6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 66, Number 5 March 30, 2015 New launch of Healthier Tennessee communities pushes local initiative Program to recognize communities that show commitment to healthy living June 7 - 9 Nashville Convention Center BY GOV. BILL HASLAM Annual Conference lineup When we launched our Health- ier Tennessee program a little more than a year ago, we were clear that to feature a workshop on it had to be a local initiative, a grass- roots movement in communities ridesharing / homesharing across Tennessee. The impact of the sharing do, will the owner need a business This month at the Capitol, I was economy (and companies like Uber, license and need to pay taxes, such joined by the Governor’s Founda- Lyft, and Airbnb) on innovation, as a transient occupancy tax? tion for Health and Wellness CEO economic development, as well as With ridesharing services like Rick Johnson and representatives public safety and implementation Uber and Lyft, cities are grappling from nine cities and counties across considerations is forcing cities to with how to regulate the service in the state to launch Healthier Ten- weigh the pros and cons of these regard to public safety, insurance, nessee Communities. This will be a non-traditional services. and fares. Cities have long regulated coordinated effort at the local level How can cities meet their gov- the taxi industry, so shouldn’t the supporting physical activity, healthy erning obligations while positioning same policies apply to these new eating and tobacco abstinence. themselves as innovative places to ridesharing services? The foundation has been fo- live, work and visit? These questions and many more cused on developing and introduc- The current sentiment toward will be addressed during a panel pre- ing effective tools for individuals, homesharing and ridesharing is sentation at TML’s Annual Confer- workplaces and faith congregations. shifting in certain municipalities, ence, slated for June 7-9 in Nashville. Healthier Tennessee Communities while others remain more resistant The workshop, offered by the takes a community-wide approach to change. Tennessee Municipal Attorneys to improving Tennesseans’ health In the case of homesharing Association, will feature members by engaging leaders of cities, towns, Tullahoma Mayor Lane Curlee and Franklin Mayor Ken Moore greet services like Airbnb, Flipkey, and of the Metro Nashville Law Depart- counties and neighborhoods. Gov. Bill Haslam at the recent launch of Healthier Tennessee Com- VRBO, much of the debate is on ment, who have recently drafted In Tennessee, one in four adults munities. Tullahoma and Franklin are both pilot communities, as are revenue capture and hotel or occu- ordinances to address the myriad of smokes, and one in five high school Germantown and Kingsport. pancy taxes, which are mandated for issues cities are facing with these students uses tobacco. The rate of cities, towns, counties or neigh- ty-wide events and activities that hotels and bed and breakfasts but not new start-up industries. The work- obesity is almost 34 percent, up borhoods interested in becoming support physical activity, healthy on short-term room rental services. shop is scheduled for Monday, June from only 10 percent in 1988. We a Healthier Tennessee Community eating and tobacco abstinence, It’s also forcing cities to reevalu- 8, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Nash- have type-2 diabetes and high blood will be required to: and ate their local zoning ordinances, ville Convention Center and is open pressure at epidemic levels. • Identify local wellness champi- • Track and measure outputs and which either do or do not allow to all conference attendees. Encouraging and recognizing ons to lead the effort, accomplishments of the program. homeowners to offer their homes for For more information on the community-led change is a critical • Create a local wellness council boarding or motel use. If they don’t sharing economy, see Page 7. For part of improving the health and that engages people in workplac- We have nine pilot communities and a homeowner rents out a room conference information go to TML’s lives of Tennesseans. es, schools and faith organiza- working to be designated as Healthi- via the Internet, should the zoning website, www.TML1.org. or see The foundation will provide tions, er Tennessee Communities. They are department fine the violator? If they SCHEDULE on Page 3 guidance and regional support, and • Initiate and sustain communi- Decatur, Dyer, Loudon, McMinn and Rhea counties, along with the cities of Franklin, Germantown, Kingsport New legislation filed to support online sales tax and Tullahoma. The initiative is open to any U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander Senate.” community in Tennessee that wants co-sponsor of Marketplace The proposal to allow states to to participate. Each community and Fairness Act of 2015 collect taxes on Internet sales has its leaders must make healthy living been a top priority for governmental a priority and work toward establish- BY LIZ FARMER organizations like the NGA and is ing a sustainable wellness program GOVERNING MAGAZINE widely supported by brick-and-mor- in their area. Each community that tar retailers who say they are unfairly applies will have one year to estab- As a proposal allowing states to losing business to online competitors lish its program. collect taxes on Internet sales hit the that aren’t subject to a sales tax. One of the most important things U.S. Senate for a third session in a Versions of the Marketplace Fairness we can do in our state is to improve row, supporters are already turning Act have been proposed in 2011 quality of life. Being healthy im- their efforts to the other chamber and 2013. The farthest the bill has proves quality of life. We believe we -- where the idea has historically progressed was passing the Senate can make the places we live in better flamed out. in 2013. by making them healthier. In a pointed letter to the House This year’s legislation, the Mar- Cities and counties interested Speaker John Boehner, the Nation- ketplace Fairness Act of 2015, was in becoming a Healthier Tennessee al Governors Association (NGA) introduced March 10 by Senators As another Marketplace Fairness Act hits the U.S. Senate, supporters Community should contact the Gov- Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Dick Durbin urged the Ohio Republican to push are urging the House speaker to do whatever necessary to pass it ernor’s Foundation for Health and (D-Ill.), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) the so-called e-fairness legislation through Congress. Wellness at Tennessee@healthier- forward while noting the pitfalls of and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.). state.org or 615-610-1880. For more a competing bill floated by House Betsy Laird, senior vice president purchases based on the rate where of Goodlatte’s constituents in Vir- information on the program and oth- Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte of Global Public Policy at the In- the consumer lives.) In his letter to ginia buys something online from a er Healthier Tennessee initiatives, earlier this year. The House Judiciary ternational Council of Shopping Boehner, Crippen noted that if one See INTERNET on Page 5 please visit www.healthiertn.com. Committee is where last session’s Centers, appealed to the more con- bill, termed the Marketplace Fair- servative-leaning House by calling ness Act (MFA), died after passing the tax-free status of many online TDOT releases list of $6 billion in backlogged projects the Senate early in 2013. Dan Crip- retailers a “de facto government Transportation Coalition advocates for additional funding pen, the NGA’s executive director, subsidy.” Meanwhile, she added, noted that Boehner could sidestep the stores are forced to deal with higher The Tennessee Department of zie): $39.6 M Memphis market: unwilling committee, if he so chose. property taxes. Transportation has released a list of • Widening of I-40 in Madison • I-69 (from Kentucky line to “As you know, Mr. Speaker, the rules “The Senate has shown that it is its backlogged, unfunded projects County (US-412 [Hollywood Memphis): More than $1 billion of the House and Senate provide a ready and willing to level the playing that exceeds $6 billion and impacts Ave] to US-45 [Highland Ave]): • SR-14 (Austin Peay Highway, way to move forward when com- field for all retailers,” Laird said. “It most Tennessee counties. $60.8 M from Old Covington Pike to mittees fail to act,” Crippen wrote. is now up to the House to act.” “This is another key piece of • Construction of bypasses in Tipton County line): $75.4 M “For example, in the Senate it was Assuming it passes the Sen- information about how important it Lexington (SR-459), Somer- • SR-4/US-78 (Lamar Ave, Missis- necessary to move MFA directly to ate again, this year’s e-fairness is to invest in our transportation in- ville (SR-460) and Bolivar (SR- sippi state line to I-240): $229.1 M the floor without committee action. bill could meet competition in the frastructure and how current funding 458): $127.4 M • I-240 (I-55 to Midtown, Mem- The bill was debated over several House. Rep. Goodlatte’s proposal is not meeting the need,” says Susie • SR-186 (US-45/Keith Short phis): $50 M days and ultimately passed by a vote would tax Internet purchases using Alcorn, executive director, Tennes- Bypass, Casey Jones Village, • I-240 (Airways interchange): $43 M of 69-27; the committee’s failure to the sales tax rate in the home state see Infrastructure Alliance. Old Hickory Blvd to I-40, • I-40 (SR-177, Germantown act clearly thwarted the will of the of the seller. (The Senate bill taxes “Without additional revenue, Madison County): $3 M Road, to SR-205, Collierville-Ar- these unfunded projects will be sub- Knoxville market: lington Road): $65.1 M stantially delayed for years or may • SR-115 (US-129, from Alcoa Nashville market: never be undertaken or completed. Highway, Blount County, to the • SR-96 (Franklin to Murfrees- NLC provides resources to These projects are desperately need- Tennessee River in Knox Coun- boro): $82.5 M ed to maintain our existing transpor- ty): $271.7 M • I-40 at Donelson Pike inter- help cities comply with the tation infrastructure and show how • SR-162 (Pellissippi Parkway change (near Nashville Interna- serious the problem is when TDOT extension from SR-33 to US-321, tional Airport): $57.5 M FCC’s Wireless Siting Order is in a maintenance-only situation.” Blount County): $14 M • SR-397 (Mack Hatcher Parkway, The following is list of notable • SR-62 (Western Ave between from SR-96 to US-431, northwest BY JULIA PULIDINDI ister with an effective date of April projects put on hold pending funding Texas Ave and Major Ave in bypass): $30.1 M National League of Cities 8, 2015. allocations. Knoxville): $19.2 M • SR-11 (31A/41A, from north of Following the announcement A complete list can be found at • SR-35/US-411 (Sims Rd, Sevier Nolensville, Williamson County, Last October, the Federal of the Order, NLC partnered with www.TDOT.org County, to Grapevine Hollow Rd, to intersection of Old Hickory Communications Commission other local government associations, Chattanooga market: Jefferson County): $50.8 M Blvd, Davidson County – Nip- unanimously adopted the Accel- as well as wireless industry associ- • Widening of SR-317: $89.4 M • SR-33 (Knox County line to pers Corner): $71.4 M eration of Broadband Deployment ations, to develop a model chapter • I-24 (interchange with Broad south of Maynardville city lim- • SR-112 (US-41A, Clarksville by Improving Wireless Facilities (ordinance) and checklist designed St., modification of SR-2, Broad its): $32.2 M Highway, from SR-12 Ashland Siting Policies Report and Order to assist local governments in com- St., and SR-58, Market St.): • SR-61 (Maynardville to Luttrell City Highway to SR-155 Briley to promote the deployment of plying with these rules. Go to http:// $46.2 M north city limits): $5 million Parkway): $20 M. infrastructure that is necessary to www.nlc.org/documents for a copy • I-124/US-27 (north of I-24 to • SR-73 (US-321, Buckhorn Rd to Tri-Cities market; provide the public with advanced of the checklist. Olgiati Bridge): $25 M Pittman Center): $29.9 M • SR - 126 (East Center St. to East wireless broadband services, con- As a resource to other cities, if • SR-60 (Bradley County, four- • SR-71 (SR-35 and SR-388 [US- Valley Rd. in Kingsport) $42.6 M sistent with governing law and the yours has an ordinance or checklist lane north of I-75, Westlake Dr., 411] to Macon Lane): $7.7 M • Route I-81 (East bound truck public interest. implementing the new rules, please to SR-306): $13.8 • I-40 (Bridge over French Broad lane): $27.3 M Earlier this year, these rules forward a copy to Julia Pulidindi at Jackson market: River in Jefferson County) • SR - 34 in Bulls Gap, Old Highway were published in the Federal Reg- [email protected] • US-79/SR-76 (Milan to McKen- $59.7 M 66: $25.6 M www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/MARCH 30, 2015

