable urban food job. A great how many resources that we have in ridor up and running? tures 75 percent of all waste. about the city’s urban food corridor deal of the grant funds would go town that are ready to go with some- SS: A lot of modification of ordi- • Indianapolis, IN: Ensuring nances and zoning must take place access to a research-based, top- on the local level. While the state has tier education for every child in enabling legislation for community the city, by creating 30,000 high- gardens and sale of produce, it quality seats through charter and would be a zoning issue on a local district partnerships. level to allow agriculture in residen- • Lafayette, LA: Encouraging tial areas or in industrial or commer- community-wide gaming for so- cial. There are zones in the city cial good where it’s fine, but there are also • Lexington, KY: Building a many parts where it is prohibited. new citizen engagement plat- The first thing would be eliminating form focused on civic problem the prohibitive language in our zon- solving. ing codes and regulations. The sec- • Milwaukee, WI: Trans- ond thing would be giving a legal forming foreclosed properties definition to what our community into community assets that im- food system is so that it does not fall prove public health and spark under the umbrella of a community economic opportunity. garden but an economic generator. • Philadelphia, PA: Reimagining the RFP process to TT&C: Would there be an addi- better enable civic entrepreneurs tional private funding source? to solve city problems. SS: There’s obviously going to be a • Phoenix, AZ: Customizing donation component for supplies, smart-energy districts in 15 ur- setting up infrastructure, buying ban neighborhoods in Phoenix shovels, putting up the shed, getting to become “smartest energy city the water supply hooked up, and the in the world.” human element of fostering the • Providence, RI: Closing workers is going to be an amazing word deficit of children born thing to try to work out. It’s just as into low-income households large a component as getting the through home visitations and in- legislation right. creased vocabulary exposure. • Saint Paul, MN: Streamlin- TT&C: How do you plan to en- ing online permitting process for gage the public? residents, developers, and busi- SS: Any process that encompasses nesses inspired by personal tax this many aspects is going to have to preparation software. be very well received publicly. Right • San Francisco, CA: Promot- off the bat, we’d have to conduct ing workforce development and public workshops to explain the pro- experience-based training cess. People in the neighborhoods through opportunities to volun- where these lots are going to be, will teer on city projects. have to weigh in. Most folks I’ve • Santa Monica, CA: Becom- talked to are very excited about it. ing first U.S. city to establish a But having been in public service for wellbeing index to spur im- five years, I can tell you there’s al- provements for the entire city ways some type of opposition. I • Springfield, OR: Revolu- think the concept of local food is so tionizing EMS through mobile hot right now that we probably will primary care delivery units. have more people interested than • Syracuse, NY: Creating “in- not. I know that Walmart has a huge ternational village” to attract im- demand for local produce. They migrant (especially refugee) work with local stores to find pro- populations and promote devel- duce in season. We think that the opment of microenterprises. market’s there and very receptive to it. www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOV. 12, 2012 Rick Whitehead becomes new MTAS assistant director

BY TML STAFF REPORTS U.S. District Amy Murray, Rick Whitehead, Court Judge Goodlettsville who has been a munici- Mark Emkes, re- Thomas A. Public Works pal management con- tired chairman, Varlan will be superintendent, sultant with the UT Mu- CEO and presi- the new chief has been nicipal Technical Advi- dent of judge for federal elected as the sory Service (MTAS) Bridgestone courts in the East- president of the since 2004, was named Americas, Inc. ern District of Middle Tennes- as the agency’s new as- was recently in- Tennessee. Varlan see Chapter of sistant director. White- Murray ducted into the Varlan, who presides in Knoxville, theTennessee head will be located in Nashville Busi- will take over as the administrative Stormwater Association (TNSA). the agency’s Knoxville ness Hall of Emkes judge for the district that includes 41 TNSA’s mission is to assist local office. Fame. Currently Tennessee Com- counties and serves 2.5 million government entities in their efforts “We are obviously missioner of Finance and Adminis- people. He succeeds Judge Curtis to comply with State and Federal familiar with Rick’s tration, Emkes began his career at Collier of Chattanooga. The posi- clean water laws and stormwater work, and are happy that Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1976 tion of chief judge is rotated through regulations set forth by the Environ- he accepted the assis- as an international trainee. In 2000, the active judges in the district every mental Protection Agency and the tant director’s posi- he was named president of seven years. Varlan has been a mem- Tennessee Department of Environ- tion,” said Dr. Mary H. Bridgestone Firestone Latin ber of the Judicial Conference since ment and Conservation; and through Jinks, vice president of America. Then, in 2002, he became 2010 and has been on the federal such assistance, to protect and im- Public Service. “He has chairman, CEO and president of prove the quality of the waters of the knowledge, experi- bench since 2003. Rick Whitehead Bridgestone Firestone North Ameri- Tennessee. ence and professional- can Tire LLC and served on the Dewey Woody, ism required for this position.” Whitehead received his board of directors of Bridgestone longtime Bradley Guy Patterson, Before coming to MTAS, bachelor’s degree in political sci- Americas Holding Inc. In 2004, County Fire-Res- director of Pub- Whitehead served as city manager ence from the University of Ala- Emkes was promoted to chairman cue Chief and lic Services, has for the city of Anniston, Ala., from bama, his masters in public ad- and CEO of Bridgestone Americas community vol- been elected as 1999-2004, and from 1996-2000 ministration from Auburn Uni- Holding Inc. and was elected to the unteer, will be President of the he served as the city attorney for versity and his doctor of jurispru- board of Tokyo-based Bridgestone leaving his post to Middle Tennes- Anniston. He also has served as dence from Alabama. Corp. He retired in February 2010. take a position see Chapter of the deputy economic development Whitehead will be stationed with the Tennes- Woody the American director in Auburn, Ala. and as city in the Knoxville office. David Jones has see Fire Marshal’s Office. Woody Public Works Patterson manager in Etowah. been appointed has been named state director of the Association (APWA). The APWA as the final new Bomb and Arson Section. He will is an international educational and director on the oversee operations within the three professional association of public MTAS conducts administrative reconfigured divisions with his base office located agencies, private sector companies, Tennessee in Ashland City. Woody serves on and individuals dedicated to provid- hearing officer training sessions Regulatory Au- the Board of the Tennessee Fire ing high quality public works goods On Dec, 6, MTAS is offering the thority. Jones, a Chiefs Association and chairs the and services. second annual administrative hear- former vice statewide Mutual Aid Task Force. ing officer training program.This Jones president at El He also served three years as presi- Fred Phillips, a training will qualify persons seeking Paso Corp., an energy company, is dent of the Tri-State Mutual Aid lifelong lawman to serve as municipal administrative president of davidjonesgroup, a Association. Woody teaches Bomb who served hearing officers and will take place management consulting and execu- and Arson Investigation at the Johnson City, in Nashville in the Tennessee Mu- • Mechanics of Public Chapter No. tive coaching services company. Cleveland State Community Col- Washington nicipal League, ground level confer- He’s also president of Complete lege Law Enforcement Academy County and the 1128 ence room, 226 Capitol Blvd, from • The Administrative Hearing Pro- Holdings Group, which advises and provides safety and medical ser- state for more than 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. 40 years, has Phillips cess health care providers and payers on vices at the academy’s shooting This training program is the re- workers’ compensation revenue is- range. passed away at the age of 72. After appointment as Adminis- Phillips, of Jonesborough, started sult of T.C.A. § 6-54-1001. Pursuant trative Hearing Officers, successful sues. The TRA sets utility rates and to this law, a city can, via ordinance, service standards for privately Gary Goodwin his law enforcement career in 1964, completion of this training autho- will become working his way up through the create an administrative hearing of- rizes participants to serve as Munici- owned telephone, natural gas, elec- fice with jurisdiction to hear viola- tric and water utilities, including Goodlettsville’s ranks until he was named police pal Administrative Hearing Offic- next Chief of chief in 1981. He was appointed in tions of certain locally-adopted ers. Tennessee American Water and codes, including building code and Chattanooga Gas. The agency also Police. 1990 to director of public safety for The cost to attend the training Goodwin re- the city, overseeing the police- property maintenance ordinances. class is $350 and does not include fields consumer complaints and The law also allows a city, through oversees gas pipeline safety. places Chief Ri- firefighters dual training program. meals or hotel accommodations. chard Pope, Upon retirement, he served at the its administrative hearing officer, to For additional information and who announced Goodwin Law Enforcement Training Acad- levy fines for such violations in ex- to register for this training, please Kevin Helms, cess of $50. city manager of his retirement earlier this year. He emy in Nashville and was later visit the MTAS website at has 37 years of law enforcement ex- named the deputy state safety com- Topics include: www.mtas.tennessee.edu or contact Oak Hill, re- • The statutory authorization cently received perience and is currently a Captain missioner. He also served as sheriff MTAS at 865-974-041. the Creden- with the Metropolitan Nashville Po- of Washington County in 1994. In tialed Manager lice Department. December 2002, he accepted the ap- designation pointment from former Gov. Phil Twelve TN cities receive Safe from ICMA, Catherine Bredesen as state safety commis- the Interna- Glover of sioner, serving until December Routes to School grants tional City/ Albany, Ga., 2005. County Man- Helms will begin Twelve Tennessee municipali- efit from this project by gaining safer agement Association. Helms is one work next Bristol Police Of- ties were awarded Safe Routes to pedestrian options en route to the of only 1,200 local government month as the ficer Matt Cousins School funding totaling $1.8 mil- community school. management professionals in the new presi- was awarded the 2nd lion. The funds will be used by mul- Livingston: $247,478—sidewalk nation currently credentialed dent and Judicial District tiple schools to improve sidewalks, construction and crosswalks at A. H. through the ICMA Voluntary CEO of the Task Force’s Mark crosswalks, signs and safe walking Roberts Elementary School. Credentialing