6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 67, Number 16 October 10, 2016 States challenge new National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15 overtime rule in court New bill filed to protect work- effect. Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) introduced H.R. 5813, the Overtime ers, non-profits, colleges, Reform and Enhancement Act, sev- and local governments eral months ago, and it is awaiting action in the House Committee on BY CAROLYN COLEMAN Education and the Workforce. The National League of Cities bill would implement a three-year phase-in of the new salary threshold Last month, 21 states filed a law- and also eliminate the automatic suit challenging the administration’s increases. NLC supports the legisla- new overtime rule, which applies to tion and is considering filing an am- public and private sector employers. icus brief in support of the litigation. The new rule, set to go into effect on Sens. Lamar Alexander Dec. 1, would double the minimum (R-Tenn.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), salary threshold under which an em- James Lankford (R-Okla.), Tim ployee is entitled to overtime pay to Scott (R-S.C.), and Jeff Flake $47,500. In the first year of the new (R-Ariz.) have also introduced rule alone, the Department of Labor legislation similar to the bill intro- (DOL) estimates that more than 4 duced by Rep. Schrader to change million additional workers would be the timeline for implementation of entitled to overtime pay. The current the Obama Administration’s “Time threshold is $23,660. Card” overtime rule. In the lawsuit, the states are The legislation would stretch seeking to block the rule from going out over five years the admin- into effect on Dec.1. In its complaint istration’s increase in the salary the states make five arguments for threshold for overtime pay from why the Texas federal district court $23,660 to $47,476, which is now should grant their injunction. Its first set to more than double at once on Oct. 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week. National Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States and and most ambitious argument is that Dec. 1. The bill would also require Canada, during the week in which Oct. 9 falls. In the United States, the first Presidential Proclamation the Court overturn Garcia v. San An- an independent government watch- of Fire Prevention Week was made in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge. The National Fire Protection tonio Metropolitan Transit Authority dog study of the rule after the first Association continues to be the international sponsor of the week. For more information about Fire Pre- (1985), where the Court held that the year of implementation, and if the vention Week, visit the NFPA website at www.firepreventionweek.org; or visit www.tn.gov/commerce. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rule is found to negatively impact applies to the states and localities. American workers and our economy, The states also argue that DOL non-profits—including colleges and Lawrenceburg flood mitigation project shows has exceed its authority under the universities—along with state and FLSA in issuing these rules by ignor- local governments and many Medic- importance of infrastructure for disaster prep ing the duties an employee performs aid- and Medicare-eligible facilities By KATE COIL outlet off. We had a lot of man-made the water has.” and making salary a litmus test. By such as nursing homes or facilities TML Communications Specialist problems in town we had to fix.” The event that began the city’s automatically increasing the salary serving individuals with disabilities Originally known as the Syca- mitigation efforts occurred on Me- basis test, the states argue that DOL will be exempt from any further in- For nearly 200 years, the creek more River, Lawrenceburg’s Shoal morial Day weekend of 1991. is violating the FLSA’s requirement creases under the rule. running through the city of Law- Creek has historically been an “It wasn’t a super bad flood, but to “define and delimit from time to “The Overtime Review and renceburg has provided local res- important source of both water and it was bad enough that the city of time” the white collar exception. Reform Act makes urgently needed idents with both opportunities for power for the city and surrounding Lawrenceburg adopted a stormwater As in almost any lawsuit object- modifications to the administration’s enjoyment and recreation as well as communities. ordinance that required detention ing to federal rules, the states argue rule, which will otherwise on Dec.1 moments of fear and concern. Famed frontiersman Davy Crock- ponds and other measures,” Baxter the rules are “arbitrary, capricious, an force changes in overtime pay that Joe Baxter, Lawrenceburg Emer- ett was one of the area’s earliest set- said. “They had some engineers look abuse of discretion, or otherwise not are too high, too fast and will result gency Management director, said the tlers who used the creek to power a at our problems, and they said we in accordance with law.” Finally, the in employers, non-profits, colleges city’s unique location along Shoal powder mill, grist mill and distillery needed a dump-truck load of money states claim that Congress improper- and others cutting workers’ hours, Creek and its topography made the to make a living. Baxter said the his- to fix it. The old storm drains didn’t ly delegated congressional legisla- limiting their workplace benefits and city prone to flooding. tory of floods caused by Shoal Creek have the ability to carry all the run tive power by conferring “unlimited flexibility, as well as costing students “Lawrenceburg was built in a are well documented as far back as off. We took some measures then to legislative authority on DOL” in the more in tuition,” said Senate Labor bowl on the top of a hill,” he said. Crockett’s day. try and improve our issues, but then FLSA. Committee Chairman Lamar Alex- “There is only one major outlet for the “Davy Crockett was one of our we had the big flood in 1998.” In addition to the lawsuits, there ander. “This is a moderate, bipartisan water to get out. Over the course of first city commissioners, and he got The most famous flooding event is also a legislative effort underway approach that should be able to pass the city’s development, people put in wiped out in the flood of 1821,” in recent history came in 1998. Law- to block the rule from going into both Houses before December.” pipes that were too small and cut that Baxter said. “He got into an argument renceburg had experienced an F-5 with other members of the govern- tornado in April 1998, prompting ment over making Lawrenceburg the the city to set up a NOAA weather Race, redistricting, religion and death county seat because he said it would station and put in several tornado flood. We have found all the studies safety measures. penalty top Supreme Court’s fall docket that TVA has done over the years Then, in July 1998, nine inches of on the floods. We weren’t really as rain fell on Lawrenceburg in less than An evenly divided court of opinions might developed until the 1950s. County- 24 hours, undoing much of the repairs be split 5-4. With wide we don’t have a lot of issues the city had just completed from the could decide the fate of only eight justices, many cases watched closely with people being in the flood zone. tornado. The ensuing 500-year-flood “I think they’ve been Some of the only places it floods are destroyed hundreds of homes and led by state and local officials. filling it with cases in Lawrenceburg because the further to the death of two Lawrence County where they think they downstream it goes the more room See FLOOD on Page 3 BY DANIEL C. VOCK can resolve issues,” and J.B. WOGAN she said. But there’s Governing Magazine still plenty at stake. “Even in a more An evenly divided U.S. Su- dull or non-exciting preme Court has returned from its Supreme Court term, summer recess to confront a long state and local gov- list of thorny issues, including the ernments have a lot death penalty, separation of church of cases that affect and state, and several cases involving them,” said Soronen. race. But just how far the justices are willing to go in those and other cases These are the most important for Death Penalty will likely hinge on the outcome of states and localities: A case out of Texas examines the presidential race. Separation of Church and State whether a state appellate court The death last year of Justice A Missouri case could determine should have followed current med- Antonin Scalia left the court split whether states can exclude religious ical standards in deciding whether 4-4 between liberals and conserva- institutions from public funding for someone facing a death sentence had tives. President Obama nominated an “otherwise neutral and secular aid an intellectual disability. a replacement for Scalia – federal program.” The Supreme Court already A city employee works to make room for the new culvert to reroute appeals court Judge Merrick Garland The dispute could have na- ruled in 1992 that, under the Eighth water from surges of Shoal Creek as part of Lawrenceburg’s flood – but the Republicans who control tional implications because about Amendment, states cannot execute mitigation project. the U.S. Senate have declined to three-quarters of states, including someone with an intellectual dis- consider him until at least after the Missouri, have a provision in their ability. But it did not clarify what presidential election. constitutions that prohibits direct measures states can use to make that Since Scalia’s death, the court government aid to educational insti- decision. has been deadlocked on conten- tutions with a religious affiliation. Texas used a definition from tious cases involving issues like In the case, a Missouri agency the early 1990s, but attorneys for public-sector unions and Obama’s denied a grant application for mate- Bobby Moore — who was convicted executive action on immigration. In rials to resurface a school playground of killing a 75-year-old supermarket other cases, the justices have issued owned by Trinity Lutheran Church. employee with a shotgun — claim narrow rulings to close cases without The church argues that by denying that he would be ineligible for capi- issuing broad new policies. it the money, the state violated the tal punishment if Texas instead used Until Scalia’s vacancy is filled, First Amendment’s protections for current clinical definitions from the legal experts expect the court to the “free exercise” of religion and American Psychiatric Association continue to shy away from major the 14th Amendment’s guarantees of and American Association on Intel- controversies. equal treatment under the law. lectual and Developmental Disabili- Lisa Soronen, executive director Missouri, on the other hand, says no ties. of the State and Local Legal Cen- constitutional violation occurred. Redistricting ter, said the high court has taken a “As the text of the First Amend- The justices will also grapple “slightly lower but not hugely low- ment shows, the government must with two redistricting cases -- one er” number of cases this year. The ensure that the exercise of religion from North Carolina and the other Seven small homes were removed to construct this surge area at the real difference may be in the types remains unrestrained, but that does from Virginia -- that deal with the end of an open channel on Pulaski Street in Lawrenceburg. Shoal Creek of cases the court has accepted. In not mean the government must pay appropriate standards for accounting crossed Pulaski Street from behind Coffman Middle School and only any given term, about 20 percent the church’s bills,” its lawyers wrote. See COURT on Page 4 three blocks from the city’s courthouse square. www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/OCT. 10, 2016 Elizabethton covered bridge No. 1 in U.S.A

