6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 65, Number 17 Nov. 10, 2014 GOP rocks the vote! Republicans win big in , across the nation BY CAROLE GRAVES not only held onto their majority TML Communications Director but picked up more than a dozen seats and will likely have roughly Not that there was any doubt that 250 House seats for the first time Tennessee is a red state, Republicans since before the Great Depression, continued to prove their strong hold depending on how some of the “too- here, claiming significant victories in close-to-call races” shake out. key races across the state. All of Tennessee’s Congressio- Gov. Bill Haslam was easily nal delegation were re-elected for re-elected to his second term in a another term: District 1: Phil Roe landslide victory, winning more than (5th term); District 2: Jimmy Dun- 70 percent of the votes over Demo- can (13th term ); District 3: Chuck cratic nominee Charlie Brown. Fleischmann (3rd term); District 4: In his victory speech, Haslam Scott DesJarlais (3rd term); District said he’s going to “double down on 5: Jim Cooper (7th term); District 6: the progress that Tennessee is mak- Diane Black (3rd term); District 7: ing,” particularly in education. Marsha Blackburn (7th term); District “We’ve moved too far in terms 8: Stephen Fincher (3rd term); and of real progress in education,” he District 9: Steve Cohen (5th term). said. “We want to have Tennessee The closest race was expected to be a different place for educational have been in U.S. House District 4. outcomes for our children.” But DesJarlais, a Republican, proved Also winning big was U.S. Sen. he has staying power and easily won Lamar Alexander, who beat back over Democrat Lenda Sherrell with Photo by Paul Efird,Knoxville News Sentinel, Democratic challenger Gordon Ball 58 percent of the vote. U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, left, Gov. Bill Haslam, and U.S. Congressman John J. Duncan Jr., share the to win his third term to the U.S. In the Tennessee General As- stage during a get-out-the vote rally held in Knoxville before the Nov. 4 election. All three handedly won Senate. Alexander won the election sembly, all 99 members of the House their re-election bids. by a two-to-one margin, capturing 62 and 17 of 33 Senate seats were up for amendments met this requirement. percent of the votes. election this year. Headed into the The new language will appear in the He will join 53, possibly 54 Nov. 4 election, Republicans already constitution once the election results Citizens overwhelmingly vote fellow Republican senators in the held significant majorities in both are certified. 115th Congress. With Republicans chambers. In the Senate, seven seats Amendment 1: Abortion Regulation for wine in grocery stores now in control of the Senate, both were in play, and six in the House. Yes 728,564 votes 53% Tennessee senators – Alexander and Republicans won two of the open No 656,306 votes 47% Sen. Bob Corker – are poised for key Senate seats, giving them a 28-33 Amendment 2: Judicial Selection leadership positions. Alexander is set majority. The GOP picked up another Yes 831,341 votes 61% to become chairman of the Health, three seats in House giving them a No 533,393 votes 39% Education, Labor and Pensions, or 73-26 advantage. Amendment 3: Income Tax Ban HELP, committee and Corker is Also on the state level, all four Yes 882,046 votes 66% in line to become chairman of the of the constitutional amendments No 449,979 votes 34% Senate Foreign Relations commit- passed. In order for the amendment Amendment 4 Lottery-Veterans tee. Both senators are currently the to pass, it not only has to win the Yes 902,468 votes 70% ranking GOP members on those “yes” vote, but it must capture 50 No 394,241 votes 30% committees. percent, plus 1 of the votes cast See Pages 6 & 7 for more In the U.S. House, Republicans in the governor’s race. All four 2014 Election Results Potential impact for cities with EPA proposed rule on “waters of the U.S.” BY DUSTIN MILLER Director of Government Affairs The wine in retail food stores Alcoa, Ashland City, Arlington, Iowa Municipal League referendum passed everywhere it Athens, Atoka, Bartlett, Brentwood, appeared on the ballot. Burns, Bristol,Chattanooga, Church Legislation passed by the Ten- Hill, Clarksville, Cleveland, Clinton, The Environmental Protection nessee General Assembly in March Collegedale, Collierville, Cookev- Agency (EPA) released a proposed of this year was a compromise be- ille, Coopertown, Covington, Cross- rule on April 21, to change the Clean tween retail food stores and liquor ville, Dyersburg, East Ridge,Eliza- Water Act (CWA) definition of “Wa- stores. Many liquor stores across the bethton, Etowah, Farragut, Fairview, ters of the ” to outline state began selling beer and party Franklin, Gallatin, Gatlinburg, EPA’s jurisdiction over individual supplies on July 1 of this year as Germantown, Greeneville, Good- water bodies to determine permitting allowed by the new law. lettsville, Harriman, Hendersonville, and other CWA requirements. The wine in retail food stores Jackson, Johnson City, Jonesbor- The rule is open for public com- referendum appeared on the ballot in ough, Kingston, Kingsport, Knox- ment until Nov. 14, 2014 and you 78 qualifying municipalities across ville, Lakesite, Lebanon, Lenoir can submit comments via email to Tennessee. Petitions were filed in City, Loudon, Manchester, Martin, [email protected] but make sure those communities this summer and Maryville, McKenzie Memphis, to include Docket ID No. EPA-HQ- were certified by the local election Millington, Monteagle, Morristown, OW-2011-0880 in the subject line of commissions to authorize the refer- Mount Juliet, Mount Pleasant, Mun- the message. endum. In the 78 communities where ford, Murfreesboro, Metro Nash- What Does the Rule Do? the wine referendum passed, most ville, Newport, Norris, Oak Ridge, The proposed rule makes chang- retail food stores will be able to sell Oakland, Paris, Pigeon Forge, Pleas- es to further define the EPA’s jurisdic- wine beginning July 1, 2016. ant View, Red Bank, Rogersville, tion over certain bodies of water and Following is a complete list of Savannah, Sevierville, Shelbyville, focuses on stream systems, waters the 78 municipalities where the wine Signal Mountain, Smyrna, Spring that are “adjacent” to other waters plementation of CWA programs and for Iowa cities and the proposed rule in retail food stores referendum was Hill, Thompson’s Station, Tullaho- and “other waters” that would have to not through the definition change has the potential to impact collection passed. ma, Union City, and White House. meet a “significant nexus” threshold of “Waters of the U.S.” The pro- of stormwater and permitting for in order to be considered jurisdic- jected costs anticipated by EPA and construction of these systems. The tional. the ACE come from landowners, additional annual cost for stormwa- Why Does the “Waters of the U.S.” developers and local governments ter permits is estimated to be between Thank You for Our Freedom Rule Matter to Cities? developing infrastructure. $25.6 - $31.9 million nationwide, This definition applies to all Section 404 Dredge and Fill but more importantly the proposed CWA programs that have implica- Permits – Agricultural groups have rule’s language is not clear about tions for local governments including voiced some of the strongest oppo- whether ditches/conveyances from Section 303 Water Quality Standards, sition to the definition change due a construction site would be con- Section 402 National Pollutant Dis- mainly to Section 404 likely seeing sidered jurisdictional. The EPA did charge Elimination System (NPDES) the greatest impact of the definition not intend to regulate stormwater so discharge permits and Section 404 change. Developers would poten- some further clarification would be dredge and fill permits. tially see indirect costs for permit helpful for cities to understand the The EPA and the Army Corps of applications, wetlands and stream rule’s impact in this area. Engineers (ACE) have specified that mitigation and project redesign or National level local government the rule does not add any new water delay. These costs would be passed groups, like the National League of not already covered by the CWA, but on to the consumer and would impact Cities’ and the National Association their assessment estimates that the “greenfield” development rather of Counties, have raised concerns new rule will increase jurisdiction than urban core redevelopment. If about the lack of clarity in the rule by approximately 3 percent above more waters are brought under the related to MS4 conveyances. It is Nov. 11 Veterans Day today’s practices. This anticipated jurisdiction of the EPA, then devel- not clear if implementation of best increase raises the question of what opers would need to comply with 404 management practices and routine Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, “other waters” could potentially be permitting procedures. The estimate improvements could trigger permit- the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress found under the EPA and ACE juris- put out by EPA and the ACE show ting under Section 404, potentially passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. diction. The economic analysis put additional permit costs between raising further costs. This similar 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight out by EPA and the ACE estimates $19.8-$52.9 million nationally and concern relates to green infrastruc- D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to that approximately 21-25 percent additional wetland and stream mit- ture projects implemented to react Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American of all “other waters” could be found igations costs to be $59.7-$113.5 to stormwater compliance issues. wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches “Waters of the United States.” million nationwide. Section 303 water quality stan- across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb What Could this Cost? Section 402 National Pollutant dards – The rule will not change of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The EPA has stated that there are Discharge Elimination System Dis- requirements for state water quality According to 2013 data by the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 19.6 only indirect costs to this proposed charge Permits – Stormwater com- standards, so there is no direct impact million veterans in the United States. rule, which will come through im- pliance continues to be a focus area See EPA on Page 3 www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 10, 2014 Filipino delegates attend 1st TREEDC conference in Cookeville