Program. ICMA’s Tennessee Glover Vance Domestic and biking educational activities. Medina: $173,306—sidewalk con- mission is to create excellence in Chamber of Commerce and Indus- Violence Award. The Safe Routes to School Pro- struction, crosswalks, and signage. local governance by promoting pro- try. Currently executive vice presi- The award, pre- Cousins gram is a statewide initiative de- When complete, this multi-faceted fessional management worldwide dent for global affairs with Equinox sented by the Sullivan County signed to make bicycling and walk- project will support the city’s com- and increasing the proficiency of ap- Chemicals, Glover previously Sheriff’s Office, is named in honor ing to school a safer, more appealing mitment as a community partner to pointed chief administrative offic- headed local chambers of commerce of Bristol Officer Mark Vance, who and healthier alternative for students build, manage, and maintain an ef- ers, assistant administrators, and in Maine, New York, and Georgia was shot and killed while respond- in kindergarten through eighth fective and safe non-motorized other employees who serve local and served as executive director of ing to a domestic violence call in grade. transportation program. governments and regional entities the Freeport Merchants Association 2004. It is awarded annually to a Cities receiving Safe Routes to Milan: $101,960—sidewalk con- around the world. To receive the in Freeport, Maine. Sullivan County-based officer, who School funds are: struction, crosswalks, and signage at credential, a member must have sig- has gone above the call of duty in a Elkton: $173,160 —sidewalk con- Milan Middle and Elementary nificant experience as a senior man- domestic violence situation. Cous- struction, crosswalks, and signage at Schools. agement executive in local govern- William D. ins responded to a domestic violence the Elkton Elementary/Middle Morristown: $250,000—sidewalk ment; have earned a degree, prefer- “Bill” call, then later, befriended the se- School. This multi-faceted project construction, crosswalks, signage, ably in public administration or a Johnson, 58, verely beaten woman steering her to will provide opportunities to build and bicycle racks at Lincoln Heights related field; and demonstrated a the former CEO a domestic violence program. partnerships that allow for wellness Elementary and Middle commitment to high standards of in- of Progress En- activities in a safe environment. Schools.This multi-faceted project tegrity and to lifelong learning and ergy in North Mike Hill, after 15 Etowah: $89,591—sidewalk con- will support the city’s commitment professional development. Helms, a Carolina, has years with the UT struction, crosswalks and signage at as a community partner to build, former president of the Tennessee been chosen as Law Enforcement Etowah and Mountain View manage, and maintain an effective City Management Association, Innovation Center The Tennessee Johnson Schools. This project will poten- and safe non-motorized transporta- holds more than a dozen years of Valley (LEIC), is leaving tially impact more than 1000 stu- tion program. professional local government ex- Authority’s president and CEO. to become director dents in the neighborhood commu- Newport: $164,400—sidewalk ecutive experience also serving Progress is one of the South’s big- of financial respon- nity. construction, crosswalks, and as city administrator of Fayetteville gest electric utilities. Johnson will sibility with the TN Hill Franklin: $212,284—Hunters signage at the Newport Grammar and Clifton. succeed TVA’s Tom Kilgore, who Department of Safety and Homeland Bend Elementary School will utilize School. plans to retire at the end of the year. Security. Serving 18 years with the the Safe Routes to School funds for Pleasant View: $19,998—to imple- Randall Smith, from Tallahassee, TVA Chairman Bill Sansom de- Germantown Police Department, tunnel improvements in a neighbor- ment a School Activity Plan that will Fla., was recently selected as Red scribed Johnson as a seasoned Hill served as assistant director of hood characterized by well-con- potentially impact more than 530 Bank’s new city manager. Smith’s leader, experienced with coal, gas, training. At LEIC, he managed the nected streets and a trail network. students. The plan will provide a prior experience includes helping nuclear, hydroelectric and renew- Regional Community Policing Insti- With the potential of 100 percent of variety of safety choices as deter- private sector businesses form gov- able resources. tute and the Southeastern Command the student body to walk and/or bi- mined by the school and community ernment partnerships. and Leadership Academy. cycle to school, everyone will ben- while addressing its travel solutions. Puryear: $187,052—Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School will utilize the Safe Routes to School funds for sidewalk construction, crosswalks, and signage. Unicoi: $211,890—sidewalk con- struction, crosswalks, and signage at the Unicoi Elementary School. Watertown: $28,000—Watertown Elementary/Middle School will uti- lize funds to implement a School Activity Plan that will potentially impact more than 900 students.The plan will provide a variety of safety choices as determined by the school and community while addressing its travel solutions. 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOV. 12, 2012 www.TML1.org District 69 Clarksville McMinnville David Shepard (D) 11,661 55% Council - Ward 12-Jeff Burkhart; Mayor Jimmy Haley Wayne White (R) 8,865 42% Ward 4 - Wallace Redd; Ward 5 - Alderman- Jimmy Boner Sr., Kenneth Buser (I) 605 3% Valerie Guzman; Ward 8- David Everett Brock, Jason Gross District 70 Allen; Ward 9 - Joel Wallace Medina Barry Doss (R) 11,496 51% Collierville Mayor-Vance Coleman Calvin Moore (D) 10,120 45% Mayor- Stan Joyner Alderman- Frank Baker, Wayne John Johnson (I) 863 4% Alderman - Ward 3 John Worley; Sheehan District 71 Ward 5- Jimmy Lott Middleton Vance Dennis (R) 15,619 77% Collinwood Alderman - Randy Bishop, David John Crandall (I) 4,732 23% Council- Glen Brown Bo Callahan, John (Doug) District 72 Coopertown Henderson, James Simpson Jr., Steve McDaniel (R) 18,150 100% Mayor - Sam Childs Richard Yopp District 73 Alderman - Ward 2 - Peggy Ruth Millersville Jimmy Eldridge (R) 19,045 70% Cornersville Commission- Timothy Lassiter Corey Currie (D) 7,946 30% Mayor –Amos C. Davis Millington District 74 Alderman- James Wolaver Mayor- Terry Jones Tennessee General Assembly John Tidwell (D) 9,263 53% Cottage Grove Mount Carmel Lauri Day (R) 8,330 47% Mayor- Mike Waddey Mayor- Larry Frost Tennessee Senate Gerald McCormick (R) 21,112 75% District 75 Crab Orchard Alderman-Paul Hale, Carl Wolfe, District 2 Rodger Cooksey (I) 6,980 25% Tim Wirgau (R) 13,060 56% Mayor -Emmett Sherrill Wanda Worley-Davidson Doug Overbey (R) 60,488 100% District 27 Steve Wright (D) 9,155 39% Crump Mt. Juliet District 4 Richard Floyd (R) 18,702 68% James Hart (I) 968 4% Alderman- Vicky Cotner, Charles Mayor- Ed Hagarty Ron Ramsey (R) 54,451 100% Frank Eaton (D) 8,785 32% District 76 Holloway Monteagle District 6 District 28 Andy Holt (R) 11,119 54% Decaturville Mayor- Marilyn Campbell Nixon Becky Massey (R) 49,712 67% Joanne Favors (D) 19,985 83% Mark Maddox (D) 9,351 46% Mayor- Jerry Buchanan Morrison Evelyn Gill (D) 22,665 32% Johnny Horne (R) 4,094 17% District 77 Dyer Alderman- Travis Battles, Robert District 8 District 29 Bill Sanderson (R) 14,379 66% Mayor-Chris Younger Dinwiddie Jr.,Chris Farley Frank Niceley (R) 43,671 100% Mike Carter (R) 19,854 100% Mark Oakes (D) 7,335 34% Alderman - Judy Baker, Michael Nolensville District 10 District 30 District 78 Barron, Belinda Oliver, Nathan Alderman-Larry Felts Todd Gardenhire (R) 36,540 54% Vince Dean (R) 17,234 67 % Mary Littleton (R) 14,070 58% Reed Normandy Andrae' McGary (D) 30,740 46% Sandy Smith (D) 8,949 34% Linda Hayes (D) 8,451 35% Eagleville Alderman-Steve Lewis and Mike District 12 District 31 Rick Wilson (I) 1,719 7% Council- Travis Brown, Alan Mitchell Ken Yager (R) 51,050 100% Ron Travis (R) 17,419 100% District 79 Ball, Christopher D. Hendrix Oak Ridge District 14 District 32 Curtis Halford (R) 17,591 100% Elizabethton Council- Charles J. “Chuck” Jim Tracy (R) 50,206 100% Kent Calfee (R) 16,442 70% District 80 Council- Curt Alexander Hope, Trina Baughn, L.C. District 16 Jack McNew (D) 5,983 25% Johnny Shaw (D) 17,691 100% Erwin “Charlie” Hensley Janice Bowling (R) 40,109 63% Allen Cole (I) 1,228 5% District 81 Mayor- Doris Hensley Orlinda Jim Lewis (D) 23,608 37% District 33 Debra Moody (R) 12,679 56% Alderman- Gary Edwards, Sue Commission- Ricky Stark District 18 John Ragan (R) 12,825 51% Conneye Albright (D) 5,667 25% Jean Wilson Paris Ferrell Haile (R) 49,442 69% Jim Hackworth (D) 12,126 49% Tommy Hill (I) 4,375 19% Fairview Commission- Gayle Griffith, Maria Brewer (D) 21,953 31% District 34 District 82 Commissioner-Stuart L. Johnson Terry Fuller District 20 Rick Womick (R) 17,349 68% Craig Fitzhugh (D) 12,270 60% Fayetteville Philadelphia Steven Dickerson (R) 46,230 54% Luke Dickerson (D) 8,255 32% Johnny Edwards (R) 8,171 40% Alderman-Gwen Shelton, Danny Mayor-John Drinnon Phillip North (D) 39,250 46% District 35 District 83 Bryant Pleasant View District 22 Dennis Roach (R) 14,860 100% Mark White (R) 21,344 100% Forest Hills Mayor- Perry Keenan Mark Green (R) 31,868 53% District 36 District 84 Commissioner- Lanson Hyde Alderman- Danny Rediker Tim Barnes (D) 28,141 47% Dennis Powers (R) 13,610 79% Joe Towns, (D) 19,371 100% Gallatin Ridgetop District 24 Virgil Kidwell (I) 3,627 21% District 85 Alderman Mayor-Darrell Denton John Stevens (R) 38,656 56% District 37 Johnnie Turner (D) 22,665 100% At-Large -Julie Brackenbury Alderman-Tom Anderson Brad Thompson (D) 29,799 44% Dawn White (R) 14,169 63% District 86 Ward 1- Anne Kemp Rutherford District 26 Robert New (D) 8,261 37% Barbara Cooper (D) 16,604 76% Ward 2-Steve Camp Mayor- Larry Davidson Dolores Gresham (R) 42,965 60% District 38 George Edwards (R) 5,239 24% Germantown Alderman-Larry Belew, James Meryl Rice (D) 28,112 40% Kelly Keisling (R) 14,182 72% District 87 Alderman- Ward 3 Mike Roach, Marlon Stephens, Tony District 28 David Harper (D) 5,578 28% Karen Camper (D) 18,258 100% Palazzolo; Ward 4 Forrest Weimer Joey Hensley (R) 37,351 55% District 39 District 88 Owens; Ward 5 Rocky Janda Satillo Tyler "Ty" Cobb (D) 30,365 45% David Alexander (R) 15,085 67% Larry Miller (D) 15,804 75% Gibson Mayor- Larry Darnell Lowery District 30 Doug Clark (D) 7,869 33% Harry Barber (R) 5,173 25% Mayor- Tony Black Alderman- Jonathan Delaney, Jim Kyle (D) 47,786 100% District 40 District 89 Gleason Frank Haley, Danny Mooney, District 32 Terri Lynn Weaver (R) 16,396 64% Roger Kane (R) 20,448 100% Mayor- Diana Poole Gary Willis, Carolyn Wood Mark Norris (R) 69,764 100% Sarah Marie Smith (D) 9,130 36% District 90 Alderman - Charles Bookout, Sharon District 41 John DeBerry (D) 18,089 100% Jerry Connell, Michael Ray Mor- Mayor- Monroe Ary Tennessee House John Mark Windle (D) 12,775 66% District 91 ris, Kris Morse Alderman- Stewart District 1 Bobby Stewart (R) 7,942 38% Lois DeBerry (D) 18,755 100% Goodlettsville Broussard,Wanda Hamlin Jon Lundberg (R) 17,005 100% District 42 District 92 Commission - Harry Bell, Zach Shelbyville District 2 Ryan Williams (R) 15,037 76% Billy Spivey (R) 13,079 61% Young, Jeff Duncan, Scott Trew, Council- Ward 1- Henry Tony Shipley (R) 16,181 68% Thomas Willoughby (D) 5,964 28% Vicki Cain (D) 8,503 39% Yvonne Saunders, Aurora Zebert Feldhaus; Ward 3 -Kay Rose; Bruce Dotson (D) 7,524 32% District 43 District 93 Gordonsville Ward 8 -Jean Pruitt District 3 Charles Curtiss (D) 10,607 52% Goffrey Hardaway (D) 16,118 100% Mayor-James (Duck) Gibbs Smyrna