6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 72, Number 12 July 19, 2021 State Treasurer Lillard Metropolitan Statistical Areas provides options for classification to remain at 50,000 The Office of Management and Jackson. Keeping the designation at Block Grants. These dollars support depositing ARP funds Budget (OMB) announced July 14 50,000 ensures that critical funding programs for low and moderate-in- it is abandoning a proposed plan to streams will not be cut off for vital come people, public transportation As local government entities change the criteria a city must reach programs,” said TML Executive projects, economic development, begin to receive federal dollars from to be considered a Metropolitan Director Anthony Haynes. “This water and sewer projects, public the American Rescue Plan, I want to Statistical Area (MSA). OMB an- decision also protects some of health programs, and the elimina- point out the options available to you nounced it will maintain the MSA Tennessee’s more rural communi- tion of slums and blight. through the Tennessee Department designation at 50,000 in population ties from having to compete with In addition to filing formal of Treasury for depositing public rather than raise the threshold to much larger, urban communities comments with the OMB, TML also funds. This educational information 100,000 in population. for federal funding.” worked with members of the Ten- may help you evaluate your invest- Three Tennessee cities – Cleve- TML, in conjunction with its nessee Congressional delegation, ment options. land, Morristown and Jackson – federal partner the National League seeking their assistance to overturn The Tennessee Department of would have been directly affected of Cities, advocated against the the proposed changed. Treasury manages state and local by the proposed change. But ulti- change and outlined the harmful “We appreciate the assistance of governments’ short-term invest- mately, it easily could would have effects the proposal would have on U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn and ments through pooled funds known had a combined effect on many of MSA cities. Bill Hagerty, and U.S. Reps. Chuck as the State Pooled Investment Fund Tennessee’s smaller, more rural Two primary funding sources Fleischmann, Diana Harshbarger, (SPIF) and the Local Government cities and towns who would have frequently cited as being affected and David Kustoff – who strongly Investment Pool (LGIP). Treasury to compete for federal funding. by MSA designations are Federal advocated against the change,” manages all of these funds with the David H. Lillard “This is a victory for the peo- and Highway Transportation dol- said Haynes. “We are especially objectives of safety, liquidity, and a TN State Treasurer ple in Cleveland, Morristown and lars and Community Development See MSAs on Page 7 competitive return on investments. The LGIP is commingled with the additional LGIP account for ARP SPIF for investment purposes and funds. The application for the LGIP provides local public finance offi- can be found at Treasury.tn.gov/ Atoka PD host community forum cials an option to invest funds until LGIP under the “Apply or Manage they are needed, earning the same Your Account” section. return on investments as the State Participants of the LGIP may focusing on cyber security, fraud Treasurer earns on the State’s cash also utilize a second pooled in- portfolio. vestment option managed by the By KATE COIL such as email Funds from the American Tennessee Treasury Department, TML Communications Specialist scams, social me- Rescue Plan received through the which is the Intermediate Term dia threats, gift state may be directly deposited into Investment Fund (ITIF). The ITIF Cybercriminals stole an es- card fraud, digital an LGIP account. A separate LGIP is a longer-term investment option timated $1.8 billion from senior device safety, and account for ARP funds may also be for public funds where participants citizens in the U.S. in 2020, part other emerging established, allowing the funds to be may benefit from a longer yield of an overall $4.2 billion scammed trends. tracked separately from operating curve. The objective of the fund is from Americans. While the funds. If your entity receives ARP to achieve a superior level of total The FBI reported a 69% jump event was open funds directly from the federal return at a reasonable level of risk in cybercrime nationally last year to all citizens, it government, you may establish measured over a longer-term invest- with residents over the age of 50 also specifically an LGIP account and transfer the ment horizon. The disclosure for the losing the most money, between targeted seniors funds to the Treasury Department ITIF outlines the requirements for $9,000 and $10,000 on average. in the commu- for investment in the LGIP. If your participation as well as the invest- The Atoka Police Department nity as their age entity has an existing LGIP account ment risks, which may be found at: noticed a similar trend in their own group is often the for managing operating cash, you Treasury.tn.gov/LGIP community. Capt. Chris Ellwood most targeted by may wish to consider requesting an See ARP FUNDS on Page 7 with the Atoka Police Department scammers. said officials noticed numbers of Ellwood said reported fraud were climbing in the Assistant U.S. community, something Ellwood Attorney Debra said was reflected in conservations Ireland made a officers were having with commu- significant point nity members. about why the “Since January, we have seen scammers often an increase in reported fraud just to target the elderly. our particular area of about 14%,” “Back in The recent education event held by the Atoka Ellwood said. “The amount of their day, when Police Department is part of new community-ori- dollars each victim was losing was the phone rang ented policing efforts by the department. TML Annual Conference also climbing from about $3,000 to $5,000. We also know for that 14% who reported, there is probably registration is now open! about 40% who didn’t report they Registration for the TML Annual Conference and Expo in Chatta- were scammed because they were nooga, slated for Sept. 18-21, is now open. The four-day conference will embarrassed or lost a lot of money feature top-notch speakers and workshop sessions, several special events, to somebody. A lot of citizens were ample time to network with your peers, and an exhibit hall with reputable noting that they were experiencing companies ready to meet your needs. Several conference sessions will an alarming number of robo-dials meet the continuing education requirements for the Certified Municipal and text messages. We were hear- Finance Officers (CMFO) and Utility Board Member Training ing of some new identified scams To register, go to www.tml1.org/81st-annual-conference-and-expo just out of our local area. Our com- munity was starting to get alarmed. Friday, September 17 So we sat down and talked with 1 pm - 7:45 pm MTAS Elected Officials Academy Level II some other partners about what we could do together.” Saturday, September 18 Ellwood said Chief Anthony 8 am – 12:30 pm MTAS Elected Officials Academy Level II Rudolph charged the department 1 am - 5 pm Conference Registration with finding a way to work with citizens on the problem. The result 1 - 4:30 pm CMFO Workshops (Set of 3) After noticing a 14% increase in fraud reports in their community, was an event titled “Coffee, Cops, 1- 4:30 pm Utility Board Training (Set of 3) the Atoka Police Department conducted an informational meeting and Cyber: Let’s Talk” to discuss discussing fraud, cybercrime, and other issues. Reports of phone 5:30 - 6:30 pm Meet & Greet Reception cybersecurity issues. The Atoka and internet fraud have increased in the passed year with seniors Police Department presented the being a major group targeted by scammers. Sunday, September 19 seminar in conjunction with 25th 7:30 am Golf Scholarship Outing District Attorney General Mark you always answered it,” he said. is what we have to get across to our 9 am - 5 pm Registration Davidson and featuring keynote “After 50 years of always answer- elderly population. We have to say 9:30 am - 3 pm Exhibit Hall Open speaker Assistant U.S. Attorney ing that phone, it’s hard to change go ahead and answer the phone, 10:30 - 11:30 am CMFO Workshop Debra Ireland discussing issues that behavior. That paradigm shift See ATOKA on Page 7 10:30 - 11:30 am Utility Board Training Workshop 10:30 - 11:30 am Panel Presentation: Cybersecurity & Ransomware Attacks To master cybersecurity, focus on the Three Ps 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Lunch By JOE HOWLAND 1. Passwords down and leave them 11:45 am- 1:45 pm J.R. Wauford Ice Cream VC3 Chief Information Officer Too many cities still use default visible. 1:15 - 2:15 pm Roundtable Discussions passwords, obvious passwords • Use a password on all 2:30 - 3:15 pm District Meetings While cybersecurity can seem (such as a child’s name, pet’s name, devices. 3:30- 5 pm Opening Session like an overwhelming problem, we college mascot, birth date, etc.), or • Do not use simple or 6 - 8 pm Host City Reception: Chattanooga Aquarium strongly and consistently encour- weak passwords (like “123456”). obvious passwords. We age cities to start with the initial step Half of all security breaches in- strongly recommend using Monday, September 20 of addressing the most important volve stolen or easily guessable passphrases. 7:15 - 8 am Breakfast: Grab & Go low-hanging fruit risks we call passwords. The weaker or looser the • Do not save passwords to 8 - 8:45 am Annual Business Meeting the threePs: passwords, patching, security around a password (such as websites and applications. 8:30 am - 3 pm Exhibit Hall Open and people. people writing their passwords on • Change passwords reg- 9 - 10 am Workshops (Set of 3) If cities can improve upon these paper notes around their desk), the ularly. 10:15 - 11:45 am Second General Session three areas, they can eliminate some easier it is for hackers to break into • Do not use the same pass- of the biggest risks that lead to your systems and steal information. word for all systems you 12:15 - 1:30 pm Lunch viruses, ransomware, hacking, and Hackers use automated soft- access. 1:30 - 3 pm J.R. Wauford Ice Cream cybersecurity incidents. Being pro- ware to look for holes in your 2:45 - 3:45 pm Concurrent Workshops (Set of 3) active and intentional about these systems. That automated software Two-Factor Authentication 4 - 5 pm Concurrent Workshops (Set of 3) problems will lead to strengthening attempts common and weak pass- (2FA) is also becoming easier to 6:30 - 11 pm Public Entity Partners Social your overall cybersecurity and word combinations that are easy use and vastly decreases the risk of decreasing your liability. to crack. a hacker using a password to break Tuesday, September 21 Let’s look at the 3Ps in more To protect yourself: into your systems. With 2FA, your 8 - 10 am Awards Breakfast detail. • Do not write passwords See THREE on Page 7 www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JULY 19, 2021 McMinnville cuts ribbon on new rec center

CHATTANOOGA North Parkway and Highland. The Novonix officials announced the project is part of an overall strate- company will expand its Chatta- gy to enhance connectivity in the nooga manufacturing operations, city by providing more pedestrian investing approximately $160 access. The city will contribute a million and the creation of 290 5% match to the project, which will new jobs. Novonix established include 1,300 feet of new sidewalk, its anode materials business, Pure four new pedestrian signals, and Graphite, in March 2017 to develop eight crosswalks. and commercialize ultra-long-life, high performance anode material NASHVILLE for the lithium-ion battery market, Metro Nashville has for the first specifically for electric vehicles time surpassed $5 billion in the and similar storage applications. value of its issued construction To address the need for a US-based permits, according to officials with lithium-ion battery supply chain, the Metro Department of Codes. By Novonix will expand its operations contrast, in fiscal year 2020, Metro in Chattanooga to produce the high issued 11,862 permits that had a purity and high consistency anode total construction valuation of a material required for long-life bat- then-record $4.41 billion. Of those, teries. Novonix plans to purchase 3,184 were commercial construc- Officials with the city of McMinnville have cut the ribbon on the new Milner Recreation Center. The new, and retrofit the former Alstom tion permits valued at $3.21 billion, 20,000-square-foot facility includes indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, a larger wellness center, building, which will be the com- which added more commercial fitness equipment, a play area for kids, a spin bike room, a new pool, and room for fitness classes like pany’s second facility in Chatta- value in Nashville than in any single yoga. The facility is named for Doug Milner, who is the owner of the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company facility nooga. The 400,000+-square-foot year in its history to that point. in McMinnville and a longtime community advocate. plant will accommodate a planned 8,000+-ton per year production OAK RIDGE operation and will join the existing The Oak Ridge Fire Department New mural commemorates Oak Ridge history operations located at 353 Corporate has unveiled a new fire truck - de Place where the company has been signed for wildland firefighting. since 2019. Brush 1 was purchased by the city and the equipment was purchased COLUMBIA with a grant received from the Ten- The city of Columbia will be build- nessee Emergency Management ing a new, $65 million wastewater Agency funded through the De- treatment plant, the largest capital partment of Energy. The truck has investment in the city’s history. a 300-gallon per minute Hale pump The present plant in the city has with a 300-gallon capacity water been operational since 1978. J.R. tank and a 5-gallon foam storage Wauford and Company will begin tank. It can pump water through a preliminary engineering for the bumper-mounted nozzle, which is new plant, which is expected to be operated via joystick inside the cab, complete and operational by 2027. while the vehicle is being driven so Design for the new plant is expected fire along the roadside can be con- to be complete by 2022, at which tained and extinguished. This pre- time it will go for review by the Ten- vents having to deploy a hose line nessee Department of Environment for a small area and helps to cover A new mural has gone up in the city of Oak Ridge, highlighting the city’s past and present contributions and Conservation (TDEC). After a larger area in less time. Brush 1 to science and technology. Painted by local artist Megan Lingerfelt, the 102-foot-by-20-foot mural is approval, bids for construction are also carries 200 feet of booster line located on West Tennessee Avenue on a building owned by the ORNL Federal Credit Union. The mural anticipated to begin in 2023. The for easy access, fire rakes, rogue is based on photos taken by Manhattan Project photographer Ed Westcott as well as images of the new plant will increase the city’s hoes, and backpacks that allow city’s International Friendship Bell, the desegregation of the local school system, and current ORNL capacity by 70%. a firefighter to carry a bladder of research and development associate staff member Emma Betters. The mural took 33 days to complete. water on their back with a man- EAGLEVILLE ual hand pump for extinguishing existing facility at 1 Fabco Dr.ive. The city of Eagleville is taking part smaller fires. It has hose packs that Martinrea is a diversified and global Selmer officials unveil new in a multi-million-dollar project carry 100-feet of one-inch fire hose automotive supplier engaged in underway by United Communica- and the necessary hardware for use the design, development and man- tions to bring broadband internet to away from the apparatus. The de- ufacturing of highly engineered, TN Music Pathways marker the municipality. A check presenta- partment also purchased two back- value-added Lightweight Struc- tion was recently held at Eagleville pack leaf blowers that help with tures and Propulsion Systems. It High School