Robert T. “Bobby” Lee has retired Longtime city After nearly 30 years of service, effective Oct. 17, after serving 30 manager Lau- Murfreesboro Planning Director years with the Office of the Comp- rie Cooper an- Joseph Aydelott announced plans troller of the Treasury. Lee joined the nounced her to retire effective Dec. 5. Aydelott Division of Property Assessments retirement as began his career with the city in as an Appraisal Technician in 1984 April 1. Cooper, 1984 and became director in 1991. and continued to assume increasing 62, has been the Assistant to the city manager Shan- levels of responsibility within the town’s city man- non Logan will serve as interim di- office. Lee served as an attorney ager since March Cooper rector until a new planning director within DPA and was later named 1995. Cooper’s first affilation with is named. General Counsel in 2001, serving as the town began 23 years ago when the office’s primary legal advisor for she volunteered as the town’s first Sam Edwards, the past 13 years. During his years of park commissioner. Upon her re- executive di- service, Lee also played a key role in tirement, Cooper said she and her rector and chief the office’s legislative efforts. husband plan to spend more time legal counsel Stephanie with their new grandchild, who lives of the Great- Maxwell has in California. Prior to her Kingston er Nashville been named Springs position, Cooper, a native of Legal Council General Coun- Jackson, spent eight years as mar- (GNRC) was re- keting director for Westside Athletic cently awarded Filipino Delegates representing local governments, academia and the sel with the Edwards Office of the Club in Nashville. the prestigious media recently joined with the Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Comptroller. Joseph I. Mulligan Distinguished Development Council (TREEDC) members in an International conference She will serve Mt. Pleasant has a Public Service Award by the Inter- which showcased a tour of renewable energy facilities and a sharing of as the chief certified building national Municipal Lawyers Associ- best practices. During the conference, Philippine and Tennessee renewable legal advisor, Maxwell inspector. Brian ation (IMLA). Edwards, well-known energy stakeholders developed an action plan to help each other advance oversee and supervise the legal work Vick recently ac- in planning and legislative circles for renewable energy by creating more educational awareness and initiate social produced within the Office of Gener- cepted the job as his land use law and planning exper- responsibility programs which facilitate energy efficiency, biomass and solar al Counsel, provide legal guidance to Planning and Zon- tise, has served as legal counsel for related projects. The delegation was hosted by Tennessee Tech University in attorneys, and serve as primary legal ing director. He is GNRC since 1991, before also being Cookeville, the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service, Vis-Solis, advisor. She assumed her role Oct. already a certified Vick chosen as its executive director in PHG Energy, Wampler’ s Sausage, Rhoades Car International, NORESCO, 20. Maxwell served as a litigation fire inspector and recently passed 2004. GNRC is a regional planning Hannah Solar, Clean Line Energy Partners and the cities of Kingston and associate at Waller Ladsen Dortch all building inspector requirements. and economic development agency Ducktown. & Davis for five years before joining Vick previously spent 15 years as a serving 13 counties and 52 cities.Ed- The Philippine delegation consisted of: Naga City Philippines Mayor Bass, Berry & Sims, where she spent firefighter, starting in Columbia and wards was honored at IMLA’s 79th John Bongat, Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementers , nine years. moving to the Franklin Fire Depart- Annual Conference held in Septem- Inc. President Dr. Angelica M. Baylon , Maritime Academy of Asia and the ment. He also served in Mt. Pleasant ber in Baltimore for his significant Pacific University of Pasig City Philippines President Dr. Amihan April Alca- Tennessee Attor- in 2005. and surpassing achievements in the zar, Attorney Richard Anthony D. Alcazar of Tan Acut Lopez and Pison Law ney General Her- field of local government law. Offices, Technological University of the Philippines Director of International bert Slatery has Gregory Phillipy has been ap- Linkages Dr. Gina Lapaz-Basa, Philippine Electronics and Communication selected Andree pointed as director of the Tennessee The city of Savannah has named Institute of Technology President Romeo Zerrudo, Philippines GNN News Sophia Blum- Agricultural Museum overseeing Gary Will Junior as its new police Network General Manager/Central Bicol State University Fred Perdon, PNU stein to be his the collection and care of more than chief. Junior currently is the chief Vice President Rebecca C. Nueva España,PNU Visayas Executive Director solicitor general. 3,500 artifacts. He will also head in Huron, South Dakota. Junior and Provost Marites C. Geronimo; and TREEDC International Affairs Director Blumstein will the educational and outreach pro- replaces former Chief Donald Derr, Douglas Jackson. Also present was TREEDC Director, Warren Nevad and oversee appellate grams. Phillipy most recently served who has retired. Ducktown Mayor James Talley, TREEDC membership director. Blumstein litigation in state as the public program director and and federal courts, review written curator of education at Texas A&M opinions, as well as advise the attor- University Art Galleries in College Tennessee Drug Card saves Tennessee citizens $30M ney general. For the past 21 years, Station, Texas. He was responsible she has been a partner at the Nash- for developing policy and education ville firm of Sherrard and Roe PLC, programming, coordinating events As cold and flu where she concentrated on appellate and managing facility operations season falls upon litigation, health law, taxation and for the University’s museums and us, TML would like antitrust. Blumstein, a Vanderbilt art galleries. to remind you about Law School graduate, succeeds Act- one of the League’s ing Solicitor General Joe Whalen, Cleveland has appointed a new vice endorsed programs, who will remain with the solicitor mayor, George Poe. Poe replaces the Tennessee Drug general’s office in another role. Slat- Councilman Avery Johnson, who Card, that offers a free ery was sworn in earlier this month has served in the position for 14 statewide prescription as Tennessee’s 27th attorney general. years. assistance program for your patients. To date this Comptroller announces appointments to program has saved Tennessee Advisory Committee on Open Government residents more than Comptroller Justin P. Wilson nessee School Board Association $30,000,000 on is pleased to announce six new • Lucien Pera, Memphis, – Tennessee prescription costs. members of Tennessee’s Advisory Coalition for Open Government This program can Committee on Open Government • Vivian Underwood Shipe, Knox- be used for savings (ACOG). ville – League of Women Voters of up to 75 percent The ACOG provides guidance on prescription drugs and advice to the Comptroller’s “Open government is a vital at more than 56,000 regional Office of Open Records Counsel, component to any democracy,” munity that they can ask for the with prescription coverage can and national pharmacies. which is staffed by Open Records Comptroller Justin P. 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Contact Na- legislation regarding Tennessee’s Tennessee citizens have access to Through the Tennessee Drug Card restrictions, no income talie Meyer, program director, open meetings and records laws. public records and open meetings.” program, you can help uninsured and requirements, no age limitations, at Natalie@TennesseeDrug- The new members of the Advi- For more about the Office of underinsured Tennessee residents and no applications to complete. 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Additionally, people nessee Municipal League tn.gov/hotline. Follow us on twitter: •Don Long, Hendersonville, – Ten- @TNCOT www.TML1.org 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 10, 2014 Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway: A community’s dream continues to grow

BY HAROLD W. MADISON and MARK PENLAND BARTLETT service 85 percent of North America TDEC Office of Sustainable Practices A recent analysis placed the city at with plans to provide cylinder and No. 6 in the list of best places to tank refurbishing and certification Nearly 16 years ago, Cleve- live in the state. Factors included throughout the entire continent by land’s community leaders began ex- the low odds of being a victim of 2016. “We are very excited to wel- ploring the possibility of providing violent crime (1 in 421), a commute come Ditech Testing to Lewisburg,” a community greenway to promote time averaging 24.2 minutes, a high Lewisburg Mayor Jim Bingham said. health, wellness and economic vi- average income of $75,225, the fact “This project is a great example of tality while showcasing the area’s that 33.8 percent of residents have a the state’s outreach to its partner natural beauty. In 2001, construction bachelor’s degree or higher, and the countries such as Canada.” on the Cleveland/Bradley County ratio of restaurants to inhabitants is Greenway began in phases, enabling 1 per 651. Collierville came in at No. LA VERGNE the city to provide a vibrant trail sys- 4. See details at www.creditdonkey. Construction on a new tem that continues to grow. Referred com/live-tennessee.html. 130,000-square-foot retail shopping to as a community treasure, the gre- center will start this spring in La enway has steadily gained support HENDERSONVILLE Vergne, according to its development from city leaders, businesses, and A ribbon cutting and dedication company. The Shoppes at Stone- residents. was held recently for the city’s new Crest, anchored by T.J. Maxx, will The greenway began as a vision water treatment plant, a new-age include retail stores and restaurants in the late 1990’s when Cleveland facility strategically designed to and bring an estimated 200 new Mayor Tom Rowland and several handle projected growth. Paid for jobs to the area. Negotiations are through $25 million in municipal ongoing with Hobby Lobby and bonds, the 56,500-square-foot plant other retailers, and confirmation on was built in two years to meet the the other tenants is expected in the latest Environmental Protection coming months, said Jeff Browning Agency standards.The new plant, of Browning Development Solu- which residents tapped into in late tions. The center will be adjacent to August, pumps water from Old Colonial Town Park off Sam Ridley Hickory Lake and cleans it using Parkway with visibility from Inter- advanced treatment processes such state 24.The project is estimated to as membrane filtration, activated generate $2.4 million per year in carbon absorption, dissolved air sales tax revenue. The time frame for flotation and ultraviolet disinfection. an opening date is expected to be late The city’s population is projected to next year or early 2016. grow by 59.2 percent or reach 64,662 residents by the year 2025. Among MT JULIET Tennessee’s mid-sized cities with Mt. Juliet officials are convinced populations between 25,000 and its population has grown enough to 75,000, Hendersonville is expected conduct a special census that could to have the largest growth rate after entitle the city to state and federal funding based on the number of Franklin, Smyrna and Murfrees- Pedestrian bridge over Mouse Creek New pavilion dedicated October 2014 boro, according to projections by the residents.Census forms have been Tennessee Advisory Commission mailed and are being offered to key community leaders traveled to al outdoor activities such as walking, elements exist in a place that is well on Intergovernmental Relations residents online.The city receives Alcoa and Maryville to visit that biking, inline skating, jogging and traveled or in the public eye such as and The University of Tennessee about $95 in state-shared revenue greenway system that connects those nature hikes and was also used to the stretch of the greenway between Center for Business and Economic per person counted in the census, city two cities. help host a half marathon race. 17th Street and Willow. Research. planner Bo Logan said. The cost to the city to conduct the special cen- Cleveland’s first leg was - com The trail is further enhanced by the Future plans include extending pleted in 2001 using a 50/50 match- lighting, both increasing the safety the trail to the Village Green Town KNOXVILLE sus will range between $25,000 and ing grant in the amount of $22,000 of the trail and making it more user- Center, a business and retail shop- The pedestrian bridge over Henley $35,000.