Timothy Hill (R) 15,753 75% Robert Dunham (R) 9,927 48% District 94 Alderman -Jay Slatton, Barbara Council- Mary Esther Reed, Paul Leah Kirk (D) 4,353 20% District 44 Barrett Rich (R) 19,102 100% Vantrease Tony Yancy Johns, Tim Morrell District 4 William Lamberth (R) 14,695 67% District 95 Greenfield Springfield Kent Williams (I) 11,469 54% Steven Glaser (D) 7,213 33% Curry Todd (R) 27,145 100% Mayor-Cindy McAdams Mayor-Billy Paul Carneal Thomas Gray (R) 9,883 46% District 45 District 96 Alderman - Paul Grooms, Donald Alderman - Ward 6 - Henry Clay District 5 Courtney Rogers (R) 19,965 73% Steve McManus (R) 19,214 100% Ray High, Troy Jones, James Roy Sneed David Hawk (R) 11,559 58% Jeanette Jackson (D) 7,224 27% District 97 Pope Sunbright Eddie Yokley (D) 8,281 42% District 46 Jim Coley (R) 18,595 100% Hendersonville Mayor-Dennis Reagan District 6 Mark Pody (R) 16,738 100% District 98 Mayor- Scott Foster Tracy City Micah Van Huss (R) 16,385 72 % District 47 Antonio Parkinson (D) 15,257 100% Alderman- Ward 1- Mark Alderman- James Conry and Seth Michael Clark (D) 6,268 28% Judd Matheny (R) 14,898 66% District 99 Skidmore; Ward 2-Scott Sprouse; Layne District 7 Scott Price (D) 7,779 34% Ron Lollar (R) 22,945 100% Ward 3 - Paul Goode; Ward 5 - Toone Matthew Hill (R) 12,952 66% District 48 Darrell Woodcock; Ward 6 - Jim Alderman-Sandrea Blankenship, Nancy Fischman (D) 6,769 34% Joe Carr (R) 16,851 100% Waters Mickey Blevins, Charles Ellison, District 8 District 49 Municipal Hollow Rock Keith Foote, Albert Keller, Billy Art Swann (R) 19,902 100% Mike Sparks (R) 12,530 59% Alderman-Maria Ann Crocker, Kelley District 9 Mike Williams (D) 8,756 41% Curt Lumley, Rob Woods Trezevant Mike Harrison (R) 15,279 100% District 50 Elections Hornsby Mayor- Mike Mulligan District 10 Bo Mitchell (D) 13,198 50% Many municipalities across Ten- Mayor-Mack Carter Jr. Alderman-Bobby Blaylock, Tilman Goins (R) 12,775 100% Charles Williamson (R) 13,040 49% nessee held local elections. This Huntingdon Phyliss Curtis, Jason Chaney, District 11 District 51 list is compiled from various media Mayor- Dale Kelley Tommy Long, Dennis Mitchell Jeremy Faison (R) 12,269 69% Michael Turner (D) 16,971 100% outlets from across the state and Alderman- Carl Byers, Charles Unicoi Marjorie Ramsey (D) 5,279 30% District 52 may not be entirely complete. If (Charlie) Hodges, Nina Sellers Mayor -Johnny Lynch District 12 Michael Stewart (D) 12,577 76% your city elections are not listed Smothers,Tim Tucker Vanleer Dale Carr (R) 18,214 100% Daniel Lewis (I) 4,055 24% below, or are inaccurate, please Huntsville Mayor- Larry Robinson District 13 District 53 contact TML with your official elec- Mayor -George Potter Alderman- Jason Weaver, Donald Gloria Johnson (D) 10,012 48% Jason Powell (D) 10,691 54% tions results. Jamestown Tinsley, Wes Albright Gary Loe (R) 9,716 47 % Ben Claybaker (R) 8,967 46% Mayor- Ryan Smith Viola Nick Cazana (I) 1,084 5% District 54 Atwood Kingston Springs Mayor- Kevin Lawrence District 14 Brenda Gilmore (D) 20,624 100% Alderman -Jimmy Halford, Ricky Commissioner- Glenn Remick Alderman- Carl Bouldin, William Ryan Haynes (R) 23,813 75% District 55 Long Lafollete Ramsey, Bruce Terry, Jerome Miller (D) 8,009 25% Gary Odom (D) 14,638 77% Bartlett Mayor- Michael Standfield Wartrace District 15 Susan Sham (Green) 4,289 23% Alderman- Ward 6 - Paula Sedgwick; La Vergne Alderman-Barnett Payne Joe Armstrong (D) 11,487 82% District 56 Ward 4 - Bobby Simmons; Ward 5 - Alderman- Dennis Waldron, Tom Watertown Calvin Green (R) 2,484 18% Beth Harwell (R) 24,907 100% Jack Young Broeker Alderman-Tony Lea, Brandy District 16 District 57 Bethel Springs Lebanon Baird Holcomb, Janes Nix Bill Dunn (R) 19,475 85% Susan Lynn (R) 24,086 100% Alderman - Garry Bizzell Jr., Sherry Mayor Philip Craighead Westmoreland Bryan Green 3,504 15% District 58 Smith, Gary Bizzel Sr., Shirley Will- Alderman: Ward 1- Lanny Jewell; Alderman- Kim Farley, Ricky District 17 Harold Love (D) 16,170 100% iams Ward 2- Fred Burton; Ward 5- Cline Andrew Farmer (R) 14,255 76% District 59 Bradford Robert Bryan White Bluff Mike Dockery (D) 4,476 24% Sherry Jones (D) 11,340 70% Alderman- Steve Gearin, Mary Ann Martin Mayor-Linda Hayes District 18 Robert Duvall (R) 4,835 30% Griffin, Terry Johnson Alderman-David Sudberry Council- Dan Clark, Stephanie Steve Hall (R) 15,243 61% District 60 Bruceton McKenzie Murr Anthony Hancock (D) 9,607 39% Darren Jernigan (D) 12,293 50% Alderman-Renee Ford, Robert Council: Ward 1- Jessie Townes; District 19 Jim Gotto (R) 12,202 49% Higdon, Cliff Sturdivant Ward 4- Dianna lankford; Ward 6 Harry Brooks (R) 18,105 100% District 61 Bulls Gap -Charles Pruneau District 20 Charles Sargent (R) 23,716 100% Mayor- Michael Soloman Bob Ramsey (R) 20,070 100% District 62 Alderman-Betsy Shipley, Jimmy Sex- District 21 Pat Marsh (R) 15,408 100% ton, Susan Williams, Martha Snelson Jimmy Matlock (R) 20,343 79% District 63 Burns TML requests E-mail addresses Andrew Bennett (D) 5,527 21% Glen Casada (R) 23,116 100% Mayor- Landon Mathis District 22 District 64 Caryville The quickest way to keep city officials apprised Eric Watson (R) 17,282 78% Sheila Butt (R) 16,762 66 % Mayor - Chris Stanley of legislative happenings is through e-mail or Jonathan Gladden (D) 4,943 22% Brian Brewer (D) 8,497 3 4 % Carthage fax. With so many recent municipal elections, District 23 District 65 Alderman - Randy Dennis John Forgety (R) 17,025 76 % Jeremy Durham (R) 18,539 100% Cedar Hill please make sure TML has any changes to your Peggy Wall (D) 5,422 24% District 66 Commission -Martha Arrington, Tom city contact information. Send your updates to District 24 Joshua Evans (R) 18,463 100% Richards Kevin Brooks (R) 17,297 100% District 67 Centertown Mona Lawrence, by fax at 615-255-4752, by e- District 25 Joe Pitts (D) 12,699 100% Mayor J.W. Underhill mail to mlawrence@TML1. org, or call 615-255- Cameron Sexton (R) 19,486 74% District 68 Alderman-Colleen Crumbley, Jerry 6416. Flo Matheson (D) 6,732 26% Curtis Johnson (R) 18,376 100% Lorance District 26 www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOV. 12, 2012

TN homeless students on the rise The state saw the number of home- less public school students increase by 74 percent between 2007 and 2010. That number was well above BY TML STAFF REPORTS corporate site selectors. the national average of 38 percent, but the true number may be even State tops for digital technology Free community bench-marking higher. According to a state The state has been recognized as one reports service offered Comptroller’s report, several neigh- of the top in the nation for use of As a complimentary offering by At- boring states have a larger percent- digital technology to better serve las Advertising, a presenter at this age of homeless students. That could Tennesseans and streamline year’s Governor’s Conference, Ten- be a clue that Tennessee’s numbers operations. Tennessee was among nessee has been granted complimen- are an undercount. 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They may purchase of Rocky Fork, one of the largest unbroken private tracts of state government. It is conducted relative to communities of similar also be the result of some school land remaining in the eastern U.S. The conveyance of the more than every two years by e.Republic’s population sizes nationally. To re- districts’ improved efforts to iden- 2,000 acres in the Unicoi County area, will facilitate the development Center for Digital Government, and ceive a complimentary report, com- tify homeless students. of Tennessee’s 55th state park. it grades states based on a set of plete the 10-question survey at: criteria including: implementations http:Atlas2012BenchmarkingSurvey. that support state priorities and poli- questionpro.com. Survey partici- cies to improve operations or ser- pants will be able to: measure the TACIR report identifies $38 billion vices; quantifiable hard and soft- overall performance of their organi- dollar savings or benefits; progress zation; determine the organization’s over the last two years; innovative economic impact on the community; needed for public infrastructure solutions or approaches; and effec- and benchmark the organization tive collaboration. Those states against others across North According to a new report re- local infrastructure improvements, relative to population. They found which received high marks demon- America. Contact Guillermo Mazier leased by the Tennessee Advisory only $11.1 billion in available fund- that it is not clear that population is strated results across all criteria. For at guillermom@atlas-advertising. Commission on Intergovernmental ing has been identified. Most of that driving the differences. Because the an interactive map of Digital States com. for more information. Relations (TACIR), at least $38 bil- amount, $10.7 billion, is for fully state’s counties vary so much in size, grades, visit www.govtech.com/ lion worth of public infrastructure funded needs; another $423 million staff also divided needs and com- policy-management/2012-Digital- TN celebrates 55th state park improvements need to be in some is for partially funded needs. That pleted needs by square miles to make States-Survey.html. Gov. Haslam, U.S. Sen. Lamar stage of development during state leaves another $18.4 billion worth sure that land area did not distort the Alexander, and Tennessee Depart- fiscal years 2011 through 2015. of needs for which no funding was analysis. TN bears 3rd lowest tax burden ment of Environment and Conserva- This report provides two types available at the time those needs Staff looked at two other likely A study by a conservative research tion Commissioner Bob Martineau of information: (1) needed infra- were reported. candidates for explaining the varia- organization reports that Tennesse- and other officials and citizens at- structure improvements and (2) the While state revenue sources for tion in meet and unmet infrastructure ans carry the third-lowest burden of tended a special ceremony announc- condition of existing elementary and fully funded infrastructure in- needs across counties: population state and local taxes. The study by ing the future conveyance of more secondary (K-12) public schools. To creased since last year, local gain and wealth. Wealth in this in- the Tax Foundation said Tennesse- than 2,000 acres in the Rocky Fork be included in the inventory, infra- sources, which consist of city, stance means revenue sources for lo- ans pay an average of 7.7 percent in area of Unicoi County, that will structure projects must not be con- county, and special district rev- cal governments and residents’ abil- per capita income in taxes. The na- eventually become Tennessee’s sidered normal maintenance and enues, remained about the same and ity to pay taxes based on their income. tional average is 9.9. percent. Re- 55th state park. The U.S. Forest Ser- must involve a capital cost of at least continue to be the principal source Analyzing these factors produced the sults indicate Tennessee gained one vice secured $5 million to complete $50,000. of funding for fully funded infra- following conclusions: position, going from 47th to 48th the purchase of Rocky Fork, which is Public infrastructure needs, as structure (these figures do not in- • Population still matters, but popu- lowest tax burden, between fiscal part of the 10,000-acre tract ac- reported by state and local officials, clude improvements for public el- lation gain matters more. year 2009 and fiscal year 2010. Only quired by The Conservation Fund increased $1.2 billion (3.3%) since ementary and secondary schools or • When it comes to driving Alaska and South Dakota had lighter and the Forest Service in 2008. Lo- the June 2011 report, which covered those in state