OAK RIDGE CVMR recently announced it will establish its global headquarters in BRENTWOOD — in some cases for the fi rst time. Oak Ridge, moving all of its current The city of Brentwood has offi - NCG Gallatin Cinema, which recent- operations from Toronto, Canada. cially broken the 40,000 mark in ly became special needs certifi ed, CVMR is investing $313 million to population. A 2015 special census will host monthly sensory-friendly establish the production facilities for conducted by the city totaled 40,402 showings starting April 4. Unlike a wide spectrum of advanced metal residents within the 44-square mile regular screenings, the movie will products, resulting in 620 new jobs . city limits. Last September, the be shown without previews, sound CVMR USA will refi ne and manu- city sent census cards to more than will be reduced by 50 percent and facture high-value metals and metal 13,000 homes asking residents to lights will not be all the way dimmed. products directly from raw ore, scrap provide the names of all persons Talking and running around the metals, concentrates and mattes. living at that respective address. theater during the showing are also CVMR plans to begin operating Those residents who did not return allowed. The screenings will be the by the end of May 2015, and will the cards were visited by Brent- fi rst time a local theater has held a transfer to Oak Ridge the produc- wood Fire & Rescue’s emergency sensory-friendly showing on its own tion of advanced metal materials personnel. A 2010 Federal Census initiative without being associated for a variety of industries, including showed Brentwood’s population at with an autism organization. aerospace, energy, automotive and 37,060, but city offi cials expected medical devices. CVMR plans to that number to exceed 40,000 this GOODLETTSVILLE quadruple its production capacity time around. The city’s census will Goodlettsville’s largest park is get- at the site over the next three years be verifi ed by the state this spring. ting its fi rst new playground equip- and will begin construction of an ment in more than 15 years. Instal- additional facility in June 2015. CLINTON lation begin earlier this month on the In addition, the Oak Ridge facility The 3M Company, which earlier fi rst phase of a playground overhaul will create the CVMR Centre of Columbia Fire Department to bought the former Food Lion distri- at Moss-Wright Park. Crews have Excellence for Innovation in Powder bution center, has obtained a build- already taken out some of the exist- Metallurgy and will collaborate with receive a Class 1 ISO rating ing permit for some $18 million ing equipment to make way for the academic, industrial, government in upgrades and renovations to the new fun zones at the 147-acre park. and businesses entities interested in The city of Columbia recently all departments in the U.S. – but most facility, along with a 45,000-square- The $150,000 project will include the development of advanced materi- became the only community in Ten- importantly, it indicates an exempla- foot addition. The new building will two play structures, one for 2- to als and innovative technologies. The nessee, and only one of 97 commu- ry ability to respond to fi res. house processing equipment for 5-year-olds and the other for ages Centre will focus on production of nities in the nation, to receive a Class Columbia’s rating is based on the fi rst of three products that 3M 5-12. Other features include a tunnel, new metallurgical products that can 1 ISO (Insurance Services Offi ce) three factors: 1) the Columbia Fire employees will initially make in the see-saws and a climber/spinner. benefi t the metal industry. rating. Department’s emergency communi- facility. A news release in early De- The city’s “Public Protection cations systems, which provide the cember stated a variety of products KINGSPORT RED BANK Classifi cation” (PPC) rating is be- means for the department to receive for the oil and gas and automotive A Vancouver-based specialty snack The Red Bank Police Department ing upgraded from Class 3 to Class and respond to fi re alarms, 2) the fi re industries would be manufactured foods company plans to establish has received accreditation status 1. department’s response and initial in Clinton and that 3M plans to cre- its U.S. headquarters in Kingsport from the Tennessee Law Enforce- “Today, we are announcing to attack capabilities (including an ate 100 new jobs. Hiring is expected later this year through a $22 million ment Accreditation Program. To the community, what we already evaluation of equipment, operations, to begin midyear. investment in a new manufacturing earn the accreditation, an agency know, – Columbia has one of the fi n- and geographic distribution of fi re facility and the creation of 273 new voluntarily submits to a three-year est fi re departments not only in Ten- companies, 3) and the community’s DICKSON jobs. Pure Foods, Inc., - a maker of process to enhance professionalism nessee, but in the nation as a whole” water supply system. A comprehensive, year-long $6.5 gluten-free snack foods - plans to and effectiveness through 160 law stated City Manager Tony Massey. The Columbia Fire Department million rehabilitation of the Dick- establish its U.S. headquarters in an enforcement standards and takes part “The efforts by the Columbia Fire (CFD) was fi rst founded in 1868 with son sewer system is currently existing 83,000 square foot building in an on-site assessment. Policies Department, Columbia Power and volunteers. Today, the Columbia Fire underway. The Water Authority of in the Gateway Commerce Park off evaluated include organizational, Water System (CPWS), and E-911 Department’s has grown to protect Dickson County is rehabbing pipes, Interstate 26. The manufacturing operational and budget management cannot be overstated.” nearly 35,000 residents within an manholes and service lines in order facility will serve markets primarily practices. Red Bank Police Chief “Not only is this a fi rst in Co- approximately 30 square mile area to reduce leaks and infi ltration. The in the United States, Canada and Tim Christol said the dedication to lumbia’s history, but we are the only with a full-time, dedicated staff improvements will restore capacity Mexico. service and commitment to excel- Class 1 fi re department in Tennes- of 90 paid fi refi ghters. CFD’s Fire to the sewer system that was built lence in the department “is matched see,” said Columbia Fire Chief Lee Suppression division operates 24 in 1926. LEBANON only by the service and dedication Bergeron. hours-a-day, 7 days-a- week, out of Lebanon revealed plans for a prop- they provide daily to the Red Bank Columbia’s prestigious rating fi ve strategically placed fi re stations DICKSON erty purchased in December that community. We will continue to represents less than one percent of within the city. Dickson Police Department pur- includes a new police precinct and meet and exceed these standards chased 30 body cameras for its offi - possibly expanded park space. The and those of our community as we Libraries nationwide look to Spring Hill library to cers. It was approved on fi rst vote by city purchased the Floyd and Baxter move forward,” he said. The volun- adopt concept of Wi-Fi hotspot lending program the Dickson City Council earlier this property on Carver Lane in Decem- tary accreditation program began in month. The Wolfcom brand cameras ber for $1.8 million. The property 2010 and there are now 55 agencies Spring Hill Public Library in used grant funds to become the fi rst are $200 each and about the size of includes a building with more than involved. December became one of the coun- pilot programs to offer Wi-Fi hotspot a small cell phone. Total cost of the 25,000 square feet, an 8,000-square- try’s fi rst pilot programs for public lending. In New York, the service is purchase is $6,000 and will be paid foot structure and an older home. SMYRNA Wi-Fi lending. limited to low-income residents en- through a grant. The property will be used to house Nissan North America will invest The library added mobile rolled in the library’s adult learning the future police precinct and a new $160 million to build a new supplier hotspots to its diverse collection of or after-school programs. And for GALLATIN headquarters for Lebanon’s water park at their Smyrna vehicle assem- free lending materials through an these services, the Wi-Fi works only Motorists could soon see Gallatin’s and sewer distribution crews. The bly plant. The project will support agreement that uses T-Mobile’s 4G in major cities. fi rst specialty license plate on the 38-acre property once used by Cum- more than 1,000 newly created LTE network, allowing library pa- However, Spring Hill’s cellular highways, which offi cials say will berland Valley Shows could lead to supplier jobs. Nissan’s Smyrna plant trons to have mobile Internet service partnership was the fi rst of its kind in help drive the city’s future regional expansion of park facilities as well, has been noted as being the most pro- virtually anywhere in the nation and the U.S. as it allows any Spring Hill marketing efforts. The Gallatin Area according to Mayor Phillip Craig- ductive automotive manufacturing 120 countries throughout the world. Library patron to check out a mobile Chamber of Commerce has begun head. Details on how police would plant in North America as it produces Spring Hill Library Direc- Wi-Fi device for free for up to three taking pre-orders for the new “Sce- use its portion of the property were almost 650,000 vehicles each year tor Alan Couch, who landed the consecutive weeks, if renewed each nic & Historic Gallatin” plate. The still being fi nalized, but Craighead including the Maxima, Rogue and groundbreaking pilot in Spring Hill, week, connecting them to nation- specialty plate costs $35 in addition hoped it could be ready this sum- Altima. Current plans for the project said he since has received phone wide high-speed Internet service on to the annual tag renewal fee and mer. Lebanon has 77 sworn police call for construction of an integrated calls from a wide range of cities and a network capable of servicing 96 can be pre-ordered at the Chamber’s offi cers. logistics center that will be located counties in Tennessee, Alabama, percent of Americans, Couch said. 118 W. Main St. offi ce. Anyone in on Nissan’s Smyrna campus and is Georgia, Texas, Connecticut and Spring Hill’s Wi-Fi hotspot Tennessee can purchase the plate, NASHVILLE more than 1.5 million square feet in more, inquiring about how to offer lending began Dec. 9, offering 15 but before it can go into production Music City is getting more accolades size. The integrated logistics center Wi-Fi hotspot lending through their mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, fi ve Wi-Fi 1,000 must be presold before July from a national publication. As part will serve as an immediate space for respective libraries. USB sticks, and fi ve tablets. The 1. A time extension is available if of Men’s Journal April issue, which suppliers and be used for multiple “Effectively, what this means devices have had a lengthy waiting necessary. For each plate sold or has a cover story on the 50 best places purposes supporting operations is, we will be erasing the digital list since the week the service began. renewed, the Chamber will receive to live, Nashville has landed on the including inbound production parts divide for residents of Spring Hill “As librarians across Tennessee $15.62, which will be used strictly magazine’s list of “10 best places to and outbound returnable contain- in Maury and Williamson counties,” know all too well, many people do for marketing Gallatin throughout live now.” The magazine’s lengthy ers. The project will be delivered Couch said. “If someone has lost a not have access to a good Internet the region. write-up on Nashville cites the city’s in phases beginning in late-2016, job or is unable to have Internet ser- connection at home,” State Librarian historic industries — music, health with project completion expected in vice at home, we remove that barrier and Archivist Chuck Sherrill said. GALLATIN care and local universities — and its late 2017. Nissan currently employs for them so that virtually anywhere “This initiative by the Spring Hill A Gallatin movie theater will begin growing tech scene. Other cities on 12,000 full-time workers in Middle in the nation our library patrons will Library to provide a portable hotspot a new type of screening next month, the list range in size, going from San Tennessee. The 1,000 new jobs will be able to access Wi-Fi.” connection free to library users is in- which company offi cials hope al- Francisco and New Orleans to Bend, not be Nissan employees, but suppli- In Summer 2014, the public novative and exciting. I’m sure it will lows children and adults with autism Ore., and Bozeman, Mont. ers who use the park as part of doing library systems in Chicago, New become a model that other libraries and special needs to go to the movies business with Nissan. York City and Sandusky, Ohio, will emulate.”