CHATTANOOGA system, a visitor center, ranger sta- The Chattanooga Public Works tion, campgrounds, parking area and Department has become the first in restroom facilities for the new park. the state to be awarded a prestigious The construction of a new water line American Public Works Association is the next important step for final (APWA) Accreditation through development of the state park. a program that recognizes public works agencies that go beyond the GALLATIN requirements of the management A city-owned cemetery in Gallatin practices established nationally in is part of a new preservation proj- the public works industry, as con- ect bringing together the Middle tained in the APWA Public Works Tennessee State University Center Management Practices Manual. The for Historic Preservation, Sumner city’s public works department was County Historical Society, and city reviewed by a team of public works officials. The Gallatin City Cemetery professionals from Missouri, Ohio will be part of a preservation project and Kentucky as part of the program. aimed at helping provide plans for The department has become the maintenance, historic interpretation, 116th agency accredited through the and restoration funding options for program in the country and the first the city. Land for the cemetery was in the state of Tennessee to receive donated to the city in 1813 by former the honor. U.S. Rep. and Sen. Felix Grundy. The cemetery is home to many former CHATTANOOGA city residents ranging from soldiers Chattanooga-based nonprofit Launch to physicians, teachers, lawmakers, has received $50,000 federal grant and business people. A variety of no- The Elizabethton Covered Bridge has earned the honor of being the No. 1 covered bridge in the U.S., minority and women entrepreneurs tables are also buried in the cemetery according to a USA Today readers’ choice poll. Months after holding the 50th Annual Covered Bridge Cel- in the area. The U.S. Small Business including Eliza Allen Houston, first ebration, the bridge was voted the best by readers out of a field of 20 bridge nominees located in states Administration picked Launch as one wife of Sam Houston while he was across the country. of 67 recipients of the Growth Accel- the president of the Republic of Tex- erator Fund Competition. More than as; Martin Barth, who taught Morse training with the equipment in Au- 400 applicants were judged by more Code to Andrew Carnegie as a child gust, and have saved two lives with Local officials tour Lebanon’s than 100 experts with entrepreneur- and was later the telegrapher for Gen. it since the beginning of September. ial, investment, startup, economic William Tecumseh Sherman during The new rope haul system is part of new waste-to-energy plant development, capital formation and the Civil War; and William Trous- a variety of training exercises the academic backgrounds to be eligible dale, a former Tennessee governor department takes part in including for the funds. Since it was founded who earned the nickname the “War trench, collapse and confined space in 2011, Launch has trained nearly Horse of Sumner County” during his rescue. The fire department provides 250 entrepreneurs, helped start 134 time in the military. dedicated standbys upon request for businesses and create 166 jobs. So contractors performing high-risk far, 96 percent of businesses started LA VERGNE work in the area. with support from Launch are still in Ebuys, Inc., will open a new distribu- operation. tion facility in La Vergne, investing PARIS $38 million and creating 160 new The city of Paris has achieved Ten- COOPERTOWN jobs as the part of the expansion. The nessee Main Street accreditation, Coopertown recently celebrated its global online shoe retailer currently according to the Tennessee Depart- 20th year of incorporation on Sept. employs around 180 employees ment of Economic and Community 30, 2016, with an reception held at at its existing distribution facility Development Commissioner. Paris Chappel Acres. Both current and in Antioch. Driven by the need to joins 32 other Tennessee Main past city leaders attended the event, expand Ebuys’ online fulfillment ca- Street communities that are accred- as well as city employees and com- pabilities, the new 600,000-square- ited through the state program and munity residents. An historical photo foot facility will be operational in the National Main Street Center, a display helped document the city’s February 2017. Part of the total $38 program of the National Trust for progress since it became an incorpo- million investment will come in the Historic Preservation. Downtown rated city in 1996. form of personal property. Paris’ commercial district is part of a National Register Historic District ELIZABETHTON MURFREESBORO and contains the traditional Tennes- The Elizabethton Covered Bridge has Murfreesboro’s CityTV has received see town square, centered by the earned the honor of being the No. 1 three awards during the 31st annual Henry County Courthouse, which is covered bridge in the U.S., according Government Programming Awards surrounded by 52 historic commer- to a USA Today readers’ choice poll. presented by the National Associa- cial buildings that house a variety of Months after holding the 50th Annu- tion of Telecommunications Officers retail and service businesses. al Covered Bridge Celebration, the and Advisors, which honors excel- bridge was voted the best by readers lence in broadcast, cable, multimedia WHITE HOUSE out of a field of 20 bridge nominees. and electronic programming pro- A new museum and visitor’s center is It was selected for the competition by duced by local government agencies. being unveiled in White House in the a panel of experts assembled by USA The city’s government-oriented location of the city’s former library. Today, including the president of the television brought home the second The conversion plan began last year National Society for the Preservation place award in NATOA’s category at an estimated cost of $150,000. The of Covered Bridges. Built in 1882 by for “Use of Social Media;” an hon- former library site is a replica of the Dr. E.E. Hunter and George Linda- orable mention in the category of In- White House Inn for which the city mood, the Howe Truss bridge spans terview/Talk Show for “In the City,” was named. The site has continued the Doe River, connecting Third a monthly video magazine show pro- to house the city’s chamber of com- Officials with PHG Energy and officials from Wilson and Sumner coun- Street and Hattie Avenue. It was the duced by Steve Burris; and an honor- merce during the renovation process, ties were on hand to tour the world’s largest waste-to-energy downdraft only area bridge to survive a massive able mention in the Library category which has included new stairwells, gasification plant being constructed in Lebanon. The facility is expected 1901 flood. The bridge was closed to for “It’s Mattie Time,” produced by drywall, painting, new light fixtures, to be fully operational in October. The new plant will reduce carbon vehicle traffic, but still allows bicycle Michael Nevills in conjunction with and flooring. An additional 4,000 emissions, power 350 local homes, sell biochar output for agricultural and pedestrian traffic. The bridge Linebaugh Public Library. NATOA square feet will also be added to the purposes and take in scrap tires, commercial wood waste and waste- is one of only four covered bridges received more than 850 entries, up 7 structure to accommodate two offic- water treatment plant biosolids to produce energy. Left to Right: Wilson remaining in the state of Tennessee. percent from the previous year, sub- es, restrooms, a break room, museum County Mayor Ron Hutto, Lebanon Mayor Philip Craighead, Gallatin mitted by local governments across display area and work area. Mayor Paige Brown, and Sumner County Executive Andy Holt. ERWIN the country. The Savvy Awards are Erwin Utilities has received $650,000 presented by 3CMA, (www.3cma. in federal grant money from the Ap- org) the City-County & Marketing palachian Regional Commission to Association, which has awarded Bolivar’s Hatchie River Park project help pay for a water line extension to excellence in strategic marketing Rocky Fork State Park and approx- and communications in government imately 70 local households. The for 28 years. receives top honors by SWTDD grant will be combined with state The city of Bolivar’s Hatchie and local funding to help finance the NASHVILLE River Park and Nature Center was waterline installation. In 2010, Erwin Nashville’s 37214 ZIP Code ranked named the Southwest Tennessee De- was named an official Appalachian 15 out of 50 on Realtor’s list of velopment District (SWTDD) 2016 Trail Community, which demon- hottest real estate markets for Mil- Project of the Year. strates the importance of the area lennials. The ZIP Code includes The city’s was given the award and its potential to become a popular Donelson, Opryland, the Nashville for its committment to restoring, pre- destination for recreational use and International Airport, and the Elm serving and enhancing the utilization tourism. The state of Tennessee is Hill Recreation Area. The list was of the Hatchie River, and for creating currently working to construct a road compiled by the Realtor.com based an outdoor tourist destination in on the time it takes properties to Southwest Tennessee. sell and how frequently homes are The project, first launched in viewed in each ZIP Code. Homes in 2015, will help develop the Hatchie this year’s top 20 hottest markets sell River Park and Nature Center into a TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY in an average of 25 days – just over recreational destination for tourists Tennessee Town & City (ISSN 00403415, three weeks – 53 days faster than the USPS 539420) is published semi-monthly and the general public. It will offer except in the months of June and December rest of the country. The 2016 hottest camping, boating, canoeing, fishing, 19 times per year by Tennessee Municipal ZIP Codes report underscores the picnicking, boardwalks and several League, 226 Capitol Blvd, Suite 710, Nash- ville TN 37219-1894. Subscription rates: role that large populations of Millen- other outdoor recreational and edu- $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmem- nials, the ability to purchase within cational activities. bers, $1 a copy. Periodicals Postage Paid expensive housing markets, as well The Nature Center sits on a Employees of the Bolivar City Recreation Department, Bolivar Street at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER:Send address changes to Tennessee Town & City, as strong job markets and steady three-acre parcel of land that will be and Sanitation Department, and Bolivar Utility Department used recy- 226 Capitol Blvd, Suite 710, Nashville TN salaries play in the interest shown developed into a public park, nature cled materials from other projects to create a water wheel as a focal 37219-1894. for these highly competitive locales. center and outfitter that will offer point at the new nature center. Official publication of the Tennessee Municipal League. Publisher: Margaret educational trips and be a major stop Mahery (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: OAK RIDGE in what will eventually become a sys- major tributary of the Lower Missis- bald eagles have been regularly spot- Carole Graves ([email protected]; The Oak Ridge Fire Department has tem of water trails along the Hatchie sippi River Basin in West Tennessee. ted and photographed on the Hatchie Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: Pub- lisher reserves the right to reject any adver- already saved lives with recently River. The Hatchie River is home to more River near Bolivar. tising deemed unacceptable. Fax classified purchased rope rescue equipment. Bolivar Mayor Barrett Stevens than 100 species of fish, 50 species of “Truly, the city of Bolivar is doing its ads to TT&C: Attention Carole Graves at The quick deployment 3-to-1 rope best to preserve this environmental 615-255-4752, or e-mail cgraves@TML1. said the park is the centerpiece of a mammals, 35 species of mussels, 250 org. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: At- haul system is designed to move much larger plan to promote tourism species of birds (including migratory treasure as they develop it into a pub- tention Debbie Kluth at 615-255-4752, or injured people up steep slopes or to the area. fowl) and, according to the U.S. Fish lic park that will provide recreational e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions through confined spaces where it and educational enjoyment for years expressed by non League officials or staff The Hatchie River, an environ- and Wildlife Service, an “amazing do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. is difficult to lift or carry a person. mental treasure, is the only remain- number” of species of amphibians, to come,” said Joe Barker, SWTDD Engine companies and crews began ing unchannelized and unimpounded reptiles and invertebrates. Recently, executive director. www.TML1.org 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/OCT. 10, 2016 Lawrenceburg flood mitigation project shows Changes coming to National importance of infrastructure for disaster prep Flood Insurance Program

Changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and an end to subsidies are among the changes that could increase flood insurance premiums for buildings constructed below Base Flood Elevations (BFE). Allowing construction below these elevations could put communities at risk of losing out on federal disaster relief funds in the event of a major flood. By KATE COIL Flood Elevations (BFEs) are shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps As changes come to the Nation- (FIRMs) and on the flood profiles. al Flood Insurance program, state “The BFE is the regulatory officials are encouraging municipal requirement for the elevation or officials, builders, contractors and flood proofing of structures. The surveyors to educate themselves relationship between the BFE and Lawrenceburg city employees work to install culverts as part of the flood mitigation project. By controlling about the federal program. a structure’s elevation determines where the water can flow, city officials were able to lessen the risk of certain properties being flooded. Other “This program is open to all the flood insurance premium,” Ward properties at risk were purchased to be used as part of the mitigation project. of the communities in the state of said. “The Tennessee model flood Tennessee that have any flood risk ordinance states in AE Zones where FLOOD from Page 1 as long as they agree to partici- Base Flood Elevation data is avail- residents. pate. However, communities are able, new construction and substan- In addition to the homes lost in the not required to participate,” said tial improvement of any residential flood, the city’s lost its sewer plant, Chris Shults, a grants and training or non-residential building or manu- water plant and all of the dump trucks specialist with the University of factured home shall have the lowest from the public works department. Tennessee’s Municipal Technical floor, including basement, elevated The local drinking water supply was Advisory Service (MTAS). “But, if to no lower than one foot above the rendered unusable for several weeks. a community does not participate in Base Flood Elevation. Communities However, Baxter said the massive a National Flood Insurance program can have higher regulatory standards disaster did help the city gain funding and there is a disaster, they are not than the model ordinance.” for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers eligible for funds from the federal Shults said floodplains can study to determine how to deal with government.” change and as maps are redrawn, flooding issues. The landscape and bodies of some municipalities might find local “We started looking at the terrain, water that cover the state mean many floodplains have grown or that areas and received some grants here and communities in Tennessee are at not previously in floodplains have there. We used our own city workers, considerable risk of flooding events. become at risk. bought some equipment and started “There are 411 communities “FEMA draws flood-plain map- doing some design work. It took us 10 in the state that have a flood risk,” ping. They try to do it periodically, years to complete the entire project,” Shults said. “They are considered but it is really based on the amount he said. to have some sort of floodplain in of funding they have available,” Part of the reason the project took their community that makes them Shults said. “If a community was so long to complete was because of more susceptible to flood. It’s a very not at one time considered to be in weather conditions. Rain made it dif- widespread thing. We have a lot of a floodplain or at flood risk, a map ficult to complete some of the work, lakes and streams in Tennessee, and might be redrawn and determines and Lawrenceburg experienced other any of those can flood. That puts now they are. They will need to make floods in 1998, 2002, 2003 and 2010. communities at considerable risk.” sure they have policies in agreement The bulk of the work on the project Since the National Flood In- with the National Flood Insurance was between 2003 and 2010 when surance Program was implemented policy to make sure they can receive weather was more favorable. If the in 1978, FEMA has paid out more assistance. The average citizen may project had been put off, Baxter be- than $339.6 million in flood-related not understand that these maps can lieves it might have had disastrous claims to residents, businesses and change, but generally whenever consequences for the city. government entities across the state. a map changes your real estate or “Don’t think that you have 500 According to FEMA, the average- mortgage company can contact you years until the next 500-year flood,” flood claim amounts to more than and say you need flood insurance.” he said. “Your community could be $46,000. Construction on older buildings next. You can’t put it off. Most people While there is no federal re- in particular could change their eli- don’t have flood insurance for these quirement for property owners to gibility for the program, Shults said. types of floods. A lot of our damaged have flood insurance, floods can “You can build below the BFE, houses weren’t in the floodplain, and prove financially devastating to res- but you will pay much, much higher we only had a couple of households idents regardless of their proximity insurance premiums,” he said. “Even in the floodplain that had insurance. to water. In fact, people outside of if your building is not built up to There is no guarantee that a buyout mapped high-risk flood areas file code, you may be able to get insur- will come and rescue you. I don’t more than 20 percent of all Nation- ance but it will be much higher. Older Water flows through one of the concrete collectors constructed to know what the people on the creek al Flood Insurance Program flood buildings may be grandfathered in, control the flow of water around the city. Some collectors are open air would have done if we hadn’t done insurance claims and receive one- but if they suffer damage or receive while others are tunnels that go under the surface. During the period of the buyout program for them.” third of federal disaster assistance any improvements that cover more construction, Lawrenceburg EMA Director Joe Baxter said this collector Baxter said property acquisition for flooding, according to FEMA than 50 percent of the structure, they was sometimes called “Joe’s ditch.” Since the mitigation project was was one of the hardest parts of the statistics. will have to bring their building up completed, Baxter said local residents have realized how the it protects flood control project, though there Eric Ward, a spokesperson with to code to receive federal funding.” them and their property. were many residents eager to leave the Tennessee Department of En- To help with these issues, Ward after being flooded out. The city constructed two large Baxter said. “You sometimes run into vironment and Conservation, said said many communities designate a “Our first phase was to clear the retention ponds as well as a 7-acre issues like that. Not everyone was the major changes coming to the floodplain manager or administrator floodplain because we didn’t want to detention basin. EMA also construct- enthusiastic about it. But it seemed National Flood Insurance Program to oversee their floodplain manage- rescue these people again. We knew ed a series of underground channels like every time public opinion grew are the result of federally mandat- ment program. The manager’s duties if they were on the creek bank they placed throughout the town to control negative, we got another big storm. ed reforms the Homeowner Flood typically include enforcing the com- were going to get flooded again. where water flowed and to carry it to We moved millions of yards of dirt Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 munity’s flood damage prevention They would get flooded, rebuild and the basins and ponds. Being able to and poured millions of yards of con- (HFIAA) that repeal and modify ordinance, updating flood maps, then get flooded again. We wanted control the water made it less likely crete. People could see it, but they the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance plans, and policies of the community, to end that cycle, so we tried to take roadways and structures would be didn’t think a big flood would happen Reform Act of 2012. and any of the activities related to advantage of FEMA grants for hazard flooded. again. They called it a ‘$10 million “The new law slows some flood administration of the National Flood mitigation and floodplain clearance. Of the $14 million the city spent ditch’ or ‘Joe’s ditch.’ Now, people insurance rate increases and offers Insurance Program. We now have three or four really nice on the project, Baxter said $9 million realize it needed to be done.” relief to some policyholders who Ward said conducting risk as- parks that used to be part of flood risk came from grants and $5 million While no permits have been experienced steep flood insurance sessments are another way of insur- neighborhoods. That was a voluntary came from the city. While the city issued to build in the floodplain premium increases in 2013 and early ing a municipality is prepared in the buyout, but there are two or three could have created a stormwater tax since the mitigation project started, 2014,” Ward said. “Flood insurance event of a flood. people who refused the buyout and to help fund the project, they decided Baxter said there are still some who rates and other charges will be re- “Communities need to uniform- are still in harm’s way.” instead to finance bonds. Now, the don’t understand how building in the vised for new or existing policies ly adopt and enforce their floodplain In addition to residents living in project is paid for and Baxter said the floodplain can endanger themselves beginning on April 1, 2015. In addi- management regulations within the the floodplain, Baxter said the city risk of the project is more than worth and put their community at risk of tion to insurance rates, other changes community,” he said. “Communities also had to acquire additional land to the reward. not receiving federal disaster relief. resulting from Biggert-Waters and can write a hazard mitigation plan to help improve its stormwater system. “We used our own employees for “The rules are very specific as HFIAA will be implemented that reduce or eliminate long-term risk The plant was moved and was given 90 percent of the work, and bought far as flood insurance on where you will affect the total amount a poli- to people and property from natural new pumps and protection for those our own equipment.” Baxter said. can build, how you have to build cyholder pays for a flood insurance hazards. Each county in Tennessee pumps to prevent the loss of drinking “We poured our own concrete, and it ,and all the hoops you have to jump policy.” can prepare a plan to identify and water. The city used grant money to turned out very well. We’ve done a through,” he said. “It is hard to get a Those who are not in compli- better protect the people and property buy property from and then relocate lot and we were very lucky we had a permit, and I’ve never issued a permit ance risk their communities or prop- of the community from the effects of between 50 and 60 households. problem we could fix. Any city needs to build anything in the floodplain. erty losing out on important federal natural hazard events. A risk assess- Dealing with roadways with the to take a close look at their drainage The city owns most of the floodplain disaster recovery money such as fed- ment can identify and profile hazards potential to flood was another issue. system and make sure that it’s large property. There is a new subdivision eral disaster assistance, federal mort- that pose a risk to the county, assess “We had four or five intersections enough to handle these issues. We that is developing and the houses are gage insurance and loan guarantees, the county’s vulnerability to these that would get blocked every time it had to increase ours by 10 times.” close to it. It’s hard to get a loan if and other funds available through hazards, and examine the capabili- flooded,” Baxter said. “There was While the flood mitigation project you want to build in that area. People agencies such as the Department of ties in place to mitigate them.” always the danger of losing someone was necessary to protect property and have to understand that if you allow Housing and Urban Development, To learn more about changes in a car. In fact, the two fatalities in lives, Baxter said it was sometimes someone to build in the floodplain Environmental Protection Agency coming to the National Flood Insur- the 1998 flood were people in vehi- hard for residents and even city lead- – even if they go without flood in- and Small Business Administration. ance Program and those that have cles. The water can come up so fast. ers to see the big picture as the project surance – you are putting your city’s Ward said floods are determined already been implemented, visit It wasn’t a gradual flood. The water progressed. flood insurance program in jeopardy based on the computed elevation to www.fema.gov/changes-nation- literally rose two or three feet in 10 “I think the public was skeptical by letting them build.” which floodwater is anticipated to al-flood-insurance-program. to 15 minutes.” when we first started the project,” rise during the base flood. This Base www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/OCT. 10, 2016

