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Registration Now Open! in new leadership, 32 freshmen legislators 2019 TML Legislative Conference March 18-19, 2019 DoubleTree Hotel, Nashville TML’s Legislative Confer- ence is a chance to hear state leaders address the municipal issues being debated in the General Assembly. The two-day conference provides an excellent forum for city officials to interact with legislators as well as other municipal officials. The voice of Tennessee’s mu- nicipal governments must be heard in the legislative process, and the Photo by Mark Humphrey Associated Press TML Legislative Conference is a With his wife Janice by his side, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally is sworn into key opportunity to communicate The Tennessee House of Representatives officially voted in Republican Glen Casada as its new Speaker of the House. office for his second term as Speaker of the Senate by newly appointed that message. federal judge and former member of the Tennessee Senate Mark Norris. TML has moved to an online The first session of the 111th Chairman. registration process for our events. General Assembly got underway In the Senate, Lt. Gov. Randy make Tennessee a better place. Gov.-elect Bill Lee is scheduled to To register go to https://www.tml1. on Jan. 8, swearing in one of the McNally was elected to his second Let’s continue to believe in Tennes- be inaugurated on Jan. 19. org/2019-legislative-conference largest freshmen class of legis- term as Speaker of the Senate. He see together. Let’s get to work.” Among the issues expected to Access to TML’s group rate at lators in more than two decades was sworn into office by a fellow “I accept this gavel in partner- be addressed this year are criminal the DoubleTree is only available and electing a new Speaker of the senate colleague – Mark Norris, ship not partisanship,” said Speaker justice reform, boosting vocation- after a paid registration form has House. who was recently appointed as the Casada. “At the table of governing, al and technical education, rural been submitted. The form will Rep. Glen Casada was of- U.S. District Judge for the Western everyone is welcome and my door development, and school security. redirect registrants to the hotel ficially elected by his fellow District of Tennessee. is always open ….. Respect and Some of the more controversial registration page after submission, lawmakers as the new speaker Both men pledged to work decorum will be the rule of the day.” issues will include medical mar- and a copy of the link to the hotel of the Tennessee House of Rep- in a non-partisan fashion to keep The new year will also wel- ijuana, sports gambling, school group will also be included in the resentatives. He succeeds Rep. Tennessee moving forward. come a new governor. Republican vouchers, and Medicaid expansion. confirmation email. Beth Harwell, who served in that “We must resist the urge to The TML special room rate position for eight years. concentrate on what divides us,” will be available until Feb.12, or Casada, R-Thompson’s Sta- said Lt. Gov. McNally. “Our suc- until the group block is sold out, tion, has served in the Tennessee cess has been achieved together. It U.S. Sen. Alexander whichever comes first.Contact House for 16 years, holding key can only continue together. Urban Sylvia Harris at [email protected] leadership positions including and rural, legislative and executive, will not run in 2020 with any additional registration most recently the House Majority house and senate, Democrat and After a 16-year career in the and hotel questions. Leader and Republican Caucus Republican — we are all here to U.S. Senate and more than 40 years in public service, U.S. Sen. Lamar Grocery stores can now sell wine on Sundays Alexander announced he will not seek re-election to his post in 2020. Wine sales in grocery stores Alexander was first elected to is now legal on Sundays. The new the Senate in 2003, taking the seat state law went into effect on Jan. 1, formerly held by U.S. Sen. Fred 2019, with the first Sunday being Thompson. During his tenure in the Jan. 6. Senate, he has served as chairman Gov. Bill Haslam signed the of the Senate Health, Education, bill into law in April. According Labor, and Pensions Committee as to the statute, liquor stores were diately, while grocery stores had to on Labor Day, New Year’s Day, and well as the chairman of the Senate given special permission to begin wait until January. the Fourth of July. Alcohol sales are Republic Conference between selling liquor and wine on Sundays The new law also let Tennes- still not allowed on Thanksgiving, 2007 and 2012. between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. imme- seans buy beer, wine, and spirits Christmas and Easter “The people of Tennessee have been very generous, electing me to serve more combined years U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander Lee names key cabinet, staff positions as governor and senator than any- Gov.-Elect Bill Lee has named one else from our state,” Alexander President Richard Nixon. The fol- several more members of his staff said. “I have gotten up every day lowing year, he returned to Tennes- ahead of his Jan. 19 inaguration. thinking that I could help make our see to serve as campaign manager Williamson County Sheriff Jeff state and country a little better, and for the successful election of Gov. Long will replace David Purkey as gone to bed most nights thinking Winfield Dunn. the commissioner of the Tennessee that I have. I will continue to serve Alexander then practiced law Department of Safety and Home- with that same spirit during the for several years before being land Security in Lee’s administra- remaining two years of my term.” elected as Tennessee’s governor in tion. Purkey has served in the role A native of Maryville, Alex- 1979, a position he served in until since 2016. ander earned a bachelor’s degree 1987. Long has served as Williamson in Latin American studies from After leaving the governor’s County’s sheriff since 2008 and was Vanderbilt University and his law office, he served as president of the re-elected to the post in November degree from the New York Univer- University of Tennessee between 2018, running uncontested. As Jeff Long Mark Ezell sity School of Law. After graduat- 1988 and 1991, when President commissioner, he will oversee the Safety & Homeland Tourism Commissioner ing from law school, he clerked for George. H.W. Bush appointed him Tennessee Highway Patrol, driver Security Commissioner U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit U.S. Secretary of Education. He services and licensing, homeland Judge John Minor Wisdom in New served in the role until 1993. He ran security, and the Tennessee highway Orleans before serving as a legisla- for the Republican nomination for safety office. Long holds a bache- tive assistant to Sen. Howard Baker president in 1996 and 2000 before lor’s degree in political science from in 1967. deciding to run for the seat vacated the University of Memphis and a law In 1969, he worked for Bryce by Thompson. degree from the Nashville School Harlow, executive assistant to See LAMAR on Page 4 of Law. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney with the TN Constitutional Officers 21st Judicial District, a special agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Inves- re-elected to two-year term tigation, arson investigator with the Members of the Tennessee state fire marshal’s office and as a Senate and House have re-elected federal hospital police officer with Chris Devaney Brent Easley Justin P. Wilson to serve as the Ten- the VA hospital in Memphis. Special Assistant to Governor Legislative Affairs Director nessee Comptroller of the Treasury Lee also selected Mark Ezell and David H. Lillard as the state to replace Kevin Triplett as the Development. McCord currently Commissioner of the Department treasurer. The vote by acclamation commissioner for the Department serves as the vice president for eco- of Revenue David Gerregano, and was taken during a joint session of of Tourist Development, a role nomic and workforce development Commissioner of Financial Institu- the 111th General Assembly. Triplett has held since 2015. Ezell at Northeast State Community tions Greg Gonzales, will keep the Wilson is Tennessee’s 34th has worked with Dean Foods since College. positions they were appointed to Comptroller of the Treasury and 1998 as a senior executive focused He also leads Workforce Solu- during the Haslam administration. was re-elected to his fifth two-year Justin P. Wilson on brand development for Purity tions, a workforce development Lee also named four staff mem- term. He leads a staff of more than Dairies and other southeast dairies. program that includes the develop- bers who will be working directly 500 employees. His 35 years at Purity Dairies, ment of registered apprenticeship with the legislature on his behalf. The comptroller’s duties in- including time as president and programs, as well as the Regional Chris Devaney will serve as clude the audit of state and local general manager, helped the former Center for Advanced Manufactur- special assistant to the governor, a government entities and partici- family-owned company receive ing (RCAM), a technical career cabinet-level position with a broad pation in the general financial and recognition as a “Brands That academy. portfolio, including legislative administrative management and Built Nashville” winner from the Additionally, Lee said Depart- affairs. A Chattanoogan, Devaney oversight of state government. Nashville American Advertising ment of Commerce and Insurance served as the deputy director and The 111th General Assembly Federation. Commissioner Julie McPeak, legislative liaison for Lee’s transi- also reelected Lillard by acclama- Dr. Jeff McCord will be the Tennessee Department of Com- tion team. tion to a sixth term as Tennessee next commissioner of the Tennessee munity and Economic Develop- Prior to managing the cam- state treasurer. David H. Lillard Department of Labor and Workforce ment Commissioner Bob Rolfe, See LEE on Page 4 See OFFICERS on Page 5 www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JAN. 14, 2019 Franklin breaks ground on wastewater facility upgrades

BAXTER Site. Construction will begin in staff, sales, logistics, information Portobello America, Inc., will lo- the second quarter of 2019, and technology, R&D, marketing and cate its U.S. headquarters and first HIROTEC AMERICA anticipates operations. C-suite and senior ex- U.S. production facility in Baxter, the plant will be operational in the ecutives will also be based in Mem- creating 220 jobs and investing third quarter of 2020. HIROTEC phis. Indigo first established oper- $150 million. Portobello will locate AMERICA, established in 1988 ations in Memphis in 2016. Since its new operations on the Tennessee with its headquarters in Auburn August 2018, Indigo has increased Motor Speedway site, where the Hills, Mich., is an automotive Tier its headcount in Tennessee from 60 company will build a new facility. 1 supplier specializing in manufac- to 175. The agricultural technology Construction on the facility is set turing tooling. This new location in company focuses on finding ways to be complete by 2021. The Bra- Tennessee will add part production for farmers to sustainably feed zil-based ceramic tile manufacturer capacity in the U.S. the plant through beneficial plant serves countries on five continents microbes and digital technologies and internal markets through multi- GREENEVILLE to promote crop health and pro- brand retailers, the Portobello Shop The town of Greeneville facilitated ductivity, while also focusing on franchise and sales channel for its first cyber security tabletop ex- improving grower profitability, engineering. Portobello has more ercise, at the Greeneville-Greene environmental sustainability and Officials with the city of Franklin have broken ground on $132.8 than 2,600 employees, responsible County Office of Emergency Man- consumer health. million upgrade to the city’s water reclamation plant, the largest for the design and innovation of agement and Homeland Security. capital investment made in city history. When completed, the new items that launch trends in architec- The exercise, involving the Ten- PORTLAND wastewater facility will treat up to 16 million gallons of wastewater ture and interior design in Brazil. nessee National Guard and more Advanced Plating, Inc. will ex- daily, approximately 4 million more gallons per day than its present than a dozen emergency and com- pand its operations by locating a capacity. The construction process is expected to take three-and- CLEVELAND munity agencies, was designed to new facility in Portland, creating a-half years with thecity maintaining operations throughout the Mars Wrigley Confectionary broke test coordination of response to a 200 jobs and investing $4 million. upgrade project. ground on its $142 million expan- cyber attack by an extremist en- The electroplating manufacturer sion to its Cleveland plant just as vironmental group. The scenario already employs 40 Tennesseans. the company celebrated the 40th included contamination of the lo- With this expansion, Advanced Tullahoma unveils design anniversary of the facility. The cal water supply, mass illness, and Plating will move its operations company will bring more than 70 public panic. More than 60 officials into a 115,000-square-foot facility new jobs to the Cleveland area to attended the exercise coordinated in Portland to keep up with grow- of new police department produce the company’s new Ha- by Greeneville City Administrator ing demand. The company plans zelnut Spread M&M’s. The new Todd Smith and Greene County to expand into the architectural product will be filled with a ha- Emergency Management Director as well as automotive accessories zelnut-filled soft center, similar to Bill Brown. markets with this new location. M&M’s Caramel candy. Presently, Advanced Plating provides elec- the company produces 300 million JOHNSON CITY troplating services for the auto- M&M’s per day – more than any USA Softball of Tennessee has motive, architectural fixtures and produced by any other plant in the named Johnson City’s Winged musical instrument industries. The world. The plant already employs Deer Park the state’s 2018 Com- company specializes in turnkey some 800 workers. Mars Wrigley plex of the Year. Winged Deer Park components as well as surface Confectionery is the world’s lead- boasts five championship-caliber finishing technologies including ing manufacturer of chocolate, fields. The state-of-the-art com- polishing, anodizing, powder chewing gum, mints and fruity con- plex opened in April 1991 with a coating, chrome, nickel, gold and fections. The company employs four-field, wagon wheel design. An other plating finishes. Established approximately 30,000 associates additional field was added several in 1962, Advanced