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BY CAROLE GRAVES tive effects from underage drinking TML Communications Director and illegal activity in establishments that sell alcohol.” Legislation requiring more coor- The new legislation will require dination between local beer boards the ABC and local beer boards to and the state Alcoholic Beverage hold show-cause hearings when one Commission was recently approved or the other suspends or revokes a by the Tennessee Legislature. license with the idea that both boards Initiated by the city of Chatta- will concur with the other’s ruling. nooga and sponsored by Sen. Bo If the permit holder fails to appear at Watson and Rep. Richard Floyd, the the hearing or decides to surrender new law provides a specific frame- the license, then the license is auto- work for a dual license review when matically suspended or revoked to a license is suspended or revoked by sell both beer and liquor. either a local beer board or the ABC. “Far too many times one board The two-year pilot project stipu- has suspended or revoked a license lates that when a license is sus- only to find out that the other did not Sen. Bo Watson pended or revoked by either entity, it hold a hearing or did not uphold the must notify the other in writing same decision. When this happens, it within 30 days of the suspension. allows an establishment to continue The other entity must then schedule serving either beer or liquor. It is our a hearing within 14 days of receiving hope that these ‘show-cause’ hear- the notice to decide whether to also ings will help bring about the same suspend or revoke the bar’s license positive result,” said Littlefield. to serve beer or alcohol. “Our local beer board has a good “The city’s main goal with pro- track record of obtaining public posing this legislation was to create a safety cooperation from single li- better working relationship between censed beer retailers,” explained the ABC and our local beer board,” Chattanooga Councilmember said Chattanooga Mayor Ron Deborah Scott, who initiated the bill Littlefield. “Our goal was to create a as part of Chattanooga’s legislative better process where both of these package. “However, cooperation regulatory boards could work to- from some dual licensed retailers has gether to achieve the same result – been a big challenge. In some cases, increased safety for our citizens and citizens and police officers have Rep. Richard Floyd a greater awareness about the nega- See BEER on Page 7 U.S. House passes another 90-day transportation extension to Sept. 30 BY LESLIE WOLLACK gram expired in Sep- Nation’s Cities Weekly tember 2009. Senate Environment and Pub- Earlier this month, the House lic Works Chair Bar- Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey and House Speaker Beth Harwell listen approved another 90-day extension bara Boxer (D-Calif.) to the final orders of business as lawmakers strive to bring the for federal surface transportation said in a statement that 107th General Assembly to an early closure. See more photos on programs that included construc- she was encouraged Page 9. tion of the controversial Keystone by the House action Photos by Victoria South XL pipeline, setting up a conflict and called on the with the Senate. The extension House to quickly ap- through Sept. 30, adopted in a 293- point conferees in or- Conference sessions focus on 127 vote, will allow the House to der to get a bill to the begin negotiations with the Senate President soon. on S.1813, Moving Ahead for “I have spoken to 20-somethings, 60-somethings, Progress in the 21st Century (MAP- Senate Majority NLC is calling on Congress to pass a long- 21), a two-year, $109-billion trans- Leader Harry Reid, term transportation bill. and everyone in between portation program bill passed last and he has committed to appoint panded oil and gas exploration rev- The Baby Boom generation - month. Senate conferees as soon as Senate enues. The bill also would have sev- born between 1948 and 1964 - is NLC released a statement call- rules allow,” Sen. Boxer said. “The ered transit from its current dedi- rapidly approaching retirement age. ing on Congress to pass a long-term final bill must be truly bipartisan so it cated revenue source, the federal When this trend hits its peak in 2030, transportation bill. can pass both Houses of Congress. gasoline tax, relegating it to the regu- the number of people over age 65 in “We urge Congress to remem- The economic recovery really de- lar appropriations process. the United States will soar to 71.5 ber the words of past presidents and pends on our bipartisan action, be- An outcry from transportation million, twice their number in the take action to reach a bipartisan cause the transportation and con- advocates, including NLC and Re- year 2000, or one in every five agreement on a long-term transpor- struction sectors have such a huge publicans from suburban districts Americans. tation solution,” said NLC President impact on the nation’s economy.” heavily dependent on transit use, Only 46 percent of American Ted