Wanda Burnett Lt. Joey Rad- has announced ford has been ap- plans to retire pointed the new as director of chief of police the Clarksville for the city of Housing Au- Greenfield. Rad- thority after 37 ford will take years with the de- over the position partment. After Wanda Burnett following a five- Joey Radford graduating from month vacancy Austin Peay State University, Bur- when former Chief Danny Harris nett started her career as a Tennessee retired. Radford comes to the position accounts receivable bookkeeper/oc- with nearly 25 years of experience cupancy clerk in 1979 at the housing with the Greenfield Police Depart- authority. She worked her way up and ment and 20 years of experience in was chosen as CHA’s new director in a supervisory role within the depart- 1991. She will retire on Dec. 31. ment. He also has a degree in criminal justice. Alan Howard has been appoint- Jody Sliger, a ed as a new bat- ThreeStar Di- talion chief for rector with the State leaders visit at the Battle at Bristol football game when the University of Tennessee Vols took on Vir- the Bristol Fire Tennessee De- ginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, Sept. 10, in what is believed to be the biggest college football crowd ever Department. A partment of at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Vols won 45-24. Pictured from left to right are Jason Mumpower, chief of 25-year veter- Economic and staff Tennessee Office of the Comptroller; Rep. Jon Lundberg, Tennessee Comptroller Justin Wilson and an, Howard will Community De- Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey. be assigned as a Alan Howard velopment, has shift commander become a Ten- Jody Sliger with operational, management, and nessee Certified administrative duties. He began his Economic Developer. She and 11 State Law Enforcement Academy career with the fire department in 1996 other graduates were recently hon- as a firefighter and earned a promotion ored for the accomplishment at the to fire sergeant in 2005. Two years Tennessee Economic Development celebrates 50th year of training later, Howard earned appointment to Council’s fall banquet in Franklin. 90 officers from across state newly certified fire lieutenant and has performed in Before coming to work with the that capacity for the past nine years. state, Sliger worked with The Sparta More than 90 newly certified Expositor before joining the staff of officers graduated Sept. 30 from the Nathan John- the Sparta-White County Chamber Tennessee Law Enforcement Training son has been of Commerce. Sliger worked as a Academy (TLETA) during a ceremo- appointed to tourism and marketing director and ny to be held at Hermitage Hills Bap- fire lieutenant then interim president of the chamber tist Church at 3475 Lebanon Pike in with the Bris- of commerce. She has an associate’s Hermitage, Tenn. The event coincided tol Fire Depart- degree in business technology from with the 50th anniversary celebration ment. Johnson Motlow State Community College. of TLETA as Tennessee’s leading law has served the enforcement training organization. city since 2008, Nathan Johnson Kristine Tal- “For 50 years, TLETA has given performing as a lent, the man- its graduates the training needed to firefighter and emergency medical agement and make good decisions in the midst technician until becoming a nationally budget director of high-pressure situations,” said registered paramedic in 2010. For the for the city of TLETA Director Brian Grisham. “I past six years, Johnson has served the Maryville, has congratulate the students of Basic Bristol community as both firefighter been appointed Police School Class 1799 as they have and paramedic. In his new role, Lt. to serve on the chosen a challenging yet rewarding Johnson will have supervisory and Government Fi- Kristine Tallent career enabling them to serve and TLETA’s 12-week Basic Police School course provides technical and training responsibilities while in nance Officers protect Tennessee communities.” tactical expertise in addition to the ethical and professional standards. charge of a fire station crew and he Association Committee on Govern- TLETA’s 12-week Basic Police will be tasked also with officer level mental Debt Management. Tallent is School course provides technical and ty Sheriff Bill Holt, and La Vergne PD, Jackson PD, Johnson County SO, operational and supervisory duties at one of four appointees to the 25-mem- tactical expertise in addition to the Police Department Chief Michael Lauderdale County SO, LaVergne PD, emergency scenes. ber board and was selected from a ethical and professional standards Walker attended the ceremony. Lexington PD, Lincoln County SO, pool of applicants chosen based on of law enforcement necessary for Basic Police School Class 1799’s Macon County SO, Madison County Chief Tommy their fields of expertise, related expe- success. The newly certified officers members will serve the following SO, Marshall County SO, Martin PD, Kelley of the rience and size and type of govern- will join the ranks of thousands of law-enforcement agencies, including Maury County SO, McMinnville PD, Collierville Fire mental unit. The GFOA Committee law enforcement officers who have police departments (PD), sheriffs’ of- Murfreesboro PD, Overton County Department has on Governmental Debt Management studied at TLETA. fices (SO) and state agencies: Athens SO, Paris PD, Perry County SO, Put- been appoint- promotes sound financial practices Every year, TLETA trains be- PD, Austin Peay State University PD, nam County SO, Robertson County ed by Gov. Bill for local, state and provincial govern- tween 2,000 and 5,000 specialized Bolivar PD, Brentwood PD, Brighton SO, Rutherford County SO, Smith Haslam to serve ments. Tallent began her career with course students so graduation is a PD, Cannon County SO, Carter Coun- County SO, Sumner County SO, a six-year term the city of Maryville in 2007 after pre- fitting time to commemorate its- an ty SO, Collierville PD, Columbia PD, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, on the Tennessee Tommy Kelley viously serving as the budget director niversary and legacy of serving as Cumberland County SO, Dyersburg Tennessee Department of Revenue Commission on for Gwinnett County, Ga. She began Tennessee’s premier law enforcement PD, Eagleville PD, Fayette County Special Investigations, Tennessee Firefighting Personnel Standards and her career with a national financial training facility. SO, Gallatin PD, Grundy County Wildlife Resources Agency, the Uni- Education. Kelley has been with the advisory firm coordination issuance Tennessee Department of Com- SO, Hamilton County SO, Hardeman versity of Tennessee at Martin PD, department since 1988, and is a li- of municipal bond transactions and merce and Insurance Commissioner County SO, Henderson County SO, Weakley County SO, Westmoreland censed paramedic with the Tennessee developing long-term capital plans Julie Mix McPeak, Williamson Coun- Hendersonville PD, Hickman County PD, White House PD, Williamson Department of Health. He is an active for state and local governments. ty Sheriff Jeff Long, Robertson Coun- SO, Houston County SO, Humboldt County SO, and Winchester PD. member of the Tennessee Task Force She earned a bachelor’s degree in One, a FEMA Urban Search and Res- economics from Maryville College cue Task Force, and has been deployed and a master’s in public policy and to help with many disasters in his 12 management with a concentration in years with them, including Hurricane public finance from Carnegie Mellon Katrina and the Space Shuttle Colum- University in Pittsburgh, Pa. bia Recovery. Kelley was selected to serve on the commission based on his Doug Varney experience overseeing training pro- will be retiring cedures and the selection of training as commissioner materials, among many other duties. for the Tennessee The commission is responsible for Department of See how this once industrial town has transformed into a beautiful and vibrant city the certification of volunteer and paid Mental Health citysummit.nlc.org firefighters in the state of Tennessee, and Substance the approval of training programs, and Abuse Services the administration of the Educational effective Oct. Doug Varney Incentive Pay Program for paid fire- 21. Varney has fighters in Tennessee. served as commissioner of the de- partment since 2011 and under his Bo Mills, di- leadership, the department completed rector of public a major transformation in the mental works for the city health system in East Tennessee, bet- of Germantown, ter serving long-term patients by tran- has been select- sitioning them into community-based ed as the presi- programs. Varney has also been in- dent-elect of the strumental in leading efforts to triple America Public federal discretionary grant funding Works Associa- Bo Mills to help veterans, increasing suicide tion during the prevention efforts and strengthening recent APWA international confer- adult and children crisis services, and ence in Minneapolis. Mills will serve establishing mental health and sub- APWA and its 29,000 association stance abuse best practice guidelines. members. He has served for six years Before serving as commissioner, Var- on the APWA’s 17-member board ney spent his professional career with of directors, where he most recently Gray, Tenn.-based Frontier Health, a served as regional director. Mills will community mental health center serv- take over as president of APWA for ing families and individuals affected the 2017-2018 year. He has served as by behavioral health, substance abuse the director of public works for Ger- and intellectual deficit issues. He mantown for 12 years and served as worked his way up from psychologi- the assistant director of public services cal examiner, counselor and therapist for the city seven years prior to that. to president and CEO. Formerly li- Mills has worked for the Germantown censed as a psychological examiner, Public Works Department throughout marriage and family counselor and his career and has been a member of professional counselor, Varney earned APWA since 1989, serving as direc- a master’s degree in psychology from tor of the Tennessee Chapter’s West East Tennessee State University. Branch for six years and as Tennessee Chapter president in 2005. www.TML1.org 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/OCT. 10, 2016 Gov. Haslam names Garth Brooks a Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill The state of Tennessee has re- vate sector resources in support of The Tennessee Department of ceived five awards for Excellence whole community partners during Tourist Development has joined in Economic Development from post-incident recovery. forces with Garth Brooks to host a the International Economic De- free celebration show to commem- velopment Council (IDEC). The The state of Tennessee has re- orate Brooks’ becoming the first Tennessee Department of Econom- ceived a “C” grade for its infra- recording artist in history to earn ic and Community Development structure according to a report seven Diamond Certifications from received two gold and three silver recently released by the American the Recording Industry Association awards from the IEDC. The orga- Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). of America. nization’s Excellence in Economic The 2016 Report Card for Tennes- In a special ceremony at the Development Awards program see’s Infrastructure gave the state state Capitol, Gov. Haslam named distinguishes the world’s best eco- an overall mediocre rating. The state Brooks a Tennessee Ambassador of nomic development programs and scored highest with “good” rankings Goodwill in honor of the achieve- partnerships, marketing materials, for aviation and bridges but earned ment, which brings the title of most as well as the year’s most influential its lowest marks for dams, transit Diamond-certified artist home to leaders. The awards honor organiza- and wastewater with “D” grade country music and the state of Ten- tions and individuals for their efforts