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BY LEILA DONN The JTEKT automotive compo- TDEC Office of Sustainable Practices nents plant in Morristown has a zero-landfill policy that was devel- 76th TML Annual Conference The Tennessee Valley As- oped through a partnership between June 6 - 9 sociation (TVA) has designated employees and company executives. Nashville Convention Center Morristown and Hamblen County, Additionally, adds Debi Steven- Renaissance Hotel a sustainable community as part of son-Brown, executive director of the Valley Sustainable Communi- Keep Morristown Hamblen Beau- Schedule At-A-Glance ties Program supporting economic tiful, “JTEKT partnered with Keep development. Morristown and Ham- Morristown Hamblen Beautiful to Saturday, June 6 blen County were recognized for host a county collection event for 3 - 5 pm their commitment to sustainability batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and TML Board Meeting and drive to continue to improve electronics which ensured that the Sunday, June 7 their community for present and materials were properly recycled and 10 am - 5 pm future generations. saved tax-payer dollars.” Registration The program, sponsored by Also, Colgate-Palmolive’s Mor- 10 am - 5 pm TVA and developed and adminis- ristown plant is Leadership in Energy Exhibit Hall Opens tered by Boyette Strategic Advisors, and Environmental Design (LEED) 10:30 - 11:15 helps communities work toward Silver certified. Vendor Presentation creating a healthy environment and a Although Hamblen County is 11:30 am - 1:30 pm thriving community with economic the third smallest county in Tennes- Lunch prosperity through evaluating and see, it has a remarkable amount of Morristown works to sustain the community culture by working with 1:15 - 2:15 pm inventorying current sustainable green space with 15 parks within the community features. Significant city of Morristown alone, including the Crossroads Downtown Partnership as part of a façade renovation TML Affiliate Workshop grant program to revitalize the downtown area. CMFO Workshop sustainable community features the remarkable 178-acre Cherokee 1:30 - 2:15 pm include environmentally conscious Park complete with camping, hiking, importance of recycling, and how District Meetings industry, environmental outreach and boating. Morristown is also a grant funding for an environmental and education programs, and the Tree City USA, a forestry manage- education mobile classroom. The water quality affects an entire eco- 2:30 - 3:45 pm system. Opening Session presence of abundant natural re- ment program administered by the mobile classroom enables Hamblen sources. County as well as four other counties “Morristown and Hamblen 4 - 5 pm Arbor Day Foundation, and manages Nestled in the valley between several non-traditional recreation to educate their children, and also the County are well-deserving of this Workshops the Great Smoky Mountains and opportunities, including disc-golf general public, about the importance designation,” said Lori Munkeboe, 6 - 8:30 pm the rugged Clinch Mountains with courses and a bicycle motocross of sustainability. director of the TDEC Office of Host City Reception verdant forests, two beautiful lakes, (BMX) track. The ultimate goal of Morristown Sustainable Practices. “Sustainable Monday, June 8 and innumerable streams, it is no Additionally, Morristown works and Hamblen County is to enhance growth takes planning and foresight, 8 - 8:45 am surprise that sustainability and re- to sustain the community culture economic development by creating and not every community has what it Breakfast source conservation are important by working with the Crossroads jobs for current and future residents takes to plan for the future like this. 9 -10 am to the Hamblen County area. The Downtown Partnership as part of a and by improving the quality of Morristown’s commitment to sus- Second General Session desire to be sustainable comes or- façade renovation grant program to life in the community. “This takes tainability has been accompanied by 10:15 - 11:30 am ganically. revitalize the downtown area. Morristown and Hamblen County’s prosperity and a sense of community, Workshops Sustainability, defined here as The presence of a downtown economic development marketing serving as a strong example of how 11:30 am - 12:15 pm the impact of resource use on eco- farmers’ market offering abundant efforts to prospective and existing sustainability can and must fit into TML Affilate Workshop nomic growth, is an age-old concept fresh foods for purchase also helps to sustainably-focused companies to successful economic development.” 11:45 - 12:30 am that has recently gained center-stage contribute to the revitalization effort. a whole new level,” Marshall Ram- TVA’s Valley Sustainable Com- Business Meeting as the need for sustainable devel- Moreover, the market provides res- sey, president of the Morristown munities Program provides Hamblen 12:30 - 2 pm opment becomes clear. Corporate idents with the opportunity to shop Chamber of Commerce, says. “Our County with guidance, serving as a Lunch responsibility can be demonstrated locally and put money back into the community has been very success- framework to help the community 2:15 - 3:15 pm through a commitment to sustain- town and county. Morristown has ful in attracting new and expanding document, advance and implement Workshops ability that spurs the economic also offered curbside recycling to business and industry over the years sustainability initiatives. As more corporations are expressing interest 3:30 - 4:30 pm growth of a community. Sustainable most of the county for more than 25 and we anticipate that this designa- in establishing themselves in areas Workshops industries reduce operating costs years, a benefit that many commu- tion will increase our community’s and increase profitability, improving nities across Tennessee still are not overall competitiveness.” where there is an ongoing commit- 6 - 11pm ment to sustainable development, Pool Party the quality of life in the community offered. The Tennessee Department and attracting additional industry. of Environment and Conservation Hamblen County is one of the few Tuesday, June 9 With an eye on the future, Ham- In 2010, the Morristown Cham- blen County and Morristown educate also assists with the county’s efforts to lead the charge. 8 – 10 am ber of Commerce created a docu- and maintain a qualified workforce at through hazardous waste disposal In the past two years, the Valley Awards Breakfast ment detailing the current quality of the local Walters State Community events and programs and activities Sustainable Communities Program life in the county, designed to act as College and technical school. The offered at Panther Creek State Park has enabled TVA to guide and sup- To register for the TML Annual port 13 local municipalities in 2013 Conference, go to TML’s web- a strategic planning tool to help plan county offers a yearly career fair in Hamblen County. In 2011, Panther for the future. and the opportunity for high school Creek was awarded a Governor’s and 12 communities in 2014 toward site, www.TML1.org to download sustainable economic growth.To a registration form. Or contact Morristown’s significant indus- students to job shadow at one of Environmental Stewardship Award trial presence also contributes to the local industries. Additionally, for their environmental education learn more about the TVA Valley Sylvia Trice at (615) 425-3903 Sustainable Communities Program, or by e-mail at [email protected]. community welfare and well-being in 2013 Keep Morristown/Hamblen awareness program, which includes through sustainable operations. County Beautiful helped secure natural resource conservation, the go to www.tvaed.com/sustainability.

TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE STAFF Margaret Mahery, Executive Director Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director Dye the Easter eggs, but don’t handle the chicks Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst Carole Graves, Communications Director & Those Easter baskets are often and water dishes and other items Editor, Tennessee Town & City John Holloway, Government Relations filled with candy and colorful eggs. where the birds live and roam and Debbie Kluth, Director of Marketing / However, there is one type of gift can be found on the hands, shoes and Member Services you should avoid during the holi- clothing of people who handle the Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst Mona Lawrence, Administrative Assistant day—baby chicks and ducklings. birds or work or play around them. Denise Paige, Government Relations Live poultry commonly carry We recommend families leave han- Sylvia Trice, Director of Conference Planning Salmonella germs. When humans dling of live poultry to people trained TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY handle the birds, the bacteria can in their appropriate care.” (ISSN. No. 0040-3415) Publication No. 539420 — Official publication of the spread. Exposure to Salmonella This is the time of year when Tennessee Municipal League. Publisher: commonly causes extreme ab- chicks and ducklings arrive at local Margaret Mahery (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: Carole Graves ([email protected]; dominal upset. In severe cases, the feed and farm stores. The Tennessee Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: Publisher illness can be fatal. According to Department of Agriculture and the reserves the right to reject any advertising the Centers for Disease Control, Tennessee Department of Health aim deemed unacceptable. Fax classified ads to TT&C: Attention Mona Lawrence at 615-255- approximately 400 people die each to educate customers on the risks 4752, or e-mail [email protected]. 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Subscription rates: $6 per healthy and clean,” Tennessee De- them,” State Veterinarian Dr. Charles year to members, $15 to nonmembers, $1 a informing the consumer.” try. If you do come into contact with copy. Postmaster: Send changes of address partment of Health Epidemiologist Hatcher said. Do not let children younger a bird, wash your hands thoroughly to Tennessee Town & City, 226 Capitol Blvd., Tim Jones, MD said. “Those germs “Our goal is to support backyard than five, elderly persons, or people with soap and water immediately Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219-1894. can also get on cages, coops, feed flocks and youth poultry projects with weak immune systems handle after. 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/MARCH 30, 2015 www.TML1.org Triplett named as new tourism commissioner; Weiss named co-chair of Tourism Committee Farragut Chris Devaney, who as chairman of Gov. Bill Haslam announced Vice May- the Tennessee Republican Party led that Kevin Triplett will join his cab- or Dot La- it to historic supermajorities in the inet as commissioner of the Depart- Marche has Tennessee statehouse, said he would ment of Tourist Development. been named resign next month. Devaney plans to Triplett, 49, is vice president to the Nation- become the leader of the Children’s of public affairs for Bristol Motor al League of Nutrition Program of Haiti, a Chatta- Speedway. Prior to joining BMS in Cities 2016 nooga-based foundation. A mission 2005, he worked in various roles Presidential trip to Haiti earlier this year sparked for NASCAR, ultimately serving as Election Task his interest in leading the group, he managing director of business op- Force. With Dot LaMarche said. Devaney’s resignation will be erations, guiding the operation and the goal of effective April 11, when the state par- administration of NASCAR’s Sprint raising the visibility of city issues ty’s executive committee next meets. Cup Series, Nationwide Series, and during the presidential election cy- Devaney, of Chattanooga, has been Camping World Truck Series. cle, the task force will develop an the party’s chairman since 2009. He has twice been named one of action plan that includes tools and NASCAR’s “25 Most Influential” by resources for NLC members to en- Dennis Wolf, The Charlotte Observer. Kevin Triplett Sande Weiss gage candidates on city issues. The MTAS fire From 1992 until 1994, Triplett Club of Bristol, ETSU at Bristol Ted Miller. bipartisan group includes 17 city management represented General Motors Parts Advisory Council, Northeast Ten- The tourism committee, estab- officials and state municipal league consultant, (GM Goodwrench and AC Delco) nessee Tourism Association, and the lished by Haslam in 2011, is chaired directors. has complet- in NASCAR, specifically Richard Tennessee Chamber of Commerce by Colin Reed, CEO of Ryman Hos- Robert “Bobby” Simpson, a retired ed the process Childress Racing and Ken Schrader & Industry. Also a farmer, Triplett is pitality Properties (formerly Gaylord Chattanooga police officer, has been that awards Racing and their drivers, including a member of the Tennessee Cattle- Entertainment Company), and co- named South Pittsburg’s new police him the pro- Dale Earnhardt. Prior to his NA- men’s Association. chaired by Elvis Presley Enterprises, chief. Simpson said the department fessional des- SCAR tenure, he covered sports for He replaces Susan Whitaker Inc. CEO Jack Soden. will focus on quality-of-life issues as ignation of the Bristol Herald Courier and The who announced her departure in Tourism is one of Tennessee’s well as