where the state of cutting fire breaks into the ground, currently operates in 57 locations in Tennessee presented $5.2 million while blowing the unburned fuels Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, to United Communications for a toward the fire line. A chainsaw was Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, project that will expand broadband added for cutting burning trees that South Africa, and Japan. internet access to 1,400 locations, create injury hazards and fall into including Eagleville. The grant the unburned areas. SHELBYVILLE is part of $7 million in grants the The Shelbyville Parks and Rec- organization has received from the PULASKI reation Department has received state in the past year. Eagleville Martin Methodist College in Pu- a $750,000 grant from the Blue- High School was also presented laski has become the fifth campus Cross BlueShield Healthy Places with a $1,000 check for its theater for the University of Tennessee program to construct a new wheel- department as thanks for hosting system and the first addition to the chair accessible playground along the event. education network in more than 50 with a fitness station and swing years. The school will be named set at the city’s H.V. Griffin Park. FRANKLIN UT Southern and will retain cur- Known as Celebration Station, the The Franklin Fire Department rent university president Dr. Mark 20-year-old current playground at has opened the city’s newest fire LaBranche as the new chancellor the park is one of the last standing A new Tennessee Music Pathways marker has been unveiled in station, which will be located on of the university. The UT Board of wooden playgrounds built in the Selmer honoring the city’s contribution to the rockabilly genre. Down- a street named after the city’s first Trustees unanimously approved the community in the 1990s. Inspec- town Selmer is home to a collection of Tennessee music boxes as career African-American fireman. merger in June after nearly a year of tions have found that wood has well as two murals honoring the area’s contributions to rockabilly. Fire Station No. 7 is located on collaboration with Martin Method- rotted underneath, necessitating Selmer is already the location of two markers on the Trail of Music John Fitzgerald Drive, which was ist officials. As a result of the merg- a replacement of the facility. The Legends. To learn more about the Tennessee Music Pathways unveiled in February. The depart- er, students will see tuition and fees new playground will be constructed program, visit www.tn.vacation.com/tennessee-music-pathways. ment opened the new station with cut by about 60% and grant students with aluminum, steel, and plastic a hose uncoupling ceremony and access to the UT Promise scholar- and will use a poured in place rub- wetdown ceremony for its appara- ship program. It is also the first UT ber material for the playground’s New public art project tus. Station No. 7 is the first in the campus for students in Southern surface. Officials expect the new city that will have an ambulance Middle Tennessee, which does not playground to be operational by wing, which was funded by Wil- have a public university. Founded the fall. The playground renovation unveiled in Chattanooga liamson County and is staffed by in 1870 as a private all-female is part of an overall master plan Williamson Medical Center EMS Methodist college, the university is for the park that includes two new personnel. expected to see enrollment double tennis courts, bike tracks, a soccer in its first five years after the merger. complex, and softball field. The JACKSON H.V. Griffin Park is one of 10 other The city of Jackson has received ROCKFORD projects BlueCross is completing a $950,000 Multimodal Access Flex-N-Gate officials announced in 2021. For more information grant from the Tennessee Depart- they will expand their Rock- on the project, visit https://www. ment of Transportation (TDOT) ford operations, creating 91 new bcbst.com/about/in-the-communi- to fund high visibility crosswalks, jobs. Flex-N-Gate, an automotive ty/healthy-places/. pedestrian crossing signals, and original equipment manufacturer ensure ADA accessibility along (OEM) supplier, specializes in WHITE HOUSE State Route 20 at the intersection of manufacturing plastic, metal, light- The city of White House, in con- ing and mechanical assemblies. junction with Robertson County, TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY The company will invest $5.5 has announced plans for a new 300- Tennessee Town & City (ISSN 00403415, million to upgrade and expand its USPS 539420) is published semi-monthly acre business park to be located except in the months of June and December Rockford manufacturing facility off Interstate 65. Bound by Hester 19 times per year by Tennessee Municipal and increase production in lighting Drive and Union Road on the west League, 226 Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd, materials. Flex-N-Gate has been Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219-1894. side, the property will extend to Subscription rates: $6 per year to mem- manufacturing automotive parts where Advanex Americans recent- bers, $15 to nonmembers, $1 a copy. since the 1960s. Headquartered in ly announced its new headquarters Periodicals Postage Paid at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER:Send address changes to Urbana, Ill., Flex-N-Gate currently and an existing Lowe’s Millwork Tennessee Town & City, 226 Anne Dallas employs approximately 185 people Operations facility, which could Dudley Blvd, Suite 710, Nashville TN at its Rockford location and 23,000 also become part of the park. A 37219-1894. Official publication of the Tennessee Municipal League. Publisher: throughout the world. conceptual plan shows the site Anthony Haynes ([email protected]); could accommodate a large facil- Editor: Carole Graves (cgraves@TML1. SPRINGFIELD ity of more than 1 million square org; Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: Publisher reserves the right to reject any ad- Martinrea will expand its opera- feet with several smaller buildings The city of Chattanooga has unveiled its latest public art project on vertising deemed unacceptable. Fax classi- tions in Springfield, investing $40 if needed. Officials said they are Patten Parkway. Titled “Radiance” the installation was created by fied ads toTT&C: Attention Carole Graves million and creating 97 new jobs. at 615-255-4752, or e-mail cgraves@ hoping to see a mix of manufactur- Jason Kelly Johnson and Nataly Gattegno. The installation is part TML1.org. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: The automotive parts manufacturer ing and office use as well as small of a renovation designed to create a pedestrian-friendly gathering Attention Debbie Kluth at 615-255-4752, will upgrade its large presses, add regional headquarters, back office space for professionals, residents, and students and encourage more or e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions additional robots and welding cells expressed by non League officials or staff and support services, and research use downtown. The overall renovation also includes new pavement, do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. and add 30,000 square feet to its and development facilities. trees, seating areas, and other amenities. www.TML1.org 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JULY 19, 2021 Pandemic, low costs contribute to rising popularity of disc golf By KATE COIL TML Communications Specialist

Disc golf has become one of the most popular and rapidly grow- ing sports in America. Many players tried disc golf for the first time during the COVID-19 health crisis as the sport allowed participants to be outside while still socially distancing. Even while sales of other sporting goods equip- ment decreased, sales of disc golf equipment saw an increase during the pandemic. Disc golf saw a 33% increase in popularity during the pandem- ic with an estimated 50 million rounds of the game played world- wide in 2020. Post-pandemic, many of those new participants in the sport are continuing to play. Candi Rawlins, executive director of the Tennessee Recre- ation and Parks Association, said disc golf rose in popularity along with biking and hiking during the pandemic. “I think during the pandemic Disc golf fans gather for the opening of the new disc golf course at Springfield’s J. Travis Price Park. The sport has seen an increase in any activity that allowed people popularity during the pandemic as a result of its low cost to users and play that allows participants to be outside while still social distancing. to get outside and stay social dis- tanced saw an increase,” Rawlins said. “Even now, those trends are continuing. People truly appreciat- ing the parks that they have access to and are enjoying the many op- portunities that are out there. A lot of people tried something new or that they had never made the time to try before.” Even before COVID-19, Raw- lins said the sport was gaining popularity. “Disc golf has probably been on the rise for about the last 10 years,” she said. “We have seen cities putting in new disc golf courses in that period just because it is becoming a very popular activ- ity. It is one of those things that is very attractive to families as well as to individuals who really want to compete.” At present, the state of Ten- nessee is home to nearly 200 disc golf courses and dozens of local- ly-based disc golf clubs where fans play and promote the sport. One place where the sport’s impact can be seen is the city of Morristown, which has earned the nickname Tennessee’s Disc Golf Capital. The Morristown is home to five unique disc golf courses and has gained a reputation as the Disc Golf Capital of Tennessee. The city recently city was recently ranked fourth on hosted the state disc golf tournament and is home to numerous disc golf events. A sport that is catching on with players of all ages, disc the list of top small towns for disc golf courses are relatively easy to construct and maintain for cities, providing hours of recreation to players at a lower cost to taxpayers golf by disc golf directory app and and municipalities than many other types of recreation facility. website UDisc. The city also hosted the Ten- ments who have disc golf courses we have to lay down woodchips Parks and Recreation to purchase into individuals from South Car- nessee State Disc Golf Champi- have introductory skill training or mulch and spray for poison ivy equipment and to cover construc- olina, Kentucky, or from Middle onship in June where 550 players days and give people a chance to – those sorts of things. Disc golf tion costs of the 18-hole course. Tennessee. People come out on from 26 states came to compete. try their hand at it.” courses use what you’ve got.” The disc clubs, local businesses the weekend just like ball golfers The championship tournament had For many in Morristown, Price Bryant said the use of the local and organizations support provide and go out to different courses to a $200,090 direct economic impact said disc golf is a family affair. landscape rather than man-made funds for the course layout kiosk, play on. The fact that they can go to the city, according to officials “We have a lot of families who landscaping is one reason for min- baskets as well as conducted a con- out and play courses at different, with the Morristown Chamber of play together,” he said. “People imal costs establishing a course. test to name the course. The club diverse levels is what they enjoy.” Commerce. will come, eat lunch, and spend the “The cost of a disc course conducted two tournaments with As a result, the city sees a Craig Price, director of Mor- day playing disc golf. There are a is extremely less expensive than proceeds towards maintenance and good return on its investment in ristown Parks and Recreation, said lot of young men and women who most other recreation facilities,” enhancements. A third tournament disc golf. the city’s involvement in the sport play. It’s a sport people can do for she said. “There is need for large is planned for September. All pro- “Disc golf has a daily econom- began in 2007 when the first disc a long time, up into their seventies expanse of hard surface like pave- ceeds donated to the department for ic impact on Morristown,” Price golf course was built the city’s and eighties. We see young kids ment and concrete for tennis courts. course improvements.” said. “People come here from a Wayne Hansard Park in conjunc- out playing with their parents. It A disc golf course has minimal hard Unlike a lot of sports, Price good driving distance, spend the tion with the Morristown Kiwanis gets you out of the house and gives surface area typically for the basket said disc golfers will be out in all night over the weekend to play, buy Club. Price said there are now five you great exercise. You are bending installation and tee pads. The city sorts of weather. gas, and eat. We have larger tourna- disc golf courses accessible to over, throwing, walking, and hav- partnered with a local wood chip “Disc golfers are unique in that ments that bring in professionals. Morristown residents. In addition ing to hop over logs. It’s a great, company to dump wood chips they love what they do, and we are The economic impact is out there, to the Hansard Park course, the healthy sport. There is also great along the course in the woods/tree glad to be able to support them,” he it’s consistent, and it’s real.” city has two courses at its Frank solitude being outside in nature.” canopy section. A regular/ball golf said. “You’ll find them out here on Bryant said the Springfield Lorino Park while there is a course With the average starter set of course requires daily manicured cold days or rainy days. They do ice course is already generating visi- at the Hamblen County-managed discs costing between $20 and $30, process for greens and fairways bowl events where they play in the tors for the city. Cherokee Park and Marina and one the sport is affordable for most. and large areas of expensive land- snow. Cold weather doesn’t bother “Our parks director often managed by the state at Panther “You can invest a lot of money scaping.” them. They just love to go out and meets citizens along the course Creek State Park. in disc golf, but you don’t have to,” Disc golf clubs and groups do their thing.” and asks about their experience,” “Having more courses has Rawlins said. “Most cities who have been the driving force behind Additionally, Price said local she said. “Most users are from out helped us bring in more people have disc golf courses will sell many new courses across the state. disc golfers have been eager to give of town. We have had participants to the program,” Price said. “If discs, or players can bring in their Rawlins said these groups can be a back to Morristown for supporting come from Kentucky, Clarksville, someone comes here, they can go own. The discs aren’t expensive, valuable resource for cities looking their sport. Nashville, Mt. Juliet, and more. play the tight, technical course at and players will play with anything to both build and maintain courses. “They hold fundraisers to give Many of the folks express their Wayne Hansard, grip and rip it at from a four-to-five-inch disc to a “Anytime one of our cities back to the community,” he said. gratitude and how impressed they Panther Creek at the course called frisbee.” is looking at adding a recreation “They are all the time throwing are with the course layout in the ‘the Beast,’ and Frank Lorino is a Likewise, the courses them- activity that hasn’t been offered together a disc tournament to help open as well as under a tree cano- combination of both. Frank Lorino selves aren’t as expensive to create before, it is always helpful to have someone in need. Our Rotary py. With out of town course users Park has a blue basket course and or maintain as other facilities, such a local group with some expertise Club and Kiwanis Club are both the city reaps the benefits of the a yellow basket course, so you can as ball golf courses. in it,” she said. “In the case of disc involved in disc golf. Both of those unseen-indirect benefits and -rev play two courses in the same day.” “It is one of those activities that golf, they often come out to the land clubs have been great to our parks enue to the