Plating is the in 70 nations. years later to better accommodate largest automotive restoration plat- league and tournament play. John- ing company in the world and the The new Tullahoma Police Department will take inspiration from COLLIERVILLE son City recently purchased an largest manufacturer of OEM elec- city hall when it comes to design, according to Architect Allen Hill The town of Collierville’s Fire Sta- additional 36 acres adjacent to the tric guitar components in the U.S. of Upland Design Group (UDG). The new department will be con- tion No. 2 is currently undergoing park with plans to add diamond and structed behind the current home of the police department, and renovations. The station was origi- rectangular fields in the near future. SPRING HILL designers have been working with the department for nearly a year nally constructed in 1975, though it In addition to the softball complex, The city of Spring Hill will receive to make sure the new building provides what the force requires. underwent some upgrades in 2012. Winged Deer Park includes an 18- a $25 million federal grant from the The structure will span about 14,000 square feet on two levels with This newest expansion will include hole disc golf course, 1.2 miles of U.S. Department of Transportation numerous offices, interview rooms, meeting rooms, a revitalized adding about 1,000 square feet. paved and lighted trails, mountain to build a new Interstate 65 Inter- public lobby area, public restrooms, separate parking lots for the This will allow for reconfiguration bike trails, a lakefront area with a change and extension of Buckner public and officers, and a large multipurpose room. of the space to update the sleeping boardwalk, two playground areas, Road, according to the office quarters, add new ADA compliant pavilions, and an amphitheater. of U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, bathrooms, move the washer/dryer The complex has more than 400 R-Tenn. Spring Hill currently has Johnson City kicks off 150th from the truck bay to a dedicated parking spaces with additional only one I-65 interchange, and this laundry area and upgrade the kitch- parking along the lakefront. project would create much needed anniversary with train displays en with new appliances and coun- interstate access on the north end tertops. The renovation project will KNOXVILLE of town, which will greatly help to also include a paved parking area. The U.S. Department of Hous- relieve U.S. 31 traffic. The project ing and Urban Development has has been one of the top priorities COLUMBIA awarded the city of Knoxville $3.6 for the city as a way to help man- For the first time in its history, million in grant program funding age growth and transportation the city of Columbia is issuing a to make homes safer and healthier needs. Of the $15 billion worth of Popular Annual Financial Report for low-income families. The city’s transportation projects funded by (PAFR) as an easier way for citi- Community Development depart- the U.S. Department of Transpor- zens and community stakeholders ment competed for the funding and tation, the I-65 interchange was to review and understand some of received $3 million in Lead-Based the only project awarded federal the basic information of Colum- Paint Hazard Reduction grant money in Tennessee. bia’s finances and local govern- program funding and $600,000 ment. The city received a favorable, in Healthy Homes Supplemental WHITE BLUFF clean audit with no findings with funding. Knoxville is one of 48 Ebbtide Holdings LLC will es- all city departments demonstrating municipal recipients of the fund- tablish a plant in White Bluff and restraint in the expenditure of bud- ing and the only one in Tennessee. create nearly 100 jobs in the next geted funds, which contributed to The city received a similar grant five years. Ebbtide Holdings LLC, the city’s fund balance, or reserves, for $2.5 million in 2013. With the makers of Boca Bay and Aquasport reaching nearly $40 million. High- funding, Knoxville and its partners boats, is locating operations in lights from the yearly audit in- will address lead hazards in 160 an existing industrial building at Johnson City began its yearlong celebration of the city’s 150th cluded a $2.3 million increase in housing units, leading to healthier 2545 Jones Creek Road. The boat anniversary by focusing on the history of the East Tennessee and reserves in the city’s general fund, living environments for low- and manufacturer is investing in facil- Western North Carolina Railroad, locally known as the Tweetsie. continued property and sales tax very low-income families with ity upgrades and anticipates the Models of the rail line and train exibits were on display at ETSU growth and the city’s maintaining children. 140,000-square-foot plant will be as well as historic films about the city’s train heritage. For more a AA+ credit rating. operational in the fourth quarter of information about the yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, visit LEBANON 2018. The company will manufac- www.jctn150.com or follow @jctn150 (Johnson City 150 — Sesqui- FAYETTEVILLE The Lebanon City Council has ture center console sporting boats centennial Celebration) on Facebook. HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. will approved $368,000 for the con- ranging from 20 to 30 feet in length construct a new manufacturing struction of a new neighborhood at the new facility. facility in Fayetteville, investing park on South Hartmann Drive. approximately $40 million and The project is part of city officials’ WINCHESTER Fayetteville hosts second creating more than 100 jobs during larger goal at building a handful of The Winchester City Council has the next three years. The automo- neighborhood parks to connect ex- voted to rename the city’s police annual city light display tive supplier is a member of the isting trails and the city’s greenway department in honor of late Police Japan-based HIROTEC Group, system. Much of the funding for Chief Dennis Young, who died and plans to build a new facility the South Hartmann park project suddenly from a heart attack in in the Runway Centre Industrial will go toward the installation of 2017. Young was instrumental in Park, a Select Tennessee Certified swings, ropes, and playground facilitating the police department structures to be installed by Great move to its present location. Young Southern Recreation. The money was hired as Winchester’s public TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY Tennessee Town & City (ISSN 00403415, came from funds originally de- safety director in 2001. He started USPS 539420) is published semi-monthly signed for a single city park on the his law enforcement career in the except in the months of June and December west side of Lebanon near Hamil- early 1980s and graduated from 19 times per year by Tennessee Municipal League, 226 Capitol Blvd, Suite 710, Nash- ton Springs. the Tennessee Law Enforcement ville TN 37219-1894. Subscription rates: Academy in 1982. He also worked $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmem- bers, $1 a copy. Periodicals Postage Paid MEMPHIS with the Estill Springs Police De- at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER:Send Indigo Ag, Inc., will establish the partment before coming to Win- address changes to Tennessee Town & City, headquarters for its North Amer- chester. He and the city’s police 226 Capitol Blvd, Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219-1894. ican commercial operations in department were honored with Official publication of the Tennessee Memphis, investing nearly $6.6 the City of the Year Award by the Municipal League. Publisher: Margaret million and creating more than 700 Tennessee Association of Chiefs Mahery (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: Carole Graves ([email protected]; jobs in the next five years. Indigo of Police in 2014, and Young also Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: Pub- plans to occupy 60,000 square feet became the first city police chief lisher reserves the right to reject any adver- of space in Memphis’ Toyota Cen- to receive the Tennessee Sheriffs’ tising deemed unacceptable. Fax classified ads to TT&C: Attention Carole Graves at ter building. The company’s com- Association Courageous Award 615-255-4752, or e-mail cgraves@TML1. mercial headquarters in Memphis for his contributions to law en- The city of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department hosted the org. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: At- will include key departments, in- forcement and particularly for his tention Debbie Kluth at 615-255-4752, or city’s second annual “Bright Lights, Festive Nights” display at Stone e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions cluding finance, human resources, campaign against meth in Franklin Bridge Park. In addition to the massive LED light displays erected expressed by non League officials or staff legal, general and administrative County. do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. by the city, groups and individuals had the chance to personally decorate 24 trees put on display at the park. www.TML1.org 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JAN. 14, 2019

Community and Rural Development Best Practices Series Downtown Development

Lebanon uses historic charm to boost downtown business

BY DR. BRIDGET JONES finalized, Historic Lebanon and Project Consultant city leaders focused attention on the jones-bridget consulting group rehabilitation of historic buildings on and adjacent to the square. This Lebanon, located in Wilson addressed the need to preserve the County along Interstate-40, has character and identity of their com- three historic residential districts munity and create viable locations and 44 documented historic prop- for new downtown businesses and erties located within its downtown services. commercial district. In 2016, Lebanon received a The county seat of Wilson $100,000 TNECD Façade Improve- County, Lebanon is a treasure trove ment Grant (FIG) that supported of rich architecture and history and the renovation of five downtown has a track record of successful buildings and business storefronts. historic preservation. Lebanon is Following their Historic District also served by Music City Star Guidelines, projects ranged from Commuter Rail service in its histor- complete storefront rehabilitation to ic core in keeping with its railroad restoration of exterior finishes and town history. Lebanon and Wilson window repair as well as canopy County are experiencing unprec- and awning installation and signage. Iddy & Oscar’s is a boutique in downtown Lebanon that specializes in goods that donate to edented growth and development Historic Lebanon leaders admin- charitable causes. A portion of the store’s proceeds go to educating orphans in Kenya. The store as part of the Middle Tennessee istered the project and provided is one of many unique offerings in downtown Lebanon that combines new concepts of entrepre- region, and they serve as a major design and construction technical neurship with the city’s historic charm. retail and service hub for adjoining assistance and funding incentives counties. that prepared each building for suc- Lebanon’s market demand for cessful reuse. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY IMPACT new downtown business develop- These TNECD FIG funded The Historic Lebanon Main Street District has increased the number of new businesses, events, ment and investments has increased projects catalyzed other private and jobs in response to market demand and realized a 4:1 return on city, state, and federally funded with the county’s growth. City and sector investments to adjoining downtown investments. Improvements offer greater opportunities for business growth and expan- community leaders saw the op- buildings. In addition to the five sion, and property owners are seeing improved marketability of their property and increased market portunity to preserve and enhance FIG projects, downtown Lebanon values. Combined 2017 results include: their historic core to attract new saw significant improvements to investments, businesses, residents, 18 additional buildings resulting FIG and MEG Building Rehabilitations 5 as well as new heritage tourism in $5,937,623 of new private and Privately Funded Building Rehabilitations 18 revenues. public sector investment in 2017. Publicly Funded Improvements 2 (Wilson County Veterans Museum, farmers market improvements) TENNESSSEE MAIN STREET ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOP- New Downtown Jobs Created 40 DESIGNATION MENT New Downtown Businesses Created/Expanded 20 In 2013, Historic Lebanon In the Spring of 2017, Historic (retail, restaurants, hair salon, coffee shops, law and real estate offices, bookstores, co-working spaces, Tomorrow and city leaders built Lebanon completed a Tennessee private school campus, chamber of commerce) upon their local historic preser- Main Street funded strategic plan Entrepreneur Classes Offered 1 nine-week session vation asset to become one of and identified strategic priorities and Entrepreneurs and Business Owners Served 10 Tennessee’s accredited Main Street actions for the next three-year phase communities. Since that time, His- of downtown development efforts. PROJECT FUNDING toric Lebanon and partners have Tennessee and National Main Street TOTAL DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT FUNDING $1,901,075 put in place strategic multi-modal consultants worked with Historic *Projections for state and federal grant funding, property owners, university and city investments transportation infrastructure, com- Lebanon and city leaders. munity development and design As internal and external eco- FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROJECTS $663,075 incentives, downtown promotions nomic markets were identified, TNECD Façade Improvement Grant $100,000 and entrepreneur development discussions centered on expansion Property/Business Owner Match $563,075 resources that are producing eco- of existing downtown businesses, MEG Building Rehabilitation $5,900 nomic and community impacts. and the location of new businesses, restaurants, and services as the top MAIN STREET ENTREPRENEUR GRANT PROJECT $66,000 MULTI-MODAL TRANSPOR- priority. TNECD Main Street Entrepreneur Grant $50,000 TATION AND STREETSCAPE Entrepreneur development was Cumberland University In-kind $5,000 INVESTMENTS an important strategy identified Other local in-kind and cash donations $11,000 In 2007, Historic Lebanon through the planning process. His- commissioned a new master plan toric Lebanon’s executive director STREETSCAPE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT $1,200,000 to guide future infrastructure in- created a coalition of city officials, TDOT Safety Grant $600,000 (streets, sidewalks, crosswalks) vestments in the downtown core. Cumberland University faculty, and City of Lebanon Match $600,000 (underground utilities, lighting, landscaping, benches, crosswalks) In 2013, city leaders secured the Historic Lebanon board leaders and Tennessee Department of Trans- applied for TNECD’s Main Street TNECD NATIONAL MAIN STREET CENTER STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES portation’s assistance to improve Entrepreneur Grant (MEG) funding $2,000 safety and pedestrian access to the to locate a new Entrepreneur Center downtown square. The Historic on the square in an underutilized PROJECT LEADERS AND PARTNERS Lebanon master plan was used as building. Historic Lebanon the basis for the new design. In 2017, Historic Lebanon was City of Lebanon In July of 2015, Lebanon and awarded a $50,000 MEG to estab- Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development TDOT leaders celebrated the grand lish the Cumberland Ignite Lab Tennessee Department of Transportation opening of a new traffic pattern with equipment, furnishings and Tennessee Historical Commission around the square and a streets- new entrepreneur training through Cumberland University cape project that added sidewalks, Cumberland University and Path- Pathway Lending Women’s Business Center pedestrian crossings, underground way Lending’s Women’s Business Wilson County Joint Economic and Community Development Board utilities, and placemaking elements Center services. Wilson County Government such as landscaping and improved The community response has lighting. been positive with local entrepre- For project information contact Historic Lebanon. These multi-modal transporta- neurs, business owners, and Cum- tion improvements for pedestrians berland students and faculty taking and motor vehicles positioned the advantage of classes, co-working community for future investments space, and events in the first year in downtown buildings and busi- of operations. The location of the ness development. Cumberland Ignite Lab in an un- derutilized building and street of the FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT historic downtown has helped to re- PROGRAM vitalize the surrounding businesses As the transportation improve- and attract new businesses. ments on the square were being