crime. Chief Fire Of- Gaston Gazette in North Carolina. December. His first day on the job largest industries with a $16.7 billion He is a graduate of East Ten- will be April 23. direct economic impact in 2013, a ficer (CFO). Dennis Wolf The city of Harrogate mourns the The Commis- nessee State University and has Haslam also named Sande 3.4 percent increase over 2012. State loss of long-time Mayor Bill Fultz sion on Professional Credentialing served on the boards of a number of Weiss, president of Music Road and local tax collections reached a who lost his battle to cancer on Feb. conferred the re-designation upon community organizations including Resort in Pigeon Forge, co-chair of new high of $1.28 billion for tourism 4, 2015. Mayor Fultz served as al- Wolf, who is one of only 1,017 Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol the Tennessee Tourism Committee. related businesses in 2013, which is derman from the incorporation of the CFO’s worldwide. Wolf has been an Chamber of Commerce, Bristol Con- Weiss fills the role previously held by the eighth consecutive year above $1 city in 1993 until being elected may- active member of the Tennessee Fire vention and Visitors Bureau, Rotary Dolly Parton Productions President billion. or in 2001. He also served as Clai- Service since 1974, and has served borne County Road Superintendent. as the fire management consultant The BMA appointed Linda Fultz to for MTAS since August 2011. He is MTAS welcomes John Grubb as new HR Consultant the position of mayor. She was sworn a state certified firefighter and fire The University of Tennessee industry with responsi- into office March 2. Mayor Linda officer, and a peer reviewer for the Municipal Technical Advisory bilities in HR and op- Fultz has served the city as alderman designations of Chief Fire Officer Service recently welcomed John erations management in since November 2004 and had served and Chief Emergency Medical Ser- Grubbs to the MTAS staff as a Hu- the transportation and as vice mayor since November 2010. vices Officer. man Resource Consultant. automotive manufactur- He will join Richard Stokes in ing industries for two servicing municipalities throughout decades. More than 80 TLETA graduates the state with various HR projects, Grubbs received and city enquiries. Grubbs will be his bachelor’s degree complete Police School training stationed in the Nashville office this in management from year, later transitioning to Knoxville Trevecca Nazarene Uni- More than 80 newly trained law Basic Police School classes that will in order to better serve cities in the versity, and a master’s enforcement officers graduated from be held in 2015. East Tennessee area. in human resource man- the Tennessee Law Enforcement Class 1743’s members will serve Before joining MTAS, Grubbs agement from the Uni- Training Academy (TLETA) on a variety of law enforcement agen- served as human resource director versity of Connecticut March 13. cies, including the Tennessee Bureau for the cities of White House and School of Business. The newly certified officers of Investigation, the Tennessee State Portland, TN. He is certified as comprising Basic Police School Parks, Vanderbilt University, Nash- He left Tennessee for a brief pe- a Senior Professional Class 1743 join the ranks of thou- ville International Airport and the riod to complete his graduate studies in Human Resources sands of law enforcement officers following police departments (PD): at the University of Connecticut, (SPHR) by the Human across Tennessee who studied at Alcoa PD, Centerville PD, returning to work in the Tennessee Resource Certification public sector in 2012. Institute, a Certified Pro- TLETA and went on to be commis- Clarksville PD, Collierville PD, John Grubbs sioned by state and local law-en- Columbia PD, Crossville PD, Dick- While completing his graduate fessional (IPMA-CP) forcement agencies. son PD, Dyersburg PD, Fayetteville studies, Grubbs served as HR con- by the International Public Man- SHRM Senior Certified Professional At the conclusion of the 10-week PD, Gallatin PD, Goodlettsville PD, sulting director for a private firm agement Association for Human (SHRM-SCP) by the Society for course (held from Jan.4 - March Henderson PD, Lenoir City PD, in East Hartford, CT. There, he Resources (IPMA-HR), and as a Human Resource Management. 13), graduates have the technical Livingston PD, Martin PD, Milan specialized in developing ‘people’ and tactical training as well as the PD, Mount Pleasant PD, Munford strategies across a broad client base ethical and professional standards of PD, Murfreesboro PD, Shelbyville in both for-profit and non-profit law enforcement that are necessary PD, Union City PD, Waverly PD, settings. Prior to his service in the for success. This is the first of five and Woodbury PD. public sector, he worked in private U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and number of international visitors to Bob Corker will try again to des- the U.S. rose 7 percent to nearly 75 ignate nearly 20,000 acres of million in 2014, according to data the Cherokee National Forest as from the Commerce Department. wilderness areas. The two Tennes- Travel spending from overseas seans refiled legislation that would visitors also rose for the entire create one new wilderness area in year, though a month-by-month the forest and expand the boundaries breakdown of trade data shows that of five existing wilderness areas. increases slowed toward the end of Designation of wilderness areas is the year, and spending fell slightly the highest level of conservation during January. That coincides with protection to preserve land. a rough ride for the Canadian dollar, the euro and other currencies. In the The number of airline passengers past year, the euro alone has lost traveling this spring is expected to nearly a quarter of its value against be the highest in seven years – just the dollar. below the record set in 2007, before the economic collapse, according to In a sign of an improving economy, the trade group Airlines for America. people are getting out to restaurants Bolstered by rising employment and more frequently these days. A new personal income, 10 publicly traded report shows U.S. restaurant sales airlines expect to carry 134.8 million jumped 3.5 percent in February, travelers, or about 2.2 million per compared to the same month in 2014. day, during March and April. That’s Applied Predictive Technologies’ up 2 percent, or about 43,000 pas- report — compiled using data sengers per day, from the same pe- from 65,000 restaurants — showed riod last year. The increase in spring quick-service restaurants saw a 5.5 travel is attributed to an improving percent sales uptick, while full-ser- economy, the highest consumer sen- vice restaurants had a 2.2 percent timent in a decade and the continued increase. affordability of air travel. U.S. economic growth slowed in An outbreak of a virulent form of the fourth quarter and likely cooled bird flu in Arkansas and Missouri even further in the first quarter as may be threatening exports of U.S. severe winter weather takes its poultry, possibly prompting new toll. But the outlook for the rest of import restrictions by as many as the year looks brighter, thanks to a 40 nations. The U.S. government recovering job market that should confirmed the avian flu in turkeys boost consumer spending. The Com- in Arkansas, home to the world’s merce Department said Friday that biggest chicken company, Tyson the overall economy, as measured Foods Inc. Officials also confirmed by the gross domestic product, grew the presence of the strain in two com- at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in mercial turkey flocks in Missouri. the October-December period — a The H5N2 strain poses no risks to figure that was unchanged from a humans, but it can quickly decimate month ago. The economy had surged a flock. The outbreak prompted at a 5 percent rate in the third quarter. Kansas to prohibit moving poultry In the final look at fourth quarter in or out of two counties that border GDP, consumer spending was more Missouri. robust than previously estimated but business restocking was weaker. The U.S. hosted a record number Consumer spending, which accounts of international visitors last year, for 70 percent of economic activity, though a stronger dollar is making grew at a 4.4 percent rate in the fourth travel to the country more expen- quarter — the strongest performance sive and could cloud the outlook for in eight years and even better than the the tourism industry this year. The 4.2 percent estimated a month ago. 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/MARCH 30, 2015 www.TML1.org Tennessee Main Street communities generated $95 Million in 2014

UT grad programs make US News Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle will be with service centers, and start license Top 10 the presiding judge. “Our court sys- applications before heading to a ser- Three graduate programs at the tem must do a better job serving the vice center. University of Tennessee are in the needs of businesses that provide jobs Top 10 for their programs at pub- to Tennesseans,” Chief Justice Sha- Tennessee ranks fourth-worst lic universities, according to the ron Lee said in a statement. “With the state for voter turnout latest U.S. News and World Report creation of a business court, we will When it came to voting in the 2014 graduate rankings. Among public have more predictable, consistent elections, Tennessee voters weren’t universities, UT’s nuclear engi- results, and more timely resolutions flocking to the polls, according to a neering program ranked fourth, the of business disputes.” Twenty-six Nonprofit VOTE report. Tennessee supply chain management program states, including Alabama, Florida ranked as the fourth-worst state for ranked fifth and clinical law training and Georgia, have created business voter turnout during the past elec- ranked eighth. Nuclear engineering courts, and the courts are “an effec- tion season in Nonprofit VOTE’s and supply chain management were tive tool for business retention, eco- “America Goes to the Polls 2014” also in the top 10 for all universities nomic development, and enhanced report. In fact, barely more than a — in fifth and eighth place, respec- effectiveness of the judicial system, quarter — 29.1 percent — of the tively. Clinical law training came Lee wrote in the order. Volunteer State actually voted. The in at 16th for all universities. The state showed a small improvement 2016 rankings compare more than The Tennessee unemployment rate from the 2010 elections when it was 1,900 graduate programs at private for February was 6.6 percent, one- the third-worst state. The only states and public institutions. U.S. News tenths of one percentage point lower (including the District of Columbia) ranks six disciplines annually: law, than the January revised rate of 6.7 that ranked worse than Tennessee Jonesborough is one of 28 designated Main Street program communities business, medicine, education, en- percent. The U.S. preliminary rate were New York at No. 49, Texas at across Tennessee. gineering and — added this year — for February was 5.5 percent, down No. 50 and Indiana at No. 51. The nursing. The methodology includes two-tenths of one percentage point best three states for voter turnout The Tennessee Department of programs demonstrate strong rein- expert opinions, test scores of new from the prior month. Over the past were Colorado, Wisconsin and Economic and Community Develop- vestment in 2014 for the historic students, employment outcome, ac- year, Tennessee’s unemployment Maine, which all had more than 50 ment announced the 2014 Economic commercial cores of Tennessee com- ceptance rates and more. Improving rate increased from 6.5 percent to percent of residents casting votes. Impact and Reinvestment Statistics munities that are making an effort to graduate education is one of five 6.6 percent while the national rate from 28 Tennessee Main Street revitalize their downtowns,” Tennes- priority areas in UT’s initiative to be decreased from 6.7 percent to 5.5 Tennessee public television sta- communities for activities occurring see Main Street Program Director a top 25 public research university. percent. tions are airing a new show about between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 31, Nancy Williams said. “It shows that That initiative, “Journey to the Top the happenings in the state Legis- 2014. taking good care of downtown reaps 25,” started in 2010. The Tennessee Department of Safety lature. The first of four 30-minute These Main Street communities economic benefits, including jobs, and Homeland Security announced episodes of the “Tennessee Capitol created more than 1,500 new jobs for the whole community.” Business court to open in David- a new statewide driver’s license Report” began airing Sunday morn- and generated more than $95 million There are currently 28 designat- son County in May system that will “increase efficiency ing, March 1, on public TV stations of public/private investment in 2014, ed Main Street program communities The Tennessee Supreme Court is at state driver’s license centers.” It’s in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, while continuing to be a vital part across Tennessee. Bristol, Browns- opening a new business court in Da- the first major upgrade to the state’s Chattanooga, Lexington-Jackson of the state’s economic and cultural