agencies’ capital bud- need,income matters most of all. tax burdens in the study. cated along the Appalachian Trail the five-year period of 2010 through get requests). Officials are asked to • And when it comes to meeting corridor and the Tennessee-North 2014. This year’s increase is larger report only those funds that are those needs, while population gain Nine TN companies make Fortune Carolina border near Asheville, than last year’s record low increase available at the time of the inven- matters most, taxable sales come 500 biggest list Rocky Fork is named after the cool of less than one percent (0.7%) but tory and not to speculate about how second. Nine Tennessee companies are waters that run down its center. The smaller than all other years. Current a project could be funded. Other Highlights from the Report among the Fortune 500 list of property is adjacent to more than infrastructure needs fall into six gen- Senator Mark Norris, TACIR’s • Needs increased in all six catego- America’s biggest companies for 22,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service- eral categories, each of which has chairman, had this to say about the ries, but there were decreases 2012, including the Chattanooga- designated wilderness, including two or more specific project types: report: “Public infrastructure is one within all of those categories ex- based Unum Corp., which ranked Sampson and Bald mountains. Be- • Transportation and Utilities: of the most important things gov- cept Economic Development. No. 260 with revenues last year of fore Rocky Fork’s acquisition by $19.1 billion ernment can provide to encourage • Public health facilities needs con- nearly $10.3 billion. The biggest The Conservation Fund and U.S. • Education: $8 billion economic development. This in- tinue to increase in this inventory companies in Tennessee on the For- Forest Service, it was one of the • Health, Safety, and Welfare: $7.3 ventory is not just a catalog of infra- (12.1%), but very few are being tune 500 list are: FedEx, the distribu- largest unprotected tracts in the billion structure needs. It’s a guide for im- completed. General government tion and delivery business based in southern Appalachian Mountains. • Recreation and Culture: $1.9 bil- proving quality of life in Tennes- needs increased by $34 million Memphis, ranked No. 70 with rev- lion see.” (8.3%). Public building needs enues of $39.3 billion; HCA Hold- New web page highlights TN hik- • Economic Development: $1.2 This inventory is the only decreased $32 million (-8.3%), ings, the world’s biggest hospital ing trails billion source of statewide information on but were offset by a $66 million chain based in Nashville, ranked No. The Tennessee Valley Authority has • General Government: $457 mil- the condition of public school increase in other facilities needs. 94 with revenues of $32.5 billion; created a new web page to introduce lion buildings and what it would take to •Economic development needs in- International Paper, the biggest for- the public to the 137 miles of public The category with the largest get them all in good or better condi- creased $96 million from the pre- est and paper product firm based in trails the agency manages along res- increase since last year is Health, tion, and the news here is good: vious inventory. Memphis, ranked 111 with revenues ervoirs and TVA-owned lands in Safety, and Welfare, which is the According to local school officials, • Industrial Sites and Parks in- of $26 billion; Dollar General, the Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North third largest general category over- 93% of local public schools are now creased by $66 million (34%). discount retail chain based in Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. all. Health, Safety, and Welfare in good or excellent condition. • Total education infrastructure Goodlettsville, ranked 183 with Forty-four miles of trails in the TVA needs increased $434 million, from However, they estimate the cost to needs increased from $7.7 billion sales of $14.8 billion; and Commu- system are designated as National $6.9 billion to $7.3 billion, alone put the remaining 7% in good or to $8 billion (4.3%) since the last nity Health Systems, the hospital Recreation Trails by the U.S. De- making up 19.3% of the total re- better condition at $1.6 billion, a report. chain based in Franklin, ranked 198 partment of Interior. Trails listed on ported for all types of infrastructure. $139 million increase from the pre- • Needs for school infrastructure with sales of $13.8 billion. the web page include popular areas The overall Transportation and vious report. improvements—including new like Raccoon Mountain near Utilities general category increased Infrastructure needs and the schools and improvements or ad- TN ranks 8th for business climate Chattanoogo, Guntersville Reser- by only $291 million (1.5%) even ability to meet them vary across ditions to existing schools in- Site Selection magazine has ranked voir in north Alabama, and Norris though transportation needs in- Tennessee. Not surprisingly, the 13 creased for the first time since the Tennessee the nation’s eighth best and Tellico reservoirs in East Ten- creased by $657 million. The in- counties with the largest popula- 2006 inventory by $264 million. state for business climate for the nessee. Most of the listings provide crease in transportation needs was tions, growth rates, and tax bases The full report is available on second year in a row in the the trail length and the difficulty partially offset by a $358 million (- need the most infrastructure and are TACIR’s web site at http:// magazine’s 2012 Top State Busi- rating. The web page also includes 59.2%) decrease in other utilities, able to build the most. However, it www.tn.gov/tacir/ ness Climate Rankings. The highly downloadable maps. The web page stemming from the completion of is not clear what is driving infra- infrastructure.html. regarded annual rankings are based is available at www.tva.gov/river/ one $405 million electricity infra- structure needs in the other 82 For more information, contact on a state’s strong record of attract- recreation/dispersed/trail- structure project in Davidson counties. To gain insight into these Dave Keiser, Project Manager, at ing capital investment, an analysis of table_hold.htm. County. differences, TACIR staff looked at [email protected] or state tax burdens and a survey of Of the $29.5 billion reported for met and unmet infrastructure needs 615.253.4237. 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOV. 12, 2012 www.TML1.org

ability to interact with a variety of city pected to provide overall leadership staff, members of Lakeland Boards and and management, and is responsible for Commissions, vendors, and contrac- regulatory compliance, intergovern- tors; extensive knowledge of Microsoft mental relations, planning, budgeting Office, especially Word and Excel is and overseeing departmental staff Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No upon its strong tradition of providing required. Experience with Access and which provides water treatment, water charge to TML members. Send adver- superior services to its residents and automated applications are desirable. distribution, wastewater collection, tising to: TT&C Classified Ads, Mona customers. The city of Columbia is a High School diploma or General Edu- wastewater treatment, field and office Lawrence, 226 Capitol Blvd. Suite 710, historic community incorporated in cational Development (G.E.D.) plus a customer service, engineering and ad- Nashville TN 37219; e-mail: 1817. It is a culturally and economi- minimum of two years related experi- ministration. Responsibilities include mlawrence@ TML1.org; or fax: 615- cally diverse community located ap- ence. Effective communication (oral but are not limited to the operation of a TENNESSEE 255 4752. proximately 40 miles south of Nash- and written) and interpersonal skills. 22 mgd lime softening water treatment ville. Columbia is known for its quality Ability to interact with tact. Attention plant and 8 various sizes/types of FESTIVALS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER of life, historic preservation, various to detail. Valid driver’s license from wastewater treatment facilities serving Nov.-Dec. Sevierville Fayetteville, NC (pop. 208,000) The community events, and being the home state of residence. Applicants are en- a 437 square mile service area. Qualifi- Smoky Mountain Winterfest city is seeking dynamic local govern- of the first community college in the couraged to review the full job descrip- cations: BA/BS in business, public ad- Held from 3-8 pm at the Sevierville ment professionals as candidates for an State of Tennessee. Resumes, along tion requirements prior to applying. ministration, engineering or related Municipal Complex, 110 Gary Assistant City Manager position. One with a cover letter and three profes- http://www.lakelandtn.gov/Jobs. Ap- field plus at least ten years of progres- Wade Blvd. Free entertainment, free of two ACM positions reporting di- sional references will be received at: plications may be emailed to sive utility management and supervi- food, kids’ games, fireworks and rectly to the City Manager. The Assis- Personnel Department, City of Colum- [email protected], or mailed sory responsibility. State licensed wa- ter/wastewater certifications are desir- more. See the Enchanted Forest’s tant City Manager will have oversight bia, 700 N. Garden Street, Columbia, to the City of Lakeland, 10001 High- spectacular trees decorated by area way 70, Lakeland, TN 38002. Pay is able. Alliance offers a competitive sal- of several internal functions including TN, 38401. The city has a competitive businesses. Seasonal goodies like salary and benefits package; including negotiable depending on experience ary and benefits package including an City Clerk, Human Resource Develop- hot chocolate, apple cider, popcorn ment, Human Relations, Information retirement, health and life insurance, and training. outstanding 401k match. Apply online Technology, Finance, and Corporate depending on qualifications. The city at www.alliancewater.com. and cotton candy. Fireworks, carni- Communications. A demonstrated manager, at the time of their appoint- EMS DIRECTOR val games and plenty of inflatables. record of successfully managing and ment need not be a resident of the city, JOHNSON CITY in Washington POLICE & RESERVE Bloomie the Pig and other area mas- completing complex projects and as- or of Tennessee, but is required to re- County. The community is seeking a OFFICERS cots will also make appearances and signments is expected along with a side within the city during their tenure. a proven Emergency Medical Services WHITE HOUSE. The city is announc- participate in a special “Mascot commitment to the shared interests of EOE. Applications will be received Director. Salary range begins in low ing a call for applications for Police and Dance Off” contest at the end of the the entire community. The successful until 4 pm Nov. 16, 2012. $70’s and moves up depending on Reserve Officers. Applicants must be night. For more information, visit candidate will hold a Master’s degree qualifications. Excellent benefits. Po- at least 21 years of age and possess a www.visitsevierville.com/ high school diploma or GED. Appli- in business, public administration, po- CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT sition answers to a nine-member board winterfest.aspx. litical science or a related field. Ten MANAGER chosen by participating jurisdictions. cants must pass a thorough back- years of progressively responsible mu- GALLATIN. The city has an opening Retiring director served 12 years. De- ground, psychological and medical