TNECD TENNESSEE MAIN STREET, FACADE IMPROVEMENT AND MAIN STREET ENTREPRENEUR GRANT PROGRAMS

Downtown revitalization is a critical component of successful rural economic and community development. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development encourages revitalization and adaptive reuse of commercial buildings in downtown business districts through the Tennessee Main Street and the Tennessee Main Street Façade Improvement Grant (FIG) programs that provide technical assistance and funding for improvements to put vacant and/or underutilized buildings into productive service as economic drivers. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development also encourages entrepreneur- ship development and adaptive reuse of commercial buildings in down- town business districts with the Main Street Entrepreneur Grant program that funds activities that put vacant and/or underutilized buildings into productive service and serve as economic drivers for downtowns and to develop entrepreneurs. Tennessee Main Street program resources along with TNECD Façade Improvement Program and Entrepreneur Grant funding work together to help communities revitalize their downtown districts and create new businesses through the Governor’s Rural Task Force and Tennessee Rural Economic Opportunity Act of 2016 and 2017.

For more information visit TNECD Community and Rural Development. www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JAN. 14, 2019 Sevierville’s Mayor Atchley dies after battle with cancer Clint Abbott County. Burgin received her bache- Franklin Jr. has been lor’s degree in journalism from the Mayor Ken Bryan Atchley, longtime mayor elected the University of Memphis and later Moore has of Sevierville, died on Dec. 9, 2018, mayor of Al- earned a master’s in English edu- been ap- at the University of Tennessee Med- coa by his fel- cation from Vanderbilt University. pointed to ical Center after a battle with cancer. low members She initially worked in journalism the National He was 66. of the Board in the Memphis area before moving League of Atchley graduated from Sevier of Commis- to Williamson County in 1991 to Cities (NLC) County High School in 1970 and sioners. Ab- serve as editor for Schroeder-Flynn Finance, Ad- earned a bachelor’s degree in polit- Dr. Ken Moore bott previ- Clint Abbott Jr. and Company, which led her to a ministration, ical science from Carson-Newman ously served position with the Williamson A.M. and Intergov- University (then Carson Newman as the city’s vice mayor since 2003 and later for the Brentwood Home ernmental Relations federal advo- College). and has been on the commission Page. She served as a Brentwood cacy committee by NLC President Atchley began his service with since 1999. A Blount County native, City Commissioner for eight years Karen Freeman-Wilson, mayor, the city of Sevierville in 1979, Abbott graduated from Maryville before being elected mayor. Gary, Ind. As a committee member, spending 10 years an alderman be- Bryan Atchley College in 1966 with a bachelor’s Mayor Moore will play a key role in fore being elected the city’s mayor degree in health and physical educa- Patricia Cottrell has been select- shaping NLC’s policy positions and in 1995. His 23 years as city mayor since 1991 and was selected as the tion. He would later earn a master’s ed to serve as advocate on behalf of America’s cit- made him the longest-serving mayor Nursing Home Administrator of the in educational administration from the first-ever ies and towns before Congress, with in Sevierville history. Year in 2010. Tennessee Technological Univer- chief compli- the administration and at home. He Under his tenure, Sevierville Atchley’s coworkers and col- sity and an educational specialist ance officer will be joined by Houston City Con- saw unprecedented growth. He leagues have expressed their grief degree in curriculum and instruction for the city troller Chris Brown; South Bay, Fla., led the city through a period of at his loss. from the University of Tennessee. of Nashville. City Manager Leondrae Camel; and tremendous economic growth and “Mayor Atchley was Sevierville He served as an educator and coach Mayor Da- State College, Pa.; Councilmember oversaw many significant public to the core,” said Sevierville City at Townsend High School and the vid Briley Catherine Dauler. The committee improvements including building Administrator Russell Treadway. Knox County school system before announced develops NLC’s federal policy po- of the new city hall and police sta- “From coaching youth baseball to coming to work in Alcoa. He retired that Cottrell Patricia Cottrell sitions on issues involving national tion, Smokies Stadium, Convention being mayor, and everything in be- as principal of Alcoa High School will oversee economic policy, general financial Center, two golf courses, expansion tween, he exemplified public service in 1995 after 21 years of serivce in a comprehensive review of ethics assistance programs, liability insur- of the city’s greenway system, and and proved there are hundreds of education. Since then, he has served regulations in the city’s procurement ance, intergovernmental relations, bringing the Tennessee Smokies ways to serve one’s community. He as an education consultant, assistant process among other duties. Cottrell census, municipal bonds and capital Double-A Minor League Baseball was a great mayor. He was extremely principal and athletic director for previously served as legal counsel at finance, municipal management, team to Sevierville. supportive of the city administrator, Greenback High School, and as an Bone McCallester Norton, a posi- antitrust issues, citizen participa- Atchley also served as the department heads, and all employ- inspector and manager for Helton tion she took after retiring from the tion and civil rights, labor relations, chairman of the Sevier County Ur- ees. I will miss him as our mayor, and Associates, Inc. Tennessee Court of Appeals in 2014. Native American sovereignty and ban Growth Committee beginning and I will miss him as my friend.” She was first appointed to the court municipal authority. in 1998. Sevierville Vice Mayor Robbie State Sen. Paul Bailey, R-Spar- of appeals by Gov. Don Sundquist He also was a longtime member Fox said Atchley was the epitome of ta, has been in 1998. Her legal career began in Dr. Wendy of the Tennessee Municipal League, a public servant. nominated 1976 as an assistant attorney gen- Long has being selected as the Mayor of the “There aren’t enough adjectives by the Sen- eral. She also held positions as law been select- Year in 2013. and words to describe all of Bryan ate Major- director for the city of Nashville and ed as the new In 2017, he was selected as the Atchley’s good qualities,” Fox said. ity Caucus worked in the Office of Attorney director of Sevierville Chamber of Commerce “The city of Sevierville has lost a to serve on General of Tennessee, including as health for the Citizen of the Year. true servant leader, who has left a Tennessee chief deputy attorney general. She is Metropol- Outside of his political work, legacy that will live for many, many General As- a founding member of the Lawyers itan Board his career was focused on the health years to come. Bryan will be sadly sembly’s Association for Women, an alumna of Health of missed as our mayor and as a close Sen. Paul Bailey Dr. Wendy Long care industry. He was the Sevier Joint Fiscal of Leadership Nashville and an ad- Nashville and County Health Center administrator friend.” Review Committee, which serves junct faculty at Belmont University Davidson County. Long previously as the state’s budgetary watch dog. College of Law. served as the director of TennCare The committee consists of 16 of after being appointed to the posi- Lee names staff positions the state’s lawmakers and must be U.S. Rep. tion by Gov. Bill Haslam in June LEE, from Page 1 approved by the entire General As- Mark Green 2016. Prior to that, she also served paign, he served as executive direc- sembly. Bailey was first elected to was unani- in other executive positions within tor of CNP Haiti, a Christian mission represent Tennessee Senate District mously vot- the agency such as deputy director organization working to prevent 15 in 2014 and previously served ed to be the and chief medical officer. Long has childhood malnutrition. He was also on the White County Commission president of been employed in state government chairman of the Tennessee Republi- before being elected as a state the Republi- for 30 years with a total of 14 spent can Party from 2009 – 2015 and was lawmaker. He owns a trucking firm can Freshman with the TennCare department. She a senior aide to U.S. Sen. Bob Corker based in Cookeville and also works Class for the U.S. Rep. also served as assistant commis- and late U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson. as a farmer. incoming Re- Mark Green sioner at the Tennessee Department Brent Easley will serve as di- publicans of of Health. rector of the governor’s Legislative Alwilda Bin- the 116th U.S. House of Represen- Affairs Office. He currently serves as kley has been tatives. Green received a total of 30 Forrest Ow- the state director for TennesseeCAN, Bob Rolfe, appointed votes from his fellow Republican ens, an alder- an education advocacy group. Previ- Commissioner, Economic to fill a va- lawmakers for the seat. Green man for the ously, he served as the state director and Community Development cancy on the served in the wars in Afghanistan city of Ger- for StudentsFirst Tennessee. Prior Ashland City and Iraq and graduated from the mantown, has to that, he worked in the Tennessee Council. Bin- Boonshoft School of Medicine in been appoint- House as the senior research and pol- kley previ- Ohio before returning to military ed the new icy analyst for the Tennessee House ously served service as a flight surgeon. He lat- Alwilda Binkley planning di- Republican Caucus. six years on er founded and served as CEO of rector for the Forrest Owens Liz Alvey will serve as Lee’s the council beginning in 2012 and healthcare staffing company Align city of Lake- legislative counsel. An attorney, she has served on the Ashland City MD. He served in the Tennessee land. Owens has a master’s degree in has worked with the Tennessee State Events Committee. She also serves State Senate representing Senate city and regional planning from the Senate since 1999, having served as on the Community Bank and Trust District 22 from 2012 to 2018. University of Memphis and worked the senior policy advisor to Senate Co. advisory board, the Cheatham for a decade with the city of Ger- Majority Leader Mark Norris since County Rail Authority and the Van Hilleary, mantown’s planning department, 2007. Over the past eight years, Al- Braxton Lee Homestead Foundation former con- including five years as the city’s vey chaired the State Transformation board. Binkley had opted not to run gressman for planning director. He recently was in Action Recognition (STAR) of David Gerregano for re-election in 2017. Binkley the 4th Con- employed with the Memphis-based the Southern Legislative Confer- Commissioner Revenue also spent two decades working for gressional ETI Corporation as their planning ence. She also served on the Shared the Cheatham County government, District, has director. He was elected to serve State Legislation Committee on the He will also retain Brittany serving as the administrative assis- been tapped as the alderman for the city of Council of State Governments from Collins, who served as a legislative tant to the county mayor. by U.S. Rep. Germantown in 2012 and served as 2010 to 2018. liaison to Haslam, in a role as se- John Rose, Van Hilleary vice-mayor of the city in 2016. Former state Rep. Courtney nior legislative liaison for the Lee Tobie Bled- R-Tenn., to Rogers, R-Hendersonville, has been administration. Prior to joining the soe, former serve as his chief of staff. Rose Glen Wil- appointed commissioner of veterans’ Haslam administration, she served mayor of represents Tennessee’s 6th Con- liamson has services. A retired lieutenant colonel, as Regional Political Director for the the town of gressional District. Born in Dayton been select- Rogers presently serves as director Tennessee Republican Party, helping Jonesbor- and raised in Spring City, Hilleary ed as the new of recruiting and retention for the the party elect a record number of Re- ough, died served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve police chief Tennessee State Guard, the all-vol- publicans in 2014. She has worked Dec. 13, and two volunteer tours of duty for the city unteer arm of the Tennessee Mili- extensively with military families 2018 at the during the Gulf War. He graduated of Bartlett tary Department. She also