city via sales tax with A newcomer to the disc golf doesn’t require a pristine, main- and help create the course. In some and have seen the significance of out of town customers visiting gas scene, the city of Springfield tained course,” Rawlins said. “As cases, they will go and advocate for disc golf. Kiwanis International stations, restaurants, shops, bou- presently has one park opened at long as you can see the hole from the funding to buy tees or baskets. even came in and did a feature tiques, and more while in the area. J. Travis Price Park. The course the tee box and have a line of sight, It is huge in making sure these on the small course our Kiwanis The professional maintenance of began as a nine-hole course but you can play disc golf. They aren’t activities are offered and continue Club sponsored at Wayne Hansard the course reflects well on the city’s has increased to an 18-hole course. looking for that clear area. They to be offered. A lot of courses are Park that was featured in their image.” Opened during the pandemic, want trees and other things to get designed by local disc golf groups magazine.” Rawlins said there are plenty Springfield Recreation Program- around to get to the tee.” who figure out ways to make it Price said Morristown’s vari- of resources for those interested in mer Sherry Bryant said the sport Price said there is no compar- work in the space that they have.” ety of courses has made the city a building a disc golf course in their immediately began taking off. ison in what Morristown spends to Bryant said the local Discin destination both for professional own community. “During the time most build- maintain a disc golf course versus Disciples Disc Golf Group donated tournaments and fans of the sport “Absolutely get in touch with ings were closed due to COVID the cost of a ball golf course. Cre- equipment and helped raise funds who want to spend a weekend on the National Disc Golf Association restrictions, disc golf was a great ating a disc golf course can cost from local businesses – including the course. who will give you resources or your opportunity for citizens to enjoy several thousand dollars – with lo- the local Disc Golf Store – to “Over time, we have worked local disc golf associations,” she the outdoors and participate in a cal groups often helping pitch in on finance the course in their- com with our chamber of commerce and said. “We can also point them in physically challenging activity.,” the price tag – and players are often munity. people in the community who love the direction of grants and funds she said. a big help in ensuring the course is “Disc golf clubs and organi- disc golf,” he said. “We have all that will help in creating a course. Disc golf has a widespread properly maintained. zations were instrumental in con- worked together to bring disc golf Most of the time, disc golf courses appeal. “Ball golf courses are much struction of the course in an exist- here. We recently had the largest aren’t stand-alone parks. They are “We have seen everything more expensive to maintain,” he ing park in Springfield,” she said. group we had ever had come in part of other parks that have other from four- or five-year-old kids to said. “All we have to do for our disc “The club provided portable course four a tournament earlier this year. activities like walking trails. Disc seniors, depending on the course,” golf course is bring in a chainsaw to offer a fundraising tournament. We have people all the time who golf courses are a great enhance- Rawlins said. “A lot of our depart- every few months. Occasionally, Funds were donated to the City come here to play. You might run ment to a park.” 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JULY 19, 2021 www.TML1.org PE Partners Michael Fann honored for 35 years of public service Ardo Ba vant to the citizens of Bolivar. We Several Tennessee lawmakers has been se- will miss her greatly but wish her sponsored a resolution honoring lected as the well,” said Mayor Julian McTizic Michael Fann, president and CEO interim elec- upon her retirement. of Public Entity Partners, for his 35 tric director years of service to public entities for the city of Brian Goss, across the state. Oak Ridge. chief of the Presented to Fann by Senate Ba has previ- Brentwood Majority Leader Jack Johnson, R-District 23, on June 11 at PE ously served Ardo Ba Fire and as the oper- Rescue De- Partners’ Board of Directors meeting, ations manager of the Oak Ridge partment, the resolution was also sponsored by Electric Department and will take has been Rep. Brandon Ogles, R-District 61; over as interim director after the sworn in as Rep. Sam Whitson, R-District 65; promotion of former director Jack and Rep. Glen Casada, R-District 63. the state di- Brian Goss Sugg to deputy city manager. rector repre- In addition to his current lead- Ba has been with the Oak Ridge senting Tennessee in the South- ership position, Fann has served in Electric Department since 2009, eastern Association of Fire Chiefs several roles at PE Partners over serving first as an electrical project (SEAFC) Board of Directors. the past three-and-a-half decades, manager then as electric operations SEAFC is the largest Division of including vice president of risk manager. He is a Tennessee Valley the International Association of services, director of personnel, loss Pictured from left are State Sen. Jack Johnson; Michael Fann, Public Power Association (TVP- Fire Chiefs (IAFC) representing control director, loss control manager president/CEO of Public Entity Partners; and Livingston Mayor PA) Certified Power Executive. more than 2,000 members in 10 and loss control consultant. Curtis Hayes, chairman, Public Entity Partners Board of Directors. Ba moved to East Tennessee from states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. “Michael Fann has dedicated his Senegal in 2000. He studied at the Virgin Islands. Goss has been with career to assisting Tennessee’s local nicipal liability pools established grateful for the work PE Partners University of Tennessee Knox- the Brentwood Fire and Rescue governments as they work to serve in the U.S. In addition to compre- provides to our members, and would ville’s English Language Institute. Department for 13 years and has their citizens,” Sen. Johnson said. hensive insurance coverages for actually characterize it as a calling. He worked at Jackson Energy served as the department’s chief “It is a privilege to present him with its members, PE Partners offers For more than 40 years, our team Authority for a year and served for the past decade. He is also the this resolution commending him for programs and services through members have devoted their careers with the Tennessee Army National immediate past president of the his 35-year commitment to public training, consulting, risk control to working with and for local gov- Guard from 2005 to 2017 as a cav- Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association. entities across our great state. As the surveys, grants and scholarships, ernments throughout Tennessee, and alry scout where he was honorably resolution declares, he epitomizes and expert claims administration. we are proud to partner with them discharged as a non-commissioned Johnny the spirit and commitment that are PE Partners serves nearly 500 local to help reduce their risk exposure, officer. He served missions in Kimbrough characteristic of a true Tennessean.” governments across Tennessee. ensure the safety of their employees Baghdad where he was honored has been se- Founded in 1979 by the Tennes- “It is a sincere honor to be and the protection of their taxpayer with an Army Accommodation lected as the see Municipal League, PE Partners presented with this resolution,” dollars, and equip them to provide Medal and Certification of - Ap new director was one of the first statewide mu- Fann said. “I am exceedingly vital services for their citizens.” preciation from the Department of the Ned of State. McWherter West Ten- UT-MTAS hires three new staff members Daryl Blair, nessee cul- Johnny The University of Tennessee’s fire chief for tural Arts Kimbrough Municipal Technical Advisory the city of Center in Service (MTAS) has hired three Cookeville, Jackson, known locally as The new staff members for its Nashville has retired Ned. Kimbrough formerly served office. from his po- as director of music programs at Tonya Travis and Cassie Wheel- sition after Jackson Christian School and has er have both been hired as finance nearly 35 more than 35 years of experience in and accounting consultants. Jessica years with Daryl Blair the performing arts. The Ned pro- Harris joins MTAS as a training and the depart- vides a more than 2,200 square foot development coordinator and will ment. Blair has served as Cookev- staging area in a 440-seat theatre also work in the Nashville office. ille’s fire chief since 2017, and and a cultural center that houses Travis comes to MTAS after was lauded by Cookeville City two art galleries for traveling and having served two years as the fi- Manager James Mills for his lead- local exhibits. Gallery space and nance director for the city of Spring ership, especially in the wake of meeting rooms are available for Hill. Prior to that, she worked as the March 2020 tornado outbreak receptions, weddings, seminars director of business operations and Tonya Travis Cassie Wheeler in the community. Blair began his and dinners. finance at the University of- Ten career with the Cookeville Fire nessee Space Institute (UTSI) in in the internal audit department Department in 1987. Richard Tullahoma, as an accountant for the with the city of Clarksville. She Mills has city of Shelbyville, and for 11 years received her degree from Austin Pamela been select- as a finance director for the city of Peay State University and is a Caskie has ed as the new Fayetteville. Certified Municipal Financial been ap- public direc- She holds a bachelor’s degree Officer. pointed the tors for the in accounting with a minor in busi- Harris most recently worked new city ad- city of Pip- ness administration from Middle for the Tennessee Department of ministrator erton. Prior Tennessee State University. While Revenue as a coordinator in the for Spring to coming attending MTSU, Travis was also taxpayer services area. She holds Richard Mills Hill. Caskie to Piperton, working as a co-op student with a bachelor’s degree in psychology has been Pamela Caskie Mills spent 11 years with the town Winnett Associates, PLLC, in from the University of Alabama serving as of Collierville first as a utilities Shelbyville. She is also a certified in Huntsville and a master’s in the interim city administrator since division manager and a public municipal finance officer. adult education and training from February 1. She is the fifth person utilities manager and 17 years as Wheeler most recently worked Strayer University. Jessica Harris and first woman to serve in the role. a utilities supervisor with the city Caskie has more than 20 years of of Newbern. Mills has a state cer- city manager experience and 15 tification in water distribution and TCHOA’s Rodney Carmical retires after years of economic development wastewater collection. experience. Before coming to the 53 years of public service; CTAS’s Brett city of Spring Hill, she served as Richard the development director for the V. Stevens, city of Sevierville from 2014 until communi- Howell appointed new executive director 2019. She has also served in mu- cations di- Longtime public servant Rod- nicipal management roles in Ver- rector for ney Carmical has officially retired mont, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska the city of as executive director from the Ten- as well as a regional government Clarksville nessee County Highway Officials manager in Colorado. Caskie holds for the past Association (TCHOA), effective a bachelor’s degree from Tennes- five years, Richard Stevens June 30. see Tech and a master’s degree in will retire He has served in that role since public administration from Bowl- in August, concluding a 40-year 2002, representing all 95 elected ing Green State University. career as a journalist, media exec- and appointed county highway of- utive and communications profes- ficials before the Tennessee General Shelia Del- sional. Before joining the city staff Assembly, the Governor, and state linger has in 2016, Stevens spent 35 years as departments. retired as the a reporter, editor, newsroom leader Prior to being named TCHOA’s city admin- and later as the top executive of a executive director, Carmical served istrator for local media company. He retired as the executive director of The the city of as editor and general manager of University of Tennessee’s Coun- Bolivar af- the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle in ty Technical Assistance Service Rodney Carmical Brett Howell ter 44 years 2015 after 16 years with the paper. (CTAS). He retired from CTAS after of service to Shelia Dellinger Before that, he spent five years as 23 years of service. During his tenure the state Comptroller’s Office and ously served as a communications the city. In an assistant managing editor, re- with UT, he was twice awarded the the state Department of Education. consultant with CTAS for the past addition to the 11 years Dellinger porting team leader, and night city University’s “Outstanding Public During that period, he also served 26 years. spent as the city administrator for editor at The Tennessean. Stevens Service Professional” award and as the city recorder in Lobelville Prior to joining CTAS in Au- Bolivar, she spent a total of 20 also served in reporting and edit- was recognized by the University and as a county commissioner in gust 1995, Howell was a newspaper years serving as an accountant for ing roles in Illinois, Washington, with a vice-presidential citation for Perry County. editor with experience in university the city. Dellinger joined the city in Kansas, and in his home state of innovation in “Rethinking Customer Brett Howell was named as his public affairs. 1977. Dellinger’s last day was June Missouri. He is a graduate of the Service.” successor, beginning as TCHOA He holds a master’s degree 30. “She has been a dedicated ser- University of Missouri St. Louis. He also worked for a decade in executive director July 1. He previ- in public administration from Tennessee State University and a bachelor’s degree in English/ journalism from Tennessee Tech- nological University, where he also received a minor in history. In 2019 he earned the Certified Public Manager designation. At CTAS he worked directly with the county associations of highway officials, mayors and commissioners, and has been responsible for public policy and fiscal analysis, particularly as it relates to how the state budget and proposed legislation impact counties. During his tenure he has served as the managing editor of Tennessee County News. TML wishes them both well! www.TML1.org 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JULY 19, 2021 TML, TMBF meet with city officials in Middle Tennessee

Earlier this month, TML Executive Di- rector Anthony Haynes and TMBF President and CEO Wade Morrell continued with their membership outreach visits, this time meeting with city officals in Middle Tennessee. Over the two-day period, they visited six cities and met with 12 city officials, one state senator, and three TML board members. TML appreciates everyone’s time and welcoming attitude. AT Right: TML Executive Director An- thony Haynes and TMBF President and CEO Wade Morrell stopped in Brentwood and met with Mayor Rhea Little (second from left) and Vice Mayor Nelson Andrews (second from right). The city of Brentwood and the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund have a long and historic relationship. Brentwood was the first borrower in the TMBF loan program, dating back to 1986. TML appreciates very much the working relationship we still enjoy with the city today.

State Senator Joey Hensley, Haynes, Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, TML Board Member and Columbia Vice Mayor Christa Martin, Morrell, Columbia City Manager Tony Massey, and Assistant City Manager Thad Jablonski.

Morrell and Haynes with TML Board Member and Gallatin Mayor Paige Brown. Mt. Juliet City Manager Kenny Martin, Haynes, Deputy City Manager Sheila Luckett, and Morrell in Mt. Juliet.