Ellis, mayor of Bluffton, Ind. The House action is the latest in forced the House leadership to back communities have begun planning to “We need Congress to make invest- a series of attempts by the leadership down from that approach, which address the needs of the exploding ments in our future now. A national to find sufficient votes to pass a fully has been a federal practice initiated population of aging Baby Boomers. infrastructure bill will help cities funded transportation bill with gas by President Ronald Reagan. Sandy Markwood, CEO of the start needed projects that would put tax revenue not meeting current The newest bill adopted by the National Association of Area Agen- people back to work immediately, spending levels. House Republicans House last week is not a “clean” cies on Aging, will offer a workshop while laying the foundation for fu- initially tried to cut transportation extension since it adds on the Key- session designed to help communi- ture economic growth and competi- programs by 34 percent to ensure stone pipeline, previously rejected ties prepare during TML’s Annual tiveness.” that revenues were adequate to meet by the Senate during the vote on S. Conference, slated for June 9-12 in The current extension signed spending levels. In February, the 1813. Knoxville. by President Obama would fund House was poised to take up H.R. 7, House transportation leaders Markwood says that although programs until June 30, the ninth a five-year, $260-billion transporta- called their bill an effort to move the many communities have some pro- short-term extension since the pro- tion bill to be funded through ex- See ROADS on Page 5 grams to address the needs of older Sandy Markwood adults, very few have undertaken a comprehensive assessment of what it would take to make their commu- Pat Summitt named head coach emeritus, nity “elder friendly.” This workshop session, held to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom Sunday, June 10, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., will offer a blueprint for devel- Following 38 seasons and 1,098 a new role,” Summitt oping community programs that victories at the helm of the Lady Vols said. She will report to meet the needs of all ages. at the University of Tennessee, Pat Vice Chancellor and Di- Most city leaders are also aware Summitt has stepped down as head rector of Athletics Dave that there are four generations in the women’s basketball coach to be Hart. workplace. But how well they work named head coach emeritus. Summitt also plans together will be the focus of a Mon- Summitt will continue to serve the to remain an active day afternoon workshop. women’s basketball program and its spokesperson in the fight Mindy Stooksbury’s session, coaching staff and act as a liaison to against Alzheimer’s Reducing Generational Turbulence the Director of Athletics, involved in through the Pat Summitt in the Workplace, will provide a on-campus recruiting and serving as Foundation Fund. In Au- Mindy Stooksbury thought-provoking and entertaining a personal mentor to players, includ- gust, Summitt made pub- exploration of how aging workers generation, and provide tips for ing life skills coaching. lic her medical diagnosis and emerging contributors will bridging the gaps through communi- Associate head coach Holly of early onset dementia, change workplaces in the coming cation, culture, and balance. Warlick, an assistant on the Tennes- Alzheimer’s type, decade. Other workshop topics include: see staff for 27 seasons and a three- “It is extremely diffi- How will you resolve the clash • Civic Engagement in a Digital time All-American as a player for the cult to adequately express in values and expectations? How will World; Lady Vols, will become Summitt’s what Pat Summitt has you foster productivity between • Smartphones and Mobile Gov- successor, assuming head coaching meant to the University of Pat Summitt, will receive the nation’s highest those who remember the IBM ernment; duties for the Tennessee women’s Tennessee, the sport of civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Selectric and those who have never • Raising Revenues without Rais- basketball program. basketball, and the Freedom. known anything other than the Apple ing Taxes; “I’ve loved being the head coach growth of women’s ath- iPad? • Addressing Abandoned Proper- at Tennessee for 38 years, but I letics nationally,” said Hart. “She is defined and everlasting.” She will explore both the posi- ties; recognize that the time has come to an icon who does not view herself in U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander tive and negative qualities of each See CONFERENCE on Page 3 move into the future and to step into that light, and her legacy is well- See SUMMITT on Page 5 www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/APRIL 30, 2012