ville, Cleveland, Collierville, Co- vidson County to resolve business driver service system in 30 years. and Cookeville. The next episodes identity. lumbia, Cookeville, Dandridge, litigation cases more efficiently. The The new system consists of a single are scheduled to air on March 29, “Tennessee’s main streets are Dayton, Dyersburg, Fayetteville, Davidson County Business Court Web-based screen meant to increase April 26 and May 31. The program such an important part of our state’s Franklin, Gallatin, Greeneville, Pilot Project, which will begin tak- the speed license examiners can eval- is hosted by Chip Hoback and pro- identity and cultural heritage,” Jackson, Jonesborough, Kingsport, ing cases May 1, will allow lawyers uate applications. The new system duced by Tim Weeks. The first epi- Economic and Community De- Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, McMin- to better predict rulings and will ease will also increase online services. sode features interviews with Senate velopment Commissioner Randy nville, Murfreesboro, Morristown, docket congestion in other courts, With a visit to www.tn.gov/safety, Speaker Ron Ramsey and House Boyd said. “Flourishing downtowns Rogersville, Tiptonville, Savannah, according to an order. The court’s citizens can now pay reinstatement Speaker Beth Harwell. Weeks says provide a sense of pride for our com- Sweetwater, Union City, Ripley and evaluations could shape additional fees and obtain reissued driver’s the aim of the program is to offer munities, spur tourism and promote Winchester. business courts in Tennessee. Da- licenses, schedule road skills tests, in-depth looks at the personalities entrepreneurship, which ultimately Tennessee Main Street is cur- vidson County Chancery Court III add emergency contact information, shaping the issues at the Capitol. creates jobs.” rently working with six communi- will serve as the business court, and set up electronic communication Tennessee Main Street provides ties through the affiliated Tennes- technical assistance and training see Downtowns program: Arling- for communities in developing ton, Carthage, Ducktown, Etowah, real-world solutions to make down- Jamestown and Shelbyville. In addi- State revenue collections exceed budget towns safe, appealing, vibrant places tion, the 28 Main Street communities where folks want to shop, work, live, have participated in the Tennessee projections by $25.8 million for February invest and make memories. Downtowns program. Other reinvestment statistics Tennessee Main Street is a co- Tennessee tax collections ex- Sales tax collections were $17.9 lections are $2.4 million above the ceeded the budgeted estimates in million more than the estimate for from the designated Main Street ordinating partner with the National estimate. communities reporting include: Main Street Center. Designated February. Department of Finance February. The February growth rate Business tax collections were and Administration Commissioner was positive 7.62 percent. The year- • Net new jobs: 1,565 communities are required to meet $4.5 million above the February bud- • Net new businesses: 171 national accreditation standards Larry Martin announced that over- to-date growth rate for seven months geted estimate, and for seven months all February revenues were $787.2 is positive 6.86 percent. • Building rehabilitation pro- annually, which include illustrating collections are $18.3 million more jects: 298 broad-based community support for million, which is $25.8 million Franchise and excise taxes com- than the budgeted estimate of $20.6 more than the state budgeted for the bined were $7.3 million above the • Public improvement projects: the program, development of a com- million. 248 prehensive work plan, a sufficient month. budgeted estimate of $42.8 million. All other taxes were over col- “Sales tax collections in Febru- For seven months revenues are over • Net new housing units: 54 operating budget and professional lected by a net of $0.1 million. • Volunteer hours contributed: staff with volunteer support. ary marked the seventh consecutive collected by $165.2 million. The Year-to-date collections for month this fiscal year in which year-to-date growth rate for seven 114,807 For more information about the seven months were $369.7 million • Total public/private Tennessee Main Street Program, collections exceeded budgeted months is positive 29.41 percent. more than the budgeted estimate. expectations,” Martin said. “As a Gasoline and motor fuel col- investment: $95.5 million please visit http://www.tennessee- The general fund was over collected mainstreet.org. For more on the result of a one-time event, Franchise lections for February increased by by $336.5 million and the four other and Excise tax collections were also 8.71 percent, and were $3.8 million “Annual reports from Tennes- National Main Street Center, visit funds were over collected by $33.2 see’s 28 accredited Main Street http://www.mainstreet.org. above expectations. above the budgeted estimate of $66.3 million. “The renewed strength in our million. For seven months revenues The Funding Board met on sales and corporate tax collections are over collected by $14.5 million. Dec.11, 2014, to hear updated rev- TDEC program to accept applications is an indication of an improving Tobacco tax collections were enue projections from the state’s economy in Tennessee. However, $3.3 million under the budgeted various economists. The board met for energy conservation projects more than half of our annual cor- estimate of $21.5 million. For seven again on Dec. 16 and adopted revised porate collections materialize April months revenues are under collected revenue ranges for 2014-2015. The The Tennessee Department of see’s total remaining allocation for through June, so we’ll continue con- in the amount of $5.9 million. revised ranges assume an over col- Environment and Conservation’s the program is expected to fluctuate servative spending and monitoring Inheritance and estate taxes were lection from the July 2014 budgeted Office of Energy Programs an- due to pending issuances under the revenue activity.” under collected by $1.9 million for estimate in the amount of $32.3 mil- nounced today a re-release of the previously approved sub-allocations On an accrual basis, February is the month. Year-to-date collections lion to $73.4 million in total taxes. State’s Qualified Energy Conser- and any additional re-allocations the seventh month in the 2014-2015 for seven months are $12.0 million The revised ranges for the general vation Bond (QECB) Program’s from large local jurisdictions. (To fiscal year. more than the budgeted estimate. fund recognize a negative growth in Request for Proposals (RFP), which learn more about the re-alloca- The general fund was over col- Privilege tax collections were the amount of $6.6 million up to a details how local governments can tion process, please visit http:// lected by $13.1 million and the four $2.6 million less than the February positive growth of $27.5 million for apply for low-interest bonds to www.tennessee.gov/environment/ other funds were over collected by estimate, and on a year-to-date ba- the current fiscal year. finance qualified energy savings energy_qualified-energy-conserva- $12.7 million. sis, August through February, col- projects. tion-bonds.shtml.) QECBs were created by Con- Entities eligible to participate gress in 2008 and expanded in 2009 in the program include all local ju- TACIR releases report on valuing low-income by the American Recovery and Re- risdictions in Tennessee, including investment Act. Of the state’s total city and county governments. Local housing tax credit properties in Tennessee $64.67M allocation, approximately jurisdictions can issue the bonds on $40 million has been, or is currently behalf of a private project, with con- Low-Income Housing Tax can cause a cash flow problem for both of which would make it easier scheduled to be issued for qualify- ditions. The RFP is available at http:// Credits (LIHTC) are the most sig- the taxpayer in the early years when for property owners to budget for ing projects by jurisdictions auto- www.tennessee.gov/environment/ nificant federal incentive to support tax bills are larger. The tax bill starts taxes while still recognizing the matically eligible under the federal energy_qualified-energy-conserva- affordable housing for low-in- high the first year and drops each year properties’ market values. legislation or through previous com- tion-bonds.shtml. come Americans and have broad until the tax credits run out after ten The first alternative, currently petitive sub-allocation processes. For more information on the support at all levels, but there is years. used in Idaho, spreads the total Following two rounds of sub-al- QECB program, please contact Luke wide disagreement about the most Legislation proposed in Ten- amount of credits allocated to the locations in 2014, the QECB pro- Gebhard in TDEC’s Office of Energy appropriate approach to valuing nessee last year by state Senator project evenly over the life of the gram will make the remaining funds Programs at (615) 532-8798 or luke. the properties they help fund. The Steve Southerland and state Repre- 30-year restricted-rent agreement. available for qualifying projects until [email protected]. LIHTC program promotes invest- sentative Jeremy Faison would have This alternative levels out the tax bond capacity is exhausted. Tennes- ment in low-income housing with prohibited considering tax credits payments and brings in slightly more federal tax credits granted in return when valuing low-income housing in total taxes over 30 years than Congress to consider Internet sales tax for restrictions on rent and tenant for property tax purposes. excluding the credits completely income. Without the credits, which The Tennessee Advisory Com- but much less than the way it’s done See INTERNET on Page 5 incentive to move to lower or no sales are the primary source of income mission on Intergovernmental Re- now. California company, he would pay tax states, an incentive created by for investors in these projects, they lations, a public policy group called The second alternative discounts the the higher California sales tax. “Not federal law.” likely would not be built. on to study the legislation, found remaining credits to their current only would the buyer pay taxes in a Boehner has so far been unsym- Because the credits are an indi- that while it would have eliminated value, sums them, and spreads the state in which he did not receive ser- pathetic to Marketplace Fairness Act cation of what the property is worth the cash flow concern, it would have total evenly over the restricted-rent vices and cannot vote (truly taxation supporters. He was largely behind to a buyer, Tennessee property failed to account for the full value of period. This alternative would not without representation), he would the 2013 bill’s death-by-committee assessors consider the credits when LIHTC properties and would have change the total amount paid over see his tax bill go up,” Crippen said. and the concept has been opposed determining the value of these struc- reduced local government revenue. time. “And because the higher tax rate by some like-minded conservative tures for property tax purposes. But In its recently released report, the The full report is available on would dissuade consumers from pur- and anti-tax groups, including the amount they add declines over Commission described two other TACIR’s web site at www.tn.gov/ chasing from California companies, Americans for Tax Reform and its time as the credits phase out, which alternatives to the current method, tacir/pubs_by_date.html. those companies would have a strong president, Grover Norquist. www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/MARCH 30, 2015