in the Engineering Division. This is a sire a manager with strong leadership, exam, including drug screen prior to Nov. 17: Springfield nicipal work experience, with three Christmas on the Square years of service as a city manager, as- 40 hrs per week, day shift position with communication, and team-building position appointment. Police Officers sistant city manager or the equivalent is some weekend work required. The skills. Proven success in the delivery of must be Tennessee POST certified (or Court House Square. The first required. Starting salary range will be starting salary is $44,990 + excellent comprehensive EMS services is re- have the ability to become certified Christmas parade of the season, competitive based on education and benefits. Performs professional work quired. Director responsible for all op- within six months of employment.) while getting an early start on your experience with an excellent fringe in the design, construction, inspection, erations including administration of Reserve Officers must live, own a busi- gift list with crafts, and delicious benefit package. Interested candidates and maintenance of a variety of public 114 FT employees and a $10 million ness or be employed within the city’s food items to enjoy during the day or should apply by Dec. 7, 2012, to Heidi facilities; reviews site plans and plats; budget. Approximately 45,000 calls for urban growth boundary area and be take home for the holidays. Spend Voorhees at www.VoorheesAssociate. prepares construction drawings; evalu- service annually. At least 5 years pro- able to complete 80 hours of classroom the day on our beautifully restored training. Application deadline: Thurs- com/current-positions. For additional ates other civil engineering projects; gressively responsible EMS supervi- Court House Square and stay for the day, Nov.15, 2012. Visit the city of information contact Heidi Voorhees or and performs duties required by the sory and management experience re- annual Christmas parade at 2 pm. to view full ad www.Voorhees Stormwater Program. Qualifications: quired – a bachelor’s degree is pre- White House Website for further de- Associates.com. Tel: 847-580-4246. BS Civil Engineering or related field ferred. Must be EMS licensed in Ten- tails and on-line application. from an accredited college to qualify. nessee or obtain such within three www.cityofwhitehouse.com Forward Nov. 18: Lawrenceburg Christmas in the Country CITY MANAGER Must possess a driver’s license valid in months. Resume is a public record. See resumes and applications to: The City COLUMBIA. The city is seeking ap- the State of Tennessee. Interested per- website at wcjcems.org. Send resume of White House , 105 College Street, Rotary Park, 927 N Military Ave. plicants for the position of City sons must submit an application and by Nov. 19, 2012 to City of Johnson White House, TN 37188, Attn: HR See 105 booths such as Animaland, Manager.Columbia is a full service resume on-line at www.gallatinonthe City: Attn. Kevin Bratton, 601 East Dept., CLewis-Smith@cityofwhite antiques, baskets, Christmas breads, city with an annual budget of approxi- move.com under “Employment” at the Main St., Johnson City, TN 37601. Fax: house.com Only selected applicants candies, toys, crafts, doll clothes, mately $54 M, and employs approxi- top of the webpage and follow the in- 423-461-1652. Phone: 423-434- will proceed through written and physi- dolls, folk art, fried pies, gifts, jew- mately 400 people. The ideal candidate structions. Paper applications and re- 6020.Email: kevinb@johnsoncitytn. cal agility examinations, currently elry, quilts, stitchery, concessions will have a bachelor's degree in Public sumes are no longer being accepted. org. scheduled for Sat., Dec. 1, 2012. Se- and more. For more information, call lected applicants will be notified of Administration, Business Manage- Applications received by Thursday, 931-762-4911. ment or a related field; a master's de- Dec. 6, 2012, will receive first consid- ENGINEERING/OPERATIONS their status, immediately after Nov. 15. EOE. gree would be preferred. Candidates eration. The City of Gallatin is EOE, MANAGER Nov. 18: Memphis will have substantial experience as a drug-free with policies of non-dis- St. Charles County, MO. Alliance Wa- crimination on the basis of race, sex, ter Resources, Inc., a professional man- SENIOR PLANNER Graceland Holiday Lighting city manager or assistant city manager Ceremony in a similarly sized community, with religion, color, national or ethnic ori- agement and operations contractor, is BRISTOL. The city is seeking appli- preference given to applicants with gin, age, disability or military service. seeking a manager for its St. Charles cants for a supervisory level position in Elvis Presley’s Graceland officially five years of municipal experience Telephone 615-451-5890 (Personnel). County, MO Division. The selected the land use planning division of the kicks off the holiday season by “flip- with broad and complex management candidate will serve as the Manager of Community Development Depart- ping the switch” for the annual light- responsibility. Experience in budget- COMMUNITY SERVICES Engineering & Operations for Public ment. Supervises and assists the land ing celebration. Hundreds of blue ing and budget management, manage- CLERK Water Supply District #2 of St. Charles use planning staff in the process of land lights along the driveway, a life-size ment of complex departments, legisla- LAKELAND. The city has an opening County, MO, located just west of St. use and zoning applications and re- Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh tive issues, economic development and for a community services clerk. Tasks Louis, Missouri. The district has quests, prepares documentation for rel- and much more originally displayed redevelopment of commercial and re- include reconciling utility customer 35,000 water service connections and evant boards and commissions, and maintains case files. Responsible for at Graceland by Elvis and the tail areas of the city, planning, historic lists and issuing periodic reports; pre- 10,000 sewer connections and is the Presley family. For more informa- largest public water supply district in research and development of municipal preservation and wastewater manage- pares and issues permits; resolves cus- tion, call 901-332-3322. ment are high priorities. Candidates tomer problems and explains proce- Missouri, providing water and waste- code revisions, land use controls, long- must be able to demonstrate a record of dures regarding a variety of city func- water services to over 100,000 people range plans and specialty studies. achievement and innovation that will tions including solid waste, sewer, in portions of St. Charles County and Works under the supervision of the Nov. 22-Dec.: Pigeon Forge allow the city of Columbia to build code enforcement and other issues; Warren County. The manager is ex- Community Development director. Titanic Tribute Master’s degree in Planning, Public Paying tribute to the 2,208 souls Administration, or related field re- aboard the Titanic. Fireworks, a quired, with four years’ municipal magical snowfall from the ship’s planning experience, one of which is bow on Thanksgiving weekend and supervisory in nature; or any equivalent every Saturday in December. Thou- combination of education, training, sands of holiday lights, Edwardian- and experience which provides the req- uisite knowledge, skills, and abilities period decorations, costumed for this position. Must possess excel- merry-markers, and a magical gift lent knowledge in the field of munici- shoppe. Father Christmas, dressed pal planning, state planning legislation, in period costume, will be at the and land use regulations. Must possess museum to greet guests. Reserva- knowledge and proficiency in opera- tions recommended. For more infor- tion of personal computers and be mation, visit www.titanicattraction. knowledgeable in the field of Geo- com. or call 800-381-7670. graphic Information Systems. Pay Range is $46,775 - $51,000. See our Nov. 23: Paris website to download an application and North Pole Family Fun Day review summary of benefits at Don't miss Santa and Rudolph roll- www.bristoltn.org. Apply to Human Resources Department, P. O. Box ing in on the big red fire truck. Free 1189, 801 Anderson Street, Room 204, crafts, face painting, music and more Bristol, Tennessee 37621-1189. EOE/ at the court square. 10 am — 2pm. AA. Women/minorities encouraged to For more information, send inquires apply. to Downtown Paris Association c/o Kathy Ray— P.O. Box 95 — Paris, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TN. 38242 or call 731-653-7274. MEMPHIS. The University of Mem- phis is seeking an outstanding indi- Nov. 23: Knoxville vidual to sustain and expand the influ- Christmas Village ence of Keep Tennessee Beautiful Market Square, Krutch Park and (KTB), the official state agency of Keep America Beautiful, Inc; maintain Krutch Park Extension. Downtown in good standing Keep America Beau- Knoxville becomes a Christmas vil- tiful (KAB) state guidelines; sustain lage with caroling and marshmallow the KAB affiliates; develop new fund- roasting, lighting of the 38 ft. Christ- ing sources for affiliates and corporate mas tree. Krutch Park sparkles with partnerships for state and local pro- more than 100,000 lights, perfor- grams; provide environmental educa- mances by french horns and choirs, tion programs in non-affiliate counties; train rides for children of all ages, facilitate the KTB Advisory Council; free activities, including pictures and provide University department ad- with Santa Claus, hot cocoa by the ministration. Requires a Master’s de- Salvation Army, face painting, bal- gree and five years of marketing, non- loon animalsand much more. For a profit management, fundraising and advocacy training experience or an complete list of holiday activities, equivalent combination of related edu- visit www.cityofknoxville.org/ cation and experience. This position is christmas/ based on the campus of the University of Memphis, it is expected that the Nov. 28: Livingston successful candidate will live in, or Christmas in the Country move to, the Memphis area. Extensive Town Square,100 East Court. Car- in-state travel, and some out-of state riage rides, singing, hot chocolate, travel, is required. The position is grant shops all lit up in Christmas decor. funded, continuation is contingent For more information, call 931- 823- upon refunding. You must electroni- 2218. cally upload your resume and cover letter and complete all sections of the U of M application. The deadline for Dec 1: Spring Hill applications is Nov. 16, 2012. More Holiday Festival detailed information about the posi- 100 Northfield Lane. Inflatables, tion, and the application, can be found Kids Zone, arts & crafts, choir com- at: http://bf.memphis.edu/hr/ Contact: petition, Christmas tree showcase, Human Resources University of Mem- Santa and the Tennessee Titans. For phis more information, call 931-486- 0625. www.TML1.org 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOV. 12, 2012