served and service members. age of 79. Tobie Bledsoe with a bachelor’s degree from the following the 28 years with the Air Force and the Lee earlier named Stuart A native of University of Tennessee and earned retirement of Glen Williamson Tennessee Air National Guard. McWhorter as his finance chairman, Unicoi County, Bledsoe moved to his law degree from the Samford Chief Gary Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes was also Blake Harris as his chief of staff, Jonesborough in 1974 and became University Cumberland School Rikard. Williamson previously selected as head of military affairs Butch Eley as his chief operating involved in town leadership. She of Law. Hilleary served as the served as the city’s assistant chief for the Lee administration. Holmes officer, Lang Wiseman as his deputy was initially elected to the Jonesbor- congressman for Tennessee’s 4th for 11 years and has been with the presently serves as the deputy to the governor and chief counsel, ough Board of Mayor and Aldermen Congressional District from 1995 to Bartlett Police Department since commanding general of First Army, Tony Niknejad as his policy director, when the city’s growth began to 2003. He then moved to Murfrees- 1990. During his service, he has which provides training and readi- Dr. Charlie Hatcher as his agriculture take off. She was then elected the boro in 2004 where he worked as a worked as a narcotics detective, ness oversight to reserve component commissioner, Chris Walker as his town’s mayor in 1998. In honor of political consultant. DEA task force agent, lieutenant, units deploying worldwide. He has communications director, and Laine her legacy, the town named Tobie captain, and inspector. Before going previously served as the Deputy Arnold as his press secretary. Drive after her and the town’s senior Ryan into law enforcement, Williamson adjutant general of the Tennessee The new administration will center is housed in the Tobie Bled- McReynolds, worked for 10 years in television National Guard and has commanded also be retaining Department of soe Building. Outside of her work the city of production and repair at the Sharp Tennessee National Guard units at all Human Services Commissioner in government, she served as head Kingsport’s Electronics Manufacturing Compa- levels, serving in multiple combat Danielle Barnes and Department of surgical nurse at Northside Hospital assistant man- ny of America. Inspector Jeff Cox deployments. Holmes, a registered Mental Health and Substance Abuse for more than 25 years. ager for oper- has been appointed to Williamson’s architect, has also served in national Services Marie Williams, both of ations, recent- former position as assistant chief. level positions serving as deputy whom were appointed under the Outgoing ly received the chief of engineers at the Pentagon. Haslam administration. Brentwood 2018 Public Ryan Mayor Jill Works Lead- McReynolds Burgin has er of the Year Sen. Alexander will not run again 2020 been selected award by the Tennessee Chapter of as the execu- the American Public Works Asso- LAMAR, from Page 1 As a senator, he has distinguished “One of the highlights of my tive director ciation (TCAPWA). McReynolds Gov. Bill Haslam praised Alex- himself as a national leader, while time in the Senate has been working of the city credited his success to the support ander’s long legacy of service to the always reminding everyone that our with Lamar Alexander,” Corker said. of Franklin’s of the city’s mayor and aldermen as state. founders designed our government “I often tell him he is the legislator of Main Street Jill Burgin well as the dedication of the city’s “It is almost impossible to for most of the power to be delegat- the decade because of the effective program, also known as the Down- workforce. McReynolds has been measure the impact of Lamar Alex- ed to the states. No one has served way he has worked across the aisle to town Franklin Association. The with Kingsport for more than 14 ander’s commitment to Tennessee,” our state longer as a governor and pass legislation that directly affects program is accredited through the years and has more than 24 years of Haslam said. “His time as governor senator, and few, if any, have served the lives of so many throughout our National Main Street Center, a divi- public works experience. He holds paved the way for the economic it better than Lamar.” state and around the country. As one sion of the National Trust for Histor- a bachelor’s degree in civil engi- position we enjoy today as a leading Outgoing U.S. Sen. Bob Corker of the finest statesmen our state has ic Preservation and works with the neering and a master’s in business state for business, and his education- expressed his gratitude for his senate ever seen, Lamar will leave behind a Heritage Foundation of Williamson administration. al reforms were ahead of his time. colleague. remarkable legacy.” 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JAN. 14, 2019 www.TML1.org Feb. 28 last date for water plan feedback The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is now seeking feedback from the public on the plan that as- The Greater Metro Nashville rettes, based on recent federal reg- sesses current water resources and area is the location of the major- ulatory action and new evidence makes recommendations for steps ity of the fastest growing areas in of risks associated with the use that can be taken to ensure Tennes- the state of Tennessee, according of these devices. In Tennessee, 40 see has abundant water resources to information recently released percent of high school students to support future population and by the U.S. Census Bureau. The have used ENDs and 11.5 percent economic growth through 2040. Spring Hill and Thompson’s Sta- report current use. Those who use “Tennessee is blessed with tion areas of Williamson County ENDS to quit use of conventional great sources of water today, but we are the fastest growing areas in the tobacco products often continue to should never take that for granted,” state, followed by Murfreesboro, smoke cigarettes as well, and may Gov. Bill Haslam said. “As our Chattanooga, Clarksville, and be less likely to quit using tobacco state grows, we must maintain our Collierville. Approximately 12 of than those who do not use ENDS. capacity to meet our water needs. Gov. Bill Haslam, right, announced the release of the state’s new the 20 fastest growing census tracts The products continue to evolve in That takes a plan, and I am grateful water plan along with TDEC Commissioner Dr. Shari Meghreblian, in the state were in the Nashville ways that appeal to young people, for the amount of work that has left, and Deputy Gov. Jim Henry, center. Metro area. Of the 90 tracts that who may not understand the dan- gone into this issue.” showed population declines, 29 gers associated with their use. The Recommendations from the Water Resources Information forth by the steering committee and were in rural areas while 28 were Food and Drug Administration has plan include the following: Act) and determine and en- working groups. within the metropolitan boundaries called for a ban on sales of all fla- able proper jurisdictions for “We want citizens to have the of Memphis. vored ENDS (with the exception of • Address current and impend- regional water planning and ability to comment on the report mint and menthol flavors) outside ing infrastructure needs. A programs. and have an opportunity to add to TN Promise scholarship stu- of age-restricted, in-person loca- mechanism should be estab- • Use the state water-resources the discussion of how we move for- dents have surpassed 2 million tions and for heightened practices lished to address unserved task force or advisory com- ward,” said TDEC Commissioner community service hours as part for age verification for online sales. areas, infrastructure repair/ mittee and regional water-re- Dr. Shari Meghreblian. “TN H2O of requirements to be eligible replacement issues, and fund- sources jurisdictions to facil- is truly Tennessee’s plan, devel- for the scholarship program. The Tennessee Wildlife Resourc- ing shortfalls faced by rural itate intrastate and interstate oped by hundreds of citizens from Between December 2018 and es Agency has presented a five- systems. regional cooperation. diverse professional backgrounds when the program began in 2014, year strategic deer management • Develop a comprehensive wa- • Identify sustainable funding across the state. Engaging the gen- students have donated eight hours plan for the state. The plan has ter resources planning process for all TN H2O recommen- eral public is the logical next step each at community and public six major goals including gathering and planning cycle based on dations. in the process.” events, animal shelters, food more information about Tennes- good science and informa- Tennessee’s population is pantries, community outreach see’s deer herd, about the harvest tion (consistent monitoring, “This plan will help inform estimated to double in the next agencies, or job shadowing to of deer in Tennessee, and about data collection, modeling, our future leaders – inside and out- 50 years. This growth, along with learn more about future careers. the desires of Tennessee hunters. It trending, and reporting) that side of government – on important recent concerns over the utilization Last year, tnAchieves, in partner- also encompasses the development includes all major users and steps they can take to ensure our of the Memphis Sands Aquifer, ship with businesses across the of support programs for landown- stakeholders. abundance of water,” Deputy Gov. droughts that have impacted nu- state, launched TN Promise Job ers and communities and to address • Develop a campaign to help Jim Henry, who served as chair- merous Tennessee communities, Shadow Day, with more than 350 potential deer-related problems. the public and decision makers man of the steering committee, failures of aging drinking water students participating. Students are Additionally, the plan looks to min- understand the value of water said. “This plan will need contin- and wastewater infrastructure and required to perform community imize the threat of chronic wasting and natural resources and uous and close attention to keep interstate battles over water rights, service or a job shadow in order to disease, increase communication complexity in managing them. our economy and quality of life stressed the need to develop a maintain eligibility for their schol- with the public, and identify re- • Encourage greater collabo- thriving for future generations.” statewide plan for addressing wa- arship each year. sources and funding needed to ration and communication TDEC, which helped orga- ter availability. Feedback must be improve the hunting, management, concerning Tennessee’s water nize the development of the plan, given by Feb. 28, 2019. The Tennessee Department of and health of the state’s deer. The resources. is now looking for feedback from The plan is available for view- Health is issuing an updated draft plan is available online on the • Evaluate existing laws to the public. The feedback will sup- ing and commenting at tn.gov/ public health advisory on elec- TWRA website for a 30-day public assess their implementation plement the report for future de- environment/tnh2o. tronic nicotine delivery systems comment period at tn.gov/TWRA/ (e.g., Water Resources Act, cision makers to evaluate as they (ENDS), also known as e-ciga- deerplan. Watershed District Act, and consider the recommendations put Constitutional TN State Parks unveils three exclusive coffee blends Officers elected Tennessee state parks have anon, Dunbar Cave, Henry Horton, to two-year term unveiled three new specialty Natchez Trace, Old Stone Fort, OFFICERS, from Page 1 coffee blends to be sold in the Paris Landing, Pickett, Pickwick In his official capacity, Treasur- park gift shops. Landing, Radnor Lake, Reelfoot er Lillard oversees the Tennessee The state parks have joined Lake, Sycamore Shoals, and the Treasury Department and its more Just Love Coffee on three fla- central office at the Tennessee than 270 employees. The Treasury vors branded as Tennessee State Tower in downtown Nashville. Department internally manages Parks varieties and inspired by Meanwhile, Tennesseans can over $55 billion in state and local the three grand divisions of the still enjoy the State Park Blonde government funds. state – earthy blueberry for West Ale introduced last year by the Treasurer Lillard has cham- Tennessee, chocolate raisin for state parks in a partnership between pioned issues of financial literacy Middle Tennessee, and smoky Tennessee Brew Works and the and strives daily find new ways to blueberry for East Tennessee. Tennessee State Parks Conservan- improve the financial lives of Ten- State Park staffer David Pineros cy. A portion of sales will also go to nesseans. Since first elected in 2009, did the artwork on the labels. benefit the state park system. he has worked with the Treasury A portion of the sales will The beer is available in select Department to provide Tennesseans support the Tennessee State retailers in the state, including with financial tools needed to lead a Parks Conservancy, a nonprofit most Kroger stores in the Middle better quality of life. partner of the state parks system. Tennessee and Knoxville areas; Both the comptroller and the The coffee flavors are avail- most Food City locations in Chat- Three exclusive coffee brands are now available at Tennessee State treasurer serve two-year terms; able for sale in 16 state park gift tanooga and Knoxville; and most Park gift shops with proceeds going to benefit the park system. whereas, the secretary of state shops across the state, including independent liquor stores. Each of the flavors is inspired by one of the state’s grand divisions serves four-year terms. Tre Hargett, Cumberland Mountain, Fall For more information, go to with earthy blueberry coffee for West Tennessee, chocolate raisin the current secretary of state, was Creek Falls, Montgomery Bell, https://tnstateparks.com/about for Middle Tennessee, and smoky blueberry for East Tennessee. elected to his third four-year term Roan Mountain, Cedars of Leb- in 2017. No loan is too large or too small

The town of Dandridge recently closed a $465,000 note with the Tennessee Munic- The city of Millington recently closed a $2,000,000 loan with the Tennessee ipal Bond Fund to finance equipment for the town. Dandridge has used the TMBF Municipal Bond Fund to finance school system improvements. The city has loan programs 11 times beginning in 1998. Pictured from left to right (seated) Cathy used TMBF programs 10 times beginning in 1996. Pictured are John Trusty, Dixon, city recorder; George Gantte, mayor; and Matt Rudder, town administrator finance director; Karen Findley, city clerk; Terry Jones, mayor; andTommy Standing is Steve Queener TMBF marketing representative. Green, TMBF marketing representative.