School, but the school system will be responsible for building a drive- way from the schools to the new road. Officials said the next phase of the project will include the state se- curing rights of way and easements BY TML STAFF REPORTS ambitious strategy to build a new from landowners. $200 million state-of-the-art manu- ANTIOCH facturing facility in Bradley County, KINGSPORT Best Buy will be closing 50 stores Whirlpool Corporation officially cut After years of talk, Kingsport and this year, however the company’s the ribbon on its energy-and envi- Johnson City now have a public four stores in the Memphis area will ronment-friendly Cleveland factory. transportation line linking the two remain open. One of the struggling Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool cities. State and federal funding electronics chain ‘s Antioch stores Corporation, Jeff Fettig, credited the matched by individual cities kept will close by May 12. The company local workforce, the community public transportation isolated to city announced last month that it would commitment to Whirlpool, the tre- limits. By utilizing its new partner close some of its big box stores, cut mendous sales and strong partner- NET Trans, riders can take fairly 400 corporate jobs and trim $800 ships with municipal, county and economical and eco-friendly bus The opening of the new Cumberland Park kicked off with a ribbon million in costs. Best Buy lost $1.7 state governments. ride to new lengths. The bus line cutting on the east bank of the downtown riverfront in Nashville. The billion in the most recent quarter, runs from downtown Kingsport to $16 million project is designed for families and features walkways, a partly because of restructuring CLEVELAND downtown Johnson City with just a climbing wall, a playground and even a spray park. The park will be free costs. The city was recently awarded the few stops in between. For five and open to the public except during special events. Distinguished Budget Presentation dollars each way, the bus drops BLOUNTVILLE Award from the Government Fi- passengers off at the transit station, On September 22, 1863, Union nance Officers Association of the where they get a transfer pass that forces laid siege to Blountville, shell- United States and Canada for the allows them to ride any of the city ing the city and setting fire to the 14th consecutive year. To receive buses for free. There’s already a courthouse. Confederate troops the award, the city satisfied nation- discussion for linking all three of the eventually withdrew from the town, ally recognized guidelines for effec- Tri-Cities, according to Chris and the Union claimed a victory. tive budget presentation. The guide- McCartt, assistant to the city man- Called the Battle of Blountville, the lines are designed to assess how well ager, and a connection to Bristol conflict is reenacted every year. a budget serves as a policy docu- could happen soon. Steering committee organizers are ment, financial plans, operations planning to help facilitate a future guide and communications device. KNOXVILLE Civil War Park within the city, host- Contractors set a monthly paving ing a recent event where Tennessee CROSSVILLE record in March, laying 18.2 equiva- Tourism Commissioner Susan A project to upgrade the downtown lent miles of asphalt on streets Whitaker served as keynote speaker Crossville area could get a funding across the city. Warm weather com- and Dr. Carroll Van West, director boost from a possible $1 million bined with extensive curb cuts done of the Center for Historic Preserva- grant. The estimated $9 million in the winter months helped the tion at Middle Tennessee State Uni- project already has $4.5 million in city’s paving season get off to a versity, served as a presenter. An grant funding secured. The project smooth start. The paving by Rogers artistic rendering of the battlefield would replace aging infrastructure Group Inc., is part of a $6.3 million contract for 48 miles of work during park was presented along with a in the area, including water lines In Knoxville, a new marker at the East Tennessee State Veterans the 2011-12 fiscal year. Among the park logo and website and plans for nearing 100 years old, and allow for Cemetery, the Blue Star Memorial Marker, donated by the Tennessee many roads that saw improvements Phase I were unveiled. The group the installation of storm drains. Ac- Federation of Garden Clubs Inc., honors servicemen and women. The in March were Parkside Drive in plans to place a sign at the intersec- cording to figures provided by marker is part of the Blue Star Highway system, which covers thou- West Knoxville, Fairmont Boulevard tion of state Highway 394 and state Councilman Boyd Wyatt, grants se- sands of miles across the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Highway 126. Shelia Steele Hunt, cured include funding from the Ten- and North 6th Street in North Knox- Sullivan County Department of Ar- nessee Department of Transporta- ville, Fountain Park Boulevard in chives and Tourism executive di- tion, Appalachian Regional Commis- North Hills, and several streets in the Economic & Community Develop- Among the improvements are up- rector said the challenge for building sion and Economic Development Lonsdale and Mechanicsville neigh- ment, secured more