Tennessee Municipal League 2012-2013 Officers and Directors How private services became public PRESIDENT Things we take for granted today -- public police, roads and libraries -- Ken Wilber Mayor, Portland were only achieved through long, hard political battles that lasted VICE PRESIDENTS Nov. 16 & 28: TREEDC Forums Allen Barker decades and sometimes centuries. Geothermal Best Practices- held in Mayor, Humboldt Memphis at Christian Borthers Uni- David May BY ALEX MARSHALL But it wasn’t until the early 20th versity, 650 E Parkway S Memphis, Councilmember, Cleveland Curtis Hayes GOVERNING century that every state in the union 9 am-1:30 pm. and Nov. 28 in Nash- Mayor, Livingston had laws requiring all children to go ville at The University of Tennessee DIRECTORS I have been observing, studying to school, and that such schools be Center For Industrial Services, 193 Bryan Atchley and writing about cities for about 25 paid for by public dollars. Polk Ave.; 9 am-12:30 pm. To regis- Mayor, Sevierville years – proof I’m getting old, but In between were decades of ar- ter, visit http://treedc.us/. Troy Beets Mayor, Kingston also that I’ve had enough time to guments, state by state, over who Angie Carrier pick up a few insights on the subject. should pay for what. They were re- Nov. 28-Dec. 1: NLC Congress of Johnson City, President (TCMA) To me, the journey has been about markably similar in tone and content Cities. Boston Convention and Ex- Wallace Cartwright understanding how places and to today’s arguments about health position Center. Brings together lo- Mayor, Shelbyville people work, to try to see the funda- care, which, one might observe, cal leaders from cities across the Vance Coleman mental nature of things. This re- have been going on for at least a half Alex Marshall is the transporta- United States. Participants will find Mayor, Medina (District 7) tion columnist for GOVERNING Betsy Crossley sulted in my first book, How Cities century. As with schools, will we a range of learning and networking Commissioner, Brentwood Work, and it has led to my newest make the leap from privately paid and a Senior Fellow at The Re- opportunities highlighting success- Ann Davis book, The Surprising Design of health care to publicly available to gional Plan Association in New ful programs from the city of Boston Councilmember, Athens Market Economies. all? I don’t know. Ask me in a half York City. He teaches classes on and communities across the country. Karl Dean Although the title would indi- century. infrastructure at the Architecture For complete information, visit Mayor, Metro Nashville School of the New Jersey Insti- Margaret Feierabend cate the book is about economics – Or take policing. New York http://www.nlc.org/. Councilmember, Bristol (District 1) and it is – it’s also about cities, City was one of the first to have a tute of Technology. Jerry Gist government and politics, because uniformed police force, with men Dec. 5-7: TN Association of Chiefs Mayor, Jackson by my reckoning those things are wearing badges that identified them one paid a fee or a subscription, were of Police Conference in Nashville David Gordon central to economics. My thesis is as police. Their mission was to catch the norm. Public libraries were few at the Maxwell House Hotel, 2025 Mayor, Covington (District 8) that markets in an economic sense criminals and to keep the peace. and far between. Industrialist An- Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. For more Kevin Helms drew Carnegie moved the ball along information or hotel reservations, City Manager, Oak Hill (District 5) are built by government, which Modeled on London’s police force, John Hickman means their construction is a politi- which was set up in the 1820s, it was with his widespread donations. To- visit www.tacp.org. City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) cal decision. Along the way to this controversial. The idea of uniformed day, we accept that public libraries John Holden conclusion, various lessons have men under a military-style command are a good thing: a place where Save the Dates Mayor, Dyersburg emerged. walking among citizens was seen, books, paid for by the public, are Mar. 4-5: TML Legislative Con- Dot LaMarche (District 2) available to all, for free. Sounds like ference, downtown Nashville, at the Vice Mayor, Farragut The primary one is that nothing perhaps rightly so, as a threat to the Ron Littlefield is easy. Things we utterly take for new democracy. socialism, doesn’t it? It’s an ex- DoubleTree Hotel. Mayor, Chattanooga granted today – things that the left, Before this time, there had only ample of how once something is ac- Bo Perkinson right and center agree on – were only been private security guards, and a cepted, the labels don’t matter any- Mar. 12-13: Tennessee Environ- Vice Mayor, Athens (District 3) achieved through long hard political small public force of night watch- more. mental Conference. Meadowview Madeline Rogero battles, always lasting decades, men. New York set up a police force I’ve talked mostly about the Conference Resort & Convention Mayor, Knoxville Norman Rone sometimes for more than a century. several times, only to disband them. physical aspects of our life. There Center, 1901 Meadowview Park- Mayor, McMinnville (District 4) I’m talking about really basic stuff, It wasn’t until 1857 that the city are also plenty of stories to tell about way, Kingsport. Sponsors include Charles “Bones” Seivers like public water and sewers, polic- established the present force, and at the way we have set up less visible TDEC, TVA, Eastman. For state, President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund ing, public education, public roads first they wore no uniforms and car- networks, such as corporations, federal and local governments, engi- Ron Washington and public libraries, to mention just ried no weapons, only badges. After which have a fascinating history. neers, planners, architects, students, Vice Mayor, Murfreesboro A.C. Wharton a few. the turmoil of the Civil War, other Did you know that most cities are environmental engineers, citizens or Mayor, Memphis You see the common word cities followed New York’s lead. state-chartered corporations, just anyone concerned about the envi- here: “public.” Before the 19th cen- Similar political battles were like Apple or IBM? As states have ronment. Registration opening in PAST PRESIDENTS tury, there were many private sellers fought over public water systems. increased the power of private cor- Nov. Fees $100, if registered before Kay Senter (2012) of water, but few public providers. Philadelphia led the way, followed porations, they have diminished the Feb. 28. For more information, visit Mayor Pro-Tem, Morristown Sam Tharpe, (2011) Mayor, Paris The same goes for police, schools soon by New York, which went power of public corporations like www.tnenvironment.com/ Dale Kelley (2010) Mayor, Huntingdon and more. Changing these services deeply into debt to pay for the Croton cities, which used to have a greater home.aspx. Also, during the main Tom Beehan, (2008) Mayor, Oak Ridge from private to public did not come Aqueduct system that opened in degree of autonomy and indepen- conference, 4th and 5th grade Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo easy. 1842. A half century of legislative dence. classes will be participating in the Tommy Bragg (2006) Mayor, Murfreesboro Take public education. Even if battles preceded it, dating back to the Whether it’s a city, a school, a Children’s Environmental Confer- Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg Tom Rowland (2002) Mayor, Cleveland one favors vouchers or is a critic of first proposal for a public water sys- library or today’s “free” market, all ence at Bays Mountain Park and teacher unions, there is virtually tem in the 1790s. are designed by us, through govern- Planetarium. Students can learn TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS unanimous support in this country Libraries merit a book unto ment. about the environment and public (Ex-Officio Directors) for the idea that children should be themselves, no pun intended. Rich Editor’s note: This column is health. For more information or to Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. educated at public expense. 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Unemployed Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports last year while property crimes workers who abandon their job Mona Lawrence, Administrative Assistant Larry Cox, Memphis crime experienced by whites, His- Denise Paige, Government Relations Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police went up by 11 percent, according panics, younger people and men ac- searches, actually make up a small Victoria South, Communications Coordinator Gil Kendrick, Jackson to a government report. It was the counted for the majority of the in- share of the millions of individuals Sylvia Trice, Director of Conference Planning Tennessee Water Quality Management first year-to-year increase for violent crease in violent crime. In the latest who have left the labor force in re- TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY Tennessee Recreation and Parks Assn. (ISSN. 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Tennessee Department of Envi- greater water quality protection. source Alteration Permits, will still ronment and Conservation Commis- While Tennessee’s QLP pilot be handled by TDEC. sioner Bob Martineau and Deputy will be implemented by TDEC, the “Last year Governor Haslam Commissioner Dr. Shari program is based on EPA’s existing announced a comprehensive Top- Meghreblian joined local state offi- guidelines for similar programs. As to-Bottom review of all depart- cials in Knoxville for a ceremony part of the pilot program, the five ments,” added Martineau. “One of announcing the first five communi- communities were the MS4s TDEC the key findings in TDEC’s review ties to take part in TDEC’s new selected to participate in the pro- included opportunities for in- stormwater qualifying pilot pro- gram for one year. Earlier this year, creased efficiency by streamlining gram. Rep. Ryan Williams and Sen. Mike processes and systems. The QLP The five pilot participants are: Bell sponsored and passed legisla- pilot program is a move toward ful- the cities of Bristol, Cookeville and tion (Public Chapter 1019) in the filling that mission, while optimiz- Knoxville, in addition to Knox and Tennessee General Assembly, al- ing the department’s overall perfor- Washington counties. Called the lowing any MS4 to apply with mance, accountability and effi- Tennessee Qualifying Local Pro- TDEC to become a qualified local ciency and strengthening regula- gram, the new program’s main intent program. The legislation will be- tory oversight at both the local and is to eliminate the duplicative efforts come effective July 1, 2013, follow- state levels.” at the state and local level in the ing the pilot period for the program. Critical to the creation of this current stormwater permitting pro- In order to achieve QLP status, pilot program was the establish- cess. the MS4 must demonstrate that its ment of a diverse stakeholder com- The program is designed to construction stormwater program mittee representing a variety of TDEC Commissioner Bob Martineau, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, build efficiencies in how construc- meets or exceeds the provisions of groups, including MS4s, profes- State Rep. Ryan Williams, and Knoxville Public Works Director Christi tion stormwater permits are issued the state’s Construction General sional associations, universities Branscom and improve water quality. Funding Permit. After being selected to par- and members of government, de- for the QLP pilot program is made ticipate in the QLP program, an MS4 velopment and environmental com- possible through a Stormwater Inno- would be able to administer its own munities. The advisory committee vation Grant awarded by the U.S. stormwater construction permitting worked to develop the criteria and Environmental Protection Agency. program at the local level without program incentives designed to en- Announced in April 2012, the duplicating the review and approval courage MS4s to achieve QLP sta- grant objectives included develop- process at the state level. tus. ing criteria and incentives for Mu- In turn, the