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plan for the city and will serve as the city a classroom setting; recruit and schedule located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, liaison with surrounding municipalities to temporary part-time instructors; properly Collierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, coordinate mutual emergency management evaluate the performance of temporary 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Completed applications plans. This is a newly created department part-time instructors; prioritize projects; must be submitted either by mail or in within the city of Lakeland that is currently and travel statewide with overnight travel. person to the above address. Position will approved to start operations on July 1, Applicants must apply electronically and remain open until filled. EOE. Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No the performance of complex and profes- 2019. The minimum requirements for this attach a cover letter, a resume and three charge to TML members. Send advertising sional engineering work involving land opportunity include: bachelor’s degree in references with contact information. Please SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER to: Carole Graves: [email protected]. development projects, capital improvement fire science, business administration, or a apply at: http://humanresources.tennessee. WASTEWATER TREATMENT projects, water, sewer, street, drainage, and related field with seven years of fire service edu/recruitment/ The intent of this job COLLIERVILE. The purpose of this ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS public works projects and programs and experience, with three years in fire service description is to provide a representative classification is to perform semi-skilled DIRECTOR - ADMINISTRATION ensures technical competence and com- management. Qualified applicants must and level of the types of duties and respon- to skilled work as part of a public works/ GERMANTOWN. The city of German- pliance with all current codes and criteria. have successfully completed Fire Officer sibilities that will be required of positions utilities crew performing maintenance town is seeking a qualified individual to The incumbent in this position is a direct II training from the Tennessee State Fire given this title and shall not be construed and construction tasks on public works/ serve as assistant public works director report to the town engineer and works Academy, or equivalent training and must as a declaration of the total of the specific utilities projects. This position requires of administration. Under administrative under his general guidance and direction. possess and maintain at least an EMT duties and responsibilities of any particular a high school diploma or GED; supple- direction of the public works director, The incumbent may also perform the duties license from the state of Tennessee. For position. EOE. mented by 6 months previous experience direct and manage administrative support of the division director in the absence of more information and for a complete job de- and/or training involving construction or programs and services of the department, the town engineer. This position requires scription, visit www.lakelandtn.gov/jobs. PERMIT ASSOCIATE I. maintenance work in area of assignment; including budget, personnel/payroll, pur- a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or GALLATIN. The Gallatin Building Codes or any equivalent combination of edu- chasing, contract administration, inven- closely related field; previous experience FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR Department is currently accepting applica- cation, training, and experience which tory & asset management, and computer and/or training that includes civil engi- COLLIERVILLE. This position is to tions for permit associate I. The purpose provides the requisite knowledge, skills, operations.This position will provide neering, environmental/utility engineering, perform inspections and re-inspections of this position is to assist the public and and abilities for this job. Must possess highly responsible and complex staff as- computerized mapping, drafting, project of buildings in the course of construction, provide technical office support duties and maintain a valid driver’s license. sistance to the director, such as statistical management, research, and data analysis alteration, and/or repair to determine related to the processing and issuance of Salary is $24,960 – $29,637, depending and policy analysis and business forecasts. is preferred; and five years of previous pro- whether plans, workmanship and materials building permits. This is a 40-hours-per- on qualifications, with excellent benefits In conjunction with the assistant public fessional civil engineering experience; or conform to the existing fire and life safety week, day-shift position. Salary begins at package. To apply for this position, you works director of operations, this position any equivalent combination of education, codes and town ordinances. Requires an $15.15 + excellent benefits. The successful must submit an original town of Col- will also assume responsible control of training, and experience which provides the associate’s degree with course concentra- applicant will have knowledge of internal lierville application. Applications are the department in absence of the director. requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for tion in fire science technology or a closely and external public agency permitting available to download at www.collierville. The minimum requirements for this op- this job. Must be registered as a professional related field; supplemented by four (4) years requirements, as well as the ability to use com under the Employment Opportuni- portunity include: bachelor’s degree in engineer (PE) in the state of Tennessee or full-time experience in fire service work and manipulate Microsoft Office; ability to ties tab, or you may obtain one from our business or public administration, gov- possess the ability to obtain license within and/or fire prevention and inspections; or establish and maintain effective and profes- Human Resources Office located at 500 ernmental accounting or related field and six months of employment and maintain li- any equivalent combination of education, sional working relationships with vendors, Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN, at least five years of professional financial cense throughout employment. Stormwater training, and experience which provides the finance staff, other department heads and 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and administrative services experience to certification is preferred, but not required. requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for governmental officials. Bachelor’s degree Completed applications must be submitted include responsibility for planning, orga- Must have public speaking and leadership this job. Must achieve a fire inspector cer- in business or other professional related either by mail or in person to the above nizing and managing departmental fiscal skills. Must possess and maintain a valid tification issued by the state of Tennessee, field. Must have a minimum of three address. EOE. activities. Master’s degree in a related field motor vehicle operator’s license. Salary is Department of Commerce and Insurance, years relevant experience in construction/ and management experience over public $54,541 - $84,023 depending on qualifica- Division of Fire Prevention within one (1) inspections experience, preferably in an TOWN ADMINISTRATOR works functions strongly preferred; or tions, with excellent benefits package. To year of employment. Applicants must not administrative role. Must have certification THOMPSON’S STATION. (pop. 4,726). any combination of education, training, apply for this position, you must submit an have been convicted of a felony or any as a permit technician through a recognized Salary range based on experience and and experience providing the knowledge, original town of Collierville application. misdemeanor that involved force, liquor, certification organization within one year qualifications. The town, with 21.6 square skills, and abilities necessary to perform Applications are available to download at or drug laws. Applicants who have mili- from date of hire. To see the full job de- miles, is located 25 miles southwest of essential job functions. For more details www.collierville.com or you may obtain tary service must possess an “honorable” scription and apply, visit our website at Nashville along I-65 and TN 840 in high and applications, please visit https://www. one from our Human Resources Office discharge. Applicants must satisfactorily www.gallatintn.gov. Open until filled. EOE growth Williamson County. The town governmentjobs.com/careers/german- located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, Col- complete a one year probationary period. administrator is appointed by and reports town. Open until filled. EOE. lierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 Must establish and maintain their actual PLANS EXAMINER. to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen com- a.m. - 5 p.m. Completed applications must bona fide residence east of the Mississippi COLLIERVILLE. The town of Collier- prised of a mayor and four aldermen elect- CITY ADMINISTRATOR be submitted either by mail or in person to River within a distance no greater than ville has an immediate opening for a ed at-large to staggered, four year terms of MCMINNVILLE. The city of McMinn- the above address. EOE. thirty (30) miles from the town’s corporate plans examiner. This position requires office. The town has an operating budget ville’s acting city administrator is retiring. limits. Must not be on any departmental the performance of highly professional, of $3.5M with ten full-time employees The city is seeking well-qualified, inno- DISTRIBUTION/COLLECTION probations. Must possess a valid motor technical work involving the examination serving the community. Candidates should vative and professional applicants for the MANAGER vehicle operator’s license at the time of hire. of construction documents for compliance possess a bachelor’s degree in public position of city administrator. Minimum COLLIERVILLE. The purpose of this clas- Salary is $35,475 annually with excellent with statutes, codes, and ordinances. This administration, business administration, qualifications include a bachelor’s degree sification is to perform highly responsible benefits package. To apply for this position, position requires an associate’s degree with or a field closely related to government in public administration, or a close- supervisory and managerial work in the you must submit a special application. Fire major course work in building, engineer- management, with a master’s degree in ly-related field, with at least five years’ maintenance, repair, installation, operation, safety inspector applications are available ing, architecture, building construction or a related field preferred; and a minimum experience in municipal government and minor construction of municipal water to download at www.collierville.com under a related field; and five years’ experience of five years of professional experience management and finance or experience distribution, and wastewater collection the Employment Opportunities tab, or you in the building construction industry or a with a municipality or county. The town and training in municipal management. system facilities. Requires an associate’s may obtain one from our Human Resources related field; or any equivalent combina- is seeking an administrator who is an Major duties include supervision of all degree with major course concentration Office located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, tion of education, training, and experience effective collaborator and leader who can city departments, staff employment and in engineering technology, or a related Collierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, which provides the requisite knowledge, communicate clearly and directly while assignments, including work procedures science field; and five years’ experience in 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Completed applications must skills, and abilities for this job. Must obtain maintaining a personable manner. The and schedules, budget preparation, with public utilities maintenance construction, be submitted either by mail or in person to plans review examiner certification from administrator will have a proven record the monitoring of revenues and expendi- at least two (2) of which must have been in the above address. EOE. the International Code Council and the in effective service delivery and creative tures, development and implementation of a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent building inspector certification issued by problem solving skills with a history of goals and visioning for the city, provision combination of education, training, and IT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I the state of Tennessee within 12 months honesty, integrity, and transparency. The of proper reports, and initiation of grant experience, which provides the requisite GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin is seeking of employment and maintain certification town administrator will lead by example writing. The administrator will perform knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. qualified applicants for the position of it throughout employment. Must possess and to ensure an open and trusting relationship duties which will reflect the needs of a pro- Must possess or obtain a state of Tennessee systems specialist I in the information maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s with the board, staff, and community. gressive city by serving on various boards, Grade II Distribution System Operator’s technology department. The purpose of license. Must be able to pass a work relat- The town administrator will promote an committees, agencies and civic organi- License and a state of Tennessee Grade this position is to assist in the efficient and ed drug test. Salary is $37,001 - $44,220 atmosphere of quality customer service zations that promote retail, tourism, and II Wastewater Collection System License orderly functioning of the information sys- annually (DOQ) with excellent benefits and citizen partnership. Position profile industrial development in the area. The within twenty-four (24) months of hire. tems of the city