Haynes and Morrel with Mayor Mike Callis in Portland. Finance Commissioner Stuart Lawson and Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell with Haynes and Morrell in Lebanon. www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JULY 19, 2021 State announces site grants totaling $4.6M Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Entity Amount Site The Tennessee Department of izens with reliable information Community Development Com- Tourist Development won a about custody status changes missioner Bob Rolfe announced Brownsville $464,407 I-40 Advantage Industrial bronze Clio Music Award for and criminal case information 15 new Site Development Grants, Park our “For the Love of Tennessee, for offenders who are currently totaling more than $4.6 million. Travel Safe” campaign with VM- in the custody of TDOC. The The grants are designed to Celina-Clay $500,000 Mitchell Street Industrial LY&R and FlyteVu. The cam- VINE system allows individuals to help communities achieve Select County Park paign featured singer-songwriters opt-in to receive electronic notifi- Tennessee site certification and Dyersburg $439,110 Commerce Park Interstate Drew and Ellie Holcomb as they cations, have more control over the prepare industrial sites for eco- Site took an epic 1,600-mile family type of notifications received, and nomic development projects. The road-trip across the state. Along choose the method in which they funding helps communities invest Greene $99,954 Hardin Industrial Park the way, the Holcomb’s explored are notified. Additionally, because in infrastructure and engineering County the picturesque natural wonders many county jails already use the improvements on project-ready Halls $494,950 Highway 209 Industrial and destinations and crafted songs VINE system, TDOC hopes this sites. Site about their experience. Clio Music addition will help to streamline “Thanks to the support of our celebrates the power of music to victim notifications. VINE will be General Assembly, I’m pleased to Henderson $500,000 Henderson Industrial Site connect consumers and brands. used in conjunction with TDOC’s announce 15 more communities Humboldt $500,000 Gibson County Industrial current victim notification system, that will participate in the Site Park South Site The Boyd Foundation has an- which provides written notice Development Grants program,” Lexington $349,883 Reeves Property nounced the 15 recipients of the of offender’s location, transfer, Gov. Lee said. “Strengthening and 2021 Dog Park Dash grant funds, sentence expiration, release, and supporting rural Tennessee is one Ripley $435,670 American Way Site which total more than $400,000. parole eligibility. Anyone wishing of my major priorities, and these Johnson City was the Grand Prize to receive updates via VINE should grants will help our communities Roane $147,464 Jones Road Site Winner and will receive the top log on to VINELink.com, select attract jobs and enhance economic Alliance prize of $100,000. The remaining Tennessee from the dropdown growth.” Robertson $40,833 White House Business recipients who will receive $25,000 menu, and search for the offender The Site Development Grant County Park include Ardmore, Charleston, Clif- by name or offender ID. Once program, part of the Rural Eco- ton, Decatur, Dickson, Gatlinburg, located, register to receive notifi- nomic Opportunity Act, works Scott County $100,000 Armstrong Property Huntington, Lexington, Memphis, cations by phone, email, TTY, and in tandem with TNECD’s Select Savannah, Sweetwater, and Tulla- text message. Live operators are Tennessee program. Since 2016, Selmer- $57,000 Selmer North Industrial homa. A joint grant was issued to also available to provide support TNECD has awarded 115 Site McNairy Park the cities of Chattanooga and East 24 hours a day, seven days a week Development Grants across the County Ridge while Cheatham County at 888-868-4631. state, totaling nearly $39 million Tennessee $31,500 PowerCom Industrial also received a grant. Since its in- in assistance to local communities. Central Center North Campus ception, the Dog Park Dash grant Fatal crashes are up by 20% in “Shovel-ready sites are key to Economic funds have contributed to more Tennessee, according to new data recruiting new businesses to our Authority than 70 dog parks in the state. from the Tennessee Department state,” Rolfe said. “The Site De- of Safety and Homeland Security. velopment Grant program brings Union City $475,000 Northwest Tennessee Tennessee’s Board of Regents So far, there have been 284 fatal a community one step closer to Regional Industrial Center has approved a tuition increase crashes reported between January achieving Select Tennessee site for the state’s community col- and June in the state, an increase certification and strengthens it as up of TNECD, Austin Consulting, USDA Rural Development. leges and technology colleges. of approximately 100 crashes by an attractive option for economic the Tennessee Valley Authority, Each application was support- The board that oversees Tennes- this same time in both 2020 and development opportunity.” Tennessee Department of Environ- ed by the community’s senator and see’s 13 community colleges and 2019. The number of fatal crashes Applications were reviewed ment and Conservation, Tennessee representatives in the Tennessee 27 colleges of applied technology has gone up in both rural and urban by an advisory committee made Department of Transportation and General Assembly. approved tuition, fees and prelim- areas. Of the 584 fatalities report- inary budgets for the 2021-2022 ed, 66 were either pedestrians are academic year. The board says cyclists. the tuition increase is the first in State completes largest General two years. It amounts to $24 per Tennessee is the third-best state trimester at the Tennessee Colleges for retirees and the most afford- of Applied Technology and $42 per able state for retirees, according Obligation Bond sale in its history semester at community colleges to a new survey by financial plan- Tennessean’s will save millions thanks to record low interest rates for students taking full course ning website Bankrate. The state’s loads. The board says mandatory below-average living costs and low The state of Tennessee has com- empt bonds and $490.9 million of Approximately $125 million fees will not increase at the states’ local and states taxes contributed pleted the biggest sale of general Series B taxable bonds. of the bond proceeds will be used technology colleges. to its rank as the most affordable obligation bonds in its history by A majority of the bonds were to repay commercial paper that state for retirees. Tennessee also closing on approximately $658.7 issued to refinance certain out- was issued to fund capital projects The Tennessee Department of ranked eighth in terms of weather. million of bonds. The bonds sold standing bonds to take advantage of such as the new State Library and Correction (TDOC) has launched The state ranked lower in other with a record-setting low true in- low interest rates. These refunding Archives building, the new lodge at Victim Information and Notifica- categories, including 29 in culture, terest cost of 1.41%. bonds will allow the state to achieve Fall Creek Falls State Park, higher tion Everyday (VINE), a free ser- 42 in wellness, and 45 in crime The debt offering was sold in $50 million in net present value education classroom buildings, and vice that provides crime victims, rate. Georgia took the top ranking two series of bonds consisting of interest cost savings over the next many more. their families and concerned cit- followed by Florida in second. $167.75 million of Series A tax-ex- 14 years. Tennessee’s debt level is one of the lowest, if not the lowest, of Two classes on the complete lifecycle of grants delivered online, in-person any state, and investors recognize Beginning and experienced its strong history of balanced bud- Grant Writing USA, Center for are encouraged to attend. Tennessee b699df29df8b/summary geting and fiscal stability. Investor Economic Research in Tennessee, Municipal League member cities • September 9-10 - in person grant administrators, program managers and grant writers from demand for the Tennessee’s GO Madison County Sheriff’s Office and their staff will receive a special Jackson/Denmark, TN bonds generated a $43.4 million and other regional hosts will pres- tuition rate of $425. Please use the http://grantwritingusa.com/ all disciplines are encouraged to attend. premium. ent two grant training sessions this discount code “ASSN” to receive grants-training/grant-writ- “Tennessee is one of just 13 summer. this $30 discount off full price at ing-workshops/denmark-tennes- TML member cities and their staff will receive a special tuition states with a triple-A credit rating registration. see-september-2021.html from each of the three major credit Grant Writing Training Tuition includes two days of rate of $565. Please use code “ASSN” to receive this $30 discount rating agencies,” said Comptroller Attend this two-day grant terrific instruction, workbook, and Grant Management Training Jason Mumpower. “As Tennesse- writing workshop to learn how to access to Alumni Forums that’s If your agency receives or plans off full price at registration. Tuition includes downloadable class mate- ans, we take pride in our state’s find the funding sources and write packed full of tools, helpful dis- to receive government grants, this fiscal responsibility. The commit- winning grant proposals. Beginning cussions and more than 200 sample class is for you. Attend this two-day rials in PDF format. • July 28-29 - webinar ment shown by Governor Lee and and experienced grant writers from grant proposals. class to learn how to administer the General Assembly to strong city, county and state agencies, • August 18-19 webinar government grants and stay in https://web.cvent.com/event/ 6255f9ee-e866-45dd-ae5c- financial principles saves all of us healthcare organizations, nonprof- https://web.cvent.com/event/ compliance with applicable rules money whenever we sell bonds.” its, K-12, colleges, and universities efe9d311-dd95-48c5-b34e- and regulations. df724bf68703/summary No loan is too large or too small

The city of Pulaski recently closed on a $12 million fixed rate loan with the Tennessee The city of LaFollette recently closed on a $1.5 million note with the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund (TMBF) for water system improvements. The city has used Municipal Bond Fund (TMBF) to finance various public works projects for the city. the TMBF various loan programs10 times since 1991. The latest loan was with First LaFollette has used TMBF programs 16 times since 1993. Seated L to R: Mayor National Bank in Pulaski. Seated are: Mayor Patrick Ford and Tracy Porterfield, Mike Stanfield, and Stan Foust, city recorder. Standing L to R: Steve Queener, CFO of First National Bank of Pulaski. Standing are: Terry Harrison, Pulaskit city TMBF marketing representative; Terry Sweat, finance director; and Jim Jeffries, administrator, city recorder, and finance director; and Kevin Krushenski, TMBF city administrator. marketing representative. See us for your special projects needs. (615) 255-1561 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JULY 19, 2021 www.TML1.org Atoka PD host community forum focusing on cyber security, fraud ATOKA from Page 1 Atoka, all you have to do is hang said that discomfort is well worth but instead of just saying ‘hello’ up and then call the Clarksville jail. preventing the financial and emo- wait for 15 seconds. A lot of these That’s all you have to do to verify. tional heartbreak a scam can cause robo-calls are based on hearing If they say you have a warrant out them. some kind of noise on the other for your arrest, all you need to do “There is no limit to the loss end of the line, so if you don’t say is call the local police department.” that may occur,” he said. “When anything they will just hang up.” Most importantly, a person they get down to complete dev- In 2020, 1 in 3 Americans fell doesn’t necessarily have to fall vic- astation, they can even lose their victim to a phone scam, according tim to a scam to report a suspicious homes. There are scams that get to CallerID company Truecaller. email or phone call. Ellwood said titles transferred into new names. Roughly 59.4 million Americans reports can often be passed on to There are quite a few people who have lost money to phone scams federal agencies who are already have lost everything.” while 19% have fallen victim to building cases against fraudsters. With more and more fraud tak- more than one scam. “We don’t need people to fall ing place over international bound- Just like with kids, Ellwood for a scam to get evidence,” he aries, Ellwood said local police said it is important to have conver- said. “When you get a call or email departments are finding educating sations with seniors about “strang- and feel you’re being phished or the public on fraud prevention is er danger” online. led on, that’s when you need to essential. “Now, stranger danger is on bring it to the police’s attention. A “With scams now, it’s all about the internet,” he said. “These kids lot of times these calls are coming prevention,” he said. “We need to when they click on the internet they from Nigeria, Ghana, and Canada. To protect from fraud, Atoka Police Department Capt. Chris Ellwood prevent more than we can take have a friend right there. They have The Department of Justice has a recommends steps like frequently checking bank statements and in police reports. If this scam is an immediate affiliation or some broader scope. The Federal Trade credit scores online. For those with elderly loved ones, he suggests coming from Central America or common ground with people they Commission also allows you to having honest conversations about finances and talking with bank Ghana, we can’t hop on a plane and meet on the internet. It’s the same report internet crimes. We urge all officials to help monitor any unusual transactions. figure it out. However, our partners with our elderly people; some are of our victims to still report that to at the DOJ can find out there is $300 very lonely. They click to find a the Federal Trade Commission and the bank and have a conversation comes out of that bank account million in U.S. dollars going to relationship or someone to talk to. Department of Justice because they with them and their bank officials. more than that.” Ghana, they are going down there. Wherever they go, they can find can take the dots and draw the lines You can also check their credit Ellwood also encourages ev- The government can start to seize someone they have something in to who is doing this.” cards. There is no need for anyone eryone to use online tools to check some assets. It can be hard to follow common with it.” Going over financial docu- to have 40 credit cards. Also, show their own financial information that money, but our federal partners One way of avoiding falling mentation with elderly relatives them how to get their free credit daily so they can be come familiar can do that.” for a scam is to double check any can also help ensure they haven’t report. Become part of their finan- with frequent transactions and no- Ellwood said he encourages information given by an unknown been victimized. cial world.” tice irregularities. other departments to sit down with caller or email. “One of the biggest things is Banks are also usually willing “We used to check our bank their citizens and educate them “Trust no one and verify every- not taking control of your parents’ to help if a customer feels they have statements once a month when it about these scams and what they thing,” Ellwood said. “If you get a financial access but do ask to re- been a victim of fraud. came in the mail,” he said. “Shame can do to be part of the solution. call saying your grandkid is locked view their accounts with them,” “Banks invest hundreds of on you if you don’t check it online “It will make your heart feel up in Clarksville and you’re here in Ellwood said. “You can also go to thousands of dollars in fraud soft- every day now. It can be kind of better, because it certainly aches ware,” Ellwood said. “Report it hard for elderly people to get used when you talk to a 75-year-old immediately, because sometimes to doing that, but if you show grandmother who just used her TN Treasurer Lillard these transactions can pend for two them how to log on and look at it mortgage payment thinking she or three days. Some of our laws every day and balance it every day was getting her grandson out of have changed already to where if a instead of once a month you’ll see jail,” he said. “It will increase rap- provides options for bank sees $300,000 is earmarked transactions and skimming coming port with the community to show to go out to a foreign country, the out. Some people don’t realize the police are being proactive. depositing ARP funds bank can now stop that transaction $3.40 came out of their account, Community-oriented policing and until they verify it is legitimate. As but if a scammer does that to a getting out there and talking to your ARP