“I don’t think it’s any stretch from the Tennessee Department of friendly. Cameron Fisher, Greenway ping center, and to the Hiwassee Street is closed for approximately to think the census will pay for itself Environment and Conservation’s Board Chairman said, “I am proud River at the Bradley County line the next four months, as part of a in one to two years,” Commission- Recreation Educational Services that we have lights. Most greenways adding an additional nine miles of $2.68 million infrastructure upgrade er and Vice-Mayor James Maness Division. Using a variety of fund- do not have them, making it unusable trail to an existing six miles of gre- that will improve the experience of said. Officials expect a higher num- ing sources totaling approximately and/or dangerous once the sun sets. enway. When completed, this green pedestrians approaching World’s ber because of continued growth $2.23 million dollars, the entire Much of our use comes in the early infrastructure project will ultimately Fair Park and the Knoxville Con- and because they say the numbers five-phase greenway project was morning hours before the sun rises.” connect neighborhoods, schools vention Center from two sides. The from the 2010 federal census were completed in 2011. Initially high pressure sodium va- and businesses, allowing alternative Henley Street pedestrian bridge too low. Mt. Juliet has more than “This entire project has been por lighting was used, but has been transportation options. was first constructed for the 1982 24,500 residents according to the extremely successful,” said Mayor steadily replaced with more efficient The Cleveland/Bradley County World’s Fair and then modified in 2010 census, held every 10 years. Rowland. “The Tennessee Depart- LED lighting. Greenway is the result of visioning, the ’90s during the construction of That amount came after Mt. Juliet ment of Transportation was instru- Not only do the residents enjoy extensive planning, partnerships and the Knoxville Convention Center. formally appealed the initial count mental in assisting the city with the trail, but in 2011, it was most numerous reworks to address design, Improvements include: of just over 23,600 residents that sections of the greenway that crossed recently designated an official -Ur cost and construction challenges, the gabled metal roof replaced Mayor Ed Hagerty said was too low highways by allowing pedestrian ban Wildlife Habitat by the National but all the effort has resulted in an with frosted glass panels; because it didn’t count all those in tunnels to be constructed under Wildlife Federation. This designa- important community feature. “The fencing on the exterior of the bridge the city limits. The city expects to the roads. Likewise, the Tennessee tion comes directly from the National greenway has enhanced the quality is being replaced with decorative, be notified in July of additional state Department of Environment and Wildlife Federation which allows the of life for the citizens of Cleveland. perforated metal panels; the cross- funding it will receive because of the Conservation was very helpful in greenway to post that it is “certified” Not only is the trail system beau- walk canopy at Locust Street and the special census. providing guidance and assistance to in the NWF’s network of mini-refug- tiful but it is healthful as well. In Clinch Avenue and the sidewalk lessen or prevent impacts to Mouse es. The designation also states that economic terms, the greenway may canopy next to the Hilton garage UNION CITY Creek during the construction of the “because of the owner’s conscien- be assigned an appraised value, but will be replaced; and the Clinch Discovery Park of America founders greenway.” tious planning, landscaping and sus- to the builders of the community Avenue Viaduct will get a new look expected the museum described as a Along with guidance and sup- tainable gardening, wildlife may find and for hundreds of outdoor enthu- with Streetscape additions. The “mini-Smithsonian” to draw about port from both the city and county quality habitat — food, water, cover siasts who daily enjoy its use – it’s three traffic lanes will be reduced 150,000 visitors in its first year. mayors, the Cleveland/Bradley and places to raise their young.” In priceless, a community treasure and to two lanes, and bicycle lanes will They surpassed their expectations County Greenway Board oversees many cases, these designations are dream that continues to grow,” said be added on both sides. Work on the by about 120,000. School groups the greenway. Formed in 2004, the sought to raise awareness that these Mayor Rowland. pedestrian bridge will be conducted and repeat visitors attracted by fun, board mets monthly and includes at night and will require staggered educational exhibits have led atten- appointments from the city, coun- lane closures from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. dance figures to blow past expecta- ty, and Cleveland Utilities and is on Henley Street under the bridge. tions for this one-of-a-kind museum. EPA’s proposed water rule Discovery Park CEO Jim Rippy said administered through the office of Cleveland Parks and Recreation. EPA, from Page 1 For More Information LEWISBURG about 270,000 have visited since the The greenway is also supported by on the new “Iowa Nutrient Reduc- Proposed rule and more information: Ditech Testing will locate a new museum opened Nov. 1, 2013, and a non-profit organization – Friends tion Strategy.” However, the change http://www2.epa.gov/uswaters facility in Lewisburg. The company it could hit 300,000 by the end of of the Greenway, which allows for could result in these standards apply- Economic analysis of the pro- specializes in refurbishing all types this calendar year and 17,000 mem- tax-deductible gifts to support the ing to additional waters, such as MS4 posed rule: http://www2.epa.gov/ of cylinders and tanks for the liquid berships have been sold to repeat on-going enhancement of the out- conveyances. Without a designated sites/production/files/2014-03/doc- petroleum industry and will invest visitors. After focusing advertising door space. Private donors have been use, the default required designated uments/wus_proposed_rule_eco- more than $5.6 million and create on the Nashville region in its first influential in enhancing the -green use is as “fishable/swimmable,” nomic_analysis.pdf 77 new jobs. With the opening of the year, the museum’s marketing staff way experience. The local media has unless the state demonstrates that is National League of Cities’ Infor- new Lewisburg facility, Ditech will will target tourists from Memphis in mation: http://www.nlc.org/influ- its second year, Rippy said. also embraced the greenway concept not attainable for one of six reasons. and is frequently a feature in the local In impaired water segments, waters ence-federal-policy/advocacy/regu- newspaper including a bi-weekly where EPA and the ACE may more latory-advocacy/environment Kingston breaks ground for column entitled, “Keeping It Green” clearly assert jurisdiction under National Association of Counties’ which further garners support for the the proposed rule are likely to lie Analysis: http://www.naco.org/leg- 2nd 200 kW solar farm trail project. upstream of existing impaired seg- islation/Documents/Waters-of-the- The greenway that has created ments. US-County-Analysis.pdf a buzz in the community and is becoming more popular with each accomplishment. “Many neighborhoods are now asking when a portion of the green- way might be coming through their part of town,” said Mayor Rowland. In surveys, the greenway has been deemed to be the city’s num- ber one recreational asset. Some of the greenway’s features include three restrooms, two playgrounds, three trailhead parking areas, and most recently a new pavilion. The pavilion was completed last April Kingston hosted a groundbreaking for their second solar farm on Oct. 27. This and leaders recently held a commem- will be a 200 kW solar farm and will be comprised of 800 solar panels that orative ribbon cutting in October. will collect from the sunlight and convert into electricity–enough to off-set the The amphitheater is constructed of power needs of the Kingston Water Plant. The system will generate between stacked stone and includes an out- $4,000/5,000 a month in revenue from TVA which goes into the city and over door fireplace. The facility was built the course of 20 years the city will see $1 million in energy savings. It is a with donated time from Men and great example of a partnership between the public and private sectors. Pictured Women of Action, a local volunteer Left to Right: Councilman Tony Brown; Councilman John Byrkit; Ronald group. B Merville, Jr., president/CEO Energy Source Partners, LLC; Councilman The Cleveland/Bradley County Don White; Kingston Mayor Troy Beets; Teresa Jackson, Roane Alliance Greenway is used for many tradition- sustainability officer; and Wade Creswell, president/CEO of Roane Alliance. 