perience. Salary Range from minimum $49,246 to maximum $68,944, with reference midpoint of $59,095; com- Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No charge water control methods on construction chief or command-level position in a prehensive benefit package including to TML members. Send advertising to: TT&C sites and in new sub-division devel- similar size department. Must possess the city retirement plan. Applications Classified Ads, Mona Lawrence, 226 Capitol opments, flood plain management and a driver’s license valid in the State of will be accepted until 4:30 pm on April Blvd. Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219; e-mail: 2, 2015. A background investigation TENNESSEE [email protected]; or fax: 615-255 4752. development in the city flood prone Tennessee; meet all departmental and FESTIVALS areas. Applicant must be graduate of statutory standards. Must be willing and pre-employment physical will be ASSISTANT BUDGET OFFICER a standard high school or GED equiv- to meet residency requirement to main- required. Portland is a EOE/DRUG April 6 - 12: Columbia COLLIERVILLE. The purpose of alent, hold active State of Tennessee tain their residence within the corpo- FREE WORKPLACE. Submit a letter Annual Mule Day this classification is to perform- pro certifications in building, plumbing rate limits or within two miles of the of interest, current resume with salary A popular Columbia tradition for fessional financial work in the devel- and mechanical. For a complete job corporate limits, but in no event out- history and at least three professional nearly 170 years. Features arts & opment and ongoing administration description notify: Lisa Chambers side the boundaries of Sumner County, references to: UT MTAS, attn.: Port- crafts, wagon train, jackpot mule of the town of Collierville’s financial – [email protected] or mail to Tennessee. Residency requirement land Human Resources Manager, 226 races, and more. The festival high- process and in the development and resume to: City of Union City, PO Box does not apply until 90 days after Capitol Blvd. Suite 606, Nashville, TN light includes a “Mule Day Parade” maintenance of Town finances and 9, Union City, TN 38281 appointment. To apply, please submit 37219. Or submit via email to: gary. held on Saturday during the cele- supporting systems. Requires a Bach- an online application, cover letter and [email protected] bration. For more information go to elor’s degree with major course work CITY MANAGER resume at www.gallatinonthemove. www.muleday.com in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Oak Hill. The city of Oak Hill is com. The city of Gallatin is an equal PLANNING & ZONING DIREC- Public or Business Administration, or seeking a city manager. The city, opportunity employer, drug-free with TOR April 10 - 11: Goodlettsville a closely related field; supplemented comprising an area of 7.8 square miles policies of non-discrimination on the MCMINNVILLE. The city is seeking Heritage Days by three years of job related experience and a population of 4689, is located basis of race, sex, religion, color, na- a Director of the Planning and Zoning Takes place at Moss-Wright Park on in local government budget devel- approximately five miles south of tional or ethnic origin, age, disability Department. Minimum qualifications the grounds of Historic Mansker’s opment and analysis, at least one of downtown Nashville. The city man- or military service. Telephone 615- include a Bachelor degree in Archi- Station. Participants will be given tecture, Geography, Planning or a which must have been in a supervisory ager is appointed by and reports to a 451-5890 (HR). the opportunity to see it, touch it, and related degree supplemented by course capacity; or any equivalent combina- Board of Commissioners comprised of feel it...and find out what life on the work and experience in the building tion of education, training, and expe- three commissioners popularly elected HUMAN RESOURCES frontier at Mansker’s Fort and life on or planning trades or seven years of rience which provides the requisite at-large to staggered, four year terms DIRECTOR a plantation at the Bowen Plantation credible work experience. Must have knowledge, skills, and abilities for this of office. The city has a $1.4 M budget JOHNSON CITY. The city of Johnson House would have been like. Plan working knowledge of Trimble GPS job. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s with a workforce of two to three em- City (65,000) is seeking a progressive to spend the day watching skilled units, ArcPad, ArcMap, and ArcCat- License required. Salary is $48,311 ployees serving the community. Can- and experienced Human Resources demonstrators and artists, picnic alog, Microsoft Word, & Excel. Must to $82,817 (DOQ) annually plus full didates should possess a Bachelor’s Director to lead and direct the services or buy lunch from food vendors, have the following certifications or the benefits package. Applications may Degree in public administration, or a and programs provided by the Human watch a game of vintage baseball, be obtained at the Human Resources field closely related to municipal man- Resources Department. The city is ability to obtain them within one year: Residential Building Inspector, Com- and shop for unique items. Demon- Department, 500 Poplar View Park- agement, with a Master’s Degree bene- a growing, progressive community strations include: quill pen writing, way, Collierville, TN, 38017, M-F, ficial. Candidates must be a leader and with a solid financial base, large mercial Building Inspector, Residen- tial Plumbing Inspector, Commercial 18th century toys, sewing, life on 8-5. Applicants must fill out the official possess a minimum of seven years of medical services industry, and home the plantation with animals, clay Town of Collierville application to be progressively increasing professional to a regional university. Minimum Plumbing Inspector, State of Tennes- see Licensed Electrician and State works, engraving, silver smithing, considered for this position. Pursuant experience. Previous experience as qualifications include the equivalent of and more. to Tennessee open records law, ap- a City Manager is a desired quality. a Bachelor’s degree in business, man- of Tennessee Licensed Plumber and must have HVAC certification within plications and resumes are subject to Salary BOE This is an exceptional agement, or public administration with April 16 - 18: Clarksville disclosure. This position will remain opportunity to guide the future of a seven years of progressively respon- 6 months of employment. Ability to work indoors and outside. Possession Rivers & Spires Festival open until filled. EOE mature, highly desirable residential sible experience in human resources A three day outdoor festive event in community in the middle of a world and health insurance administration. of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License Post offer drug screen, background Historic Downtown Clarksville. It ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER. class metropolitan area. Position pro- Responsible for planning, organiz- features a night of patriotic tribute MURFREESBORO. The assistant file is available at www.oakhilltn.us. ing, directing and coordinating the check and physical are required. Full time position with benefits. Qualified to military heroes, 6 stages of enter- city manager shall provide skilled If you are interested and have these personnel activities of the City’s 900 tainment, International Streetfest, administrative assistance to the city applicants may apply at: City Hall, qualifications, send a cover letter and FTE employee workforce, including Kidz Zone, Jazz’N Wine area, car manager in all phases of city opera- Human Resources (3rd Floor)101 East resume in pdf format by electronic organizational training. The City is shows, parades, and much much tions. The employee will respond to Main Street, McMinnville, TN 37110 mail to: citymanagerapplicant@oakh- looking for an enthusiastic, respon- more. For more information about citizens’ complaints and concerns on Application deadline: April 6. For illtn.us. Applications will be accepted sive, team-oriented individual with the festival contact Theresa Har- behalf of the city manager; assist in more information or to view the full job until April 2, 2015. good management and organization rington, 931-245-4343 or email: the preparation and review of the city description or to apply online please skills, self-starter. Excellent interper- [email protected] budget; be familiar with city policies; FIRE CHIEF sonal and communication skills are visit our website at www.mcminnvil- and, possess a working knowledge of letenn.com. The city of McMinnville GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin is required. Competitive salary with April 17 - 19: Townsend employment and other laws applicable does not discriminate based on race, seeking qualified applicants for the excellent benefits package. Online Sixth Annual Smoky Mountain Fiber to local governments. This employee color or national origin in federal or position of Fire Chief. The city is a applications, including a resume, will Arts Festival at the Great Smoky will be directly responsible to the city full service community, with its own be accepted until the position is filled state sponsored programs, pursuant to manager. The essential functions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Mountain Heritage Center. airport, regional hospital, community (www.johnsoncitytn.org) EEO/AA An interactive fiber arts event that the assistant city manager are: man- college, and excellent city services, (42 U.S.C. 2000d). ages all defined functions in areas as shows the full fiber art process and a popular destination for tourism HUMAN RESOURCES characterized as “sheep to shawl” assigned by the city manager; and and recreation. The fire department MANAGER TOWN ADMINISTRATOR confers, coordinates, plans, and ne- ARLINGTON. The town of Arling- (raw materials to finished work), has 72 employees and a $4+ million PORTLAND. The city of Portland is including carding, spinning, dyeing, gotiates on behalf of the city manager budget that serves a diverse commu- seeking qualified applicants for the ton is seeking a new town administra- and department heads on various op- tor. To view the full job description, weaving, felting, tatting, and knit- nity with 4 fire stations. Starting sal- position of Human Resources Manag- ting. Workshops and demonstrations erational and administrative matters. ary: $65,684 - $85,651 with excellent er. The position reports directly to the please go to the town of Arlington’s Represents the city at various regional, website located at www.townofar- are targeted to both young people benefits. Reporting to the mayor, and mayor. This position has responsibility and adults. Register online or mail state, and executive committee meet- responsible to the city council, the for the daily administration of the lington.org. Arlington is located in completed class registration forms ings of governmental entities. (Full job fire chief plans, programs, directs, City’s Human Resources programs, West Tennessee, just 10 miles North of to: SMFAF, PO Box 403, Townsend, description on line). Requirements are and evaluates the operation of the policies and procedures ensuring com- Memphis. The Town of Arlington was TN 37882, or email to townsendar- a Bachelor’s degree from an accredit- department; will be responsible for pliance with all applicable laws and/or named “Best City for Young Families [email protected]. ed college or university is required; development of annual department regulations. The position coordinates 2015”. Arlington has a population of undergraduate degree with a major budgets; controls budgeted expenses; and administers any combination of approximately 12,000 and 40 full- April 25-26: South Pittsburg emphasis in Public Administration or formulates and implements fire poli- the following: benefits administration, time employees. Positions that report National Cornbread Festival Business Administration is preferred. cies; manages employee relations; at- payroll administration, worker’s com- directly to the Town Administrator Activities for the festival are held Master’s degree in relevant field is tends community meetings; and makes pensation administration, recruitment include the Director of Planning, Di- in the beautiful downtown area of preferred and minimum of five years presentations related to fire activities. and selection processes, safety and rector of Public Works, Director of of work experience in government; Minimum qualifications include any wellness, insurance, and training and Finance, Director of Parks and Fire South Pittsburg, with cornbread municipal government preferred. combination of education and experi- development. The human resources Chief. This position is responsible to cook-offs, arts and crafts vendors, The salary rage is $87,478 - $98,084 ence equivalent to graduation from an manager will be knowledgeable of a seven member Board of Mayor and food vendors, all day entertainment, DOQ. Those interested need to go to accredited college or university with federal laws affecting public sector Aldermen. The successful candidate children’s corner, a historic tour of www.murfreesborotn.gov for full job major course work in fire science, entities, and certain portions of the should have a Bachelor’s Degree in homes via a double-decker bus and description and to apply on-line. The public administration or related areas. Tennessee Code Annotated. Must have Public Administration, Finance, or a full midway style carnival. For City of Murfreesboro is a Drug Free/ Extensive administrative experience the ability to effectively communicate related field and/or equivalent experi- updated information, schedules and EOE workplace. (10 years or more preferred) in fire both orally and in writing; develop and ence with senior level experience with other information, please connect service. Upper-level management ex- conduct effective training programs; local government. A Certified Public to the Festival website at: www. BUILDING INSPECTOR perience preferred. Desire individuals and develop and manage a budget. This Manager and/or ICMA Credentialed nationalcornbread.com UNION CITY. This is inspection work with experience in Tennessee, with position requires a bachelor’s degree in Manager are preferred. This position in building control and construction. knowledge of all controlling laws ap- personnel/human resources, business requires strong supervisory, budget- April 30 – May 3: Nasvhille The building inspector is responsible plicable to fire agencies in TN. Highly administration, or a related field, and ing, and communication skills. Salary 29th Annual Southern Women’s for the enforcement of the building desire individual with fire experience at least three years of experience as a is commensurate with experience. Show at the Music City Center code adopted by the city. Respon- in diverse community of similar/larger human resources generalist, preferably Letters of application, resumes, cover It’s all about great shopping, creative sibilities include monitoring storm size with experience as chief/assistant with some municipal government ex- letter along with salary requirements, cooking ideas, healthy lifestyle tips, and three professional references with trendy fashion shows and great contact information should be sub- celebrity guests. Plus, learn about mitted to: The Town of Arlington, At- travel destinations, home décor and Tennessee Drug Card saves citizens $30M tention: Town Attorney, 284 German improvement ideas, and business As cold and flu season is upon Oak Drive, Suite 200, Cordova, TN opportunities. 