FUNDS from Page 1 ticipants on a pro rata basis. Both a child of an elderly parent, I would million people they’ve made a lot citizens – even just an idle conver- While the LGIP or the ITIF may the principal contributed to an LGIP say go to the bank officials and tell of money.” sation in the grocery store – can provide options for investment of or ITIF account and any investment them the most they’re going to While having a conversation make a difference. We are seeing federal dollars, we would also like to returns are not an obligation of the write in a check is $500 for their about finances with elderly -rela positive outcomes by going out and remind local governments that there State of Tennessee nor are they expenses. Alert us if something tives may be awkward, Ellwood talking with people.” may be restrictions, conditions, or guaranteed or insured by the State limitations on how federal dollars of Tennessee, the State Treasurer, (specifically federal funds received the State Funding Board, the Fed- To master cybersecurity, focus on the three Ps as part of the American Rescue eral Deposit Insurance Corporation, Plan) may be invested or managed. the Federal Reserve Board, or any THREE from Page 1 open for hackers to exploit. • Who is likely to open a Treasury is not responsible for other state or federal agency. LGIP employees may enter their email There are a few important malicious file attachment? compliance with any restrictions, investments and earnings can be login information and then receive a points you need to know about • How is ransomware most conditions, or limitations relative found at Treasury.tn.gov/LGIP. notification through an app on their patching: likely going to enter your to the investment or use of federal I appreciate the important work phone that they use to complete the • Patch management is an city network? funds in the SPIF/LGIP. We recom- you do for your community, and the sign-in process. essential element of cyber mend consulting with the appropri- Tennessee Department of Treasury Even if a hacker somehow protection. Just do it. Fears The answer? People. It’s possi- ate legal, tax, or other advisors to would like to support you in any obtains an employee’s username such as “I’ll break my soft- ble that you, your staff, or some other evaluate the risks and merits of any way we can. If you would like more and password, the information is ware” mean you need to user on your network will make a investment in the LGIP. information regarding participation worthless because they are required modernize your software mistake that leads to a cybersecurity Please note, investment returns in the LGIP or ITIF or to establish to validate the authorization through or you’re making excuses. incident. in an LGIP or ITIF account are not an LGIP Account, visit Treasury. an app on the employee’s phone— • You need IT professionals And what’s the answer to com- guaranteed and may fluctuate based tn.gov/LGIP or call Casey Wright in which obviously they cannot access. overseeing patch man- batting this weakness? Training. on market changes, and losses or the Treasury Investments Division agement and following Today, training employees gains will be distributed to all par- at (615) 532-1163. 2. Patching rigorous procedures. There about cybersecurity is more im- So many data breaches and are too many risks when portant than ever. Hackers use cybersecurity incidents—includ- you let non-technical city techniques that trick employees ing major stories that dominated employees apply patches into handing over access to your MSA classification headlines over the past few years themselves. systems—and criminals know that such as Atlanta, Equifax, Petya, and • Non-technical employees people can be the weakest link in to remain at 50,000 WannaCry—are rooted in a simple aren’t able to test patches your security. failure to patch software security before applying them. IT Those who need ongoing reg- MSA from Page 1 threshold in the 2020 standards, vulnerabilities. professionals test patches ular training include your mayor, grateful for Rep. Harshbarger, who and has decided to leave the current Sadly, government entities to monitor possible issues elected officials, the city manager, took action by sponsoring legisla- threshold of 50,000 in place. A (including cities) significantly lag and ensure they will work the city clerk, and department heads, tion to protect these communities change to the fundamental criteria on replacing outdated software, before full-scale deploy- along with all other employees. and served as a valuable resource that determine whether an area is patching current software, and im- ment. We’ve created a blog post titled throughout the process; and to Sen. considered metropolitan would plementing endpoint defense that • Patches need to be applied “How to Create Effective Cyber- Blackburn, who signed on as a cause disruption to statistical pro- makes sure devices connected to the to all your machines re- security Training for Cities” that co-sponsor in the Senate. The MSA grams and products, and would be network follow a compliant process. gardless of their location. outlines what you need to cover in reclassification would have jeopar- difficult for the statistical agencies It’s not unusual for us to see That includes the devices your cybersecurity training and how dized millions of dollars of federal to implement. OMB decided that cities using software that is 8-10 of remote employees using to get started. funding to these communities, there is insufficient justification at years old—or even older. That’s your city-owned hardware Remember it takes just: creating uncertainty for municipal this time to raise the threshold to an eternity in technology time—so and software. • One unprotected or un- governments as they continue to 100,000 and that further research is much so that software vendors often managed computer for a provide needed services to their necessary before deciding whether stop supporting those systems. 3. People cybercriminal to exploit. citizens.” to change the criteria that determine If you keep using older soft- Ask yourself, even if you have • One unsuspecting employ- A federal register notice pub- whether an area is considered met- ware, then security vulnerabilities the best information security at ee for the cybercriminal lished on July 16 includes this ropolitan. Finally, we also note the are not getting patched and that your city: to trick. announcement about the proposed Standard Review Committee’s sub- software becomes more of a major • Who is likely to receive an • One critical best practice to change in metropolitan areas: sequent modification of their initial vulnerability for your city. By not email with ransomware? overlook (such as regularly OMB Decision: OMB does not recommendation recognizing the regularly applying patches, whether • Who is likely to click on patching your software) accept the initial recommendation value of additional research before your software is older or newer, you a malicious website link? for a cybercriminal to steal to raise the MSA core population modifying the threshold. are choosing to leave security holes your data.

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email to [email protected] review of License or Paramedic License; Valid Driver’s in its police officers and is very supportive of them. applications will occur in June/July 2021. Direct License; Maintain permanent residence east of the Applicants may include other job-related infor- questions to Honna Rogers, MTAS Management Mississippi River no greater than thirty (30) miles mation with the Career Center Job Application. Consultant, at: [email protected]. from the Town’s corporate limits; If a veteran, Information must be returned to the Tennessee Applications are subject to public disclosure. must possess an “Honorable” discharge from any Career Center at 702 Mahr Ave, Lawrenceburg, Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No charge applications for the position of fulltime city engi- EOE / TN Drug Free Workplace. military service; Must not have been convicted TN, by 3 PM on July 30, 2021. Selections for to TML members. Send advertising to: Carole neer. Under the direction of the utilities director, of a felony; Must not have been convicted of interviews will follow. Graves: [email protected]. the city engineer is responsible for providing DEPUTY TOWN ENGINEER a Class A or Class B misdemeanor within 36 highly skilled engineering services to the city on COLLIERVILLE. This is complex and profes- months of hire; Must be at least 21 years of age. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER a wide variety of projects. This is a professional sional engineering work involving land devel- If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR HENDERSONVILLE. The city of Henderson- position requiring an individual who is capable opment projects, capital improvement projects, visit www.colliervilletn.gov and download our OAKLAND. The town of Oakland is seeking ville is currently accepting application materials of exercising independent judgment and who water, sewer, street, drainage, and public works Fire Department application, or you can also visit a strong, innovative, engaging, and visionary for the assistant city engineer position in our Pub- possesses the educational and relevant experi- projects and programs and ensures technical Town Hall and submit a physical application in planning and community development direc- lic Works Department. This position assists the ence as relates to civil engineering principles. competence and compliance with all current the Human Resources Department. EOE. tor to oversee the town’s planning, zoning, assistant public works director and city engineer This position provides engineering services for codes and criteria. This position directly reports development reviews, and planning initiatives. with professional engineering functions. Mini- all city departments primarily the utilities and to the town engineer and works under his general FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATOR The town of Oakland is a rapidly growing mum qualifications: bachelor’s degree in civil public works departments; provides as-needed guidance and direction. The incumbent may INTERIM DIRECTOR community; the director of planning and com- engineering.Sufficient experience to understand technical assistance to planning/codes; and may also perform the duties of the division director UNICOI. The town of Unicoi is seeking an in- munity development will have wide-ranging the basic principles relevant to the major duties interface with other city departments regarding in the absence of the town engineer. Requires a terim director for their municipal food business responsibilities within the town’s organization. of the position, usually associated with the com- engineering needs. Position will function as the bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely incubator to serve through December 2021. The This position is responsible for the adminis- pletion of an apprenticeship/internship or having assistant to the utilities director, and may be related field; previous experience and/or training Mountain Harvest Kitchen (MHK) is a certified tration, direction, supervision, and operation had a similar position for 5+ years. Possession delegated to make decisions for the department that includes civil engineering, environmental/ inspected commercial food processing facility of the planning and community development of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s of utilities in the absence of the utilities director. utility engineering, computerized mapping, that provides a critical resource for new and department. Minimum Qualifications: graduation license issued by the state of Tennessee for the A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or ap- drafting, project management, research, and data emerging food businesses in the region by low- from accredited college or university with a type of vehicle or equipment operated.Working propriate engineering field required; along with analysis is preferred; and five years of previous ering the barrier to entry and providing resources Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, knowledge of Autocad/Microstation preferred. 5+ years of verifiable, acceptable experience professional civil engineering experience; or any to assist with start-up and growth. The interim engineering, or public administration required. Proficiency in using computer equipment and in civil engineering, preferably in a municipal equivalent combination of education, training, director will champion the department’s mission (Master’s degree desired). Five to seven years computer experience with Microsoft Office suite environment; or equivalent combination of and experience which provides the requisite of growing the regional economy by supporting of increasingly responsible administrative products. Professional Engineer License (TN) education and experience. Applicant must be knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must food entrepreneurs and strengthening the vibrant experience involving planning and zoning re- required. Salary/Pay Rate:$77,104 or higher licensed as a professional engineer in the state be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in regional food economy. Qualifications include a quired. Experience in city or county government DOQ. Interested and qualified candidates must of Tennessee, or possess comparable PE license the state of Tennessee or possess the ability to bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in desired. Direct department budgetary experience submit a completed job application, resume, with ability to obtain state of Tennessee licensing obtain license within six months of employment the area of food science and technology, culinary, required. American Institute of Certified Plan- and cover letter highlighting career experience within city-approved time frame. A complete and maintain license throughout employment. or hospitality management with at least 5 years ners (AICP) certification preferred. A full job as it relates to this position. Return completed listing of duties, qualification requirements, Salary DOQ with excellent benefits package. of relevant experience. This position reports to description is available online at www.oakland- job application, resume, and cover letter to the work environment and responsibilities; along To apply, submit an original Town of Collier- the city recorder and manages the MHK oper- tennessee. org This is a full-time salaried exempt Human Resources office at Hendersonville City with applying can be completed online at https:// ville application. Applications are available to ations and programs. Responsibilities include position with a salary range of $49,920 - $62,380 Hall via the methods below. No faxed appli- cityofportlandtn.gov/: or by submitting a request download at www.collierville.com under the management of the 4,000 facility, equipment depending upon qualifications and experience. cations will be accepted.Mail or bring to: 101 for application & complete requirements to Employment Opportunities tab, or obtain one service and repairs, and general kitchen use. The Town of Oakland is an EOE/Drug Free Maple Drive North, Hendersonville, TN 37075; [email protected]. Applications will from our Human Resources Office located at 500 This position is responsible for complying with Workplace employer. Cover letters and resumes or email to: [email protected]. Open until be accepted until filled. This ‘exempt’ position Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN, 38017, all state and federal requirements and ensures all should be submitted on or before Wednesday, position is filled. is eligible for full benefits and has a salary range Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Position will clients are in full compliance with safety policies, July 28, 2021. Please submit to: Attention: of $59,911 - $95,702 DOE. remain open until filled. EOE. hygiene practices, and MHK procedures. Other Town Manager, Town of Oakland, P.O. Box ASSISTANT CITY RECORDER responsibilities include preparing and reporting 56, Oakland, TN 38060 or emailed to: jjohnso MILLERSVILLE. The city of Millersville is CITY ENGINEER ELECTRIC UTILITY DIRECTOR records and summaries of impact, funding, and [email protected] accepting applications and resumes for assistant SPRING HILL. The city of Spring Hill is SPRINGFIELD. The city of Springfield is accounts payable and receivables as well as city recorder. This position will assist in the seeking to fill the full time, exempt position accepting applications for an Electric Utility management of the new membership process TOWN PLANNER accounting, administrative and support services of city engineer. This employee performs ad- Director with Springfield Electric Department including training and assistance with feasibility ARLINGTON. The Town of Arlington is seek- of the city including, but not limited to, accounts ministrative/technical functions to ensure that (SED) from June 7-July 3, 2021. Essential re- of proposed food