than $1.1 Billion grades to the Riverwalk model a park is the location. The majority Administration. The Drinking Water borhoods. City Engineering Director Dollars in new capital investment kiosk, concession areas of the land where the battle took State Revolving Fund has provided a Jim Hagerman said there should be a commitments and the commitment and amphitheater. Permanent exhib- place is on private property. The grant of $567,000 and a $1.3 million steady pace of roadwork through of 3700 new jobs in Memphis and its at the 52-acre park’s group is going to have to raise loan at 2.16 percent interest. Down- the summer and fall. Shelby County. The Brookings In- Mississippi River Museum won’t be money or get land donated for the town Crossville, Inc. has committed stitute also ranked Memphis MSA changed, but traveling exhibits will park.“We plan to utilize county land to raise $500,000 toward the KNOXVILLE 3rd in the United States during the be added. Some of the events as much as possible,” Hunt said. project, which is included as grant In a recent report by Fitch Ratings, 4th quarter of 2011 for job growth. planned include a youth fishing tour- funds. Members of DCI, Mayor J. a global rating agency, the city has To see the complete Gallup Job Cre- nament, a commemoration of the BRENTWOOD H. Graham III and Bruce Wyatt met been given the top bond rating of ation Index, visit: http:// Civil War sesquicentennial and four Those who want to put their names with representatives from TDOT “AAA.” The key rating drivers for www.gallup.com/poll/153494/ concerts. The park attracted — or their business names — in the recently regarding possible addi- Fitch’s positive report are a sound Oklahoma-City-Leads-Large-Cit- 140,000 visitors last year — with city’s newest park now have the tional grant funding, but there has and established economic underpin- ies-Job-Creation.aspx. about 65 percent coming from out of perfect opportunity.In three sepa- been no determination on that award ning, high and consistent reserves, town and 35 percent living locally. rate resolutions, Brentwood city at this time.The city will have to and affordable debt burden. The MEMPHIS leaders have outlined a sponsorship provide matching funds for some of Fitch report also cited a broad and The 1,720-acre West Tennessee NASHVILLE policy, a list of physical features the grants and has spent $303,905 in stable employment base as a contrib- Megasite has been renamed the Before the second anniversary of the available and an agreement with a preliminary engineering costs. uting factor for the city’s favorable Memphis Regional Megasite to cre- historic May 2010 flood, Mayor Karl nonprofit volunteer entity to solicit financial position. Knoxville has ex- ate familiarity with the Memphis Dean unveiled a new online tool that money for the city parks. Although ELIZABETHTON perienced a recent increase in em- market. The site, located along I-40, will provide valuable information to sponsorship agreements could be After years of study and public hear- ployment, lowering the unemploy- has access to U.S. Highways 70 and the public during disasters. The set for items in any of the city’s 11 ings, the Tennessee Department of ment rate to 7.1 percent, well below 79, and is located 25 minutes north- Nashville Emergency Response parks, most of the action will prob- Transportation has reached a deci- that of the state and nation. The east of Memphis. The site is certified Viewing Engine, or NERVE, will ably happen in the newly acquired sion on what steps can be taken to agency reasoned that recent invest- by the Tennessee Valley Authority’s allow residents to type in an address Marcella Vivrette Smith Park off improve traffic flow on Elk Avenue ments in alternative energy sources Megasite Certification Program. It and see where roads and schools are Wilson Pike, as the city begins to and Broad Street. The “Northern coupled with technology transfer offers large scale manufacturing, as closed, how to evacuate an area and develop the amenities and make im- Widening” alternative for the Tenn. trends may also spur additional em- well as 2,100 additional acres where emergency shelters and food, provements. Under the policy, a Highway 91 Improvement Project ployment in the energy sector. An- through adjoining properties. water and clothing distribution cen- sponsorship of $25,000 or more can was approved. The proposed other recent report, released by rat- “Memphis is a globally recognized ters are located. The program, be paid over five years. Those shell- project will consist of adding a cen- ing agency Moody’s Investors Ser- brand, and by focusing around the which also will include a Twitter ing out less than $25,000 must pay ter turn lane along the four-lane un- vices, reaffirmed the city’s high Memphis brand, we will be able to feed and news releases, is available it off within three years. There are divided portion of West Elk Avenue bond rating of “Aa1” with a stable much more efficiently market the at maps.nashville.gov/NERVE. exceptions. The city wouldn’t ac- from Holly Lane