of Gallatin. The duties will package. To apply for this position, you is available at www.thompsons-station. administrator will possess all the skills Must be in compliance with TDEC Rule include: assisting in the implementation of must submit an original town of Collierville com. Send cover letter, resume, and salary necessary to complete the successful op- 0400-49-01 and remain in compliance new software applications or enhancements application. Applications are available to history by electronic mail to the Univer- eration and management of the city while throughout employment. Must possess and to existing solutions; working with other download at www.collierville.com, or you sity of Tennessee, Municipal Technical fulfilling the expectations of the elected maintain a valid driver’s license. Salary is departments to define and document pro- may obtain one from our Human Resources Advisory Service, attention Joe Cosentini officials.The city administrator is selected $50,729 - $68,962 (DOQ) annually with cesses and recommending changes to those Office located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, at [email protected], by by, reports to, and serves at the pleasure excellent benefits package. To apply for processes to gain efficiencies; the instal- Collierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Please direct all questions of the mayor and a six-member board this position, you must submit an original lation, administration and maintenance of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Completed applications must regarding the position to Mr. Cosentini. of aldermen. McMinnville in Warren Town of Collierville application. Applica- applications; troubleshooting and upgrad- be submitted either by mail or in person to County, is located 70 miles southeast of tions are available to download at www. ing applications; preparing documentation the above address. Open until filled. EOE. UTILITY SERVICE WORK Nashville and has a population of 14,000 collierville.com under the Employment and providing user assistance/training to GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin’s Public citizens. It is designated as a National and Opportunities tab, or you may obtain one city staff; and performing related work as REFERENCE ASSOCIATE – YOUTH Utilities Department is seeking qualified Tennessee Main Street Community. The from our Human Resources Office located required. This is a 40 hour per week day SERVICES applicants for the position of utility service starting salary and benefit package will at 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, time position with some weekend work COLLIERVILLE. This position provides worker in the sewer division. The purpose be market competitive, depending on the TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 required. The starting rate is $16.71 + a variety of reference, research, and pro- of this position is to perform unskilled professional experience and qualifications p.m. Completed applications must be excellent benefits. Associates degree in an gram services to patrons in the day to day manual and semiskilled work assisting of the selected candidate. Reasonable submitted either by mail or in person to information technology field. With 1 year operations of the department. Requires a in the installation, construction, repair, relocation expenses will be negotiated. the above address. Open until filled. EOE. recent and related IT work experience, degree from an accredited college with maintenance and care of utility lines and Interested applicants should email cover specific to IT systems and support, project major course work in library ccience or a related structures. 40 hour per week, letters, resumes with references and salary FINANCE DIRECTOR implementation, and Windows Service, related field; supplemented by two years day-time position with some weekend history to Warren Nevad, The University GERMANTOWN. The city of German- Exchange, SQL. To apply, please visit our previous experience and/or training in work required. The starting rate is $15.91 of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advi- town is seeking a qualified individual to website at www.gallatintn.gov. Under the personal computer operations, office man- + excellent benefits. Duties include as- sory Service at warren.nevad@tennessee. serve as finance director. Under broad How Do I tab, click on Employment Oppor- agement, office administration, customer sisting in the flushing and maintenance edu by Jan. 31, 2019. direction of the city administrator, the tunities. Once the Employment page pulls service, record management, and area of of water distribution lines and appurte- finance director is responsible for the up, click the apply button and follow the assignment; or any equivalent combination nances, maintenance and repair of water CITY CLERK/EXECUTIVE overall administration and management instructions. Applications will be accepted of education, training, and experience distribution and sanitary sewer lines and SECRETARY of the city’s financial services department. until the position is filled. EOE. which provides the requisite knowledge, related infrastructure; making water and MORRISTOWN. This position is classi- Financial services includes three areas: ac- skills, and abilities for this job. Must be sewer taps and repairing leaks. Applicants fied at level 15 ($21.40 minimum) on the counting, treasury, and city court. Respon- MUNICIPAL FINANCE TRAINING able to work a combination of day, night, must have general knowledge of the city’s salary schedule. Essential duties sibilities include directing the accounting, SPECIALIST and weekend work. Shift hours can vary to tools, materials, and equipment used in and responsibilities include performing cash management and fund investment NASHVILLE. The University of Ten- ensure proper coverage of desk during open general construction and maintenance difficult skilled clerical work related to activities to ensure financial security of nessee Municipal Technical Advisory hours. Must possess and maintain a valid work as well as the ability to understand administrative office and city council the city government. The finance director Service (MTAS) seeks applications for a driver’s license. Salary is $24,799 - $31,154 and follow oral and written instruction. matters; preparation and maintenance is also responsible for ensuring legal and municipal finance training specialist in its annually (DOQ) with excellent benefits At minimum, applicants must have a of official municipal records and related regulatory compliance for all accounting Nashville office. MTAS is an agency of package. To apply for this position, you high school diploma/equivalent, with work as required under the general super- and financial reporting functions. The fi- the University of Tennessee Institute for must submit an official town of Collierville six months’ of recent work experience vision of the city administrator; perform- nance director exercises supervision over Public Service that provides technical as- Application. Applications are available to in construction, equipment operation, ing executive assistant functions requiring general accounting, accounts receivables/ sistance, consulting, training and research download at www.collierville.com under or utilities experience; or an equivalent considerable discretion and specialized collection, payroll, and utility billing sys- services for Tennessee towns and cities. the Employment Opportunities tab, or you combination of education and experience. knowledge of operations in departments tem, business licensing, fund investments, The municipal finance training specialist may obtain one from our Human Resources To apply, please visit our website at www. and city administrator’s office; preparing debt management, and municipal court has primary responsibility for the Certified Office located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, gallatintn.gov. Open until filled. EOE. advertising for meetings, called meetings, activities. The minimum requirements for Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) pro- Collierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, public hearings, boards, special notices this opportunity include: bachelor’s degree gram and provides training to municipal 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Completed applications must WASTEATER PLANT OPERATOR I to inform the newspaper and the public; in accounting, finance, business or public finance officers and other employees and be submitted either by mail or in person to GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin is cur- and assuring that legal and financial doc- administration and seven years’ experience officials. Specifically, the person in this the above address. EOE. rently accepting applications for a waste- uments are signed and executed. Other managing accounting and cash manage- position designs the CMFO program; de- water plant operator I in the public utilities duties may be assigned. Bachelor’s degree ment operations, including two years velops the curriculum, training materials SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD department. The purpose of this position from four-year college or university; or professional experience in governmental and examinations; teaches; and updates and COLLIERVILLE. This is a responsible is to perform intermediate technical work four to five years related experience and/ accounting; or any combination of educa- validates the program. The finance training traffic position assisting school age chil- in the operation and maintenance of the or training; or equivalent combination tion, training, and experience providing the specialist: develops, maintains, and updates dren to safely cross intersections, major wastewater treatment plant; does related of education and experience. Complete knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary the curriculum for the CMFO program; streets, and assisting in the relief of traffic work as required. Work is performed under job description and qualifications can be to perform essential job functions. All delivers CMFO training and continuing congestion at the schools in the Collierville regular supervision. Limited supervision obtained from the city’s website. Appli- qualified applicants must have local gov- education courses statewide; markets and system during hours when children are may be exercised over subordinate plant cations may be obtained from the Human ernment experience. A master’s degree is coordinates the CMFO program pursuant going to or coming from school. Requires a personnel. Some essential duties include Resources Department on the second floor preferred. Certification as CPA is strongly to strategic goals; and stays abreast of new high school diploma or equivalent; one (1) making regular tours of plant ensuring of City Center, or on the city’s website at preferred but not required. For more details laws and rules, GASB statements, and other month related experience and/or training; proper functioning and plant operations, www.mymorristown.com. Applications and applications, please visit www.govern- regulatory guidelines to determine their or an equivalent combination of education collecting water samples from designated will be accepted until position is filled. mentjobs.com/careers/germantown. Open impact on municipal governments and the and experience. Must attend special depart- points and recording readings from meters Send completed applications to: City of until the position is filled. EOE CMFO program This position requires a mental training programs in traffic control. and instruments. This is a 40 hours per Morristown, Attn: Human Resources – master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a Working of shifts is required. Applicants week, night shift position. Weekend work City Clerk/Executive Secretary, P.O. Box FIRE CHIEF related field. This position requires at least must be 18 years of age or older. Must is required. Starting rate is $18.42 per hour 1499, Morristown, TN 37816-1499. EOE. LAKELAND. The city of Lakeland is seek- five years of work experience in accounting have the ability to pass a work related + excellent benefits. Candidates should ing qualified applicants for the position of or finance. At least two years of govern- background check. Must be able to pass have general knowledge of the operating CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER fire chief. This employee is responsible for mental accounting experience working in a work related drug test. Must be able to characteristics and maintenance require- OAK HILL. The city of Oak Hill (Pop a broad range of administrative and support the municipal government environment and perform duties in inclement weather. Must ments of a wastewater treatment plant. 