products. This is a part-time ing a highly motivated individual for a full-time payable, purchasing, payroll, general accounting, infrastructure proposed through development sponsibilities include performing difficult and hourly role. Full position description may be position at Town Hall. Applicants shall have cash management, risk and asset management, plans meets city regulations and to provide complex professional and administrative work viewed at www.unicoitn.net/mhk-resources and excellent project management, oral and written utility accounting and property taxes. Annual general engineering support to the Public Works planning and directing the activities of profession- applicants should submit cover letter and resume communication skills. Applicant must have an salary $32,000 to $47,000 DOQ plus benefit Department, and other departments. Duties and al, technical, skilled, and semi-skilled employees to [email protected]. a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred, package. Application and complete job descrip- responsibilities include providing technical in the construction, operation, and maintenance from an accredited college or university in tion available on the city’s website at www. expertise in areas of construction problems, of a small municipal electric system. Bachelor’s HORTICULTURIST urban or regional planning, civil engineering, cityofmillersville.com or apply at Millersville floodplain and drainage issues; overseeing new degree from an accredited four-year college or COLLIERVILLE. The purpose of this or a closely related field. At least five years of City Hall, 1246 Louisville Highway, Millersville, development work; reviewing sewer and water university with a major in electrical engineering, classification is to plan, direct, organize, and public management and professional planning TN 37072, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. system capacity in conjunction with the system business administration, or related field required; coordinate activities related to the maintenance experience, preferably in a municipality. AICP to 4:00 p.m. or email application/resume to managers; setting bond amounts to ensure city minimum of five years of practical experience in of landscaping and horticultural operations. certification is preferred. Salary Range $70,000- [email protected]. Position protection from developers’ defaults; performing electrical engineering and/or engineering man- This position requires a positive, hardworking, $80,000 depending on education and experience. open until filled. EOE. site inspections and estimating project costs; agement; minimum of ten years of experience in motivated self-starter, who loves plants and the A detailed job description & application are avail- project management; and providing information supervision and administration. Master’s degree outdoors to join the town’s Grounds and Park able at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Rd, Arlington, ASSOCIATE PLANNER to the public. This employee also supervises in business administration preferred, or a com- Maintenance Division of the General Services TN or by visiting www.townofarlington.org. The SPRING HILL. The city of Spring Hill is and directs the work of the associate engineer bination of education and experience equivalent Department. As a professional horticulturist, you town of Arlington is an EOE. seeking a new associate planner. Under super- and utility inspectors. Bachelor’s degree in civil to the required knowledge and abilities. Salary will provide technical expertise, care, and design vision of the planning director, the associate engineering or related field required, with five $79,899 - $109,966/YR. Special Requirements: ideas for high-end, very detailed, and horticul- TOWN RECORDER planner performs mid-level planning work in to seven years of experience as a professional Registration as a professional engineer in the state turally intense public properties in a variety of JONESBOROUGH. The town is seeking the planning department. Work includes the engineer knowledgeable in general construction, of Tennessee desired. Applications may be sub- styles, themes, and palettes. Training, personnel, applicants for the position of Town Recorder. technical review of planning applications and the water and sewer system construction, stormwater mitted online at: www.springfieldtn.gov. EOE. and professional growth, and group cohesion are This position is the town’s authority on all preparation and presentation of staff reports to the drainage, roadway construction, estimating, and very important and finding the candidate who fits aspects of financial management and requires planning commission, board of zoning appeals, development plans review; or any equivalent EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ well into the creative, team-based culture is of the a comprehensive understanding of city govern- and the board of mayor and alderman as needed. combination of education, training, and experi- MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK highest priority. Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, ment finance. Director manages the accounting, Work may involve the collection and analysis ence which provides the requisite knowledge, EAGLEVILLE. The city of Eagleville is hiring botany, landscape architecture or a related field; accounts payable, tax collection, debt service of data, interpretation of codes, and other work skills, and abilities for this job. Valid Tennessee an executive assistant/municipal clerk/court supplemented by three years professional horti- and cash management functions of the town as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in city, regional, licensure as a Professional Engineer required. clerk. This position is full-time and non-exempt. culture work experience, at least 1 of which must and participates in certain aspects of the payroll or urban planning or in a closely related field, The city of Spring Hill offers an extensive and The position is 40 hours a week, Monday through have been at a supervisory level. Must possess and process and purchasing. Bachelor of business such as landscape architecture or urban design is generous employee benefit package, which Friday, with defined hours. Benefits include a maintain a valid Tennessee Commercial Pesticide administration in accounting, finance, or closely required. A minimum of two years’ experience includes an 100% Employer paid medical stipend to assist in payment of health/eye/dental Applicator License OR immediately transfer an related field; Master’s degree preferred. Certified in a municipal planning agency is required; coverage option for the entire family, optional insurance premiums offered through Tennessee out of state license. Salary DOQ with excellent Public Accountant (CPA) with governmental five years’ experience is preferred. The city of vision insurance, employer paid dental insurance Partners for Health – Local Government, enroll- benefits package. To apply for this position, you accounting practices and experience preferred. Spring Hill offers an extensive and generous for the employee with the option to purchase ment in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement must submit an original Town of Collierville ap- The ability to be bonded. Must have an ability to employee benefit package, which includes an family coverage, Flexible Spending Account, System, paid vacation/sick leave and holidays as plication. Applications are available to download become certified as a city recorder by the state of 100% Employer paid medical coverage option Employer paid Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance, listed in the Personnel Guidelines. The hourly at www.collierville.com under the Employment Tennessee. Five to seven years of progressively for the entire family, optional vision insurance, as well as voluntary life and STD. TCRS Pension. rate of pay will be $14.00 to $17.00 per hour Opportunities tab, or you may obtain one from responsible managerial positions in accounting employer paid dental insurance for the employee Submit applications/resumes online at: www. depending on qualifications. For more infor- our Human Resources Office located at 500 and financial management required. Similar with the option to purchase family coverage, springhilltn.org/Jobs.aspx Questions to staylor@ mation, please see the detailed job description Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN, 38017, experience in the public sector is preferred. Flexible Spending Account, Employer paid Life, springhilltn.org No phone calls please. Applica- at www.eaglevilletn.com Please apply to the Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Position will Salary is DOQ. AD&D and LTD Insurance, as well as voluntary tions will be considered on basis of qualifications, Eagleville City Manager via email citymanager@ remain open until filled. EOE. life and STD. TCRS Pension. Submit applica- experience, and suitability for position without eaglevilletn.com or by mail to PO Box 68, Eag- TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN tions/resumes online at: www.springhilltn.org/ regards to race, color, religion, sex or national leville, Tennessee 37060.A drug screening will PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR MARYVILLE. The City of Maryville is accept- Jobs.aspx Questions to staylor@springhilltn. origin. EEO/AA/Title VI Employer. Minorities be required as part of the Tennessee Drug Free MCKENZIE. The city of McKenzie is currently ing applications for a Traffic Signal Technician org. No phone calls please. Applications will be and women are encouraged to apply. Workplace Program. Open until filled. EOE. accepting applications for a Parks and Recreation who performs skilled technical work repairing considered on basis of qualifications, experience, Director. The position performs a variety of and maintaining traffic control devices and -re and suitability for position without regards to CITY MANAGER FINANCE DIRECTOR complex and administrative work in planning, lated infrastructure affecting safe traffic flow in race, color, religion, sex or national origin. EEO/ ETOWAH. The city of Etowah is seeking appli- SPRING HILL. The city of Spring Hill is developing, scheduling, directing and implement- Maryville and Alcoa. This position works within AA/Title VI Employer. Minorities and women cants for the position of city manager who works seeing to hire a new finance director under the ing a year-round, city-wide parks and recreation the Maryville-Alcoa Central Traffic Operations are encouraged to apply. under the general direction of the commission. general supervision of the city administrator and program. Desired but not necessary qualifications group to coordinate a centralized communica- The city manager oversees city operations with an assistant city administrator. This employee plans include graduation from an accredited college tions network of traffic coordination throughout AQUATICS COORDINATOR. approximately $4.1 million general fund budget and directs the disbursement and accounting of or university with a bachelor’s degree in parks the Cities. Must possess a thorough knowledge SHELBYVILLE. The city of Shelbyville is and 40 full-time and 40 part-time or seasonal revenues and expenditures for the city. Work administration, recreation, education, or physical of materials, techniques and equipment used in accepting applications for the position of full- employees in administration, police, fire, public involves supervision of the budget, purchasing, education including course work in organization traffic control. Excellent analytical and electric time Aquatics Coordinator for the Recreation works, parks and recreation, library, and finance. accounting, general revenue collections, and and administration, and five years of progressive- trade skills are required. Must have a strong Center. Applicants must have Lifeguard Training, Etowah (3,490 pop) is a welcoming and vibrant payroll operations. This employee must exercise ly responsible experience in parks and recreation mathematical aptitude and the ability to read and First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer community located at the edge of the Cherokee considerable independent judgment and initiative programs. Salary is based upon experience and interpret blueprints, schematics, and applicable certifications. Water Safety Instructor (WSI) National Forest, Ocoee River, Hiwassee River, in planning and directing the fiscal control system. qualifications and has a comprehensive- ben State and Federal rules and regulations. A high and Lifeguard Training Instructor certification and are proud to host the L & N Hiwassee River Work is performed in accordance with Generally efits package including health insurance, and school diploma or GED and moderate experi- preferred. Experience in aquatics programs Train Excursion at the original L & N Depot. Accepted Accounting Principles, established retirement through the Tennessee Consolidated ence working with traffic signals, or equivalent with responsibility in supervisory, maintenance Two schools within the city, a youth athletic municipal finance procedures, local ordinances Retirement System, paid time off, and paid sick combination of education and experience is and pool chemistry capacity. Must possess a program, summer camp at the Community and state and federal statutes governing the re- leave options. Interested candidates must submit required. Starting hourly pay rate is $20.07 DOE. valid Tennessee operator’s license, high school Center, summer reading program hosted by sponsibilities of local government accountants. a cover letter, resume, at least five job related A complete job description, required application diploma or GED equivalent. This is a full-time the Etowah Carnegie Library area a few of Work is evaluated through conferences, reports, references and a City of McKenzie job application and instructions on how to apply are available position with an hourly rate of $18.15. The City our many activities.Minimum requirement is and by an independent audit of financial records. by 5 p.m. Aug. 6, 2021. The job application and on our website www.maryvillegov.com/jobs. provides a comprehensive benefits package. a bachelor’s degree, with a preferred focus in Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public Finance additional information may be found at the city Deadline to apply is August 17, 2021. Applications and a copy of job description may public administration, management, business or a closely related field; 10+ years of profes- of McKenzie website: www.mckenzietn.org. All be picked up at city hall during normal business administration or closely related field. A min- sional finance experience, including 4-6 years of materials should be emailed to HR Director, jen- UTILITY DIRECTOR hours or download from the City website: www. imum of five years of municipal leadership extensive, progressively responsible experience [email protected] or mailed SPRING HILL. The city of Spring Hill is ac- shelbyvilletn.org. Applications must be returned experience as a city manager or manager of a in municipal finance for a similarly sized agency; to HR Director, 2470 Cedar Street, McKenzie, cepting applications and resumes for a full-time, to City Hall Administration Office, 201 N. Spring public agency or department with related duties is Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Cer- TN 38201 Attn: Parks and Recreation Director exempt utility director. He or she will perform Street or emailed to stacey.claxton@shelbyvil- required. Salary range is $68,931.20 - $83,200.00 tified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Position, or brought by McKenzie City Hall, 2470 administrative and managerial work in the letn.org and will be accepted until position is (DOQ). The city offers a comprehensive preferred. CMFO designation strongly preferred, Cedar Street, McKenzie, TN. Any questions, planning, organizing, and directing of overall filled. EOE/ drug free workplace. Successful benefits package including participation in the or the ability to obtain within 1 year. The city of please call 731-352-2292. Interview times and operations amongst the water and wastewater applicants required to pass background check, Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Spring Hill is an EEO/AA/Title VI Employer. locations will be set after the application process treatment plants; and, the water distribution, and physical and drug screen. (TCRS). Interested applicants may apply online Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply. closes on August 6, 2021. EOE sewer collection. This employee must possess on our website under the Employment section the ability to make prudent and independent BUILDING INSPECTOR I, II, III at cityofetowahtn.com. Please attach a resume, FIREFIGHTERS POLICE CHIEF decisions as they apply to daily activities. The HENDERSONVILLE The city of Hender- cover letter and professional references. Initial MT. JULIET The Fire Department of Mt. Juliet PITTMAN CENTER . The Town of Pittman incumbent in this position will supervise as- sonville