to North Roan outlook. The report listed assets of the megasite,” said cept sponsorships from any busi- Street. There also will be sidewalk Knoxville’s primary financial Franklin Smith, Haywood County SHELBYVILLE ness that primarily sells alcohol, to- improvements and repaving of the strengths as a “large, regionally im- mayor. The Sydney “Bud” McGrew Memo- bacco, firearms or pornography. route from the intersection of U.S. portant tax base and economy” and rial Bridge, which spans the Duck Religious or political organizations Highway 321 and West G Street in “solid financial reserves and prudent MEMPHIS River over Highway 130 at the also can’t sponsor items in the park. the westernmost section to the inter- fiscal management.” In addition, a The new and improved Mud Shelbyville city limits, is slated for The same goes for companies or section of Broad Street and U.S. report by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Island River Park is celebrating its nearly $4 million dollars of replace- firms that are bidding on the public Highway 19E on the easternmost Services reaffirmed the city’s AA+ 30th anniversary in style. The West ment work later this year, according improvements. Also, sponsorships section. The addition of the turn lane rating. Those ratings reflect the di- Tennessee attraction has updated to the latest project list from TDOT. can be removed from businesses will help with congestion where traf- verse and stable regional economic everything from its logo to its con- Estimated completion date is Octo- whose reputations become a “black fic is often snarled by vehicles mak- base and the city’s “strong financial cert series and made improvements ber 2013, but city manager Jay eye” in the community in the future. ing left turns, especially heavy performance, coupled with very to areas that were damaged last year Johnson said he did not know when trucks trying to turn into Summers- strong reserve levels.” when the Mississippi River flooded. work will begin. CHATTANOOGA Taylor Construction Co. from the Metropolitan Chattanooga grew east. The project had its start as the LENOIR CITY faster than most of Tennessee last “Northern Connector”.The plan One of the oldest industrial employ- year, according to government was to build an expressway on the ers in Lenoir City will close its doors Major I-24 bridge project population estimates. The U.S. Bu- north side of the Watauga River in within the next year at a cost of over reau of the Census estimates the six- order to provide another route for 200 local jobs. Yale Locks and Hard- will re-route Nashville county Chattanooga area added vehicles using heavily congested ware Co., a fixture in Lenoir City 4,150 people during 2011, growing West Elk Avenue, which is one of since 1953, will cease local opera- at a pace nearly 50 percent faster the most heavily traveled streets in tions, according to an announce- drivers for 13 weekends than the nation as a whole. Among the Tri-Cities. Prior studies and con- ment from parent company ASSA The Tennessee Department of Creek in Smith County in 2010. Tennessee’s biggest metro areas, sideration were given to three alter- ABLOY in New Haven, Conn. Yale Transportation (TDOT) announced During the 13 weekends, Inter- only Nashville grew at a faster pace natives, but were eliminated because will begin consolidating its opera- an $8.7 million project to repair the state 24 will be closed in both direc- last year. But in eight counties sur- of numerous environmental im- tions into a factory in Berlin, Conn., Interstate 24 bridges that cross over tions from the I-24/I-65 split north rounding Chattanooga in Southeast pacts. Based on comments received during the coming year as part of a Woodland and Main Streets in of downtown to the I-24/I-40 split Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, from a Dec. 2, 2010, public meeting, global factory footprint reduction. Nashville. The bridges have not had east of downtown. TDOT will avoid the population declined last year. support from citizens and local offi- About 235 employees will be af- major repairs since they were con- interstate closures during holidays cials for the Northern Widening fected by the closure. Product de- structed in 1961. and major downtown events. The CHATTANOOGA project was considerable in com- velopment and technical product TDOT will be using a new and interstate will not be closed the HomeServe USA, a leading provider parison to other widening and new support will remain in Lenoir City. innovative approach to replace the weekends of May 25-28 (Memorial of home repair service programs, road proposals. TDOT estimates the bridges’ riding surface in order to Day Weekend), June 7-10 (CMA will expand its Chattanooga call cen- earliest that construction will start MEMPHIS save time and reduce the impacts on Music Festival), and June 22-24 ter operations and create 120 jobs. would be the summer of 2015. In a survey released by Gallup Mem- the motoring public. The Acceler- (Concert at LP Field). Construction The Chattanooga facility, located at phis was