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 10,2014 www.TML1.org Tennessee’s infrastructure needs stand at $38.8 Billion State parks voted best mation and proposed amendments a truck climbing lane on I-40 east in Several Tennessee State Parks have during the busy legislative session. Dickson and Williamson counties. been named "Best" in Tennessee by In contrast to the Legislature’s public readers of The Tennessee Magazine. website, the information on the app State can restrict adult-oriented The publication announced the win- updates in real time.The program is business hours ners of its annual Best of Tennessee geared toward use on touch screen Attorney General Herbert Slat- Readers' Choice Awards earlier this devices so lawmakers can use the app ery says in his first legal opinion month. In East Tennessee, Roan on their mobile devices. since taking office that Tennessee Mountain was named the best state can continue to restrict hours for park and Hiwassee/Ocoee State TN least politically engaged adult-oriented establishments. The Park was named the best outdoor Tennessee is the sixth-least politi- opinion relies on a 1998 ruling by adventure for rafting the Ocoee. In cally engaged state, according to a the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals West Tennessee, Chickasaw State new report from personal finance that upheld restrictions on the hours Park was named the best state park, site WalletHub.com. WalletHub an- of Knox County adult bookstore as the best camping spot and the best alyzed the 50 states and Washington, being in the “substantial government hiking trail and Reelfoot Lake State D.C., across six metrics to generate interest” of reducing crime and solic- Park was named the best outdoor its rankings. Metrics ranged from itation of sex, and in seeking to pre- adventure. And in Middle Tennes- the percentage of registered voters serve the “aesthetic and commercial see, Fall Creek Falls State Park was in the 2012 presidential election to character” of surrounding neighbor- One of the reasons for the increase in the need for public infrastructure named the best state park, the best the voter turnout in the 2010 midterm hoods. Slatery acknowledged that was the increase in the estimated cost for transportation improvements, camping spot, the best hiking trail elections. Tennessee ranked second that ruling stands in contrast to a which increased by $917 million (4.4 percent) to $21.5 billion. and the best outdoor adventure. to last in turnout for the 2010 mid- January decision in the neighboring term elections, behind only Texas in 7th Circuit that found the city of Tennessee needs at least $38.8 meet them continue to vary across TN ranked 6th best for business terms of the percent of citizens who Indianapolis failed to demonstrate billion of public infrastructure Tennessee. Those counties with The Development Counsellors In- voted. The Volunteer State ranked that its restrictions on hours for adult improvements during the five-year the largest populations, population ternational’s “Winning Strategies No. 46 in turnout in the 2012 presi- stores reduced crime. period of 2012-2017 according growth, and tax bases need the most in Economic Development Market- dential election. It also ranked in the to a new report by the Tennessee infrastructure and are consistently ing” survey has ranked Tennessee bottom third of states for the percent State receives grant for suicide Advisory Commission on Inter- able to build the most. Local gov- sixth-best state for business, with of citizens who were registered to prevention governmental Relations (TACIR). ernments reported $15.5 billion in Nashville ranking among the top vote in the last presidential election. Tennessee is one of four states that The need for public infrastructure local infrastructure needs, and Shel- cities for economic development. received federal grants for suicide improvements, as reported by state by and Davidson, the 1st and 2nd This is the third time the state has TDOT delays future road projects prevention this year. The govern- and local officials, is up $1.3 billion most populous counties in the state, appeared near the top of the survey, Tennessee’s highway commissioner ment awarded the Tennessee De- (3.5 percent) compared with the year need the most, nearly one third ($4.6 published every three years since is delaying road projects up to $400 partment of Mental Health and Sub- before. billion). They also completed the 1996, tracking trends in economic million, due to possible lack of fed- stance Abuse Services two grants Costs for current infrastructure most and had the largest tax bases development. New York-based DCI eral funding. Twelve construction totaling $5 million to reduce the rate needs fall into six categories: in the state. However, even though specializes in economic develop- projects and 21 right-of-way acqui- of suicides, which have been increas- •Transportation and Utilities: the most populous counties need ment and tourism marketing. sitions were due to be completed by ing since the late 1980s,” according $21.8 billion and complete more infrastructure, Sept. 30, 2015, but are now on hold to E. Douglas Varney, commissioner •Education: $7.7 billion an examination of infrastructure im- State legislative app wins award until fiscal year 2016. Tennessee of the department. The department • Health, Safety, and Welfare: $5.9 provements per capita indicates that An online application for Tennessee Department of Transportation Com- plans to use the grants to educate billion population alone does not explain lawmakers has won an award from missioner John Schroer said while mental health providers to identify •Recreation and Culture: $1.7 the differences. Available financial the National Conference of State Congress has approved enough people who may be in crisis and po- billion resources, including sales and prop- Legislatures. The group awarded funding to continue road projects tentially suicidal. Suicide is the sec- • Economic Development: $1.3 erty tax bases and residents’ income, the TN General Assembly the Leg- through May, it hasn’t approved a ond-leading cause of death in adults billion are strong predictors of how much islative Staff Achievement Award full six-year highway bill, the rev- aged 25 to 34 and is the third leading • General Government: $555 infrastructure is needed and how for the new “Dashboard” for state enue for long-term projects. The 33 cause of death in youths aged 10 to million much gets completed. senators and representatives. The stalled projects include an Interstate 24, according to the department. One of the reasons for the over- Local officials are confident in app tracks daily schedules, bill infor- 55 interchange in Shelby County and all increase in the need for public obtaining funding for only $11.6 infrastructure was the increase in billion of the $31 billion identified the estimated cost for transportation as local needs. These figures do not State celebrates nation’s 1st traffic incident training facility improvements, which increased include needs at existing schools or those in state agencies’ capital bud- The Tennessee Department of techniques. by $917 million (4.4 percent) to TDOT applied for and received get requests. Most of this funding, Safety and Homeland Security and The training site concept, which $21.5 billion. At 55 percent of the federal Highway Safety Improve- $11.3 billion, is for improvements the Tennessee Department of Trans- is the first of its kind in the nation, estimated costs for all infrastructure ment Project funds, which will cover that are fully funded; another $362 portation celebrated the opening of was introduced to TDOT by Tennes- improvements, transportation, part 90 percent of the $912,025.05 cost to million is for improvements that are a first of its kind training facility. see Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy of the Transportation and Utilities build the facility. partially funded. That leaves another The Tennessee Traffic Incident Man- Trott. The training site is located on category, dwarfs other types of in- “We know the longer roadways $19.3 billion of improvements for agement Training Facility will be land adjacent to the THP Training frastructure needs. The net increase remain closed due to major traffic which funding is not yet available. used to teach best practices for safe, Center off Stewarts Ferry Pike in in transportation costs would have incidents, the danger of secondary Earlier this month, Gov. Haslam quick clearance of major highway Nashville. been much larger if not for $1.5 bil- crashes increases dramatically,” announced more than $28 million incidents. “Public officials came together lion in projects that were completed TDOT Commissioner John Schroer in community development grants, The facility features a section to plan and develop this facility and $1.3 billion for projects that said. “Improving emergency re- which will help pay for some of of interstate-like roadway ranging dedicated specifically for traffic decreased in cost or were canceled sponse will decrease the risk of sec- the infrastructure needs in seventy from two to six lanes, guardrail, a incident management,” TDOSHS or postponed. New transportation ondary crashes, overall congestion, cities and counties across the state two-way interchange, and cable and Commissioner Bill Gibbons said. projects in the inventory totaled $1.2 and keep our highways safer for all and help those communities attract steel barrier rail, as well as a section “As a result of this partnership, state billion; and hundreds of projects motorists.” investments and jobs. The grants of two-lane highway and a full four- troopers and other first responders, already in the inventory increased The Tennessee Traffic Incident ranged from $88,000 to $525,000, way intersection. The facility will be as well as the general public using by $2.4 billion. Management Training Facility is with local governments matching used to simulate a variety of crashes, our highways and those involved in In comparison, the other catego- dedicated to TDOT and THP first some of the total. These grants and allow emergency responders to traffic incidents, will benefit.” ries are relatively small. Education responders who have been killed in covered a wide-range of projects train on safe and efficient clearance is the second largest ($7.7 billion) the line of duty. and increased $406 million (5.6 from waterline extensions in Bradley percent) mainly because the cost of County to sewer system improve- improvements needed at the state’s ments in Oliver Springs. They also public college and university cam- helped fund fire protection, housing puses increased $327 million (8.8 rehabilitation, ambulance services, percent) to $4 billion. The estimated and drainage improvements. cost of additions and new public The inventory is the only source K-12 schools has been on a down- of statewide information on the con- ward trend since 2007, and there has dition of public school buildings and been a shift from adding new space what it would take to get them all in to improving or replacing existing good or better condition. According space and schools. The shift from to local school officials, 93 percent adding new space to improving ex- of local public schools are now in isting space is partly the result of the good or excellent condition. How- slowing growth of enrollment that ever, they estimate the cost to put began in 2007, coinciding with the the remaining 7% in good or better economic downturn, and remains condition at $487 million. low to this day. Health, Safety, and The full report is available on Welfare, the third largest category, TACIR’s web site at http://www. decreased $58 million (1 percent) tn.gov/tacir/infrastructure.html. For to $5.9 billion. This decline resulted more information, contact Dave primarily from decreases in the need Keiser, Project Manager, at david. for improved water and wastewater [email protected] or 615.253.4237. infrastructure and public health facilities. Water and wastewater ac- TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE counts for the largest portion of the STAFF Health, Safety, and Welfare category Margaret Mahery, Executive Director Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director at $3.9 billion; it decreased by $104 Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst million (2.6 percent) from last year. 