site owners or opera- For more information about nicipal Separate Storm Sewer Sys- tors of new construction activities TDEC’s pilot Qualifying Local tems (MS4s) to become a qualifying within the jurisdiction of the qualify- Program or to submit an application local program. Some of the most ing MS4 will be required to submit for participation, visit http:// significant benefits of a QLP in- paperwork and any fees only at the www.tn.gov/environment/wpc/ clude: local level, potentially saving up to stormh2o/qlp.shtml. Municipali- • A more streamlined and efficient $7,500 in state fees and taking less ties interested in the QLP program process for managing construc- time by eliminating the additional may also contact Robert Karesh at tion stormwater by eliminating effort at the state level. Permit cov- 615- 253-5402 or e-mail permit and review duplication at erage through the QLP program will [email protected]; and Jenni- the local and state levels; authorize the operator of the con- fer Watson at 615-532-0359 or • Eliminating additional effort at struction activity to discharge [email protected]. Infor- the state level for construction stormwater associated with con- mation about Stormwater Con- site operators by providing only struction activity under both the struction General Permit require- one set of requirements to fol- state’s Construction General Permit ments is available at http:// low; and and the QLP’s construction www.tn.gov/environment/permits/ TDEC Commissioner Bob Martineau, State Sen. Becky Duncan Massey, • A more effective construction stormwater program. Other re- conststrm.shtml. and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. stormwater program resulting in quired permits, such as Aquatic Re- Parks & Recreation grants awarded to local cities Gov. Bill Haslam and Environ- and renovations to pool equipment City Park. Renovate the McKenzie ment and Conservation Commis- room and concessions stand. Theatre; develop a nine-hole disc sioner Bob Martineau announced Columbia,$15,000—Ridgley Park golf course; installation of a multi- $6.9 million in Local Parks and —Development of a new play- use field; and convert tennis courts Recreation Fund grants to 50 re- ground with safety surface. to a skate park. cipients across the state. Cornersville,$20,000— Huntingdon,$175,000—Kelly The Local Parks and Recre- Cornersville Park — Replacement Sports Complex —Install replace- ation Fund grant program was es- of existing playground. ment playground and build two ball tablished by the General Assembly Covington,$250,000—Cobb Parr fields on new property adjacent to in 1991 to provide local govern- Park — Enclose and make ADA- Kelley Sports complex. ments with funds to purchase land access upgrades to the swimming Medina, $84,000— Community for parks, natural areas, greenways pool and Phase I development of a Park Complex — Development of and recreational facilities. The multi-use trail. new playground and parking area. funds also may be used for develop- Erwin,$127,000—The Erwin Rail Munford,$250,000— Hope Park ment of trails and projects in parks, Yard — For a skate plaza and play- —Land acquisition to develop a natural areas and greenways. All ground in the downtown district, as 0.25-mile walking trail; installation LPRF grants require a 50 percent part of the park corridor adjacent to of a splash pad; and new picnic match by the recipient. The Gover- the library and along Nolichucky tables. nor proposed, and the General As- Avenue. Murfreesboro,$75,000—West sembly approved, re-establishing Farragut, $250,000—Mayor Bob View Mini-Park — Park improve- the LPRF grant program in this Leonard Park — Improvements in- ments, including replacement of old year’s budget using a portion of the cluding renovation of a multi-use playground, a new walking trail and Real Estate Transfer Tax. field to synthetic turf; construction landscaping. The city of Medina’s Community Park Complex was among the Grant recipients were selected of an accessible trail; concrete pad Oaksdale, $65,000—Oakdale recipients of a Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant. The LPRF grant through a scoring process with for bleachers; and renovations to Town Park — Upgrades and re- was established by the General Assembly in 1991 to provide local careful consideration given to the existing field trail to meet new ADA placements of numerous facilities, governments with funds to purchase land for parks, natural areas, projects that met the selection crite- cross slope requirements. including a new playground and pa- greenways and recreational facilities. Pictured L-R: TDEC Deputy ria and expressed the greatest local Goodlettesville,$250,000— vilion; restoration of existing bas- Commissioner Brock Hill, Police Chief Chad Lowerym, Gov. Bill recreation need. Delmas Long Community Center— ketball and tennis courts; resurfac- Haslam, Mayor Vance Coleman, City Recorder Kim Gilley, Parks The following municipalities HVAC improvements to the build- ing existing walking trail; construc- Director Jeff Graves, and TDEC Commissioner Bob Martineau. were included as LPRF grant re- ing in order to expand programs and tion of a pedestrian bridge; creek cipients: events year-round, a stage and sound bank restoration; and beautification. system, a wellness area for group Oliver Springs, $100,000— Tazewell, $144,000—Gose Park — stage; and parking. Ardmore,$50,000—Ardmore fitness classes, and new playground Carmichael Park — Construction of Renovations to pool. Sweetwater,$50,000—Sweetwater Park — Improvements to the elec- equipment. an access road and parking lot; the Savannah,$197,000—Tennessee Recreation Complex — Construc- trical system and lighting at ball Henderson, $100,000—Gene addition of a large pavilion; and a Street Park — Development of a tion of a new playground. fields. Record Memorial Park — Installa- new playground. Arrowhead Park walking trail; installation of native Toone, $18,000— Toone City Park Atoka,$250,000— Nancy Lane tion of a walking trail and a pond — Upgrades and expansions, in- gardens; purchase of 51 benches; — Phase I improvements, including Park — Installation of a new play- aeration fountain. cluding the addition of a large pavil- and solar panels. resurfacing the playground and re- ground. Pond Park — Develop- Huntsville,$65,000—Flat Creek ion; removing old tennis courts to Selmer, $117,000—Dixie Park — placing swings. ment of an amphitheater Park — For improvements, includ- create a new playground area; and Phase I development of the newly Vonore,$250,000—Heritage Park Bean Station, $130,000—Memo- ing the construction of a new play- refurbishing and converting tennis acquired Dixie Park as a passive — Construction of a new ball field rial Park — Creation and develop- ground system with access walk- courts into a new basketball court park, adding a multi-purpose field, a and grading work for future multi- ment of Memorial Park, including a ways; restoring existing basketball/ facility. walking trail and picnic area. purpose fields. walking trail, large gazebo, picnic tennis courts; and replacing the di- Oneida,$250,000—Bear Creek Shelbyville,$25,000—Never Rest White Pine, $116,000—Lions Park amenities and landscaping. City lapidated bleachers at the ball field. Park — Improvements consisting of Park — Installation of a new play- — Improvements to include resur- Park — Improvements including Kimball,$158,000—Kimball Park the construction of two large play- ground. facing two tennis courts and a bas- an informational kiosk, a new play- — Improvements including softball ground areas and field lighting. Silerton, $15,000—Silerton Com- ketball court; and replacing ground, new bleachers, solar trail field lighting; covering eight dug- Oneida Town Park — Construction munity Park — Development of the restroom and associated wastewater lighting and a new entrance parking outs; two new scoreboards; a pavil- of a new splash pad. first park in Silerton, including an improvements. Legions Park — Im- lot. ion with picnic tables; a batting cag- Parsons, $250,000—Parsons Com- access road and basketball court. provements to include resurfacing Brownsville,$150,000—Tamm ing; and playground. munity Park — Phase I development Soddy- Daisy, $185,000—Holly the walking trail. Park — Development of a new Lakeland,$250,000—Lakeland of old airport property, including Park — For the development of 1.5 Winchester, $34,000—Winchester park. Volunteer Park — For road Athletic and Community Park — land acquisition, two new ball fields miles of an ADA-compliant, multi- City Park (Tims Ford Blueway) — and parking lot paving. Acquisition of land for new park and and a playground. use paved trail; 1.5 miles of a single- Phase II development of the Tims Charleston,$75,000—Charleston development of Phase I, including Plainview,$40,000—Plainview use trail; one additional ADA- com- Ford Blueway Trail, connecting City Park — Installation of new tennis courts and soccer fields. City Park — Improvements includ- pliant restroom; three picnic pavil- Winchester to Tims Ford State Park playground equipment and play Look out Mtn., $100,000—Town ing a new playground and resurfac- ions; three blueway soft-launch ar- with signage and a floating kayak surface; grading/paving of a park- Commons Recreation Area — Re- ing the existing walking track. eas; and more than five miles of dock. ing lot; widening walking track; pairs to three tennis courts and the Pleasant View,$250,000—Pleas- blueway trails. To learn more about the LPRF and upgrading restrooms to meet Navarre pavilion. ant View Community Park — Phase South Fulton,$250,000—SF grant program and other recreation ADA standards. Manchester, $175,000—Manches- II development to include a new Downtown Park — Development of or conservation-based grant pro- Cleveland, $250,000—Mosby ter Sports Park — Development of parking area; paving existing park- the first park in town, including a grams available in the future, visit Park To replace pool; renovate three soccer fields and parking. ing area; new restrooms; a walking walking trail; pond; playground with www.tn.gov/environment/recre- restroom to make ADA compliant; McKenzie,$152,000—McKenzie trail; and a horseshoe activity area. the new surfacing; a picnic pavilion; ation/grants.shtml. State’s teacher’s training summits aim to bring financial literacy curriculum to more classrooms