ranked in the top three for ated Bridge Construction technique is expected to be complete by Aug. 1232 Premier Drive, services the JASPER most hiring in 2011 amongst the Top will require the total closure of a 31. Continental U.S. and Canada. A project to connect state Highways 50 Largest MSAs in the United section of I-24 for 13 weekends this Several detours will provide HomeServe USA offers affordable 150 and 28 in Jasper is moving States. Memphis employers in- spring and summer. drivers access to various destina- emergency repair service plans to forward now that city officials have creased hiring by 38 percent, ac- Crews will first remove the de- tions in and around the downtown cover plumbing, electrical and approved the plan.The Board of cording to the poll. In 2011, the teriorated concrete from the bridge area during the interstate closures. HVAC systems not typically cov- Mayor and Aldermen unanimously Greater Memphis Chamber Eco- deck. Then, rather than pouring These detours are available at http:// ered by homeowners insurance or a approved a resolution allowing the nomic Development Team, includ- new concrete, crews will drop 277 www.tn.gov.tdot/i24bridges/. This local utility company. Tennessee Department of Transpor- ing Memphis Light, Gas & Water, prefabricated concrete deck panels website will also contain information tation to proceed. Officials said the the City of Memphis, Shelby into place. This process was used about the project, scheduled clo- CLEVELAND new road will pass Marion County County, Tennessee Valley Authority successfully on the bridge rehabili- sures, project updates, and fre- Only 20 months after unveiling an High School and Jasper Elementary and the Tennessee Department of tation of State Route 24 over Snow quently asked questions. 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/APRIL 30, 2012 www.TML1.org TML Annual Conference LaVergne investigators employ digital reconstruction, Schedule at a Glance nationwide data bases to help bring Jane Doe home SATURDAY, JUNE 9 7 - 10 pm Welcome BY VICTORIA SOUTH In light of advancements in the Reception TML Communications Coordinator field of forensic technology, Hayes decided to reach out to several other Sunday, June 10 If every picture tells a agencies to help further the case. “I 8 am Golf Benefit story, the woman in the photo is was made aware of a federal FBI 9 am -5 pm Registration someone’s long lost daughter, program called The Violent Criminal 11 Exhibit Hall Opens aunt, sister or mother. But for Apprehension Program ViCAP, 12 noon Lunch now, LaVergne police are just which maintains the largest investi- 1:30 -2:15 pm Workshop hoping a miracle of forensic art gative repository of major violent 2:15 - 2:45 pm District Meetings will help bring Jane Doe home. crime cases in the U.S.,” he said. “It 3 - 4:15 pm Opening Session It was by all accounts, an is designed to collect and analyze 4:30 - 5:30 pm Workshops out-of-the-way place; a remote information about homicides, 6:30 -8:30 pm Host City field in a quiet LaVergne neigh- sexual assaults, missing persons, Reception borhood, more prone to blown- and other violent crimes involving out tires and teen frat parties unidentified human remains.” Monday, June 11 than deceased bodies, but While submitting the case to be 9 -10 am Workshops that’s where Police Field Train- included in the ViCAP network, 10:15 -11:15 am Workshops ing Officer Bob Hayes, in No- Hayes spoke with an FBI represen- 11:30 - 12:15 am Annual Business vember 2007, discovered the tative, who recommended a second Meeting skeletal remains of an unidenti- facial reconstruction, similar to a 12:30 - 2 pm Lunch fied female. It’s where he had digital photograph, be performed at 2:15 - 3:15 pm Workshops 3:30 - 4:30 pm Workshops stopped to investigate the dis- the Louisiana State University Faces 6:30 - 11pm Pool Party appearance of another woman, Lab. It joins a 2007 clay reconstruc- 34-year-old Nikki Sisounong, tion created by the University of Pictured on the right: a clay model created by the Univer- Tuesday, June 12 who hadn’t been seen since Tennessee, Knoxville, deemed to be Halloween. Hayes, along with superb by police investigators. sity of Tennessee Knoxville in 2007, based on the skeletal 8 – 10 am Annual Awards remains of an unidentified woman, received dramatic Breakfast an officer in training, were “I don’t want to make it seem searching for Sisounong’s that UT Knoxville didn’t do a good computer enhancements at the LSU Faces Lab, adding missing vehicle when they de- job with their composite,” Hayes skin tones, jewelry and a new hairstyle. Jewelry found with cided to check out the remote explains. “LSU just had the capabil- the remains include an Avon bracelet with at least eight cat field off Hollandale Road. ity of doing a computerized version, photo charms, a ceramic bracelet and a gold-plated ring TML Conference “I noticed what appeared to which I was interested in to change with blue and amber stones. be animal bones at the entrance the features.” agenda, June 9-12 to the field,” Hayes recalls, not- LSU