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Opinions expressed by non League officials or staff do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. Tennessee Town & City is published, semi-monthly, 23 times per year at 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219-1894. Periodicals postage paid at Nashville, TN. Subscription rates: $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmembers, $1 a copy. Postmaster: Send changes of address to Tennessee Town & City, 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219-1894. 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 10,2014 www.TML1.org Tennessee Municipal League 2014-2015 Officers and Directors PRESIDENT Public-Private Partnerships: an attractive Tom Rowland Mayor, Cleveland VICE PRESIDENTS funding option for public projects Curtis Hayes to measure the number of P3s because Mayor, Livingston By Mary Scott Nabers officials. not every collaborative effort is called In Virginia, P3s have been instru- TENNESSEE David Gordon a public-private partnership. Mayor, Covington With burgeoning needs at all lev- mental in the construction of more FESTIVALS Troy Beets els of government, elected officials The public sector’s reluctance than 30 school buildings. California Mayor, Kingston throughout the country are seeking to move quicker and lead these ini- is home to the hemisphere’s largest DIRECTORS ways to fund large, and often crit- tiatives in the past is understandable. seawater desalination plant which Nov. 13-14 :Franklin Andy Berke ical, public projects. According to Public officials are typically risk was built through a public-private 2014 Tennessee Civil War Mayor, Chattanooga estimates by the American Society of averse and most are somewhat un- partnership. Pennsylvania just final- Sesquicentennial Signature Event Randy Brundige Civil Engineers, an additional $1.6 comfortable with big changes. Much ized an agreement to repair over 500 Presenters discuss the battles, events Mayor, Martin trillion is needed just to cover costs of of the reluctance from government ex- crumbling bridges with a long-term and stories of the Civil War. The Roger Campbell much-needed infrastructure projects ecutives comes from having to make P3 concession. The Port of Baltimore Symposium is sponsored by the Ten- Asst. City Manager, Maryville (District 2) critical, long-term decisions involv- nessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Wallace Cartwright during the next five years. There is, of deepened its berth to accommodate course, no public funding available ing taxpayer dollars in a transparent larger ships coming from Panama. Commission, Tennessee Civil War Mayor, Shelbyville world that is changing almost daily. National Heritage Area, and Ten- Vance Coleman, for many of those projects. Denver is building a rail line to curb Mayor, Medina (District 7) Public-private partnerships It is difficult for them to predict what road congestion. San Antonio is re- nessee Historical Society. Patricia. Betsy Crossley (PPPs or P3s) offer a very attractive will be required next year – much less developing its Hemisfair Park. [email protected], tncivilwar150.com Mayor, Brentwood funding option to public officials. two decades from now. They often The P3 trend is gaining speed Ann Davis These types of engagements have have limited resources and too few and it is imperative for public of- Nov. 14 - Jan. 3: Memphis Vice Mayor, Athens been common in most other countries guidelines. For some, it may appear ficials to become acquainted with Christmas at Graceland Karl Dean for decades, but America has been as dangerous as walking a tightrope best practices, the value of money See traditional lights and decora- Mayor, Metro Nashville slow to embrace the collaboration without a net. concept, availability payments and tions, a life-size Nativity scene, Richard Driver Public officials worry also about Santa and much more originally Mayor, Lafayette (District 5) concept. The time to do so has come all the other aspects of these types and the good news is that there is an not having the right type of expertise of collaborations. There are many displayed by Elvis. For more infor- John Hickman on staff. For example, their financial mation, call 800-238-2000, or visit City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) abundance of information about what information sources available. There Jill Holland makes P3 projects successful. teams are unaccustomed to structur- is no longer a reason to delay critical elvis.com Mayor, McKenzie A public-private partnership is a ing creative and, or innovative reve- projects because of a lack of funding. Hoyte Jones contractual agreement between one nue models. Their legal teams are not Nov. 14 – Jan. 3: Nashville Alderman, Sparta (District 4) or more public entities and a private enthusiastic about negotiating with Editor’s Note: Mary Scott Nabers is Gaylord Opryland’s “A Country Chris McCartt company willing to invest capital. seasoned P3 attorneys from private the President/CEO of Strategic Part- Christmas” Asst. City Manager P3s come in many varieties, sizes and firms. There are other inhibitors, but nerships, Inc. (SPI) and co-founder Sensational decorations, entertain- Kingsport (District 1) types. In these engagements, almost it is the fear of failure that creates of the Gemini Global Group. She ment and some of the most delec- Bo Perkinson all risk shifts to the private-sector hesitancy for most public officials. will be a facilitator for the NLC table food anywhere. Features the Councilmember, Athens (District 3) P3s in the U.S. have become rather Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Madeline Rogero partner and the public partner retains University pre-conference seminar ownership. common for transportation projects. “Developing Successful Public ICE!, and more. For more informa- Mayor, Knoxville P3s are now being used to build tion, call 888-OPRY-872, or visit Paula Sedgwick Thirty-three states, numerous Private Partnerships (PPPs)” at the Alderman, Bartlett (District 8) cities, the District of Columbia and school facilities, student dorms and Congress of Cities and Exposition gaylordopryland.com Charles “Bones” Seivers Puerto Rico have passed some form city parks. The concept of collabo- on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund of P3 enabling legislation. In spite of rating and accepting private capital Austin. Go to www.NLC.org for more Nov. 28 - Dec. 28: Chattanooga James Talley the acceptance, however, it is difficult remains almost foreign to most public information or to register. Ruby Red Christmas Mayor, Ducktown Celebrate the holidays at Ruby Falls Mary Ann Tremblay Vice Mayor, Three Way with holiday music, a light show and Ron Washington more. For information, call 423-821- Councilmember, Murfreesboro 2544, or visit rubyfalls.com. A.C. Wharton Mayor, Memphis Dec. 5-7: Chapel Hill PAST PRESIDENTS U.S. employers added 214,000 A federal judge recently approved than were originally contemplated. A Civil War Christmas Tour Dale Kelley (2014) Mayor, Huntingdon jobs in October, extending the Detroit’s plan to emerge from the The series of deals hammered out Held at Henry Horton State Park and Ken Wilber (2013) Mayor, Portland healthiest pace of hiring in eight largest municipal bankruptcy in with creditors, coupled with a “grand includes a bus ride to visit the histor- Kay Senter (2012), Morristown Council years, according to the Depart- U.S. history, fueling hopes that the bargain” that brought an outpouring ic Carnton Plantation, the Athenae- Sam Tharpe, (2011) Mayor, Paris ment of Labor. The burst of hiring revival of a city that for decades has of state and philanthropic help, will um, a Franklin Candlelight Tour, the Tom Beehan, (2008) Mayor, Oak Ridge Maury County Christmas Tour and Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo lowered the unemployment rate to been a national symbol of urban de- allow the Motor City to emerge from Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg 5.8 percent from 5.9 percent, the cline is at hand. The city’s blueprint bankruptcy less than 16 months after the Stones River Battlefield for the AFFILIATE DIRECTORS lowest rate since July 2008. The for moving forward allows it to officially tumbling into insolvency. 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Keith McDonald, Mayor, Bartlett (NLC) agency also said that 31,000 more shed $7 billion of its staggering $18 Meanwhile, it is still confronted with Cedars. Guests will stay at the Park Dot LaMarche, Vice Mayor, Farragut (NLC) jobs were added in August and billion debt, even though many cred- huge problems with public safety, Inn, with most meals being served Janice Casteel, Cleveland (TCMA) September than it had previously itors — including some bond holders blight and economic development, at the Governor’s Table Restaurant TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS estimated. and the city’s 21,000 pensioners — which led to its decline into bank- inside the park. The cost is $292.65 (Ex-Officio Directors) will have to endure far smaller cuts ruptcy. per person, which includes a room, Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. event costs and most meals. For Larry Craig, Kingston Springs more information, or to register, con- Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference Tenn. Chapter, American Public Works tact Ryan Jenkins at Ryan.Jenkins@ Ronnie Hammonds, Kingsport UT MTAS December MAP Class tn.gov or 931-364-7724. Registra- Tennessee Government Finance Officers tion deadline is Nov. 21. Russell Truell, Franklin Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. Strengths Based Leadership Dec. 6 - Munford Joyce Floyd, Knoxville Christmas Parade Tennessee Building Officials Assn. Strengths Based Leadership is Time: All courses begin at 1 pm and Held 4:30 pm through Downtown. Steve Mills, Hendersonville a course based upon the concept end at 5 pm CST/EST. Toys collected along route and as Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. that employees should focus on Chief Roger Robinson, Alcoa parade entrance fee to “Fill the their leadership strengths in order Schedule of Sessions: Sleigh” for Toys for Tots. Music, Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports to better develop teams and allure Larry Cox, Memphis Dec. 11 — Kingsport - EST tree lighting and visits with Santa at others to follow. Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police Dec. 12— Collegedale- EST Cost: Tennessee Municipal Em- the conclusion in city park. Glenn Chrisman, Murfreesboro Based upon the scientific Dec. 15— Knoxville- EST ployees—$50/person/class. A fee of work of Gallup Researchers Tom Tennessee Water Quality Management Dec. 17 — Jackson- CST $65 is charged for non-city officials. Dec. 13: Rugby Rath and Barry Conchie, this Tennessee Recreation and Parks Assn. Dec. 18 — Nashville- CST 4 CPE, CMFO (Other/Non-Finan- Christmas at Historic Rugby Candi Rawlings, Franklin course allows individuals to cial). Visit beautifully decorated historic Tennessee Chapter, American Planning identify their leadership strengths Locations: To register for a course, go to homes to bring an old-fashioned Karen Hundt, Chattanooga and better leverage them in the Collegedale, Collegedale City Hall, www.mtas.tennessee.edu. Or fax Christmas holiday season to life. Tennesseee Personnel Management Assn. workplace to improve work per- Rebecca Hunter, TNDOHR 4910 Swinyar Dr. to 865-974-0423. Credit card pay- For more information, call 888-214- formance, operations and project TN Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders Jackson, Univ. of Tenn. - West ments must register online with the 3400, or visit historicrugby.org. Lynn Carmack, Collierville management. Tenn. Research & Education Center, Solution Point System: http://www. Target Audience: This course Tennessee Assn. of Public Purchasing 605 Airways Blvd. solutionpoint.tennessee.edu/MTAS Dec. 13-14: Franklin Susan Huskey, Loudon Co. is designed to provide applica- Nashville, UT Center for Industrial or by invoice. MTAS will need to Dickens of a Christmas TN Section, Institute of Transport bility to any current supervisor, Services, 193 Polk Ave. Suite C receive payment in order to confirm A Victorian-themed Christmas with Engineers, Kevin Cole, Knoxville manager, or aspiring leader. After Kingsport, Kingsport Center for attendance. more than 200 costumed characters Tennessee Public Transportation Assoc. registration, an online leadership Higher Educ., 300 W. Market St. For registration assistance, call reenacting the work of Charles Dick- Jason Spain, Nashville strengths assessment must be tak- Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Knoxville, Univ. of Tenn. Confer- 865-974-0411. Or for more informa- ens’ “A Christmas Carol.” For more en prior to the session for all Tommy White, Sevierville ence Center, 600 Henley Street tion, contact Kurt Frederick, training information, call 615-591-8500, or participants. Assn. of Independent and Municipal Schools consultant, at 615-253-6385. visit historicfranklin.com. 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Lowe Finney. Pictured with his family on U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 2 Brian Mason 3,555 election night, Jackson will represent Madison, Crockett, Dyer, Lake Bob Scott 37,599 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 53 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 34 and Lauderdale counties. John Duncan 120,853 6,086 U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 3 John Wang 4,920 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 35 Bean Station Fairview Mary Headrick 53,942 Tonya Miller 416 Jerry Sexton Mayor: Terry D. Wolfe Mayor: Pattie Carroll Chuck Fleischmann 97,298 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 54 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 37 Alderman: Steve Winstead City Commission: Shannon Crutcher Cassandra Mitchell 4,768 Brenda Gilmore 11,739 Dawn White Belle Meade Forest Hills City Commission (Top 2) U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 4 Martin Holsinger 1,204 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 38 City Commission (Top 3) Gray Thornburg Vice Mayor John Lovell Lenda Sherrell 51,132 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56 Chris Moth 8,586 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41 Boyd Bogle Henry Trost Scott DesJarlais 83,950 Bob Weigel Gallatin Robert Doggart 9,191 Beth Harwell 14,828 John Mark Windle STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 57 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 44 Blaine Mayor: Paige Brown U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 5 Mayor: Patsy McElhaney Council At Large: Ronald Mayberry Jesse McLevain 4,529 Jim Cooper 95,635 Alderman Council District 3: Jimmy Overton STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 55 Bob Ries 54,939 14,905 Darrell Ray Williams Council District 4: Craig Hayes Paul Deakin 3,032 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 60 John Clemmons Bruceton Council District 5: John Alexander U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 6 8,328 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 58 Mayor: Robert T. Keeton Germantown Amos Powers 37,215 7,307 Harold Love Alderman (Top Two) Mayor: Mike Palazzolo Diane Black 115,189 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 64 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 59 Robert R. Cole Ward 1: John Barzizza Mike Winton 9,630 11,211 Jenna F. Young Ward 2: Mary Anne Gibson U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 7 James Gray 3,760 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 61 Bulls Gap Gibson Daniel Cramer 42,014 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 65 Charles Sargent Mayor: Mike Solomon Mayor: Tony W. Black Marsha Blackburn 110,110 Bill Peach 4,340 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 62 Alderman, 4-yr term Alderman, 4-Year Term (Top 3) Leonard Ladner 5,079 11,996 Betsy Steward Danny Gantt U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 8 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 67 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 63 Alderman, 2-yr term Chris Houck Wes Bradley 42,403 Joe Pitts 6,153 Susan Williams Josh Meals Stephen Fincher 122,205 Mike Warner 2,638 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 66 Calhoun Alderman, 2-Year Term U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 9 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 69 Sabi Kumar City Commissioner William Loflin Steve Cohen 87,308 David Shepard 6,246 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 68 Sandra Day City Judge: Charles Crouson Charlotte Bergmann 27,163 6,230 Curtis Johnson Dewayne Jones Greenback STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 73 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70 Camden Alderman Mayor: Roger Pafford Dewayne Birchfield STATE SENATE DISTRICT 7 Shelia Godwin 3,920 13,114 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 71 Alderman (Top 2) Linda S. Black Cheri Siler 14,876 Pat McLin Delmar L. Davis Richard Briggs 27,935 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 74 John Tidwell 4,985 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 72 Travis Pierce Polly Evans STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15 Caryville Goodlettsville 5,400 Steve McDaniel Betty Vaudt 10,260 Alderman Ward 1: DeWayne Gibson City Commission (Top 2) STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 77 Paul Bailey 33,661 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 75 Cedar Hill Vice Mayor Jane Birdwell William Draper 2,021 Randy Patton 4,628 Bill Sanderson City Commissioner (Top 2) Rusty Tinnin STATE SENATE DISTRICT 19 8,719 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 80 David Rainwater Harrogate Thelma Harper 22,957 James Hart 673 Tom Richards Mayor: Bill Fultz Sterlina Brady 4,634 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 76 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 81 City Commissioner Henderson George Thomas 2,868 Joyce Washington 3,930 (Two-year unexpired term) Alderman (Top 3) STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21 8,958 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 82 David W. Traughber Mark Barber Jeff Yarbro 25,336 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 78 Craig Fitzhugh Church Hill Donna Butler Diana Cuellar 12,684 Jane Crisp 4,239 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 83 Alderman (Top 3) Keith Smith STATE SENATE DISTRICT 23 10,234 Mark White Eugene Christian Hendersonville Jack Johnson 46,326 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 79 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 84 Margaret Christian Ward 1: Rosa Long Amy Balderrama 9,274 Bobby Barnett 3,182 Chris Jones Ward 2: Pat Campbell STATE SENATE DISTRICT 25 10,877 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 85 Clinton Ward 3: Arlene Cunningham Tony Gross 12,315 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 86 City Council: E.T.Stamey Ward 4: Stephen Brown Kerry Roberts 29,329 Barbara Cooper 7,588 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 87 Coalmont Ward 5: Hamilton Frost STATE SENATE DISTRICT 27 George Edwards 3,114 Mayor: Preston Miller Ward 6: Matt Stampler Lakesite Randy Lamb 13,513 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 88 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 89 Alderman: Mike Yates Collegedale Commissioner (Top 3) Ed Jackson 23,329 Larry Miller 7,277 Roger Kane Harry Barber 3,131 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90 Commissioner Valerie J. Boddy James Baxter 779 Patricia Fountain Bill Neighbors Tim York 1,139 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 91 John DeBerry Raumesh Akbari 8,046 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 94 Phil Garver Kenneth Wilkerson STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29 Nathan Smith La Vergne Sam Watkins 1,776 Leigh Wilburn Lee Harris 27,689 John C. Turner Mayor: Dennis R. Waldron STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 95 Jim Finney 6,119 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 92 Ethan White Alderman (Top 2) STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30 Vicki Cain 4,101 Collierville Melisa L. Brown Sara Kyle 18,344 8,081 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 97 Alderman Ward 1: Maureen Frasier Jason Cole George Flinn 7,040 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 93 Alderman Ward 2: Billy Patton LaFollette STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 2 G. A. Hardaway 6,993 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 98 Alderman Ward 4: Tom Allen City Council (Top 2) Bud Hulsey 12,248 Col Gene Billingsley 2,506 Coopertown Joe Bolinger J.R. Enfield 2,301 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 96 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 99 Ward 1: Robert Dale Anderson Ann (Lee) Thompson STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 4 6,116 Ron Lollar Ward 1: Mike Owens Lebanon Rob Martin 2,326 Steve McManus 9,986 (Two-year unexpired term) Ward 3: Rob Cesternino John Holsclaw 10,589 Ward 2: Glen Guyor Ward 4: Bernie Ash STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 5 UNCONTESTED RACES Crab Orchard Ward 6: Kathy Warmath David Hawk 8,392 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 1 Alderman: Kenny Alley Loudon Kermit Steck 2,793 Steve Southerland Cross Plains Mayor: Jim Greenway STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 11 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS City Commissioner (Top 2) Louisville Marjorie Ramsey 2,342 Rusty Crowe Barry Faulkner Mayor: Tom Bickers 8,288 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5 Adams James Forrester Alderman (Top 2) Robert Gormley Roland Dykes 1,549 Randy McNally City Commissioner (Top 2) Crossville Mayor: James S. Mayberry Angie Holley STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 13 