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Tennessee Municipal League 2014-2015 Officers and Directors Cities weigh power of Sharing Economy PRESIDENT Tom Rowland BY BROOKS RAINWATER pated surge in sharing or collabora- City ordinances that govern Mayor, Cleveland National League of Cities tive consumption companies, there more traditional fields of commerce VICE PRESIDENTS has been what is commonly referred took decades to develop, and while Curtis Hayes So much of the news we read to as ‘disruption’ of existing systems. the sharing economy is wildly pop- Mayor, Livingston these days is peppered with the Traditional industries are being up- ular and nimble, we cannot expect April 15-17: TDEC Greenways John Holden words Uber, Lyft, or Airbnb. With ended with the growth of innovative things to change overnight. Cities and Trails forum, Montgomery Mayor, Dyersburg Bell State Park. Advanced regis- Ann Davis the swiftness of their rise in cities sharing economy models that do not are meeting these changes with open nationwide and globally, city leaders neatly fit into existing local regula- arms, though, and committing to ad- tration received prior to April 6 is Mayor, Athens $99. Registration received after DIRECTORS and policymakers are scrambling to tory environments. dressing them responsibly, with the Andy Berke find out how to best approach this Residents both expect on-de- best interests of residents in mind. April 6 is $125. Registration fees Mayor, Chattanooga new economic model—the sharing mand services and crave collabora- NLC is helping them navigate include access to the event, educa- Randy Brundige economy. At some point in the last tive opportunities. City leaders must and prepare for this new environment tional sessions, networking events, Mayor, Martin five years the word ‘Uber’ -transi walk a fine line, embracing change with resources and the development workshops, field trips and lunch Roger Campbell tioned from a catchy company name and innovation while simultaneously of a Sharing Economy Advisory and dinner on Thursday. For hotel Asst. City Manager, Maryville (District 2) to a household verb, and the sharing prioritizing safety and market fair- Network. accommodations, conference at- Wallace Cartwright economy became a game changer. tendees will receive a rate of $77 at Mayor, Shelbyville ness. As they grapple with this, they Because this is a rapidly chang- People think of a lot things when find that there is no best practice or ing environment our findings repre- Montgomery Bell State Park Inn by Vance Coleman, calling 615- 797-3101 by April 3 and Mayor, Medina (District 7) they hear the term “sharing econo- one-size-fits-all solution, but rather sent a snapshot in time. In addition my.” The rapid diffusion and evolu- an opportunity to experiment, to find to reflecting what we could see at mentioning Tennessee Greenways Betsy Crossley and Trails or code 7443. More in- Mayor, Brentwood tion of this new economic model has a unique, context-sensitive answer the time of our data collection and Karl Dean left people with a variety of feelings, that works for their community. analysis, however, our findings indi- formation, visit http://www.tn.gov/ Mayor, Metro Nashville most of which fall somewhere in the When it comes to cities and the cate the presence of some trends in environment/recreation/. Richard Driver realm of ambiguity and utter confu- sharing economy the legislative and the sharing economy. Overall, city Mayor, Lafayette (District 5) sion. And that’s reasonable, given regulatory system has been most policymakers are trying to strike a April 15-17: TPMA 23rd Annual John Hickman the warp speed at which the sharing affected by ridesharing and home- balance between promoting innova- Membership Meeting, held at the City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) economy thrust itself into our every- sharing, and emerging models for tion, ensuring consumer safety, and Park Vista Hotel, Gatlinburg. The Jill Holland day lives, becoming commonplace how to incorporate these services respecting existing industries. “Three Pillars of Human Resources” Mayor, McKenzie certificate training will be offered Hoyte Jones in cities large and small around the are developing, but the newness of This is only the beginning of the world. this issue still precludes long-term sharing economy, and we will un- during the conference. For more Alderman, Sparta (District 4) information, visit http://tnipma.org/ Chris McCartt Furthermore, the vast differ- tested best practices. Additionally, doubtedly continue to see more new Asst. City Manager ence in types of sharing economy there is no one-size-fits-all regulato- companies, more disruption, and meetings.htm. Kingsport (District 1) platforms can be mind-boggling ry solution, because one of the true more social and political interplay Bo Perkinson and often times policymakers are innovations in cities is always the between existing and new actors. April 15-17: TAMCAR 2015 Vice Mayor, Athens (District 3) solely aware of what is happening ability to experiment and come up Cities will continue to serve as the Spring Conference, in Murfrees- Madeline Rogero with ridesharing or ride-hailing and with solutions that work best for the laboratories for these ever-changing boro at the Embassy Suites Con- Mayor, Knoxville homesharing, not realizing the vast local context. technologies and business models. ference Center. Hours will apply Paula Sedgwick array of goods and services that can toward your state certification and Alderman, Bartlett (District 8) Every city is different, have The best thing that city policymak- be shared from food to tools and different needs, a different culture, ers can do is keep an open mind your International Institute of Charles “Bones” Seivers Municipal Clerks certification, as President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund even municipalities sharing heavy and different existing economic about how the new economy might equipment. conditions, and they all subsequently be fruitful with the right regulatory well apply as elective hours toward Mary Ann Tremblay Municipal Administrative Program Vice Mayor, Three Way Cities are making the sharing address the sharing economy in dif- framework in place. Sharing is here Ron Washington economy work. With the unantici- ferent ways. to stay. Certificates. Councilmember, Murfreesboro A.C. Wharton April 22-24: Tennessee City Man- Mayor, Memphis agement Association 2015 Spring PAST PRESIDENTS UT MTAS APRIL MAP CLASS Conference, held at the Hilton Dale Kelley (2014) Mayor, Huntingdon Garden Inn -Vanderbilt in Nash- Ken Wilber (2013) Mayor, Portland DRUG FUND WORKSHOP ville. Attendees will experience two Kay Senter (2012), Morristown Council and one-half days of educational Sam Tharpe, (2011) Mayor, Paris This course covers all aspects of drug fund administration and the proper programs targeted to the needs Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo of professional local government Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg disposal of sensitive property and evidence items, such as drugs, firearms AFFILIATE DIRECTORS and vehicles. Discussion will include the accounting process required for administrators. Some workshops Dot LaMarche, Vice Mayor, Farragut (NLC) confidential expenditures; allowable expenditures; and how the special Credit: CMFO 4CEU/4CPE/ qualify for CMFO credits. A ten- Janice Casteel, Cleveland (TCMA) revenue account (drug fund) differs from the confidential expense account. CMFO (Other) tative agenda, registration and The course will review recent legislative mandates for the disposal of fire- lodging information can be found TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS arms and comptroller’s regulations concerning drugs and forfeited vehicles. Cost: Tennessee Municipal Em- at www.tncma.org. For additional (Ex-Officio Directors) ployees—$50/person/class. $65 for information, contact Mike Walker at Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports [email protected]. Tennessee Building Officials Assn. Target Audience: City Recorders, Sheriffs, County Finance Directors, non-municipal attendees. Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police City Clerks, Finance Directors, Police Chiefs, Command Officers and In- vestigation Supervisors responsible for confidential drug fund expenditures To register for a course, go to www. April 29-May 1: Tennessee Fire TN Assn. 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BY LINDA BRYANT

It was considered a historic victory when Steven Dickerson won the seat for Senate District 20 in 2012. The area — previously a stronghold for Democrats —had been repre- sented by Democrat Sen. Joe Haynes for 28 years before it was redistricted in 2011. Dickerson is a practicing physician and founding partner of Anesthesia Services As- sociates. He earned his undergraduate degree from University of the South in Sewanee and received his medical degree at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forrest University. After completing his residency, Dickerson moved to Nashville to start a prac- tice and raise a family with Katrina, his wife of more than 20 years. In recent years, Dickerson’s practice has been based at the Hendersonville Medical Center, where he also served as chief of staff. Since he’s still working, his daily schedule is nothing short of a whirlwind. He’s in the operating room for a large portion of the day and hustles to Legislative Plaza, typically in the afternoon, to attend sessions, committee “It can’t always be accomplished, but I believe in trying to find common ground. I’m a consensus kind of guy.” meetings and meet with constituents. – Sen. Steven Dickerson Dickerson has rock solid conservative credentials on key issues such as abortion s and guns rights, but he doesn’t always vote meaningful as this, then I’m in the wrong line are going to hold teachers accountable for per- suffering and it turns out a group’s interests lock and step with the current Republican of work.” Hopefully, I can make a difference. formance of their students and standardized can’t be fully realized in order to move the supermajority. For example, he voted against test scores. Teaching is a tough enough job greater whole forward. one bill that allowed women to face jail time TT&C: You’ve stated that education and as is. They need to be paid enough to make it It’s very interesting because we live in for drug use during pregnancy and another jobs are top issues for you, as well. Why are worth their while. a republic with a small arm form of govern- that brought Tennessee’s electric chair out of you passionate about these issues? ment where the people have ceded some of storage. SD: My goal in one sentence is to give more TT&C: Describe your relationship with their authority to their elected officials. They “It can’t always be accomplished, but I Tennesseans access to the American dream. I local officials in your district? are happy to see that authority right up until believe in trying to find common ground,” believe the conduit to that dream is education. SD: My district is wholly contained in David- the point you disagree with them. No matter Dickerson says. “I’m a consensus kind of If you look at the No. 1 determinant of eco- son County, and it is unique because it also which way I vote on most bills, 30 percent of guy.” nomic success is educational attainment. The contains the five satellite cities within David- the people are really going to disagree with me, With three young sons, a full-time career further you go in school, the higher standard son County. I represent parts of all five — Oak 30 percent are really going to agree with me, as an anesthesiologist and a second career as of living you are going to have as a result. You Hill, Forest Hills, Belle Meade, Berry Hill, and and the rest are in the middle somewhere. We a State Senator, you’d think that Dickerson could give every man and woman in Tennessee Goodlettsville. That means I interface with have many contentious issues. Gov. Haslam’s wouldn’t have much time leftover for hobbies. a PhD right now but it wouldn’t change a thing. the five satellite city mayors, plus Nashville health care bill, Insure Tennessee, was a recent That’s not the case. He also sings and plays The power of education comes from acquiring Mayor Karl Dean. I engage with Mayor Dean big one. I never cast a vote on it because it was lead guitar in No Good Deed, a hard rock and new skills and learning how to get through the directly and with his lobbyists, assistants stopped in the first committee. But no matter heavy metal band. ups and downs of it — all the unpleasantness and chief of staff. They have my cell phone how balanced and well thought out it is, you’re “I’m inspired to be Eddie Van