is accepting application materials for review of applications will occur in July 2021. (FDMJ) is seeking Certified Firefighters. The Center (population 502) is seeking applications signed employees; coordinate activities between Building Inspector I, II, III in our Building and Applications are subject to public disclosure. Ability Test date will be given once applications for a police chief. Salary DOQ plus excellent departments, and maintain records and budgets Codes Department. MINIMUM CERTIFICA- EOE / TN Drug Free Workplace. close. Deadline to apply is Monday, July 12.The benefits. Current salary $51K. Police Chief is for various projects. The utility director provides TION REQUIREMENTS: Building Inspector Fire Department of Mt. Juliet is a progressive responsible for ensuring the safety and security substantive and highly complex staff assistance I: 1-3, certifications, Building Inspector II: 4-7 CITY MANAGER all-hazards organization serving 38,000 residents of commercial businesses, private residences and to the city administrator and operates under his certifications, Building Inspector III: 8 or more. RED BANK.The city of Red Bank is seeking and visitors. Minimum qualifications are IFSAC/ supervising all law enforcement activities for the or her direct supervision. The employee will Although pay rates may be negotiated depending applicants for the position of city manager ProBoard Firefighter II and National Registry citizens of Pittman Center. Also, will supervise perform other related and/or non-specific work on qualifications and work experience, below who works under the general direction of the Emergency Medical Responder or greater. The and direct the activities of Patrol Officer person- as required, some of which will be mechanical. is the annual salary range for each position: • commission. The city manager oversees city city of Mt. Juliet has been ranked by multiple nel assigned to provide routine patrol. Position Must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering; Building Inspector I (pay grade 16): $47,060 operations with an approximately $7 million outlets as one of the fastest growing cities in answers to the City Administrator. Must be a Must possess Professional Engineer (P.E.) licen- - $71,604 • Building Inspector II (pay grade general fund budget and 68 full-time and 25 Tennessee. The successful candidate can expect good manager with excellent communication and sure from the state of Tennessee; Must possess 17): $49,435 - $75,232 • Building Inspector III part-time employees in administration, police, a competitive benefits package with an annual teambuilding skills. At least five years’ experience a valid driver’s license; 10 years’ experience (pay grade 18): $51,940 - $79,040. Complete fire, public works, and finance. Red Bank (11,651 salary range of $42,000 to $61,000 along with supervising support staff in a law enforcement in water or wastewater system maintenance the City of Hendersonville Job Application pop ) is geographically surrounded by the city Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System setting, P.O.S.T certified, a degree in Criminal or construction, hydraulic engineering, or civil and submit along with other required infor- of Chattanooga in Hamilton County. Located (TCRS). To read more about the City of Mt. Justice, Law Enforcement or closely related field engineering of which some experience having mation to the Human Resources Department within ten minutes of downtown Chattanooga, it Juliet, TN, the position and to apply, candidates preferred. Application is a public record. The been in an increasingly responsible administra- at Hendersonville City Hall. You can find the is conveniently located near a large retail center, must complete an online application and upload deadline for resume submission is June 30, at 4:00 tive or supervisory capacity. The city of Spring application at http://www.hvilletn.org/ and view quality health care facilities, higher education a resume at: www.mtjuliet-tn.gov. EOE/Drug- p.m. Mail resumes to City Administrator, Tammy Hill offers an extensive and generous employee the Human Resources page or come by City Hall institutions, fine dining, and a metropolitan free Workplace. Watts Rochester, Town of Pittman Center, 2839 benefit package, which includes an 100% and pick them up. Other required information airport. The minimum requirement for this op- Webb Creek Rd., Sevierville, TN 37876. Or Employer paid Medical coverage option for the includes a Resume, a Cover Letter highlighted portunity is a bachelor’s degree, with a preferred FIREFIGHTER-AEMT/PARAMEDIC email resume to [email protected]. entire family, optional vision insurance, employer your work experience relevant to this position, focus in public administration, management, COLLIERVILLE. The Town of Collierville Resumes may also be submitted at Town Hall, paid dental insurance for the employee with the a copy of your college transcript(s) and any business administration or closely related field. has 23 immediate openings for the following 2839 Webb Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876 option to purchase family coverage, Flexible relevant certifications you currently obtain in A master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of positions: 11 firefighter-AEMT. and 12 firefighter 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. EOE Spending Account, Employer paid Life, AD&D your application packet. Return or email your five years of municipal leadership experience as paramedics.Collierville Fire & Rescue currently Complete Job Description and Application can and LTD Insurance, as well as voluntary life completed application packet to the Personnel a city manager or manager of a public agency or has five stations located in Town, and we are look- be found at: www.pittmancentertn.gov and STD. TCRS Pension. Submit applications/ Department at [email protected] or at the department with related duties is required. Sal- ing to expand and better provide for our citizens. resumes online at: www.springhilltn.org/Jobs. following address: Hendersonville City Hall ary commensurate with education, experience, Working in the fire service, no two days will POLICE OFFICER. aspx Questions to [email protected] No Attn: Personnel Department 101 Maple Drive and marketplace conditions. The city offers ever be the same. We provide amazing benefits LAWRENCEBURG. The city of Lawrenceburg phone calls please. Applications will be consid- North Hendersonville, TN 3707. This recruit- a comprehensive benefits package including including medical, dental, and vision insurance, is seeking qualified applicants for multiple Po- ered on basis of qualifications, experience, and ment is open until position is filled. participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Town provided life and long-term disability lice Patrol Officers in the Lawrenceburg Police suitability for position without regards to race, Retirement System Applicants must submit a insurance, paid time off, pension, and more. Department. Applications for this position will color, religion, sex or national origin. EEO/AA/ CITY ENGINEER resume, cover letter and professional references Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma be accepted until 3:00 PM on July 30. The salary Title VI Employer. Minorities and women are PORTLAND. The city of Portland is accepting to: City of Red Bank, Attn: Tracey Perry, 3105 or GED; Firefighter I Certificate (Firefighter II scale is DOQ, plus a host of wonderful benefits. encouraged to apply. Dayton Blvd, Red Bank, TN 37415 or submit by preferred but not required); Advanced EMT Lawrenceburg is a community which takes pride www.TML1.org 9-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JULY 19, 2021

Tennessee Municipal League 2020-2021 Offi cers and Directors PRESIDENT What local leaders want to see in an infrastructure deal Mike Werner what not surprisingly, mass transit Mayor, Gatlinburg BY BILL LUCIA policy makers from cities, counties VICE PRESIDENTS Route Fifty and townships with populations of was really quite low,” Lee said. Ken Moore 1,000 people or more. The respon- While smaller localities out- Mayor, Franklin As the White House and dents are mayors, top elected offi cials number big ones around the U.S., Bobby King congressional lawmakers try and members of governing boards, an outsized share of the population Mayor, Henderson to hash out an infrastructure commissions and councils. lives in and around larger cities. Ron Williams deal that can attract bipartisan The poll was conducted by Civ- Gallup polling from 2018 indicates TENNESSEE Mayor, Farragut support, a new survey of more icPulse in partnership with Stanford that about 39% of Americans were FESTIVALS DIRECTORS living in big cities, or in suburban Paige Brown, than 400 local government University and Route Fifty. Nathan areas around them. Census estimates Mayor, Gallatin leaders in cities, towns and Lee, managing director of CivicPulse July 23-24: Franklin Randy Childs counties across the U.S. sheds and a public policy professor at the suggest that about 80% of Americans Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Councilman, Kingston (District 2) light on what they want the Rochester Institute of Technology, live in “urban” areas. Fiddlers Jamboree Vance Coleman package to include. noted that nationwide there are Lee added about the fi ndings. Downtown Franklin will host fan- Mayor, Medina The poll found especially thousands of local governments and “Support for mass transit is concen- John Cooper tastic bluegrass music performed high support—in the 70% to that many of them are smaller sized, trated in larger cities.” by talented local artists. The event Mayor, Metro Nashville Clean energy and electric ve- W.T. Daniels 90% range—in communi- rather than major cities. The survey, will also feature arts and crafts Mayor, Greeneville ties of all sizes and among he explained, was designed to accu- hicles proved to be two of the most booths, local vendors, and food Mike French Democrats, Republicans and rately refl ect this dynamic and the divided areas in the survey. trucks. Learn more at https://www. Alderman, Somerville (District 7) independents for investments views of offi cials across this range Ninety-two percent of Demo- bluegrassalongtheharpeth.com/ Blake Lay in roads, waterworks, broad- of places. crats favored including clean energy Mayor, Lawrenceburg (District 6) band and the electric grid. In “Because there are so many funding in new infrastructure legis- Terry Jones July 24-25: Monteagle other areas, the fi ndings give local governments, and many local lation but only 28% of Republicans 62nd Annual Mountain Market for Mayor, Millington (District 8) held that view. For independents the Tim Kelly a sense of the gaps between governments are so small, often their Arts and Crafts Mayor, Chattanooga offi cials in diff erent political voices are left out in the conversation fi gure was 53%. More than 100 artisans and craft- Indya Kincannon parties and in larger and in D.C.,” Lee said. “But when you put With electric vehicle infrastruc- ers will be offering handmade Mayor, Knoxville smaller communities when it all these local governments togeth- ture, it’s a similar story. Sixty-three creations ranging from fi ne art to Katie Lamb comes to spending priorities. er, they represent a huge portion of percent of Democrats said they Mayor, Collegedale (District 3) pottery, stained glass, bird houses, For instance, among the ultimate users of this funding,” support this funding. Just 19% of Re- furniture, paintings, woodcrafts, Christa Martin publicans and 41% of independents Vice Mayor, Columbia Democratic officials who he added. “It’s really important to metal art, knitted and handsewn said the same. Thirty-nine percent of Keith McDonald responded, 73% favored mass ground truth what their priorities are.” items, blacksmith demonstrations, Mayor, Bartlett transit funding in a public Roads and bridges are a clear GOP respondents said they oppose and more. For more info, visit Wade Morrell works package. For Republi- priority. Overall, 93% of respondents electric vehicle funding. http://southcumberlandchamber. President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund cans the fi gure was just 35% said that they favor road and bridge Democrats were more sup- com/mtn-market/ Todd Smith and for independents 49%. Of funding in a new infrastructure bill. portive of infrastructure funding in City Manager, Greeneville (District 1) general. The lowest level of support the Republican respondents, Water and wastewater drew the July 30-31: Knoxville Jim Strickland among Democratic offi cials among Mayor, Memphis 28% said they oppose includ- second strongest level of support, Smoky Mountain Quilt Show Mary Ann Tremblay ing transit funding. with 83% of the offi cials surveyed 11 infrastructure categories the sur- Come celebrate the Ruby Jubilee Vice Mayor, Three Way Other results illuminate saying it’s an area that they favor. vey asked about was the 63% fi gure of the Smoky Mountain Quilters. PAST PRESIDENTS partisan divides at the local The electricity grid and broadband, for electric vehicles. For Republi- More than 200 quilts will be on Jill Holland Mayor, McKenzie (2019) level in areas that are central to both checked in at 73%. cans, there were six categories where exhibit as well as 30 vendors, gifts, Wallace Cartwright (2018) Mayor, Shelbyville the infrastructure agenda that Each of these categories had high 51% or fewer of the respondents Bo Perkinson (2017) Vice Mayor, Athens lectures, guilt appraisals, special the Biden administration and levels of support across party lines favored funding. exhibits, a trunk show, demon- John Holden (2016) Mayor, Dyersburg The survey also asked about Curtis Hayes (2015) Mayor, Livingston Democrats have embraced— and among offi cials who represent strations and more. Learn more at Dale Kelley (2013) Mayor, Huntingdon like clean energy and electric places both large and small. “Roads how important offi cials considered For more info, visit https://www. Kay Senter (2011) Morristown Vice Mayor vehicles, and the importance and bridges, water and wastewater, the impact of infrastructure in their smokymtnquilters.com/#/ Sam Tharpe (2010) Commissioner, Paris of using infrastructure pro- there’s nearly universal support for. communities on areas like public Tommy Pedigo (2009) Councilman, Morristown health and the environment. Nine- grams to address issues It’s very bipartisan,” Lee said. July 30-31: McEwen related to racial inequalities Overall, 40% of respondents ty-two percent of Democrats said AFFILIATE DIRECTORS 167th Annual Irish Picnic and and the environment. said they support including mass the impact of infrastructure was very Homecoming Tracy Baker, Sevierville (TCMA) important for the environment and TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS Seventy-one percent of transit funding in a new infrastruc- Hosted by members of St. Patrick (Ex-Offi cio Directors) Democratic respondents said ture bill, 39% said they neither favor 87% said the same of public health. Church, St. Patrick’s School and TN Assn. of Air Carrier Airports the impact of infrastructure nor oppose doing so and 21%—just For Republicans, that fi gure was the friends of the Parish, the Irish TN Building Offi cials Assn. in their community on racial over one-in-fi ve offi cials—said they 49%, for public health 66%. Picnic is the major fundraiser for TN Assn. of Chiefs of Police equity is “very important” oppose including this funding. State and local governments TN Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders Saint Patrick’s School which has and 27% said “somewhat In addition to tracking with party spend more money than the federal taken place since the beginning TN Government Finance Offi cers Assn. government to build and maintain TN Fire Chiefs Assn. important.” For Republicans affi liation, support for transit varied of the school over 150 years ago. TN Fire Safety Inspectors those fi gures were 22% and with jurisdiction size. In places with much of the public infrastructure Some 21,000 pounds of barbecue TN Assn. of Floodplain Management 44% respectively. Similarly, 75,000 residents or more, nearly that Americans rely on day to day, pork will be slow cooked over TN Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. 