forensic artist Eileen Bar- worked an average of 40 hours on lars,” said Manheim. “We charge the ing how the bones turned out to row, began the process by creating the reconstruction, never looks at minimum amount because our goal is CONFERENCE from Page 1 be human remains. Authorities another three-dimensional clay fa- any other renderings in the process. to get people identified as quickly as • Civility in Government; and a determined the remains were cial reconstruction, then taking pho- “She never looks at any images or possible. Our whole goal is to send • Traffic Engineering Study for small most likely those of a black tos of the clay rendering and pro- autopsy photos beforehand, these people home to their loved and rural communities. woman, around 30-40 years cessing them through a Photoshop Manheim said. “Not only do we not ones.” In addition, the University of Tennes- old, the victim of homicide. package. The end result is strikingly allow it, she doesn’t want to, be- The FACES lab technology will see Municipal Technical Advisory Ser- While Sisounong’s body was realistic, with added skin tones, jew- cause she doesn’t want to be biased. become part of a bigger project, a vice (MTAS) will offer several confer- later discovered in Montgom- elry and an updated hairstyle. While the person’s weight can database for all unidentified people in ence sessions this year as part of the ery County. Four years later, “Three-dimensional clay facial often only be speculated, other the state of Louisiana. “Every one of Certified Municipal Finance Officer pro- LaVergne’s only Jane Doe case reconstruction has been used in fo- clues provide excellent resources to those that have a skull, we are using gram. Workshop sessions have been ap- still remains open, inherited by rensic anthropology and forensic a forensic artist. “When we do an it to reproduce what that person proved by the State Comptroller as con- Hayes after he was promoted to science for 25-30 years, but it’s image on a case, we want to start at might look like,” Manheim explains. tinued education units (CEU). detective in late 2010. being raised to a new level because the very bottom and do the entire “Every one of the reproductions will Sessions are open to all conference “One of my concerns, is we have the new computer software profile, even though a forensic an- be up on the website, which will be registrants. Some of the workshops be- just because she was located in to assist with it,” said Mary thropologist may have already called IdentifyLA.LSU.edu.” ing offered are: LaVergne doesn’t mean she is Manheim, LSU Faces director. “It looked at the remains, we like to Detective Hayes plans to share • Outsourcing of Public Services from this area or even from this takes someone with a lot of experi- look at the hip bones, which gives a both images of Jane Doe and photos • Assessment of Internal Controls state,” Hayes continues. “She ence and expertise to do the really good age range and deter- of the jewelry with the National • Tax Increment Financing could be from California, Photoshop technique, which is just mines the sex, and the femur, just to Crime Information Center (NCIC), • Budgeting and Economic Forecast. Mexico, Arizona—any region an added tool that we have.” get an idea of height and size, which the FBI Violent Crimes Against Per- Other conference highlights include or country.” According to Manheim, the fo- is incorporated into that,” said sons (ViCAP), the National Missing a welcome reception Saturday night, a Discovered with the re- rensic artist places tissue depth Manheim. “Ancestry, sex and age and Unidentified Persons System Sunday morning golf tournament to ben- mains, are an Avon bracelet markers along the skull that are very are the three biggies. The tissue (NamUS), and the Doe Network, efit the University of Tennessee Institute with at least eight cat photo specific lengths for males, females depth markers we put on there are along with the media in and outside of for Public Service Scholarships, a full charms, a ceramic bracelet and and people of different ancestry and what we call normal height, unless Tennessee. exhibitors’ program, and a Host City a gold-plated ring with blue and ages. “We add clay to that face, then clothing has been found, which we “It just makes our day when we reception. amber stones. take photographs of the clay image want to know about to help with hear that someone has been identified The conference will kick off Sunday, “The medical examiner and and the software enhances those size.” through our help,” said Manheim. June 10, with district meetings and the forensic anthropologist from images even more, making them While the Faces Lab, funded by “Bob Hayes and his group are desper- opening general session, followed by two MTSU both think the time of look more life-like rather than just a the state of Louisiana, deals prima- ate to get this woman identified and I dynamic workshops and the host city death was probably in late three-dimensional clay image— rily with local municipal police admire them for having the ingenuity reception. An awards breakfast on Tues- spring or early summer of which sometimes people have a forces, it strives to keep costs at a to continue to seek other avenues to day will conclude the conference. 2007,” adds Hayes. “And that hard time relating to,” she adds. minimum for out-of-state requests do so.” To register, go to the League’s the remains had been there While UT and LSU’s clay sculp- such as LaVergne’s, charging any- For more information about the website: www.TML1.org. roughly around six months.” tures look similar, Barrow, who where from $500 to $1,000 for LSU Faces Lab, visit http:// cities seeking help. “Sometimes www.lsu.edu/faceslab/. people charge thousands of dol-