meaning “poor.” The state earned a nessee. Brooks had previously been in creating positive change in urban, “C” or mediocre grade for drinking tied with The Beatles, who have six suburban and rural communities. water, inland waterways, parks, Diamond-certified recordings. roads, and schools. The report was Haslam also announced the Tennessee’s preliminary unem- compiled by civil engineers across launch of a partnership between the ployment rate for August was 4.4 the state who evaluated all 10 cate- Tennessee Department of Tourist percent, increasing one tenth of a gories. The state’s dams earned the Development and Garth Brooks, percentage point from the previ- lowest grade as farm ponds are not which includes a special “thank you” Garth Brooks is the first recording artist in history to earn seven Dia- ous month’s revised rate. The U.S. regulated by the state and funding performance for fans in the singer’s mond Certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America. preliminary rate for August was 4.9 for state-regulated dams is falling, adopted home state of Tennessee. percent, remaining unchanged from despite the average dam in the state Brooks will take the stage at account @Tennessee. By following tourism initiatives as part of “The the previous month. No county being around 50 years old. Transit Ascend Amphitheatre in Nashville the account, fans can access these Soundtrack of America. Made in in the state had an unemployment earned low marks because of a on Monday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. and codes as well as exclusive Garth Tennessee” program. rate higher than 10 percent with 26 lack of accessibility and the lack of the event is free. Additionally, there Brooks stories and surprise celebrity Tennessee has long been known counties having an unemployment momentum the state has exhibited will be a viewing area at Riverfront takeovers. as a global music destination, where rate less than 5 percent and 69 hav- in providing more transit options Park in downtown Nashville, where “I feel very lucky and blessed the genres of blues, bluegrass, ing rates between 10 and 5 percent. to residents. The aging wastewater fans can watch the celebration live to get to team with the state of Ten- country, gospel, soul, rockabilly and Williamson County had the lowest infrastructure earned low marks on giant video screens, enjoy re- nessee to bring the seven Diamond rock ‘n’ roll originated and has more unemployment rate with 3.7 percent because of the $2.6 billion estimated freshments from local vendors and Certifications to the home of country musicians per capita than any other while Davidson County had the to resolve issues such as deteriorated receive special giveaways. music. The journey has truly been a place in the world. lowest metro area rate at 3.8 percent. sewage pipes, joints and manholes. “Garth Brooks can live and genuine partnership,” said Brooks. It is the state where artists come Rates decreased in 26 counties, in- The report’s recommendations make music anywhere he wants, The RIAA Diamond Certifi- to create and perform their music. creased in 58, and remained the same for the state to improve its scores and the fact that he has chosen cations highlight the seven Garth Tennessee is home to world-re- in 11 counties. including finding sustainable solu- to do that in Tennessee says a lot Brooks albums, which were all nowned music attractions like tions to building future transport about our state,” said Gov. Haslam. recorded in Tennessee, that have in- Graceland, Beale Street, Country The Southwest Tennessee Devel- networks, leveraging infrastructure “We’re grateful he is partnering with dividually sold more than 10 million Music Hall of Fame and Museum, opment District (SWTDD) was investments to help manage the us because he represents our state copies. The albums that have reached The Bluebird Café, Birthplace of awarded a $999,123 grant through impact of expected population so well and inspires people to visit this achievement are Garth Brooks, Country Music Museum, Grand Ole the Labor Education Alignment growth, leveraging the state’s cen- Tennessee and experience, as we say, No Fences, Ropin’ The Wind, The Opry and the famous Ryman Audi- Program (LEAP). The grant is the tral location as a transportation hub, the soundtrack of America.” Hits, Double-Live, Sevens, and torium. largest of the 12 awarded, and rep- raising awareness of the true cost of Free tickets for the celebration The Ultimate Hits. The seven Dia- For more information, visit resents an unprecedented collabora- supplying clean water, and lessen the show will be available using codes monds celebration further supports tnvacation.com and follow @Ten- tion among nine Tennessee Colleges unknowns about farm pond dams. issued on TDTD’s new Snapchat the state’s dedication to music and nessee on Snapchat. of Applied Technology (TCAT), 16 high schools, 16 industries, and numerous government agencies in West Tennessee. The goal is to Supreme Court’s fall docket addresses local issues increase the opportunity for high COURT from Page 1 State Board of Elections. remarks about Mexican men during licious prosecution lawsuits. school Career and Technical Educa- for voters’ race when drawing new Cases with such partisan impli- the jury deliberations. • A case, called Fry v. Napoleon tion students to start their learning congressional or legislative districts. cations could easily lead to a dead- The defendant claims that those Community Schools, brought by the process in machining and welding It’s a topic that has long vexed the lock. But Justice Anthony Kennedy, comments deprived him of his right family of a girl with cerebral palsy technologies, accelerate their prog- high court as well as the lower courts a moderate conservative, sided with to a fair trial, as guaranteed by the whose school prevented her from ress through these programs while and state legislators who must follow the court’s liberal bloc in an Ala- Sixth and 14th Amendments. But a bringing a service dog to class. The earning industry-recognized certi- the Supreme Court’s rulings. bama redistricting case decided last majority of the Colorado Supreme question centers on whether the fam- fications, and complete credit hours On the one hand, the federal year, leaving open the possibility Court rejected the argument because ily needed to exhaust its administra- toward a diploma with a TCAT while Voting Rights Act requires maps to that the left-leaning justices could of a law that bars testimony from ju- tive options before filing a lawsuit. still in high school. Grant funds will ensure that large blocs of minority find another majority in the current rors about their secret deliberations. • An action brought by deaf and be used to purchase and install the voters who tend to vote together must redistricting cases as well. Such “no impeachment” rules are hard-of-hearing students against the necessary equipment to create a have the power to elect their own rep- Race common among states. Texas Education Association over “hands-on” environment as students resentatives. On the other hand, the Beyond politics, race plays a Other cases on the court’s docket the availability of driver’s education learn and hone skills in these areas. high court has also ruled that states role in several cases this term. A include: courses for deaf and hard-of-hearing cannot gerrymander districts strictly lawsuit brought by the city of Miami • A dispute over a New York law students under 25. The plaintiffs in Tennessee’s Oak Ridge National on the basis of race, especially if against Wells Fargo and Bank of (which is similar to laws in nine other Ivy v. Morath claim the state agency Laboratory (ORNL) will be part that means that they are “packed” America deals with the practice of states) that prevents retailers from controls nearly all aspects of driver’s of a new initiative to enhance the into a district to reduce their overall “reverse redlining.” adding a surcharge for customers education and, thus, should ensure real-time monitoring and predic- influence. Miami claims the banks target- who pay with credit cards. New York that students with disabilities are tive capabilities of the Environ- The redistricting cases before ed black and Hispanic customers officials say its law does allow sellers accommodated in those courses. ment for Analysis of Geo-Located the high court so far this term involve for higher-risk loans, which came to offer discounts to customers who • A dispute involving four Wis- Energy Information (EAGLE-I) North Carolina’s congressional map, with higher fees and led to higher pay in cash, though. The plaintiffs in consin brothers who argue that the system. The U.S. Department of which was struck down by a federal foreclosure rates. As a result, Miami Expressions Hair Design v. Schnei- state took land away from their fam- Energy said by transitioning its op- appeals court, and Virginia’s state argues that the practice cost the city derman say the law violates the First ily when it rezoned two neighboring eration to Oak Ridge, EAGLE-I will legislative districts, which were up- tax revenue and lead to higher costs Amendment because it regulates properties as one property. By doing take advantage of ORNL’s world held by a lower court. They both deal for public safety and human services. how the retailers characterize their so, the state prevented the brothers class capabilities and expertise in with situations in which minority At issue is whether Miami has stand- prices. But an appeals court upheld from developing and selling the par- energy infrastructure assurance, groups claim Republican lawmakers ing to sue for those damages under the law, concluding that it simply cels separately. The brothers argue geospatial data and analysis, and impermissibly packed black voters the Fair Housing Act. The trial judge required retailers to charge credit that the state regulation made half of scalable high performance comput- into a few districts in order to reduce ruled that it did not, but an appeals card users the advertised price on the parcels “economically useless” ing environments. EAGLE-I will their overall strength in the state. court disagreed. their goods and they should be compensated become the authoritative source GOP officials in both cases say In another case in Colorado, a • A lawsuit by an Illinois man for the loss. The Wisconsin Court to track the status of energy sys- they used nonracial criteria (such as Hispanic man convicted of sexual who was jailed for 47 days on drug of Appeals ruled that there was no tems throughout the nation. These party affiliation) to craft the disputed assault is asking for a new trial after charges, even after lab tests came “taking” because the family had enhancements will help target and districts. The cases are McCrory v. two jurors said that one of their fel- back negative. Manuel v. City of retained significant value even after efficiently mobilize public and pri- Harris and Bethune-Hill v. Virginia low jurors made several disparaging Joliet could clarify the rules for ma- the properties merged. www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/OCT. 10, 2016