4,700) seeks code compliance officer. services under the general supervision of at least two years of work experience in possess physical stamina to stand for long High school diploma/equivalent with two This is a full-time position with an annual the city manager. The fire chief is primarily curriculum development and instruction of periods of time. Salary is $12.75 per hour. years recent experience in maintenance salary of $55,000 to $65,000 (depending responsible for directing and coordinating governmental accounting or finance is pre- To apply for this position, you must submit work involving plumbing, mechanical on qualifications) with a strong benefit all department activities including fire ferred. This position requires a knowledge an original Town of Collierville application. and electrical repair and installation. Must package. The city seeks applicants that have suppression, rescue services, emergency of Governmental Accounting Standards, Applications are available to download at have a valid driver’s license. To apply, a building/planning/zoning background medical treatment, hazardous materials Financial Accounting Standards, and gen- www.collierville.com or you may obtain please visit our website at www.gallatintn. with emphasis on building code inspection/ response, fire investigation program, com- eral accounting theory as well as a practical one from our Human Resources Office gov. Open until filled. EOE. enforcement. Must have International Code munity risk reduction programs, training knowledge and understanding of the prob- Council Certification as a building inspec- programs, and equipment maintenance and lems faced by municipal finance officials, MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS tor or the ability to gain this certification repair. The fire chief is also responsible a professional certification (CPA, CGFM, PUBLIC ENTITY PARTNERS within one year of hiring. Email resume for directing and administering the annual or CPFO) or ability to obtain one within and references to jeff.clawson@oakhilltn. departmental operating and capital budgets, 18 months of hire date. The professional us or mail to City of Oak Hill, Tennessee, evaluating needs and formulating recom- certification must be current and in good Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Public Entity Partners 5548 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220 mendations for fire department resources standing throughout the time of employ- (formerly known as TML Risk Management Pool) will meet in regular Attn Jeff Clawson. The city of Oak Hill including personnel, apparatus, equipment ment. Requires excellent communication session on Friday, February 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. local time at its office will accept applications until position is and facilities. Fire chief will prepare reports skills, both oral and written, a high level of in Brentwood, Tennessee for the purpose of considering and transacting organization skills, and time management filled. EOE. on departmental activities and present to all business which may properly come before the Board. Additional infor- the city manager and Board of Commis- skills, the ability to: develop course mate- DEPUTY TOWN ENGINEER sioners and will develop and maintain a rials in areas of accounting and finance, mation concerning the meeting may be obtained by calling the office at COLLIERVILLE. This position requires comprehensive emergency management and general municipal operations; teach in 800-624-9698. www.TML1.org 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JAN. 14, 2019 Tennessee Municipal League 2018-2019 Officers and Directors PRESIDENT Transportation quandary for older Wallace Cartwright Mayor, Shelbyville VICE PRESIDENTS and disabled people is two-fold Jill Holland BY LAURA MAGGI problem is two-fold: people don’t driving can play in other decisions Mayor, McKenzie Managing Editor, Route Fifty know about the public transit or people make. That online survey TENNESSEE Mike Werner other options that exist and there of more than 2,300 older people FESTIVALS Mayor, Gatlinburg Older people want to stay simply isn’t enough transportation t found that more than 80 percent Ken Moore in their homes as they age. alternatives, Dize said. wanted to stay in their own homes Jan. 25-26: Townsend Mayor, Franklin But a recent survey finds that Only 15 percent of the 509 as they age, but would be moved to- Winter Heritage Festival DIRECTORS when it becomes time to stop older adults who were polled be- ward assisted living if their health Learn about the history of Cades Jimmy Alexander Cove and the residents of the Great Mayor, Nolensville driving, they just don’t know tween Oct. 19 and Nov. 5—which failed (75 percent) or when driving what their options are to keep included both phone and online re- is no longer an option (almost 30 Smoky Mountains National Park Andy Berke at this two-day series of presen- Mayor, Chattanooga getting around—if any exist. spondents—reported using public percent). David Briley A survey by the National transportation and even fewer used The NADTC survey found that tations at the Smoky Mountain Mayor, Metro Nashville Aging and Disability Trans- special services like paratransit or a options for people in rural commu- Heritage Center in Townsend. For Tony Cox portation Center found that 68 volunteer ride agency. Transit use nities were less plentiful, with 49 more info, visit www.gsmheri- City Administrator, Morristown (District 2) percent of adults 60 and older was higher among younger people percent of older people who have tagecenter.org John Clark who they polled this fall said with disabilities, with about a third given up driving in small towns Mayor, Kingsport it would be hard to find alter- of the 513 respondents saying they saying they had “good” or “ex- Feb. 1-3: Tiptonville Vance Coleman native transportation options used public transportation. cellent” alternatives, compared to 15th Annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Mayor, Medina Festival Richard Driver if they needed to stop driving. Dize noted that survey respon- 62 percent of non-drivers in more The poll also included younger dents indicated an interest in taking populated places. This is a great weekend to enjoy Mayor, Lafayette (District 5) some familytime at Reelfoot Lake. Mike French disabled people, who said they transit, but many don’t know about Respondents who had stopped Alderman, Somerville (District 7) would struggle even more, options or might be intimidated driving reported that this new Events this year include eagle Bill Graham with 80 percent responding by something they haven’t tried reality kept them from activities tours, bird of prey shows with Councilman, Dayton (District 3) that it would be difficult to find before. they needed or wanted to engage the Stoke’s, art and photography J.H. Graham other alternatives. “They don’t know how to be- in. They also described feeling contests, photography tours, ven- Mayor Pro Tem, Crossville (District 4) Virginia Dize, co-director gin. They may simply have no idea dependent on others, isolated and dors, Bob Tarter and his amazing John Hickman of the center, said the survey if it is going to serve their needs,” frustrated by their loss of indepen- animals, wildlife education, and City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) reveals the “great need” to Dize said. “For example, if they dence. children’s activities. For more Avery Johnson provide for both older people are in a wheelchair or use a walker Dize said transit agency offi- information visit http://reelfoot- Vice Mayor, Cleveland tourism.com. Terry Jones and those with disabilities. or cane or move really slowly. Is cials and others that might not be Mayor, Millington (District 8) “We know there are a lot this something they will be able to reaching all the people interested in Bobby King of people out there who are actually navigate?” their services can adopt NADTC’s Mayor, Henderson family caregivers in partic- In places where transit exists, “Every Ride Counts” campaign, Christa Martin ular who are spending hours one successful option for educating which offers ways for cities to Vice Mayor, Columbia of their time either providing people about how to get around is advertise existing programs and Lonnie Norman rides or arranging rides,” Dize “travel training,” which can teach customize the materials. Mayor, Manchester said. “And we know that older people how to use a local bus or The NADTC, which is funded Madeline Rogero adults and people with disabili- subway system to get where they in part by the Federal Transit Ad- March 10-13, 2019 Mayor, Knoxville ties are missing out on medical need to go, Dize said. ministration, is a collaboration be- NLC Congressional City Conference Charles “Bones” Seivers Washington, D.C. President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund care, but also missing out on Another recent survey by tween Easterseals and the National Todd Smith continuing to stay connected Retirement Living underscores Association of Area Agencies on City Manager, Greeneville (District 1) with the community.” how important a factor giving up Aging. March 18-19, 2019 Jim Strickland In most communities, the TML Legislative Conference Mayor, Memphis DoubleTree Hotel, Nashville Mary Ann Tremblay Vice Mayor, Three Way June 22-25, 2019 PAST PRESIDENTS TML Annual Conference Bo Perkinson (2017) Councilman, Athens Cook’s Convention Center John Holden (2016) Mayor, Dyersburg The U.S. economy added ro- more local restrictions such as Department of Health announced Memphis Curtis Hayes (2015) Mayor, Livingston bust 312,000 jobs in Decem- taxes and indoor vaping bans its support for the regulation of Dale Kelley (2013) Mayor, Huntingdon ber, well above the 182,000 to combat the recently reported flavorings and further urges that no Kay Senter (2011) Morristown Vice Mayor Grants Training jobs initially predicated by increase in youth e-cigarette flavorings of any kind be used with Sam Tharpe (2010) Commissioner, Paris economists. Despite the ex- Tommy Pedigo (2009) Councilman, Morristown use. A National Institute for Drug tobacco and nicotine products. in Nashville panding labor market, unem- AFFILIATE DIRECTORS Abuse report found that nearly 21 Feb. 28 - March 1 Ted Rodgers, Collegedale (TCMA) ployment also increased from percent of high school seniors had The amount of Americans who TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS 3.7 percent in November to 3.9 used e-cigarette or vaping devices, are homeless increased in 2017, The Tennessee Department (Ex-Officio Directors) percent in December, according up from 11 percent the previous according to the U.S. Department of Economic and Community De- TN Assn. of Air Carrier Airports to the U.S. Department of Labor. year. This was the largest increase of Housing and Urban Develop- velopment: Center for Economic TN Building Officials Assn. Employment gains in October in adolescent nicotine use in 43 ment. 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TML STAFF Margaret Mahery, Executive Director Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst Kate Coil, Communications Specialist Jackie Gupton, Administrative Assistant Carole Graves, Communications Director & Editor, Tennessee Town & City Sylvia Harris, Conference Planning Director John Holloway, Government Relations Debbie Kluth, Marketing Director / Member Services Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst Denise Paige, Government Relations www.TML1.org 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JAN. 14, 2019 Knoxville’s David Rausch ushers in ‘new day’ at TBI need to make sure towns and cities have access BY LINDA BRYANT Knoxville for being an advocate of com- to resources they may not have themselves. munity policing. What is your definition of When David Rausch took the reins of Ten- community policing? TT&C: What are TBI’s biggest challenges? nessee Bureau of Investigation in the summer DR: It’s community engagement. It’s being DR: Probably our biggest challenge is person- of 2018, the agency was struggling with the involved and having relationships with your nel and resources. And, again, making sure our aftermath of controversy. community and working together for the good lab has the most up-to-date equipment and the The news media in Nashville had aired and safety of all. You don’t need to know each ability to do what our towns and cities need reporting critical of TBI’s hiring practices and other when a crisis hits, you need to know us to do. The challenge right now is really use of aircraft under former director Mark each other before that ever happens. Those figuring out how we accomplish all that. It’s Gwyn. Then shortly afterwards, Jason Locke, relationships you built have to be solid. We a matter of our team sitting down and looking the interim director who took over when Gwyn were able to accomplish that from the cop on at what we’re doing, what we should be doing retired, was accused of using state funds to the street to the chief of police. and making sure we’re addressing the critical cover hotel costs during a relationship with needs of our partners first. a state employee. A grand jury eventually de- TT&C: Can you give an illustration of cided that Locke did not commit a crime, but community policing? TT&C: What do you want Tennesseans to the incident had, nonetheless, taken attention DR: Yes, here’s a perfect example. Our pre- know about TBI? away from TBI’s central mission of fighting dominantly African-American high school DR: That there are amazing, dedicated really crime. was putting on a program for a Martin Luther smart professionals working in this organi- Rausch, who had served as chief of police King celebration. We partnered with them zation who are unbelievable with their drive for the Knoxville Police Department since and put on a program where we explained and determination to do what is necessary to 2011, was widely seen as a favorite for the job what our job was David Rausch protect the citizens of this state. I’m amazed. because of his reputation for being a positive like, whether it TBI Director All of them are much smarter than I am. It’s and charismatic leader with the ability to cre- was dealing with an honor to serve such a great group of profes- ate enduring ties with community members, a traffic stop or sionals. The residents of this great state can be even in the toughest neighborhoods. controlling a crowd proud that they have such a great organization “My first priority when I started the job of young people. looking out for them. I also think it’s important was to jump in and try to find out what was We put them in to understand that we are also humans. Some- going on here,” Rausch said. “One of my first those scenarios and times humans do things that are human, but impressions was that TBI has great people, talked about it with it’s not reflective of the organization. Where and they are doing great work. We had some them afterwards. we have had challenges in the past, I hope issues to address, but everyone was ready to Then we reversed people will give us at least the understanding work hard and get beyond the controversy.” roles. They were that as an organization we are strong. There Rausch, who worked his way up from the police, and we are a lot of folks here who are passionate and street officer to police chief during his 25-year were the civilians. dedicated, and I think it’s important that the tenure in Knoxville, says his job to improve the It was eye-open- residents of the state know that. agency—though not without challenges—has ing to them. Then been rewarding and successful thus far. we had their dance TT&C: You sound really happy and moti- “It’s because of the people here,” Rausch team teach us their vated. Are you? said. “It’s really been humbling to be around craft. They taught DR: I’m having the time of my life. I’ve al- the team we have.” us dance moves ways found that within an organization if you Throughout his more than two decades and we danced with provide your folks with what they need to be with the KPD, Rausch focused on community them at a communi- successful—you listen to them; you take care policing and building relationships with local, ty dance show. The of them and you take care of their families— state and federal agencies. Knoxville Police community abso- TBI Director David Rausch speaks at a press conference. they