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9 Omer Gene Brooksher Mike Bell Wayne Evans City Councilmember Jefferson City Gloria Johnson 6,546 Pamala Ann Harris Council: Kevin V. Bunch Eddie Smith 6,729 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11 Alcoa Bo Watson City Commissioner (Top 3) Cumberland Gap Jellico Alderman,Unexpired Term Mayor: Forster Baird STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 15 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13 Clint Abbott Vaughn Belcher Teresa Lynn Fuson Alderman Joe Armstrong 5,462 Bill Ketron Dandridge Elsie Bates Crawford Pete Drew 1,725 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 17 Don Mull Allardt Alderman: Mike Chambers Alvin Evans STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 20 Mae Beavers Dyer Jammie M. Lawson John Conley 3,199 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31 Alderman: Thomas Harding Potter Altamont Alderman At-Large (Top 4) Charlotte Lindsay 11,508 Brian Kelsey Mayor: Jana Barrett Raymond E. Carroll Sarah Beth McQueen STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 21 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 33 Ryan Shanklin Kenton Reginald Tate Alderman Pamela Weston 3,745 Jody A. Campbell Robert T. Johnson Mayor: Virginia Davidson 13,788 John A. Dickerson Richard Reed Alderman (Top 6) STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 1 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 25 Penny L. Sons Dyersburg Delores Agee Judy Barnett 4,434 Jon Lundberg Jimmy Walker Mayor: John Holden Danny Jowers 14,593 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 3 Cyndi Whitman Alderman At Large John Maughan STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 27 Timonthy Hill Athens Position 1: Bob Kirk Wade Simpson Eric McRoy 4,503 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 6 City Council (Top 3) Position 2 - Mike Morgan Lisa King Skinner 13,333 James Van Huss Bo Perkinson Position 3 - Billy Escue Sarah E. Skinner STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 32 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7 Dick Pelley Alderman Ward 1 Kingston Joe Kneiser 3,607 Paul McMillian Robert L. Taylor Jr. Mayor: Tim Neal City Council (Top 3) 11,921 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 8 Baneberry Alderman Ward 2: Carolyn Norman Randy E. Childs STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 36 Art Swann City Commission: Clint Hurley STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 9 Bartlett Ward 3: Terry Glover Sarah Humphreys James Kidwell 2,455 Ward 4: Dennis D. Moody Don White 7,966 Mike Harrison Mayor: Keith McDonald STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 10 Ward 1: W.C. Bubba Pleasant Ward 5: Kevin Chaney Lenoir City Council STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 39 East Ridge Mike Henline Matthew Huffer 4,625 Ward 2: Emily Elliott Ward 3: David Parsons Mayor: Brent Lambert Douglas (Buddy) Hines David Alexander 9,617 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 12 Council (Top 2) James (Jim) Shields STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 40 Big Sandy Mayor: Ron Lane Larry Sewell Loudon Sarah Smith 5,692 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 14 Jacky Cagle Mayor: Jim Greenway 11,353 Ryan Haynes Alderman (Top 3) Robert Burnett Eagleville City Council STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 42 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 16 Mayor: Travis Brown Jeff Harris Bill Dunn Ted Cooper Mike Walsh 3,947 Jim Price Council (Top 3) John D. James Ryan Williams 10,050 STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17 Phillip Dye Judy Sampson Bradford Mayor: Ray Arnold H. Ronnie Hill Lynn Millsaps David W. Rigsby James Patterson Parks, Jr www.TML1.org 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Maryville Nolensville Robert Cothran City Council (Top 3) Mayor: Jimmy Wayne Alexander Rick Nunley Tommy Hunt Alderman Smyrna Fred Metz Tommy Dugger Mayor: Mary Esther Reed Andy White Brian Snyder Council Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No charge services. Comprehensive knowledge of Madisonville Normandy Marc Adkins to TML members. Send advertising to: TT&C occupational hazards and safety precau- Mayor: Glenn Moser Mayor: Rachel Prince Swift H.G. Cole Classified Ads, Mona Lawrence, 226 Capitol tions. Thorough knowledge of local, state, Alderman, Unexpired Term Alderman: Phillip Prince Regina Medlen Blvd. Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219; e-mail: and federal planning agencies and funding Susan Saunders Oak Ridge Lori North [email protected]; or fax: 615-255 4752. grants. Ability to analyze operational Alderman City Council Council, 2-yr term problem areas and to make improvements. Sherri Anderson Warren Gooch Rick Wise ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL Ability to perform public appearances, GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin is interviews, and speaking engagements to Linda Garrett-Hensley Rick Chinn Shelbyville Marvin (Booger) Hunt Kelly Callison Mayor: Wallace Cartwright currently accepting applications for an promote Parks and Recreation services. Assistant Building Official. Duties - in Ability to use a personal computer for Austin McDaniel Ellen Smith Ward 2: Sam Meek clude: Performing difficult technical and Medina Obion Ward 4: William Christie the purpose of creating reports, record administrative work in the examination of keeping, and communication by e-mail. Alderman At-Large Mayor: Rodney Underwood Ward 6: Thomas Landers plans and specifications for construction of Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Jonathan Roland Council (Top 6) Springfield residential multi-family, commercial and Degree in parks, recreational, and leisure Julian Wiser Milan Bob Anderson Ward 1: James M. Hubbard industrial buildings; Serving as the Build- services or related field, preferable from a Ward 1: Jay Black Gracie Ashley Ward 2: Bobby W. Trotter ing Official in his/her absence; Assisting National Recreation and Parks Association Ward 3: James Fountain Patsy Barker Ward 3: Jeff Gragg the Building Official with personnel, accredited college or university; minimum Ward 3: Jason Marcle James Depriest Sunbright department budget, and administrative is- of one to three years of experience in pub- (Unexpired Term) Polk Glover Alderman, Unexpired Term sues for the building permit and inspection lic recreation at a organized recreational McKenzie Mike Miller Cheryl K. Bishop process. This is a 40 hrs. per week, day facility (ex. Community Recreational shift position. The hourly range is $23.32- facility, Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, etc. ) Mayor: Jill Holland John Wherry Sunbright Alderman $34.44 + excellent benefits.Must have five Ward 2: David Hochreiter Oliver Springs Teresa (Terri) Ryon experience should include planning and ad- years experience in building department ministration. Any equivalent combination Ward 3: Cassie Allen Mayor: Jerry Vann Surgoinsville administration and any combination of of acceptable education and experience Ward 4: Kevin Galimore Ward 1: Robert Miller Sr. Mayor: Merrell Graham education and experience equivalent to providing the knowledge, abilities, and Ward 5: Dawn Ervin Ward 2: Jeffery Bass Alderman, 4-yr term graduation from a community college skills cited above. Must have and maintain McLemoresville Orlinda Dennis Anderson with major course work in a variety of a valid Tennessee Drivers License and pass Alderman (Top 5) City Commissioner (Top 3) Alderman, 2-yr Term inspection specialties; Possession of a a post offer drug test. For more informa- Melanie T. English Alfred Brickles Shane Suthers valid driver’s license; Certification as a tion, to view the full job description please Angie Martin Keith Gammon Thompson’s Station Plans Examiner and Building Mechan- visit our website at www.lewisburgtn.gov Mike Presson Walter Lee Jr Mayor: Corey Napier ical, Plumbing Inspector (ICC or other or contact Pam Davis, Recorder at 931- approved model agency is acceptable). 359-1544, [email protected]. Don Reed Palmer Alderman (Top 2) Interested persons must apply on-line at Barbara Younger Mayor: Daniel T. Crabtree Brandon Bell Resumes’ will be accepted until Nov. 21, www.gallatinonthemove.com. Applicants 2014. The City of Lewisburg is an EOE, McMinnville Alderman:Sue A. Long Graham Shepard may also come to City Hall at 132 W. drug-free workplace. Alderman (Top 3) Parris Tracy City Main Street and utilize the HR Department Everett Brock Commissioner (Top 3) Mayor: Larry Phipps computers to apply. The City of Gallatin is PARK THEATER COORDINATOR Ryle Blair Chastain Charles Carlton Gerrell, II Alderman an EOE/drug-free workplace. Telephone McMinnville. The city’s Park & Recre- Steve Harvey Robert B. Sleadd, Sr. Betty J. Cyr 615-451-5890 (HR/Personnel). ation Department is accepting applications Milan Samuel D. Tharpe Nadene Fultz-Moore for a Park Theater Coordinator. Preferred Ward 1: Jay B. Black Parrotsville Bill G. Roddy CODES INSPECTOR I skills, knowledge and abilities include: Ward 2: Mike Oney City Commission Trezevant GALLATIN. The City of Gallatin is cur- Knowledge of principles in performing arts rently accepting applications for Codes program planning and in the maintenance Ward 3: James Fountain Thad Balch Alderman (Top 5) Inspector I. Duties include: Conducting Ward 3 Jason Marcle Dewayne Doodle Daniel Bobby James Blaylock of safe facilities, knowledge of effective field inspections and re-inspections of res- methods of facility preparation for events; (Unexpired Term) Ronnie A. Hommel Pamela Cox Bryant idential, commercial, industrial and public such as performing arts, rentals, and re- Ward 4: Tammy Wade Jerry Hux James R. Gilliam facilities for compliance with building, citals and knowledge of sound, video and Millersville Judy Reed Teresa Goodrum plumbing and mechanical codes and other audio equipment. Preferred education and City Commission (Top 3) Puryear Deb Rogers ordinances; Resolving complaints regard- requirements include: Bachelor’s degree Bonnie Coleman Alderman Trenton ing defective construction and handling from an accredited four year college or Jeffrey Kerr Tellus M. (Mackie)Gallimore Commission (Top 6) enforcement issues; inspecting existing university and 2 years of work experience Murfreesboro Bryan Hall Michael Bubba Abbott buildings for hazardous conditions or or Four years of progressively responsible Council Red Bank George Wade structural failure. This is a 40 hrs. per week, experience in the field of performing arts day shift position. The hourly range is of which one year must have been in a Bill Shacklett Commissioner-At-Large Frank Gibson $18.30-$26.99 + excellent benefits.Must Monteagle John Roberts Rickey L. Graves responsible supervisory, consultative, or have any combination of education and administrative capacity. Position requires Alderman Commissioner 1: Terry Pope Joe H. Hammonds experience equivalent to graduation from a background check, drug screen and phys- Delores J. Knott Commissioner 3: Edward LeCompte Dona Leadbetter high school supplemented by course study ical. Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s Russell L. Leonard Ridgeside Trimble in a variety of inspection specialties and license. Applications will be accepted until Harry L. Parmley Commission (Top 3) Mayor: James A. Davis considerable experience in the building the position is filled. Applications can be Morrison Kurt J. Faires, Sr. Alderman construction trade; Possession of a valid picked up at City Hall 3rd Floor or submit- Mayor: Sue Anderson Blane Haywood Don B. Byrd driver’s license; Certification by the state ted on line. For more information, to view Alderman Janet Kelley Jobe Donna Sims Switzer of Tennessee as a building inspector. Inter- the full job description or to apply online Chris Farley Ridgetop Sherri Gorman ested persons must apply on-line at www. please visit our website at www.mcminn- gallatinonthemove.com. Applicants may villetenn.com or contact Jennifer Rigsby Joe H. Hefner, Jr Alderman (Top 2) Troy also come to City Hall at 132 W. Main Mt. Juliet Mike Harris Mayor: Deanna Chappell at 931.473.1209. The City of McMinnville Street and utilize the HR Department is an EOE/Drug-free workplace. Commission Joshua S. Reasoner Alderman (Top 5) computers to apply. The City of Gallatin is District 2: James Maness Rockwood Daniel Pardue an EOE/drug-free workplace. Telephone POLICE CHIEF District 4: Brian Abston Mayor: Mike “Brillo” Miller Lewis Solmon 615-451-5890 (HR/Personnel). JEFFERSON CITY. The City of Jefferson Newbern City Council Brad Walton City, TN., is accepting applications for Alderman (Top 3) Robert “Bobby” Anderson Ralph Wheatley E911 COORDINATOR Chief of Police. Current Chief is resigning Justin Wright Dudley J. Evans Jesse Whitesides DYER COUNTY. The Dyer County after 3 years of service to take a position Bradley Rogers Harold Holloway Union City E911 board is seeking applicants for its with the State of Tennessee. Seeking a Kirby Ogden Rocky Top Councilman-At-Large coordinator and after hours technician. well-rounded individual with proven lead- The successful candidate should have the ership skills; strong interpersonal, organi- Newport Mayor: Michael L. Lovely Terry Hailey following and or equivalent combination Mayor: Connie Ball City Council: Timothy L. Sharp Ward 1: Danny Leggett zational, supervisory and decision making of: Bachelor’s Degree; NENA ENP Cer- skills; ability to interact and communicate Alderman Rutledge Vonore tification; NENA 911 Center Manager effectively with local, state, regional, Jeffery C. Fancher Mayor: Danny Turkey Mayor: Bob Lovingood Certification; APCO RPL Certification; and federal law enforcement personnel, Roger Gribble Ward 1: Fred (Speck) Sykes Alderman: John P. Hammontree Mangement background in PSAP Opera- local officials and the public; extensive Mike Hansel Samburg Walden tions, including but not limited to 911 sys- knowledge of criminal and civil law. Bobby J. Knight Alderman ( Top 3) Mayor: Kenneth “Ken” Bell tems, networks, and network operations; Position requires a team player who can Mike Proffitt John Glessner Wartrace CAD operations and radio operations. The work well with other city departments, the New Tazewell Roberty Hoffman Mayor: Thomas E. Hurt position is contractual and salary will be city manager, the city council and outside Alderman Grant Reed Alderman based on experience and education. Full agencies. This position answers directly job description is available by emailing to the city manager. POST certification Ward 1: Staley H. Leonard Signal Mountain Patsy Gregory [email protected]. Resumes Ward 2: Charles Brooks Council (Top 3) Terry Mookie Smith and a bachelor’s degree with a major in should be submitted by mail, email or in criminal justice, public administration, Niota Dick Gee Watertown person at 103 Jefferson St, Newbern TN business administration or a related field Mayor: Lois Preece Chris Howley Alderman (Top 3) 38059 ATTN: Jason Roberts. required. At least 10 years experience in Commission Robert Spalding Kristie Bayse Cantrell the profession with 5 years in command/ Linda Ferrell Soddy Daisy Brandon Howard FINANCE DIRECTOR leadership position. Also provide manage- Steven Warren Commissioner (Top 2) White House The City of White House is accepting ap- ment/leadership training and professional Mayor: Mike Arnold plications through close of business Thurs- accomplishments. Information concerning day, December 4, 2014, for the position of This list is not complete. More than 175 municipalities held elections Ward 1 Alderman: Farris Bibb the position may be obtained at jeffcitytn. White Pine Finance Director. This position is respon- com. Cover letter, resume and application Nov 4, 2014. These results reflect information that was availble at sible for the oversight and management of Alderman: Glen Warren to: John B. Johnson, Jefferson City Manag- press time. If your city held elections, please send your updated the City’s financial accounting and control Woodland er, P.O. Box 530, Jefferson City, TN 37760. information to Mona Lawrence at [email protected]. systems. The incumbent manages staff Deadline Nov.17. or until filled. Jefferson Alderman: Tom Menees and processes responsible for accounts City is an EOE/Drug-free workplace. payable, receivable, payroll, property tax, and the city court. The position performs WASTEWATER TREATMENT complicated work involving significant PLANT CHIEF OPERATOR. public contact, managerial and organiza- PORTLAND. The City of Portland is tional abilities, and budget management. accepting applications for the position of Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Opera- in accounting, finance, public admin- tor. Starting rate of pay is $18.71 per hour istration or related field. Three to five DOE and qualifications. This position years’ experience in the field of finance, is full time, with full benefit package preferable municipal government; or any available including vacation, sick days, combination of education, training, and paid holidays; health, dental, vision, life/ experience providing the necessary knowl- AD&D, TCRS retirement and supplemen- edge, skills, and abilities to perform the es- tal voluntary benefits. Graduation from a sential job functions. Certified Municipal standard high school or equivalent GED Finance Officer (CMFO) certification in with additional formal training (post-sec- the state of Tennessee highly preferred or ondary is preferred) in chemistry, biology, must be obtained within two years of em- sanitary and/or environmental engineering ployment. Starting compensation range is or related fields as applicable to the waste- $54,017 - $65,811 DOE plus benefits. Visit water treatment industry. At least 3 years’ www.cityofwhitehouse.com for full job experience in the operation of a water description and application. Applications treatment facility. Strongly prefer mini- and resumes should be returned to the HR mum of 1 year experience in supervision at office located at 105 College Street, or fax the wastewater treatment plant level. Must to 615-616-1058, or emailed to abrewton@ possess a valid, State of Tennessee driver’s cityofwhitehouse.com. EOE license. Must possess a valid, State of Tennessee Class III Wastewater Treatment PARKS & REC DIRECTOR Plant Operators license. Must achieve LEWISBURG. The City of Lewisburg is State of Tennessee Class IV Wastewater accepting resumes’ for a Director of Parks Treatment Plant Operator license within and Recreation. The Director oversees 18 months of placement in position. An the development, management, and op- application and job description may be eration of all City parks and recreational obtained from the receptionist at Portland facilities, Recreation and Youth Services. City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8 AM Work includes organizing, planning, co- to 4:30 PM. A complete job description is ordinating, evaluating, and directing the posted on the city’s website, can www.city- work of professional staff and other support ofportlandtn.gov and by clicking the link: employees. Work is performed under the Portland Employment Opportunity This managerial direction of the City Manager. position is open until filled. Completed Required knowledge, skills, and abilities applications must be returned to: Human are but not limited to: comprehensive Resources, Attn: John Grubbs Portland knowledge of administrative practices City Hall, 100 South Russell Street, Port- relating to parks and recreation. Compre- land, TN 37148. Pre-employment drug hensive knowledge of the philosophy and screen and physical may be required.The principles of public park and recreation City of Portland is EOE. 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 10,2014 www.TML1.org Tennessee History Festival: a step back in time

Bill Maddox from historic Mansker’s Station in Goodlettsville Paul Earnest, park ranger at Bledsoe Creek State Park, portrays a young Confederate soldier.

Dan Kelly on fi ddle and Marlin Rood on banjo perform toe-tapping songs and bal- lads from the 1860s.

Perfect fall weather helped usher in the sights and sounds of Tennessee’s past at the 11th annual Tennessee Photos by Victoria South History Festival in Nashville. Held at the Bicentenni- Nashville native Dennis Boggs portrays Abraham Lincoln along side soldier Seth Beon al Capitol Mall State Park, this two-day free event, brought history to life for people of all ages—from Spanish exploration and British military to labor re- form and civil rights. Live historians portrayed famous Tennesseans such as John Sevier, Sgt. Alvin C. York and David Crockett, as well as British soldiers at Fort Loudon, Cherokees and suffragettes. Canon fi re during a black powder demonstration brought startled gasps from the audience, as visitors interacted one-on-one with characters such as President Abraham Lincoln. Pioneer reenactor Bill Hoover told tales from the Civil War front lines while stirring a pot of boiling chicken stew over an open fi re. Shelby Park Ranger Hannah Paschall spent the day teaching youths how to dip candles in a cast iron pot, while other pre- sentors demonstrated methods in early wood carving, yarn spinning, clothes washing and photography. “We always have a very good turnout with school groups,” said Michael Cole, park manager Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. “Our reenactors are drained after only a few hours of more than 1,500 school chil- dren coming through their displays or camps. The living history re-enactors must be able to in- teract with the public, tell their story and interpret why or how it affected Tennessee or Tennesseans. “We search far and wide to bring in the right people and are looking for more historic sites in Tennessee to come and promote their events and sites at next year’s festival,” said Cole. Visitors could also experience several dozen other Will Kinton, dressed as a U.S. Soldier of the late 18th historic and cultural sites from all over the state. Several Century from the Tellico Blockhouse in Monroe County, authors of Tennessee history books were available to Yarn spinning and basket weaving were featured. recounts war stories for the school children in attendance. sell and discuss their publications.

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