tasks. The employee must possess the RISK MANAGER December, and the new manager will ability to analyze situations and consider LEBANON. Under direction of the hu- start prior to Feb. 1, 2017. Residency different courses of action. The uniform man resources director, the risk manager within the Town limits or within the accounting code and governmental ac- is responsible for the administration of Blowing Rock Fire District is required counting procedures must be followed the city’s risk management program, loss within 6 months of appointment, or other in order to complete tasks. May be prevention, loss control/claims manage- reasonably negotiated timeframe. Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No an engaged citizenry. Position reports required at times to supervise the work ment, & safety. Requirements include: charge to TML members. Send advertising to a five member council that is elected of other employees. Prefer a candidate possession of an accredited bachelor’s VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER to: TT&C Classified Ads, Carole Graves, to four year staggered terms and meets with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting degree in risk management, public ad- FAIRVIEW. The city of Fairview is 226 Capitol Blvd. Suite 710, Nashville twice a month. The starting pay range or at least three years’ experience in ministration or a closely related field or seeking applications for a volunteer fire- TN 37219; e-mail: [email protected]; for the position is $80,000 to $115,000 accounting (preferably governmental equivalent combination of education and fighter. Prior fire service experience not or fax: 615-255 4752. with an excellent benefit package. Salary fund accounting), including proficiency experience. A master’s degree may sub- necessary. Volunteer firefighters receive is DOQ. Bachelor’s degree in manage- in using accounting and payroll process- stitute for two years of the required work training to qualify as a firefighter I / II and ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR ment, political science or a related field ing software. Must possess Tennessee experience. At least four years of paid emergency medical responder. Training FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION required; master of public administration Certified Municipal Finance Officer work experience in risk management. and equipment provided. The Fairview FRANKLIN. The city of Franklin is ac- degree is preferred. Three to five years of designation or be able to successfully A minimum of 1 year experience as a Fire Department’s Volunteer Firefighter cepting applications for an experienced experience managing a city is required; complete the 2-year CMFO program. risk manager in public sector is strongly Program is a community-based program. assistant city administrator of Finance 10 years of experience is preferred. The A full job description, employment ap- desired. Certified Risk Manager (CRM) This program gives members of the and Administration due to the upcoming ideal candidate will have city manager plication, salary range and benefit detail or Associate in Risk Management for community the opportunity to augment retirement of their current ACA. This or assistant city manager experience in is posted on the city’s website, www. Public Entities (ARM-P) or related des- a full-time career. Volunteer firefighters position reports directly to the city ad- a full service city. The position demands citybellemeade.org, under City Hall tab, ignation is a plus. A valid TN Driver’s receive a nominal stipend and limited ministrator and holds a key leadership a high level of internal motivation, inter- “Employment Opportunities”. Position License and clean driving record are benefits for their voluntary participation role with responsibilities for providing personal skills, financial expertise, lead- open until filled. EOE. required. Position also requires driving a in this program. Aptitude, physical tests oversight of all financial operations of ership abilities, economic development personal automobile with liability insur- and background investigations will be the city, assisting in the coordination of skills, knowledge of intergovernmental HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR ance available for business use (business conducted. The next scheduled aptitude activities across all city departments, relations, and a strong desire to serve FRANKLIN. The city of Franklin is travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis). and physical test is scheduled for Nov. and overseeing the planning, organizing, the public. For more details about the accepting applications for an experi- This position is considered exempt for 19. Applicants will receive more infor- staffing, operations, and administration position, please visit the city’s web- enced human resources director due to purposes of federal wage and hour reg- mation about the testing process when for all assigned departments. The ideal site at http://www.cityofathenstn.com/ the retirement of their current director. ulations. This position requires being application is received. Once initial candidate will possess the ability to citymanagersearch Mail resume and a This position reports directly to the city available to respond to calls that may oc- training is completed volunteer firefight- manage time demands of multiple proj- cover letter to Mayor, in care of Human administrator and holds a key leadership cur after-hours and on weekends. This is ers are required to attend two 3-hour ects while overseeing a variety of de- Resource Director, City of Athens, P.O. role responsible for directing the Human a safety/security sensitive role. This po- training drills a month (normally the 1st partments. This position will direct the Box 849, Athens, TN 37371-0849 or Resources operations and activities for sition will remain open until filled. A first and 3rd Tuesday) and to be on standby financial management of the city while email [email protected] by the city. This position will advise man- review of applications will take place on 12 hours a month (6 hours minimum overseeing the Finance, Purchasing, City Oct. 31. Background checks will be agement on all aspects of discipline, pro- Oct. 31.View detailed job description shifts). Volunteer firefighters can also Court, Water, Sanitation, Environmental conducted. EOE motions, transfers, terminations, labor and apply online at https://tn-lebanon. participate in station training activities, Services, and Information Technology relations, EEOC Regulations, and ADA civicplushrms.com/careers/ or email a public education events and other fire departments. Successful candidates will DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE compliance. The successful candidate resume, cover letter and salary history to department sponsored activities.Re- possess a master’s degree in Finance, GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin is will serve as trustee and plan administra- [email protected]. Starting salary quirements include: high school diploma Public Administration, or related dis- seeking qualified applicants for the tor for the city’s three pension plans. This range $54,000 to $60,000 DOQ or GED; 18 years of age or old; valid cipline, plus 10 years of progressively position of deputy director of finance position will oversee employee relations, driver license with acceptable driving responsible public sector financial man- in the finance department. This is a staffing considerations and oversee the STREET DIRECTOR. record; not convicted of a felony; legal agement and administrative experience 40 hours per week, day shift position. recruitment, selection, promotion, and JONESBOROUGH. The town of Jones- right to work with in the United States; or a combination of education and ex- Starting salary is $67,110 + excellent onboarding process of all employees. borough is accepting applications for the reside within 50 miles of Fairview; must perience. In order to be considered, the benefits.Some essential duties include The ideal candidate will possess the street director position. Beginning salary be able to pass a background check; and candidate must be a Certified Municipal maintaining cash management for city ability to establish good working rela- - $53,862. The position is responsible for must be of good health and pass city of Finance Officer (CMFO). EOE. Send re- funds and assisting in the preparation tionships while gaining trust of all em- all aspects of the operation of the Street Fairview physical requirements. The sumes to: Franklin HR Director Search, and maintenance of financial records ployees. The position requires a strong Department including supervisory and ideal candidate would have the ability University of TN – MTAS, 226 Capitol and budgets.The successful candidate ability to recruit and retain talented technical work in construction, mainte- to read and interpret written instruc- Blvd., Suite 606, Nashville, TN 37219 should have thorough knowledge of employees. Successful candidates will nance and repair of streets, bridges and tions, have strong communication and accounting theory, principles and their possess a master’s degree or equivalent related public works, planning, organiz- mechanical skills. Interested candidates BUILDING INSPECTOR application as well as possess the ability with five to 10 years of related experi- ing, snow removal, etc., assigning and should download the application at; DANDRIDGE. The town of Dandridge to evaluate complex financial systems ence or a combination of education and reviewing the work of a group of skilled, http://www.fairview-tn.org/wp-content/ is now accepting applications for the and efficiently formulate and install experience. In order to be considered, semi-skilled and unskilled workers. An uploads/Employment-Application.pdf position of building codes inspector. accounting methods, procedures, forms the candidate must possess one of the application and position description can Applications will be accepted by mail at; Performs intermediate technical work in and records. The minimum requirements following certifications; SHRM-CP, be obtained from the Administrator’s Fairview Fire Dept; Attn Training Offi- the inspection of all phases of building are a four year degree from an accredit- PHR and/or SPHR Send resumes to: Office at Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, cer; 7131 Bowie Lake Road; Fairview plans and construction works with the ed college or university in accounting, Franklin HR DirectorSearch, University Jonesborough, TN 37659. Applicant in- TN 37062; or can email to stopfire@ Dandridge Regional Planning Com- finance, or business administration with of TN – MTAS, 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite formation can also be obtained through fairview-tn.org. Applications will be mission and Historical Commission to emphasis in accounting and/or finance. 606, Nashville, TN 37219. EOE. the Town of Jonesborough’s website accepted until Nov. 4. review and approve development within Must hold CMFO certification or be www.jonesboroughtn.org. EOE the community and does related work as able to obtain certification within 2 year PLANNING CLERK WASTEWATER TREATMENT required. Work is performed in coordi- from date of hire, as required by the State ARLINGTON. The town of Arlington TOWN MANAGER PLANT OPERATOR, SR. nation with various town departments of Tennessee, or be exempted from the is seeking a highly motivated, qualified BLOWING ROCK. Town of Blowing COLLIERVILLE. This position requires and under the general supervision of certification as noted in T.C.A. 6-56- individual for a full-time position in the Rock, a scenic resort/tourism commu- the performance of highly responsible, the Town Administrator Essential duties 405. Supervisory experience a plus. Planning and Development Department. nity located in northwest NC along the skilled trades work in the operation and and responsibilities include: Performs See the full description on our website. This position will perform work requir- Blue Ridge Parkway with year-round maintenance of the Town’s Wastewater residential, commercial and industrial Interested persons must apply on-line ing skills in administrative support, population of 1,280 & seasonal to 8,000, Treatment Plant in accordance with EPA building and related code inspections. at www.gallatinonthemove.com. Click public relations, research, mapping, is seeking qualified candidates for town standards. Requires a bachelor’s degree Reviews plans and specifications. Main- Employment at the top of the webpage and basic math. Applicant must have manager. The town council consists with major course concentration in En- tains appropriate records and files and and follow the instructions. Submit an an associate’s degree and two years of a mayor and 5 council members. gineering, Chemistry or a related science prepares reports. Issues building and online application, cover letter and re- experience in an administrative support Town property valuations exceeds $1.1 field; and one year operating experience sign permits. Performs field inspections sume by Oct. 21. EOE. position, or an equivalent combination billion with an annual operating budget at a Grade III or Grade IV Wastewater and re-inspections of residential, com- of education and relevant experience. A of $8.9 million, 59 full-time staff, and Treatment Plant; or any equivalent mercial, industrial and public facilities FINANCE DIRECTOR detailed job description and application part-time staff in Parks, Police and Fire. combination of education, training and for compliance with building and life BELLE MEADE. The city is currently are available at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Town functions include administration, experience which provides the requisite safety code compliance. Receives com- seeking an experienced individual to Rd, Arlington, TN 38002 or at www. police, fire/rescue, streets/sanitation knowledge, skills and abilities for this plaints in regard to defective construc- serve as its full-time finance director. townofarlington.org. EOE. & cemetery, parks/recreation & land- job. Must be in compliance with TDEC tion and handles enforcement problems. This person