73% of Democrats said in- three-quarters of respondents favored particularly transportation and wa- hickory bark coals during a 24- TN Municipal Attorneys Assn. frastructure is very important mass transit funding. In places with terworks. But new infrastructure hour laborious process, ready for TN Municipal Judges Conference when it comes to economic populations of 15,000 to 75,000, the legislation has the potential to sig- TN Chapter, American Public Works hungry lunch crowds Saturday inequality, while only 31% fi gure drops to 55% and in localities nifi cantly boost the amount of federal morning. Early visitors may want TN Recreation and Parks Assn. dollars going to the state and local TN Chapter, American Planning of Republicans agreed. with fewer than 15,000 residents it to feast on the 4,200 chicken halves TN Personnel Management Assn. Survey participants in- is just 40%. level to support spending on these that will be prepared by lunch time TN Assn. of Public Purchasing cluded 413 local government “For the smaller towns, some- kinds of public works projects. Friday. Free music and dancing, TN Section, Institute of Transport and games will also be part of the TN Public Transportation Assoc. Assoc. Independent & Municipal Schools celebration. Learn more at https:// TN Renewable Energy & Economic irishpicnic.com/ Development Council TN Urban Forestry Council TN Stormwater Assn The federal moratorium on to have the highest eviction fi lings, states that are showing the fastest TML SPONSORS evictions has been extended raising additional health concerns. population declines. 5 STAR SPONSOR another month. 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The city of Tullahoma is celebrating alongside Arnold Air Force Base as the base celebrates the 70th anniversary of its Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). The headquarters of more than 68 test facilities, AEDC has had a hand in the devel- opment of everything from commercial jets to military planes to space shuttles in its sev- en-decade history. One of the most advanced and largest complex of flight simulation test facilities in the world, a recent study found that AEDC and Arnold Air Force base have a $680 million economic impact for the state of Tennessee. Closer to home in Tullahoma, the base itself accounts for thousands of jobs both on site and those secondary jobs created by home construction and income generated by employees at local supermarkets, car dealer- AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of ships, and retail. test and evaluation capabilities. Kellye Burns, right, a space test Beyond economic impact, AEDC and its engineer, hands a material sample to Eric D’Ambro, a test operations partnership with the University of Tennes- engineer, that will be tested in a Space Asset Resilience thermal see Space Institute (UTSI) – also located in vacuum chamber, Aug. 3, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base. Materials Tullahoma – have created a more intangible and space systems can be subjected to the natural and induced impact. In the city with a population of around threat sources, such as protons, electrons, solar, atomic oxygen, 20,000, it isn’t uncommon for the world’s top thruster ions, material outgassing and spacecraft charging.(U.S. Air hypersonic scientists and researchers to make Tullahoma Mayor Ray Knowis, right, presents Arnold Air Force Force photo by Jill Pickett) an appearance at school career day or to meet Base Commander Col. Jeff Geraghty with a proclamation an astronaut while walking down the aisle at honoring the 70th anniversary of the Arnold Engineering the grocery store. Development Complex (AEDC) and its involvement in both the city’s aerospace heritage and as an asset in national TAKING OFF defense. The history of the base began during World War II when the U.S. Army purchased everyday man on the street.” the workforce,” two properties in the city. The first, Camp For- Closer to the ground, Knowis said the Knowis said. rest, was used as a training area for infantry, facility is also an essential part of ensuring “That is one of artillery, engineer, and signal ordination as aircraft operate properly. the strong suits well as a hospital. Later, Camp Forest became “The aerodynamic testing is done in two that Tullahoma a prisoner of war camp for German POWs. primary wind tunnel facilities at AEDC,” he has. Our em- The second, William Northern Field, was an said. “There is the propulsion wind tunnel, ployment prob- air training base for B-24 Liberator bombers. which is a trans-sonic tunnel. There is also a lem is not with The two bases helped the city’s population super-sonic tunnel. There is a range of wind unemployment grow from 4,500 at the beginning of the war tunnels in sizes and speeds. Engine testing is but that we have to 75,000 at the end of it. where they take anything from the engines more jobs than With World War II over, both properties they put in fighter jets all the way up to the people. These began a transition. William Northern Field giant engines built for commercial transport. are high-paying became what is now the Tullahoma Munic- Those engines are tested in the wind tunnels jobs. AEDC is Apollo 11 mission commander Neil A. Armstrong, second from the ipal Airport. Camp Forrest was selected by with live firing. They measure the thrust from one of the rea- right, the first man to step on the moon, visited AEDC in 1971 with Congress in 1949 as the location for the new those engines on their full power. All of the sons we can a group of NASA and DOD officials who stopped during their tour Air Engineering Development Center – the large transport planes you fly on today are grow in the of VKF to inspect some of the wind tunnel models. AEDC has been original name for AEDC – and was officially flown on engines that were tested at AEDC.” way we want to a major part of numerous space missions, including several Apollo opened in 1951. The base was named The Beyond flight, Schmisseur said a lot of the grow.” and Saturn missions, and has numerous astronauts come through Arnold Airforce Base in honor of Gen. Henry work done by AEDC and UTSI has implica- Schmisseur its facilities. Harley “Hap” Arnold, an aviation pioneer and tions for most people they don’t even realize. said the Tulla- commanding general of the U.S. Army Air “There are many things we take advan- homa area has great potential as the center of AD ASTRA Forces, the precursor to the modern Air Force. tage of today that started off as aerospace a high-tech industry corridor. After 70 years, the mission of AEDC is C. Thomas Robinson, executive director capabilities,” Schmisseur said. “If you watch “I think one of the greatest opportunities not slowing down. of the Tullahoma Area Economic Devel- Netflix or Disney streaming, anything like that we have is to continue to use the space institute “Four-and-a-half years ago, the Depart- opment Corporation, said AEDC played an is delivered through satellite streaming. That to drive more technology-oriented businesses ment of Defense decided they were going to important role as the Cold War Space Race started off as a capability the Department of to the region,” he said. “I think AEDC has an base all the testing for hypersonic vehicles began to heat up. Defense wanted to utilize. Odds are, some of opportunity to be an end user for technology at AEDC,” Robinson said. “There are super- “They knew from the work and fighting the things that put those satellites in position or and UT has an opportunity to foster that eco- high-speed vehicles being tested there. We that went on during World War II that we need- allowed them to survive in space took place at nomic growth by supporting industrial devel- have the best and brightest hypersonic engi- ed to upgrade our scientific and testing abilities AEDC. As we seek to develop military capa- opment of regional businesses around AEDC. neers in the world.” for this new phenomenon where airpower bilities, the long-term spin-off impacts general UTSI can be an incubator for new ideas.” Schmisseur said the work being done played such a significant role,” Robinson said. society. A lot of the things we take advantage AEDC and UTSI also have economic at the two facilities could have far-reaching “We could see going forward that we would of today are based on advancements from the implications for the state of Tennessee at large. consequences for ordinary travelers. continue to test and develop better products space program.” “I think the greatest thing to keep in mind “The world gets closer together through than we had during the war.” Other projects have far-reaching conse- is that aerospace and defense is an unrealized aerospace capabilities,” he said. “With the In 1964, UTSI was established to support quences for American defense and the aero- opportunity within Tennessee we need to high-speed capabilities we are currently work- AEDC’s mission. Tullahoma Mayor Ray Kno- space industry. capitalize on more,” Schmisseur said. “There ing on, we are drawing the world even closer wis said UTSI has become a valuable resource “Microcraft builds aerospace test vehicles is a tremendous opportunity we have to foster together. One of the things being worked on to the community at large as well. and the MACH 10 flight vehicles like the and drive economic growth with more align- right now is hypersonics, which is very high- “One of the things that came necessarily NASA X-43A that set the air-breathing hy- ment of the state behind it. We have gotten speed flight. A couple benefits are coming out at AEDC when it was being developed was a personic aircraft speed world record,” Knowis tremendous support from the state. The state of that beyond national defense. The near-term great need for advanced engineering degrees,” said. “We have GTL that has some propriety provided $1 million for a new MACH 4 wind application is national defense, but after that Knowis said. “That was the genesis of UTSI. technology for light weight fuel tanks for tunnel at UTSI that is designed to comple- is brings down the cost of access to space. There are at least 14 astronauts who have gone hydrogen and rocket vehicles. XP Services at ment the facilities at AEDC. We have been That has implications with global positioning, through UTSI. The University of Tennessee our airport does helicopter refurbishing. We able to develop new ways for visualizing the how cars are connected to satellites, and being Space Institute is a gem in our city.” have those kinds of things going on in town in flow of field using that facility that have been able to populate those things where we can fix Dr. John Schmisseur, H.H. Arnold Chair addition to some of the contractors in AEDC, transitioned and picked up over at AEDC. In things when something goes wrong. Beyond and B.H. Goethert professor with UTSI, said who have their headquarters in downtown terms of securing additional federal funding, that, imagine being able to get on a high-speed UTSI’s role has evolved with AEDC. Tullahoma.” we have brought in more than ten times the plane and being able to go on a day-trip across “I think our greatest contributions and real amount of resources than what the state pro- the world and come back.” opportunities for moving forward is serve as an LOCAL IMPACT vided in competitive federal funding to bring The location of the new U.S. Space Force academic partner that can provide a foundation When employees of AEDC and UTSI new resources to Tennessee as a result of about 60 miles away in Huntsville, Ala., may and cornerstone for the development of the clock out for the evening, they spend their that wind tunnel investment. We have made also play a role in the future of the two insti- workforce in this area of Tennessee,” Schmis- time – and money – in Tullahoma. Robinson tremendous progress in getting federal and tutions. seur said. “I think UTSI’s role is not only to said the two facilities have a large economic industry funding to support our progress and “One of the reasons they selected Hunts- provide that type of workforce to AEDC but impact on the community. investment in the state.” ville, Ala., as the headquarters of Space Force to also be a real driver for economic develop- “There are about 31,000 people who Schmisseur said the highly-educated is because of the large existence of airports, ment and advanced technology development work at the base,” he said. “Of that, about 60 workforce has trickled down to the local officers, and engineers in the area,” Robinson that supports not only AEDC but also utilizes to 70 are actual Airforce-uniform-wearing schools. said. “They also looked at the number and the opportunities in Huntsville to create more people. There is a good smattering of civilian “One of the immediate benefits in terms availability of high-speed engineers and sup- technology-oriented economic growth in the personnel who are hired by and work for the of having an aerospace and defense-oriented port staff they could utilize in a 50-miles radi- state.” government. A great number of the people who culture is that our school systems are world us. It speaks well of Huntsville and Tullahoma work out at the base are employed by defense class,” he said. “I think we all take for granted that Huntsville was selected for this. TESTING, TESTING contractors. These are private companies. the fantastic schools we have here in Tulla- Even without Space Force, Schmisseur From small planes to space vehicles, There are seven prime subcontractors out at the homa. We have a very educated population, AEDC and UTSI are already busier than ever. AEDC has held a major role in making sure base who do a great deal of the work, run some and it reflects in the community around us. “There is a tremendous demand for both transportation is safe, no matter the altitude, of the testing, and are involved in all aspects.” As we bring in new scientists and engineers, what UTSI and AEDC do right now,” he said. atmosphere – or lack thereof. Robinson said the impact is felt in every they typically buy a home. They contribute “The need for developing high-speed system is Knowis spent two-and-a-half years as a economic sector of the community. economically to the community and do so at so great. We are operating well over maximum designer at AEDC’s Propulsion Wind Tunnel “All these people have to eat, buy clothes, a level appropriate for a technology-oriented capacity at both AEDC and UTSI right now. Design Section before working for AEDC and those things,” he said. “One of the things household.” The Space Force may create further demands, contractor Micro Craft for more than 30 years I work on is retail development, and we are Knowis said another effect is that Tullaho- but honestly, we are in tremendous demand, and knows some of this work first-hand. at the center of a lot of small towns. They all ma citizens have developed a sense of compla- just looking at atmospheric, high-speed flight. “When we began launching space vehi- have some tie to us in that we have grown and cency about having top rocket scientists and Many of the opportunities we have right now cles, we didn’t know how the materials would attracted retail development. In the past five astronauts as their neighbors. and the critical role that both UTSI and AEDC react in the harsh environment of space,” years, we had three pretty good-sized grocery “We have astronauts buying their grocer- are playing are not as widely recognized in the Knowis said. “For instance, materials that stores, but we were still able to attract a Publix ies in downtown Tullahoma,” Knowis said. public because there isn’t a new Space Force will rust will rust many times more rapidly and an Aldi’s. Over the last eight years, we “They are sending their kids to school with with them. We are incredibly busy working on in the environment of space than they do on have been averaging $225 increase year-over- the Tullahoma citizenry. It is very easy and one of the top DOD priorities, which is the real- earth. You have harsh temperatures that mate- year with sales tax. We have a good regional commonplace to associate ourselves with peo- ization of hypersonic and high-speed system.” rials have to go through. They built the space hospital here that was recently taken over by ple who were going into space. They are our The work continues, from Tennessee to chambers, and the first space chambers they Vanderbilt. The doctors that go with that hos- neighbors. Because of that, we have attracted the stars. built at AEDC is still in use today. They can pital are higher-paying and help that economic a pretty high level of education workforce “We make things in Tennessee,” Schmis- turn it into a complete vacuum and can test it at surplus get better and better.” here in Tullahoma. That has translated into seur said. “One day, we should be able to look -470 degree Fahrenheit. They have added two AEDC and UTSI have also proved to be the school system. These kids are getting a back and say we designed, built, tested, and other space chambers that are larger that are powerful recruitment tools – and not just for great education in our school systems that ultimately supported the entire aerospace/ still in use. They don’t need to do aerodynamic the aerospace industry. helps elevate the academic performance of the defense system from Tennessee. That is the testing on space vehicles because there is no air “One of the first things a potential industry whole system. We tend to take things like that goal we are working on with our communities, in space. You would hardly know that it came captain or someone who wants to relocate their for granted in Tullahoma because while we the state, and the University of Tennessee. We out of AEDC, but a lot of the space application business to Tullahoma looks at it’s the avail- are unique, we have grown accustomed to it.” could all foster a greater technology base.” things they do can have implications for the ability of the workforce and the education of