Halen,” he and all the rewards. number. I have a working relationship with going to irritate a lot of people with any vote. says with a huge smile on his face. I have gone through a lot of school. I went most — if not all — Metro council members. to college and medical school. I didn’t look They all have my cell phone number and call TT&C: Do you think there are ways to im- TT&C: What committees are you serving forward to a lot of tests, but at some point I just me about local and state issues. One of their prove the health care system going forward on this year? buckled down and said, “OK, we are going to big concerns is unfunded mandates. The issue since the Insure Tennessee failed? SD: This year I’m on the Finance, Ways make it through this.” I wasn’t lifting cinder is fascinating from my standpoint because I’m SD: At some point I think there will be. I’m and Means; Education; and State and Local blocks. It could have been a lot worse. But caught right between local and federal. We’ll very thankful for Gov. Haslam. I appreciate he Government committees. The budget comes the point is, I learned to tough things out and gripe about Washington and say we don’t want made a diligent effort to put together a package through Finance Ways and Means committee. I benefited from it. to fund a federal mandate. Yet, we’ll pass them that he thought could pass the General Assem- It’s really the only constitutionally mandated Educational attainment is the number No. at the state level. It creates an interesting three- bly. It didn’t happen, but part of that was from function that we have is to pass the Governor’s 1 priority. Gov. Haslam’s Tennessee Promise way tug of war with federal, state, and local the overall demeanor of the General Assembly. budget. I’ve continued to be on Education. I initiative, which passed last year, has real governments. I try to be consistent in terms The philosophical orientation made it a heavy think we’re going to see all the bills that really potential to be a game-changer. Now we have of the level of autonomy. What I expect from lift in the best of circumstances. tie together the various segments of education tuition equality bill that’s for tuition equality. It Washington is the same level of autonomy that I had a constituent in here today who — primary and secondary education. And I’m would allow children who are undocumented I would like to try and pass down to the local works between 25 and 30 hours a week, just the vice chair of State and Local, where a lot to have access to in-state tuition. The goal is government. It doesn’t mean that every issue underneath the level where she can get health of legislation happens — alcohol bills, malt to get 55 percent of the population to have is going to be a 70-30 or 60-40 split. But in insurance. She said, “I don’t want to be on wel- beverage bills, election bills, lottery bills, and an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree the aggregate, I think there are places where fare. I’m just trying to get a leg up here.” She corrections bills. by 2025. I believe in the adage, “a rising tide the state needs to have authority, and we need was trying to advocate for Insure Tennessee, floats all boats.” I believe education is the to leave authority with local governments in but I never heard from people like her before TT&C: What particular issues are you springboard to keeping our economy going. certain places. the vote. If 50 other people like her had gone working on now? We need to continue to focus on bringing I wasn’t expecting so many layers of inter- to their representatives beforehand, it would SD: My signature bill deals with domestic more jobs to Tennessee. We are doing great action and influence when I first got here. I’m have been intriguing to see if the vote would violence (Senate Bill 610). If you look at with manufacturing and car manufacturing. If going to use education has an example. You have been any different. the numbers, Tennessee is the 10th worse in we can continue to build on that, we can pull have Dr. Register, director of Metro schools, terms of per capita domestic violence in the people in from the private sector. It decreases and the Metro School Board; and they both TT&C: Can you name someone who’s men- United States. In Davidson County, where I the strain on the employment system, Tenn- have lobbyists. Mayor Dean has lobbyists. tored you in the Legislature? represent about a third of the population, we care, and any sort of entitlement program. We He doesn’t have any direct input over specific SD: There are several, but Sen. Douglas Henry have about one incident every 20 minutes of need to do whatever we can do to enhance dollar for dollar education expenditures, but is a very important one. I learned the most domestic violence – that comes out to 70 a business, and the way to enhance business long he has a significant interest and input into from him when I ran against him in 2010 and day or 500 incidents a week. It’s a significant term is through education. the global concept about schools and where lost. Then the district was redrawn, and we problem. It’s a mental health problem, a health schools fit in the Nashville area. You have were in adjoining districts. I was able to run problem, a financial problem — you name it. TT&C: Do you think education is an area the chamber of commerce, which obviously for District 20, and I won the seat in 2012. I Violence is bad enough, but domestic violence where there can be bipartisan agreement? represents the business interests. In Davidson sat next to Doug for two years in the senate. truly crosses economic, social, and racial SD: You would think — and I think there’s County, you have higher ed institutions. We’ve We were tablemates and desk buddies. It was lines. It’s in every neighborhood potentially agreement in broad strokes. Everybody wants got Belmont, Lipscomb, Fisk, Tennessee State like having the Oracle of Delphi sitting next to in Davidson County. higher standards and better retainment. We and Vanderbilt universities. The teachers have me day and night! He would talk to me about My bill will adjust what is called a 12- want kids to stay in school, but how you get their own lobbyists. I’m just scratching the sur- reading something in French and Greek the hour hold. The thought is that a “cooling to the goal is a real point of contention. Peo- face. In the end, an issue will come forth that night before. Then the next time, he would down” period is needed when somebody gets ple agree in the abstract about an issue like sounds pretty benign, and I’ll get six different talk about physics and astrophysics. He’s a arrested. If you keep them in jail for 12 hours, accountability. But how do you institute and calls per party. They are not in agreement most Renaissance man, and he is a gentleman. it allows the battered individual to seek shel- implement accountability and testing? How times. Doug spent his entire career as a senator, ter, get some resources, and get out of harms’ do you evaluate a teacher, and how much of and his political skills are incredible. I found way. Right now, there’s a lot of latitude for the their annual pay should be dependent upon TT&C: What is your leadership style? that out when I ran against him. Everywhere I judges to let people out earlier than 12 hours. variables as opposed to things like tenure? If SD: Some people are combative and some went, there he was! He was omnipresent. One Last summer, there was an event that oc- a teacher has a master’s degree should they get people are confrontational. I tend to be a con- year, my wife and I were going to the Whitland curred in Nashville where a man got out of jail paid more than somebody with a bachelor’s? sensus kind of guy. I like to use the analogy neighborhood 4th of July party. It was after the sooner than expected. His girlfriend thought You get disagreement when you start to really of a Venn diagram. You try to find that one redistricting and Whitland wasn’t even in his he was going to be in jail for 12 hours. She pull the onion back. area where everyone overlaps. A lot of the district anymore. There he was walking up the went to their apartment to get her things. He time you can’t find that common interest or street next to me. It was 100 degrees, and here’s came back and beat her up, when he should TT&C: Do you think we can hammer out agreement. If that’s the case, you figure out an 87-year-old man wearing a seersucker suit have been in jail for another 9 or 10 hours. some areas of common agreement? who you are going to irritate today -- and I’m on the 4th of July. He is a man of integrity and What this bill is going to do – is ratchet up SD: Absolutely, but it’s not easy. It’s not quite sorry about that. My overall governing per- ethics. I love Doug. He’s No. 1. the process by which judges are allowed to re- as lenient as I had expected with the super- sonal philosophy is to find a balance. I do have lease someone accused of domestic violence. majority in the House and Senate. One might primary considerations. Constitutionality is a TT&C: Tell me about your family and I don’t think it’s going to be absolute because have thought that we would all come together big issue, and I’ve got the will of my voters, things that interest you outside of work. the civil libertarians are opposed to that ap- and get to some issues where we can really which is obviously a huge issue. Then I strike a SD: Well hobby-wise, I play hard rock and proach. It’s probably going to be as simple as agree on, but even within the big tent of the balance between what I think is right, what my heavy metal guitar. I’m inspired to be Eddie requiring a checklist of important questions to party there is a lot of disagreement. We have voters think is right, and what the constitution Van Halen. I am still in a band called No Good be considered before releasing someone. Was been trying to pass vouchers for the last three will allow. Deed and we play 80’s and 90’s hard rock, Van it a particularly aggravated assault? Was it a years. Some of the disagreement is personality Halen, Velvet Revolver and similar acts. repeat offense? Were there threats made? If driven, some of it is policy driven, some of it TT&C: Does being a practicing physician the answer to any of those questions is a “yes,” is financially driven, and some of it is really inform your work? TT&C: You went on a mission trip to the then they have to be held for 12 hours. If the urban versus rural driven. Davidson County SD: Yes, significantly and in a couple of ways. Philippines after the 2013 tsunami. What answer is “no” then the judge has the latitude has a very different perspective than Shelby We have a lot of healthcare bills. If there’s a bill was that like? to make the call. County. So even within the major school dis- about medication or opiate abuse, I will likely SD: I was sitting at my kitchen table and I got tricts, there’s not always a lot of agreement. have some first-hand professional knowledge. an email from my partner saying, “Hey, one TT&C: Is there a reason why this particu- I can actually wade through legislation that of my buddies is doing a medical mission trip lar issue rose to the top for you? TT&C: What’s an example of an education other folks might not be able to. Of course, they to the Philippines and I can’t go because of SD: The local case that happened last summer policy that might move forward? have areas of expertise that I don’t have, so my my work schedule. Anybody who wants to go made an impression on me. There’s also been SD: Well, something that crosses party lines — colleagues have analogous expertise to mine. let me know.” Twenty-four hours later I was a lot in the press concerning NFL players and and this is important — is teacher’s pay. It gets As a physician, I cannot tell you the num- on a plane to Manila. I provided rudimentary professional athletes. House Speaker Beth close to universal support. I was standing be- ber of times I’d heard that a patient has a cancer primary care. I hope I helped some people, Harwell has concerns about it and she was hind the governor at his press conference last in a certain part of the body and been told that but I wasn’t doing any huge life-saving acts. looking for a senator to sponsor the bill. In the year when he said, “From this point forward we need to cut it out to save the whole person. I was treating diabetes and blood pressure be- House, I’m working with Rep. William Lam- we are going to have the fastest increasing There are so many times in public policy where cause by the time we got there the victims had berth (R-Cottontown) who is from Sumner teacher pay of any state in the union.” Then you look at the greater good, and you figure been locked away with the roads completely County. He’s an assistant district attorney, so we had problems with our budget, and it was out what’s good for the whole body. Not ev- impassable for about a week by the time we he’s familiar with the issue. I started research- struck down. We are trying to play catch up erybody can be a winner all the time in every got there. The devastation was unbelievable. ing domestic violence and ended up thinking, this year. I think everybody agrees that it’s an public policy debate. Sometimes you realize It really had a profound impact on me, and it “If I can’t make progress on an issue as important issue to address, especially if you you are going to have to have some short-term put everything in perspective.