is responsible for all gov- scaping, water/sewer & stormwater Rule 0400-49-01 and remain in com- Inspects existing buildings for hazardous ernmental fund accounting operations RECORDS CLERK I and planning/zoning. Excellent benefits pliance throughout employment. Must conditions, structural failures or improp- and related support services under the WHITE HOUSE. The city of White include employer provided health insur- possess and maintain a valid driver’s li- er uses. Where construction is not being general supervision of the city manag- House is currently accepting applica- ance and a 5 percent 401k contribution. cense. Salary range is $38,525 - $66,042 made in compliance with regulations er. The Finance Director must manage tions for Records Clerk I. A full job Qualifications: BA/BS and minimum (DOQ) annually with excellent benefits as to methods and/or materials, issues and carry out all municipal account- description detailing the purpose, func- five years applicable experience, MPA/ package and is full time. Applications warnings and stop-work order if neces- ing activities which include, but are tions, responsibilities, and minimum MBA preferred. Application deadline is and complete job descriptions are avail- sary. Work with code enforcement, fire not limited to: purchasing, accounts qualifications, training, and experience 5:00 pm October 14, 2016. EEO. Submit able online at www.collierville.com or in inspection, state of Tennessee inspec- payable, accounts receivable, general is available on our website at www.city- cover memo, resume, town application the Human Resources Office, 500 Poplar tors, Police, Public Works, and Parks and ledger bookkeeping, auditing, fixed ofwhitehouse.com. Applications may (http://www.townofblowingrock.com/ View Parkway, Collierville, Tennessee, Recreation on properties. Enforces the assets, revenue collection services and be obtained by visiting our website or employment.php), work-related refer- 38017, M-F, 8-5. The official applica- Zoning Ordinance of the town and cites activities, cash management, internal at the Human Resources office located ences, and five year salary history to: tion of the Town of Collierville must be properties for zoning violations. Works control, payroll and payroll-related HR at 105 College Street, White House, TN Manager Search, Town of Blowing filled out and may be accompanied by a with the various Boards and Commis- tasks. In addition, this person performs 37188. Applications should be returned Rock, PO Box 47, Blowing Rock, NC, resume. The job number for the position, sion regarding development and zoning a variety of professional level financial to the Human Resources office or faxed 28605-0047, or via email to hr@town- JN16-18PS, needs to be included on the issues. Proficient in computer programs management responsibilities including to 615-616-1058 or emailed to abrew- ofblowingrocknc.gov. We anticipate that application. Applications and resumes such as Microsoft Office, ESRI GIS and analysis, preparation, and maintenance [email protected]. Starting interviews will take place in November, are subject to disclosure. Position will email. 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PRESIDENT John Holden Mayor, Dyersburg VICE PRESIDENTS The White House has announced highlights ways in which community tation grants to prevent highway Ann Davis new efforts to increase national leaders can help lead, plan, and find fatalities will be made available by Mayor, Athens disaster preparedness and the resources for their recovery efforts. the federal government over the next Wallace Cartwright TENNESSEE Mayor, Shelbyville help communities develop the three years as part of a new campaign FESTIVALS Jill Holland capacity to recover from disas- The median number of years that to eliminate deaths on America’s ter events. As a result of the 2016 wage and salary workers had been highways. The U.S. Department Oct. 22: Lexington Mayor, McKenzie Lexington Main Street Fall Festival. DIRECTORS National Preparedness Report, the with their current employer was of Transportation’s National High- Jimmy Alexander Federal Emergency Management 4.2 years in January 2016, down way Traffic Safety Administration, Designed to bring people to Lex- Mayor, Nolensville Agency (FEMA), in collaboration from 4.6 years in January 2014, ac- Federal Highway Administration, ington’s beautiful downtown, the Megan Barry with the U.S. Economic Develop- cording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad- event will feature shopping, food Mayor, Metro Nashville ment Administration will award Numbers declined for both male and ministration, and the National Safety vendors, and arts and crafts booths. Andy Berke more than $1.5 million in training female workers. Only 29 percent Council (NSC) have joined forces Also included is a costume parade, Mayor, Chattanooga funds. The U.S. Department of of men and 28 percent of women to launch the Road to Zero coalition a pet parade with pet adoptions, chili Daniel Brown Housing and Urban Development with the goal of ending fatalities on cook-off, duck call competition, pie City Council, Knoxville (District 2) had 10 years or more of tenure with has released a toolkit focused on their current employees. Median em- the nation’s roads within the next eating contest, pumpkin decorating Vance Coleman and carving contest, live music and Mayor, Medina the needs of homeless populations ployee tenure was generally higher 30 years. The year 2015 marked the before, during, and after disas- among older workers than younger largest increase in traffic deaths since lots of fun! For more information Betsy Crossley email [email protected], or call 731- Commissioner, Brentwood (District 6) ters. FEMA announces its launch ones with the median tenure of work- 1966, and preliminary estimates for Richard Driver of a Community Recovery Re- ers age 55 to 64 more than three times the first half of 2016 show an alarm- 968-2126. Mayor, Lafayette (District 5) source Portal to assist community that of those age 25 to 34. Workers ing uptick in fatalities - an increase Bill Graham leaders in finding and accessing with more education tended to have of about 10.4 percent as compared Nov 12 – 13: Parker’s Crossroads Councilman, Dayton (District 3) post-disaster recovery resources. a higher median tenure than those to the number of fatalities in the first 154th Anniversary of the Battle at Hoyt Jones Embedded in the existing disaster- with less than a high school diploma half of 2015. A growing number of Parkers Crossroads. Experience the Alderman, Sparta (District 4) assistance.gov platform, the Com- state and cities have adopted “Zero” history and learn of the sacrifices Christa Martin munity Recovery Resource Portal More than $1 million in transpor- fatality visions. made by those who fought on this Vice Mayor, Columbia hallowed ground. Take a step back Lonnie Norman in time during this two day event. Mayor, Manchester Booming cannons, thundering Pete Peterson City Manager, Johnson City (District 1) hooves, shouted commands and the Bo Perkinson Power of 10 Summit Nov. 9 Music City Center smell of campfires will fill the air during this living history weekend. Vice Mayor, Athens The POWER OF TEN Regional Summit will be held at Madeline Rogero For more information email pcvc@ Mayor, Knoxville the Music City Convention Center in Nashville Nov. 9, att.net, or call 731-968-1191. Paula Sedgwick from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The largest planning event in the Alderman, Bartlett (District 8) ten-county area, CRT’s POWER OF TEN annually brings Charles “Bones” Seivers together hundreds of regional, statewide, and national President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund leaders to discuss shared issues of regional importance Barrett Stevens and collaborate on ways to address them. Mayor, Bolivar Jim Strickland Senator Lamar Alexander will speak and Nashville Mayor Mayor, Memphis Megan Barry; Sumner County Executive Anthony Holt; Mary Ann Tremblay Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto; and Franklin Mayor Vice Mayor, Three Way Ken Moore will share how they are working together. Garry Welch City Manager, Savannah (District 7) Cumberland Region Tomorrow’s CEO Carol Hudler will interview Randy Pye, former mayor of Cen- Oct. 27 - 28: Nashville Mike Werner tennial, CO., and Theresa O’Donnell, chief resilience officer for the city of Dallas about the victories 2016 Gov. Conference Mayor, Gatlinburg and the pitfalls of regional collaboration in the Denver and Dallas metro areas. Renaissance Nashville Hotel PAST PRESIDENTS Every team needs a game plan. Curtis Hayes (2016) Mayor, Livingston Attendees will participate in agenda-setting breakout sessions on the key issues of (1) Preserving Join Gov. Bill Haslam and TNECD Tom Rowland (2015) Mayor, Cleveland farmland, forestry and open spaces; (2) Advancing regional collaboration; and (3) Ensuring that growth Commissioner Randy Boyd, along Dale Kelley (2014) Mayor, Huntingdon can pay for itself. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s “Moving Forward” Committee will share with hundreds of state and local Ken Wilber (2013) Mayor, Portland findings about available options for a sustainable source of regional transportation/transit funds. Plans officials, business executives and Kay Senter (2012) Morristown Vice Mayor for BNA VISION, the $1.2 billion expansion of the Nashville International Airport, will be on display economic development profession- Sam Tharpe (2011) Commissioner, Paris for participants’ feedback. A quality growth project from each of the 10 counties will be honored in the als, to learn more about team Ten- Tommy Pedigo (2010) Council, Morristown nessee’s innovative game plan and Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo CRT Quality Growth Showcase. Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg strategy. For more information got AFFILIATE DIRECTORS To see the full agenda, visit www.10power.org. to: http://govcon.tnecd.com/ Chris Anderson, Council, Chattanooga, (NLC) Dot LaMarche, Vice Mayor, Farragut (NLC) Rob Lyons, Murfreesboro (TCMA) TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS (Ex-Officio Directors) Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports Tennessee Building Officials Assn. Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police TN Assn. 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TML STAFF renovation of a city building, and for the acquisition of Margaret Mahery, Executive Director equipment. It is the city’s sixth loan through TMBF’s Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director various programs. Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst Kate Coil, Communications Specialist Jackie Gupton, Administrative Assistant Carole Graves, Communications Director & Editor, Tennessee Town & City Sylvia Harris, Director of Conference Planning John Holloway, Government Relations Debbie Kluth, Director of Marketing / Member Services The city of Jackson closed a variable rate loan through Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research the TMBF loan program in the amount of $17.4 million Analyst Denise Paige, Government Relations to finance its three-year capital improvement plan. www.TML1.org 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/OCT. 10, 2016 Ghost walks go in search of cities’ hidden histories BY KATE COIL “Most of the tours we give focus on down- TML Communications Specialist town Memphis,” she said. “We have a good mix of locals and tourists. Most of the time, it’s the Those looking to dig up some secrets from first time people have heard these stories. There the past or scare up a good time before Hallow- are some stories that are pretty well-known. een may consider ghost walks taking place in We get a lot of locals who have wanted to go cities across Tennessee. to these places, but never had the time to make Blending facts and a desire to get spooked, the trip.” ghost tours have helped storyteller’s groups, Explaining Memphis’ history is an im- historical preservation organizations, ghost portant part of every tour, especially since the hunters and others share both the history and history explored on the tour isn’t always well- haunts of their hometowns. known. East Tennessee-based Appalachian Ghost- “The history is extremely important in set- Walks was one of the first organizations in the ting the story up and explaining why the things state to start offering ghost tours and has since that are happening somewhere are happening,” been ranked the No. 2 agency for ghost tours Fulghum said. “All of the places we go and all in the nation by USA Today. the tours we give are based in fact and based on The