BY VICTORIA SOUTH education standards in Math, Read- Financial Literacy Commission TML Communications Coordinator ing, and Social Studies, the activi- raised $150,000 in April at the ties-based program emphasizes the agency’s first annual dinner in sup- “Money doesn’t grow on trees,” importance of managing money, sav- port of financial literacy education in advised Dr. Nicole Saulsberry- ing, spending and borrowing and in- Tennessee. The event, which was Scarboro, Smart Tennessee program cludes a teacher’s guide, a student held at the State Capitol, included administrator, as the group of el- workbook and a parent’s guide, so more than 100 leaders in ementary school teachers settled in parents can learn simultaneously Tennessee’s business education for a day of financial literacy training with their children. Schools that par- communities. at Roane State Community College. ticipate in the Smart Tennessee pro- “Everyone understands how im- It’s also the message more Tennes- gram receive a $500 stipend upon portant education is in our society see public school students will be completion of the program, a two- today,” said Lillard. “In order to hearing in the coming weeks, as Ten- hour training session and a curricu- compete for jobs in a global nessee ramps up its efforts to intro- lum set for each participating class. economy, our young people need to duce financial literacy to grades two, “The summits are reaching be well-versed in communication, five and eight. more people,” notes Saulsberry- math and science skills. But even that Initiated in 2006 with a state Scarboro. “Interested teachers can won't be enough. To be successful in appropriation of $125,000 the Smart choose to come, rather than just hav- their professional and their personal Tennessee program is gaining ing superintendents decide for the lives, future generations will need to ground through a round of summits district.” be financially literate as well. Sadly, organized by the Tennessee Depart- The summits, which have also too many people today don't have been held in that important skill.” Nashville, Jack- “We’re still working on the best Photos by Victoria South son and way to implement the program, he Dr. Nicole Saulsberry-Scarboro, Smart Tennessee program adminis- Murfreesboro, at continues. “Through the summit trator, instructs a group of elementary school teachers on the fine points MTSU, come model, we’ve already educated more of financial literacy at a recent teacher’s education summit at Roane fully loaded with than 300 teachers. And one of the State. Tennessee’s Financial Literacy Commission is ramping up workshops about best ways to reach children is efforts to incorporate Smart Tennessee’s Financial Fitness for Life financial literacy, through their elementary teachers. curriculum into Tennessee’s classrooms. credit reporting, Saulsberry-Scarboro agrees. As college savings a former middle school teacher, she and summit attendee. “All parts of [email protected]. and teacher retire- recounts the difficulties one of her this training is excellent. It supports “Anytime that you have the trea- ment planning. former students experienced in col- common core standards, and I can surer of the state reaching out to the Teachers receive lege with credit card debt. see it fitting into my curriculum. I school districts, reaching out to ad- a Certificate of “I ask this question everywhere I think it will be a great way to end the ministrators and teachers, it’s going Completion is- go across Tennessee,” she said. year.” to be great for our program,” Dou- sued by the Uni- “What do people think about people More summits are on the horizon glas surmises. “The treasurer is tak- versity of Mem- who make bad financial decisions?” for 2013, according to Blake ing leadership in trying to make Ten- phis, and a bonus Participant responses, she said, often Fontenay, Treasury Department nessee more financially literate as a $50 Amazon gift include: irresponsible, wasteful or spokesperson. state.” card to the first impulsive. For more information about the For information about Smart Brenda Arwood, a fourth grade math teacher at 100 who register “We have to agree that people Financial Literacy Summits, call Tennessee, visit www.smarttn.org. Bowers Elementary, participates in the Financially and complete a make bad financial decisions be- James Armistead, TN Treasury or for questions about the program, Fit for Life workshop exercises at the Roane State post-summit sur- cause they don’t know any better,” Dept./Financial Literacy Commis- contact Dr. Nicole Saulsberry- summit held in Harriman. vey. she tells the class. “If we keep the sion/College Savings Initiative at Scarboro at [email protected] ment of Treasury and Financial Lit- “Before, we, as a program, had other attitudes, we won’t share our 615-532-5892 or email or 901-581-1837. eracy Commission. As a collabora- to recruit our own teachers. Now, we personal stories, and teachers’ per- tive effort between the commission, have the full leverage of the state sonal stories are a kids’ favorite TN Finanical Literacy Commission the University of Memphis and First treasurer’s office, to assist in recruit- thing. If you don’t share your story, Tennessee Bank, the costs associ- ing teachers to come to our work- or that of your family or friends, your ated with the administration of the shops,” said Douglas Campbell, kids won’t remember.” program’s Financial Fitness for Life Smart Tennessee director and direc- Although they are free to incor- (FFFL) curriculum are covered by tor of the University of Memphis porate it at any time into their current the partnership. Economics Education department. curriculum, most teachers will wait While participation in Smart “The funding for Smart Tennessee to implement FFFL after standard- Tennessee is up to individual school comes mostly from the Financial Lit- ized TCAP testing is complete for districts, Lillard and the commission eracy Commission,” he adds. “Its grades K-5. hope the round of summits will in- awarded on a needs basis and Smart “We need to teach children how spire more educators to incorporate Tennessee has to compete for those to be financially literate so they can the program into their lesson plans dollars with other programs state- see future goals and make plans,” after state proficiency testing. wide.” said Brenda Arwood, a fourth grade Directly tied to state and national As a non-profit 501 (3)(c), the math teacher at Bowers Elementary, Tennesseans take top billing in state’s new college savings plan The Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission in collaboration with BY VICTORIA SOUTH Smart Tennessee, are conducting teacher’s training summits in It’s a customized state college financial literacy as a way to inspire more educators to incorporate the savings plan marketed for Tennes- program into their curriculum. Pictured: Tennessee Treasurer David seans by Tennesseans—the Lillard, James Armistead, Treasury/TN Finanical Literacy Commis- “TNStars College Savings 529 sion, and Douglas Campbell, director of Smart Tennessee and Program.” As a low-cost way for University of Memphis director Center for Economics Education. parents and students to save for college, the plan is available to ev- About the TN Financial Commission eryone regardless of income level. Parents, grandparents, aunts, • The TN Financial Literacy Commission was created by the Financial uncles and friends can open ac- Literacy Program Act of 2010 and was signed into law on June 23,2010. counts on behalf of children. And • The Commission is a 501(c)(3) organization that is administratively the investment returns on savings attached to the Treasury Department. are tax free as long as they are used • The State Treasurer, the Commissioner of Education, and the Commis- for approved education-related ex- sioner of Financial Institutions serve as ex-officio members of the board. penses, such as books, tuition or There are eight non-ex-officio members, six are nominated from financial room and board. institutions active in financial literacy, one must be a public elementary Organized under Section 529 school teacher and one parent of a public elementary school aged child. of the IRS code, an account can be The Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House appoint the board opened with as little as $25, but for of directors. Tennesseans opening accounts of $50 or more through Dec. 31, the pot gets even sweeter, a $50 one- Tennesseans opening accounts of $50 or more with the TNStars How much debt do TN graduates carry? time state match and a $100 match College Savings 529 Program through December 31, will receive a for those who roll over account The average tuition and fees at state schools is currently $6,400 for one year. one-time $50 state match. Average room and board is another $6,600. Thus the total cost is $13,000. balances from other 529 college “We can’t let tuition keep going now and that year. That will require Assuming tuition, fees, room and board increase at the rate of 7 percent per savings plans, including the state’s up to double-digit percents,” Haslam us to have a lot more people to go to year, the cost will be approximately $43,000 when a child born today enters prepaid plan. said “We are going to price lower college. To make that possible, we college at 18. “It’s the only place on earth I and middle income students out of need to be saving for college.” Average debt for 2011 graduates know of that you can get a guaran- the market, right when we need to In contrast to a previous college teed 100 percent return on an in- increase the number of graduates.” savings plan the state participated in Rhodes College LeMoyne- Owen College vestment day one,” said State Trea- With only 23 percent of Tennes- about four years ago with the state of — $26,147 —$19,369 surer David Lillard. “There’s sev- seans with a diploma, “For every 100 Georgia, the emphasis of TNStars is Christian Brothers University Union University eral reasons why it’s very important students, 67 graduate from high all on Tennessee,” Lillard stressed. — $22,839 —$23,070 for people to save for college,” he school— and of those, 43—go on to “When you call customer service, University of TN, Knoxville University of Memphis continued. “Tuition at state univer- college,” explains James Armistead, your call is answered in Nashville by —$20,926 —$25,629 sities is going up annually in the with the Tennessee Treasury Dept. an employee of the Tennessee Trea- Vanderbilt University * Figures from the realm of six to seven percent a year. and Financial Literacy Commission. sury Department,” he said. “Not a —$18,543 Memphis Business Journal “For a child born today in Tennes- “Out of the 43, only 29 students come thousand miles away.” see, in 18 years— when that child is back for their sophomore year,” he Fourteen different investment ready to go to college—we esti- said. “Finally, only 19 students options help keep the plan competi- welding, you can use these funds and “We just launched the program mate it will be approximately graduate with a bachelors or associ- tive with the biggest college savings obtain the tax benefits of these ac- September 15 and not gone out to $43,000 to attend one year at a state ates degree.” programs in the nation, featuring counts,” he continues. visit with businesses yet, but have university.” “Tennessee has ambitious goals lower fees that run from zero to a “You don’t get a deduction from had inquiries,” Lillard said. “We Statistics indicate that the col- for baccalaureate attainment,” notes maximum of 35 basis points. what you put into the account, like a also intend to go out to the large lege debt segment has grown big- Lillard. “Currently, the state is 42nd in “We call it a college savings 401 K, but the earnings that you metropolitan and county govern- ger than auto loans, home equity the nation. We have a goal, pursuant plan, adds Lillard. “But these funds make on the funds, over the many ments in Tennessee and other gov- loans or any other segment of the to the Complete College Act of 2010, can be used at any post secondary years you’ll be saving, are not taxed ernments throughout the state that U.S. credit market. In Tennessee passed by the General Assembly, to educational institution that accepts as long as they are used for qualified want to participate and then we’ll go alone, more than $850 million is achieve the national mid-point level, U.S. student aid and loan funds.” educational expenses.” to the private community.” owed for collge debt, as Gov. about 25th, by the year 2025. That will “Basically, if you have a child Businesses are also encouraged For more information about the Haslam listed the rising cost of col- require us to grant another 215,000 that wants to become a welder that to make it easier for their employees TN Stars college savings program, lege tuition among the biggest bachelor’s degrees, cumulative to wants to go to a Tennessee technical to save by offering payroll deduc- visit TNStars.com. or call (855) 386- problems the state is facing. what we’re doing now—between school or private school that teaches tions to the program. 7827 toll-free.