are going to take care of the mission and Chief Eve Thomas, who worked alongside lutely loved it. We the organization. It’s playing out here at TBI. Rausch for 25 years, says she considers him actually had some officers with really good of our effort going forward. Another goal is to I continue to hear that morale is the best that a visionary. dance moves. It was one of those things that focus on the needs of the bureau. One of the it’s been. It could be the honeymoon period, “He put himself out there in order to connected us really well as a community. [This first impressions I had coming in was that we but I do think a lot of progress has been made. advance community policing,” Thomas said. YouTube video of Knoxville police perform- get an awful lot accomplished with very little I mean no detriment to the prior organization; “He is very charismatic; he does his research; ing with high school students has more than personnel and resources. The challenge that I think it’s just all about timing. It was time and he is very serious about wanting to work 50,000 views and is praised by people from comes from that is: how long you can sustain to embrace that change. I think it’s healthy together with the community. all over the country.] that? We have been looking very closely at our for organizations to have someone from the “He created great relationships with the personnel to see if we need to make adjust- outside come in and give it a fresh look. African-American community, churches, and TT&C: How did being police chief in Knox- ments or get additional personnel to provide schools,” Thomas added. “David never lets ville prepare you for your current job? the excellent service that’s expected. TT&C: TBI deals with a lot of cases, some obstacles stop him and finds a way to make DR: I think it’s leadership. I spent a lot of time of which are very high profile. it happen. He left the department in great learning how to be a leader — how to interact TT&C: Tell me more about TBI’s structure DR: Recently, we had the huge manhunt in shape.” with people and how to lead people. And it’s and the mission so that our readership can the mountains in Middle Tennessee for Kirby Rausch has served in multiple leadership not really that complicated. I think the key to understand how it works? Wallace. We put a lot of resources into that roles in professional law enforcement organi- leadership is learning humility. DR: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation case and at the end of the day it was a local zations, including the Tennessee Association is the lead investigating agency for the state. sheriff who helped us find him. I am proud of of Chiefs of Police and the International As- TT&C: Did you come to this job with ideas We have 31 district attorneys. When a dis- everybody working together to get a danger- sociation of Chiefs of Police. He was named of changes that you wanted to make? What trict attorney needs investigative resources, ous person out of society. He was harming the 2017 Chief of the Year by the Tennessee were your first few months like? we are their resource. If there is an incident, people and killing people. Another example Association of Chiefs of Police. He is a grad- DR: It’s well-documented that I came in under crime, or situation in their county, or if their is the work we are doing on drugs, in upper uate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation a little bit of controversy, and there were some jurisdiction that needs attention, they can call East Tennessee especially. During my time National Academy and several federal law challenges we faced right away in the agency. on us and request our assistance. That is the here, we have taken down one of the largest enforcement programs. The good news is those challenges weren’t primary role that we have in the state in terms methamphetamine cases there. overwhelming. They were just things that we of investigations. We have areas where we Every day we are dealing with the sad TT&C: Tell us about your background. needed to work on, and a lot of the problem have original jurisdiction and those we don’t reality that folks are using children on the in- Where did you grow up and how did you was just perception. There was a local media have to be called on. Things like corruption, ternet. We continue to get those predators and end up in Tennessee? person who had been right on some of what drugs, fugitive apprehension, internet crimes get them into custody. We were just recently David Rausch: I was raised in Louisville, Ky., came out, but who had probably sensational- against children, and human trafficking are recognized in Tennessee as the No. 1 state in by a large Roman Catholic family. I’m number ized some things, too. The agency had been things that we address. We do ongoing proac- addressing human trafficking. We don’t do seven of 10 kids. My parents had seven boys beaten up pretty hard by the media. We had to tive investigations. Many folks don’t realize these kinds of cases alone; they are all based in a row and, after me, my first sister was determine what the challenges were and ad- that we house the state Fusion Center, which on cooperative relationships and partnerships. born. We were very modest. We had what we dress them head-on. The organization is solid. is an intelligence gathering and dissemination One of our priorities is addressing public needed but not what we wanted. That’s part And my first impression was—and is—that location for our first responders. It’s a collab- corruption. There are folks who have unfortu- of being in a large family, and I didn’t know these people are very dedicated and hard-work- orative effort with the Tennessee Department nately done some things that they shouldn’t have any different. I attended Catholic school ing professionals. They are public servants who of Homeland Security. done, and our role is to hold them accountable. through high school. I went to junior college are all about taking care of TBI’s mission. We are the state’s depository for records The work continues to happen; the cases contin- at Jefferson Community College. After two and information on crimes. Not only do we ue to come in; and we continue to work them at years I switched over to the University of TT&C: What are some of the issues that have the responsibility of making sure that the highest level to get great results. Louisville, and I graduated with a bachelor’s you had to address? all of the records are properly documented, We are looking to create some task forces degree in political science. My family is a mix DR: There were some concerns about trans- we make sure they are properly reported to for our criminal investigation side. It will be of veterans. My father was in the U.S. Navy, parency, so we’ve taken a look at those con- the federal authorities. The great thing about an opportunity to train investigators from our so I went into the U.S. Army. After I got out cerns. One of the things that we recognize is Tennessee is that we are recognized as the communities to work together with them on of the Army I went back to the university. By that some of the information we hold close to model for incident-based reporting through- cases that come up. This is an initiative that 1993, I was looking for work and was hired our chest doesn’t necessarily have to be and out the country. In addition, we have the will roll out at the first of the year. It will be by the city of Knoxville. could be available not only to the public but responsibility of the crime lab for the state. exciting to get that going. Right now, our Knoxville was great to me; the opportu- to our partners. There was information that We have three labs. One in Memphis, one in investigators are working seven days a week nities there were always amazing. Timing is wasn’t being shared [in the previous TBI ad- Nashville, and one in Knoxville. In February, 24 hours a day. They don’t get a day off, so everything, and I just got in there at the right ministration]. There was some concern about we will be breaking ground for a new facility it would be nice to create these task forces time. I rose through the ranks pretty quickly. I violating state law if they allowed some of in Jackson, and we will be moving our Mem- where we can give our folks a little bit of a started out as an officer on the street and spent information to go forward. But I sat down phis lab to Jackson. The crime lab contains break. Where we are now sending out three most of my time on patrol, which was really in- with our attorneys and brought a different set all the important information from a crime or four agents to do an investigation, we can vigorating because that’s where all the action of eyes to it, and we’ve come to the realization scene. It’s where we look at evidence and try send out one with two or three of our local is. I was promoted to sergeant after five years that there’s information that we can share that to connect evidence to individuals and scenes. law enforcements to do those investigations. in 1998. Three years later I was promoted to was protected before. It’s a huge responsibility. We do everything These task forces will be critical. lieutenant, and three years after that I was from drug testing to DNA to drug composition promoted to captain. Two years after that I TT&C: What are some other aspects of TBI to firearms and tool marks. [Tool marks are TT&C: Who has influenced your life or became a deputy chief and then to chief a cou- you are particularly proud of? created when a tool a criminal uses such as been an important mentor? ple years after that. Knoxville really provided DR: We have eight different facilities through- a wire cutter, crowbar or screwdriver, comes DR: I’ve been blessed with a number of men- me the opportunity both in experience and in out the state. I visited all of them and spoke into contact with another object or surface and tors. Early on I had an uncle who was deputy training. They allowed me to go to a lot of with employees to get their thoughts about leaves a significant impression.] chief of the police department in Louisville. the topnotch leadership programs around the where we are at and where we need to be. I He gave me some great guidance as a young country. I went to the FBI National Academy, got a lot of great feedback, and we are working TT&C: What kind of technology do you man. In my military days I had a drill sergeant, Senior Management Institute in Boston and on the things that came up. A couple of our have in your crime labs? Sgt. Austin King, who became a great mentor other really great opportunities for training, divisions didn’t have room for advancement DR: We should have the most up-to-date tech- to me. As a police officer in Knoxville, there which gave me the skill set to not only become so we have restructured them to provide for nology because we are the lab for the state. I was Phil Keith, who was the former chief; chief but to transition to where I am now with advancement. We changed some of the report- can’t say that we have it in all areas, but it’s Gus Paidousis, the former deputy chief; and TBI. Knoxville was a wonderful place for me. ing. For example, the professional services something that we are working on. We are Sterling Owen, also a former chief. Great I learned all about law enforcement and even unit and the law department have moved in the process of researching what we need. individuals have guided me throughout my more about leadership. Twenty-five years of directly under me, which means I have a Another goal of mine is to have our labs be the career and given me great advice, and they my adult life were spent in Knoxville, and it general counsel that reports directly to me. It best in the country. In order to accomplish that, still do to this day. still feels like home. was critical to have that direct communication. you have to give your people the best resources Now they have a chain of command that gives and the most up-to-date technology out there. TT&C: What is your leadership style? TT&C: What are you most proud of during them an opportunity for advancement. I did Background checks are critical to our DR: I believe leadership comes down to two your tenure at KPD? the same thing in our public information office role. For example, all background checks key characteristics; humility and courage. DR: Our ability to engage the community was and now have a director of communications. for teachers come through TBI. We also do Keep yourself out of the way, and you’ll be the stalwart part of my administration. I spent backgrounds on a number of safety-sensitive surprised what you can accomplish. Relying seven years as chief, and during that time there TT&C: What goals do you have for the roles throughout the state. TBI also does back- on those who really know what’s going on was a lot of controversy between police and agency moving forward? ground checks to make sure that you register and having that courage to admit when you’re communities in cities across the country. We DR: One important goal is to enhance our for a firearm. It’s critical to make sure that wrong are both very important in leadership. did not experience that in Knoxville because relationship with our partners. And another the right people are getting their guns and the I’m blessed and honored to be in this role. I’m of the bonds and relationships that we built and thing is to get our focus back on who we are: a wrong ones aren’t. really appreciative to the governor for giving created, specifically with our inner-city com- support organization for the law enforcement me this opportunity, and I look forward to munities. It helped our city remain calm when in our state. So, working with partners such TT&C: How do you partner with Tennessee working with our local government and our it seemed like everyone else was losing it. I’m as the police departments, sheriffs’ offices, towns and cities? state and federal partners. Where the rubber proud of the bonds of trust we created with the district attorney generals’ offices, judges, the DR: That is our major role. Our responsibility meets the road is at the local level. Our role most needy and challenging neighborhoods. legislature, and the executive branch is always is to be there when they need us. Our partner- isn’t to come in and say, “We are the TBI and a priority. We work with a lot of people, so ships are key and vital in order to be successful we’re in charge.” It’s to come in, be your re- TT&C: You carved out a reputation in strengthening those relationships is a big part so everything we do is for towns and cities. We source, and ask “What do you need us to do?”