company offers 16 different tours things that actually happened. We aren’t mak- based on ghosts, Bigfoot and UFOs in locations ing things up and trying to scare people. These ranging from Gatlinburg to the Tri-Cities area are events that have happened that we think and southwestern Virginia. The company offers have left something behind. Having correct a wide variety of walking expeditions in cities dates and information is very important. Most including Blountville, Dandridge, Elizabeth- of the stories on our tour come from the 1800s. ton, Erwin, Gatlinburg, Greeneville, Johnson We only have a few that are more modern. We City, Jonesborough, Kingsport and Rogersville are sharing stories that might not show up in as well as Abingdon and Bristol, Va. your history book.” Tour Director Stacy Allen McGee said the The company works with local property purpose of these walks are to both entertain and owners of the places they visit to help encour- educate. Tours are suitable for children from age visitors to explore more of what downtown age five and up, relying on historical fact rather Memphis has to offer. than fiction intended to frighten. “The places we go are all historical build- “You get people who call up afraid they ings or landmarks that we have a connection are going to be chased around with chainsaws to or know someone there,” she said. “We are or people dressed up and jumping out behind there to talk about the location, the history and tombstones. That’s not the kind of tour we to get people interested in coming back to those do,” he said. “It’s not gory or designed to give places. Part of our money goes to these venues children nightmares. Anything we tell you is to help them out and we encourage people to real history. It is not there to entertain, but it is come back to these places. We want people to entertaining the way we present these findings. go back and learn more about these places. We Our tours are not fear-based. They are designed Above: Memphis’ love our history and we love our city, so we to be more of a faith-building experience.” Woodruff-Fontaine want to share the information we have about McGee said the goal of the tours is to offer House was built in 1871 these historical places that may become endan- tourists a positive appearance outlook on the and is considered one gered or need support in the future.” afterlife. of the most haunted One of the most popular places for visitors “They are Christian-based in nature, and buildings in the city. is also one of the most haunted. Constructed in it is very important to me in producing this 1871, the Woodruff-Fontaine House was part company that we approach this through an Left: Gilbreath Hall is of Memphis’ famed Millionaires Row and was afterlife-through-Christ perspective,” he said. the first and oldest build- built by a former Memphis councilman for his “That is a new way for some people, but not ing on the campus of family. The first major event Amos Fontaine a new perspective. I think it is a very old one East Tennessee Univer- held in the home was the wedding of his daugh- that we have lost. When you go on these tours, sity, one of many ghost ter, Mollie. whether you are a believer or a non-believer, tour locations. The hall “It is one of the oldest places in Memphis, you find a little faith goes a long way.” originally housed the and it has quite a few different spirits that live in The tours also work to preserve the history school’s administration, the house,” Fulghum said. “It is always active; of East Tennessee, which ranges from Native classrooms and dor- it’s not just a certain time of year. We do events America to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, mitories. The structure all-year-round there. The Woodruff-Fontaine and beyond. was later named for House is very much about the families that “East Tennessee has a lot to offer in terms ETSU’s first president, lived there, died there and continue to live of history. We have buildings that are more than Dr. Sidney Gilbreath. there. We have seen multiple apparitions in 200-years-old standing in the towns we tour,” the house, which are kind of rare and don’t McGee said. “The history, the heritage and the one of the downtown buildings,” McGee said. to both St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and local happen often. The people who work there have culture of southern Appalachia is, for me, a very “We knew nothing about that particular history charities during the year. all had experiences and know that. They have a prideful thing. I grew up here, I’ve lived here of Johnson City at the time of that investiga- Across the state in Memphis, Historical good working relationship with the ghosts. We all my life, and I love the place where I live.” tion. It is interesting that when we go in and do Haunts Memphis has been giving tours for encourage people to go back for the daytime The desire to ensure the history of each tour research on these buildings, that little-known two years. Emily Fulghum, a tour guide with tours to learn more about the architecture and is accurate means that creating a single tour can history will start to emerge. the company, said the group began as the local that sort of thing.” sometimes take a year or two. McGee said the busiest time for the tours chapter of a paranormal investigation organiza- The organization also offers a tour in their “It is a labor of love,” McGee said. “It is is usually between April and September when tion. She said friends of group members wanted own offices, where a double murder happened supported by documentation from local histo- tourists come in for the season. While tourists to come along, but were not able to because in 1918. Fulghum said the office visit is part rians, local business owners, residents, family make up the larger portion of customers, he said they weren’t a part of the larger organization. tour, part investigation that takes place in the diaries and genealogy work we do. It’s about the there are also locals who take tours, especially The group decided to then begin doing events building’s basement. people of the past. It’s about their contributions, in October. Some visitors work with Appala- locally at the Woodruff-Fontaine House and Overall, Fulghum said that the goal of the and the foundation they laid so long ago to allow chian GhostWalks to set up entire haunted vaca- then eventually branched out into offering tours tours are to tell stories from Memphis’ history these communities to begin and to survive and tions taking them throughout various locations to those who wanted to learn more about the and give visitors something new to think about. thrive as they do today. Without their influence in East Tennessee. area’s haunted past. “There is never going to be anything scary or presence in the past, these towns wouldn’t The Jonesborough and Abingdon and While Fulghum said Memphis does have happen or someone jump out of us. None of the even be here.” Bristol, Va., tours are among the most popular. a history as a seedy riverboat town in its ear- spirits we encounter are malevolent or going Sometimes, the research into these tours McGee said Jonesborough is ranked as one of ly days, the stops on the tour run the gamut to play a trick on you,” she said. “We don’t can lead to uncovering surprising facts about the most haunted towns in the country. He said from the wealthy homes on Memphis’ famed necessarily want anyone to believe in ghosts. the area’s past. the Rogersville, Dandridge, and Greeneville Millionaires Row, the historic National Civil We do have skeptics who come on the tour, and “The theme of Little Chicago in Johnson are also popular because of their age and histo- Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, and Ear- that is fine. Often when they leave they have a City has only emerged again in the past few ry. Appalachian GhostWalks also strives to give nestine & Hazel’s, one of downtown’s favorite different perspective.” years due in part to an investigation we did in back to the local community, donating proceeds juke joints.

Theater, the event brings to life local folklore as told by local storytellers. The evening will reservations required. For more info, visit Ghost Walks By City and ghost tales. Hosted by the Cleveland/ conclude in Mansker’s Fort where visitors tnghostwalk.com. ADAMS Bradley County Chamber of Commerce and will be greeted by live music, an open fire, Bell Witch Cabin and Cave Tours – 10 a.m. Convention and Visitors Bureau. and refreshments. For more info, call 615- MURFREESBORO to 4:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A tour 859-3678. 12th Annual Haunted Mufreesboro Tour – of the cave and secluded farm homestead CLARKSVILLE Oct. 21-22. Presented by the Mufreesboro surrounding what many consider to be the Halloween at Fort Defiance – 6-8 p.m. on KNOXVILLE Storyteller’s Association. The group will also most famous haunting in all of America. Oct. 30. The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours – Public tours partner with the Oaklands Mansion for a Special night tours, candlelight tours and Department invites visitors to gather around offered Fridays and Saturdays, private tours haunted cemetery tour the following weekend. extended tours are also offered. Visit www. the bonfire to listen to haunting historical tales available. General tour covers Knoxville’s bellwitchcave.com for more information. of woe and terror. For more details on Hallow- Market District, though tours of the Bridge NASHVILLE een at Fort Defiance, please contact the Fort District, Court District and Old City District Nashville Ghost Tours –8 p.m. Sunday-Friday BOLIVAR Defiance Interpretive Center at 931-472-3351 are available by special request. For more and at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturdays. Haunted History, Legends, Ghosts and More – 6 p.m., or visit www.fortdefianceclarksville.com. info, visit hauntedknoxville.net. downtown tour takes 90 minutes and explores 8:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Sat- the darkest mysteries of landmarks including urdays - This is a guided ghost tour through FRANKLIN MARYVILLE the Ryman Auditorium, Printer’s Alley, and the some of the best historic sites in Bolivar. Stops Ghost Tours by Franklin on Foot – 7 p.m. Spooky, Scary Stories LIVE! – 7-9 p.m. on Tennessee State Capitol. Also offers hearse along the way include Bills-McNeal District and 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Oct. 29. Presented by Smoky Mountain Sto- tours and haunted tavern tours. For more and Polk Cemetery, as well as a paranormal family-friendly Haunted Franklin tour explores rytellers, local storytellers will share terrifying info, visit www.nashvilleghosttours.com. investigation. Presented by Epic Haunted the ghosts and haunts that linger on the tales at the Vienna Coffee House, 212 College Tours and the Hardeman County APTA. For brick-lined streets and historic buildings in St. Audience 12 and over. Donations given RUGBY more information, visit www.hardemancoun- charming Franklin. Ghosts of the Battlefield to SMSA Children’s Programs. Call 865-429- Ghostly Gathering – 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 and tyapta.org. Tour also offered. Visit franklinonfoot.com for 1783 for more info. Oct. 29. The yearly Halloween-season cel- more information. ebration is a favorite among village visitors, CHATTANOOGA MEMPHIS who enjoy a homemade chili dinner with Chattanooga Ghost Tours, Inc. – Nightly at GATLINBURG Haunted Side of Memphis by Backbeat dessert at the Historic Rugby Community 8:30 p.m. Acclaimed storytellers present the Ghost and Haunt Tours of Gatlinburg – Daily at Tours – 8 p.m. nightly. Two-hour walking tour Building, followed by candle and oil lamp darker details of Chattanooga’s past and the 8:30 p.m. Explore the supernatural Gatlinburg takes visitors to sites such as the Orpheum tours of several historic buildings dating places most likely for spooky experiences. that most people don’t know exists. Learn Theater, John Alexander Austin House and back to the early 1880s. Email dmayfield@ Tours conclude with an inside visit to the the stories of the settlers, famous pioneers, Earnestine and Hazel’s. Haunted pub crawl historicrugby.org or call 1-888-214-3400 or town’s most haunted hotel. Ghost hunts and loggers, soldiers and regular people that have also offered. Visit www.backbeattours.com for more information. extended tours also available. Visit chatta- come here only to find heartbreak, misery and for more information. noogaghosttours.com for more information. for some, death. Ghost hunts also available. SMYRNA For more info, visit www.ghostandhaunt.com. 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