State releases .3-year plan for transportation program; supports long-term needs

Gov. Haslam and Tennessee said. “We are also continuing efforts Department of Transportation to improve safety, reduce conges- (TDOT) Commissioner John tion, and provide access to commu- Schroer released the 3-year trans- nities.” portation program, featuring ap- The program includes a project proximately $1.5 billion in infra- to increase safety on US 11E (SR 34) structure investments for 96 indi- with the construction of a new inter- vidual project phases in 55 counties, change at SR 37. Another project will as well as 10 statewide programs. modify an interchange on I-26 to TDOT is one of only five state address congestion issues at SR 75 DOT’s that does not borrow money (Exit 13). to fund projects, and the program Under the plan, TDOT will fund continues TDOT’s “pay as you go” several projects aimed at stimulating philosophy, carrying no debt for economic development in communi- any transportation initiatives. ties across the state, including US 78 “This program balances trans- (Lamar Avenue) in Memphis and a portation needs across Tennessee, new interchange on I-65 at SR 109 in focusing on improvements to stra- Sumner and Robertson Counties. tegic corridors, maximizing eco- TDOT will use an innovative ap- nomic development opportunities, proach to accelerate the reconstruc- and providing key safety improve- tion of the interchange at I-40 and SR ments,” said Gov. Haslam. “A qual- 222 to facilitate access to the West ity transportation system is vital to Tennessee Megasite in Haywood and our goal of making Tennessee the Fayette Counties. No. 1 location in the Southeast for The program includes dedicated high-quality jobs and the continued funding for 10 transportation pro- growth of the state’s economy.” grams including Rockfall Mitigation, The 3-year multimodal pro- Spot Safety Improvement, and the gram funds improvements to the statewide HELP Program. It also interstate system, including the ad- provides funding for transit agen- dition of truck climbing lanes, ramp cies, Metropolitan and Rural Plan- enhancements, and interchange re- ning Organizations, and private non- construction projects. profit organizations in all 95 counties The program also dedicates in Tennessee. TDOT will also admin- funding to projects along strategic ister funding for rehabilitation corridors such as US 27 in Roane, projects for shortline railways and Morgan and Scott Counties; US 79 bridges in several Tennessee coun- in Carroll and Gibson Counties; and ties as well as programs that provide the completion of US 64 in middle for improvements at the state’s air- and west Tennessee. ports. “We have worked diligently to To view a complete list of develop a multimodal program that projects and programs funded maximizes the dollars available to through the 2012-2015 three-year Tennessee and provides positive multimodal program visit http:// improvements in our urban and ru- www.tn.gov/tdot/documents/ ral areas,” Commissioner Schroer TDOT3yrPlan.pdf www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/APRIL 30, 2012

TN program helps disabled de- velop job skills Tennessee honored almost 100 BY TML STAFF REPORTS and $9.6 million for local govern- graduates of a program designed to ments. However, the notification help people with severe disabilities Haslam signs Civil Service Bill provision required of Amazon develop job skills. The program is Gov. Haslam signed his plan to re- wasn’t widely known. Haslam designed to help those with trau- work the state’s civil service rules spokesman David Smith said con- matic brain injuries, mental retarda- into law in an outdoor ceremony sumers have been required to pay tion and other severe disabilities de- near the state Capitol. Haslam signed “consumer use” tax to the Tennes- velop job skills so they can become HB2384/SB2246 into law, a bill that see Department of Revenue when more independent. Skills range from stresses employee performance making an online purchase from any cleaning and auto maintenance to over seniority, creates a worker retailer that does not collect sales students who live on campus while evaluation system and paves the way tax. “The notification they may owe going through the program. For in- for merit pay among top-performing the use tax is an in-between step until formation, visit http://tn.gov/ Tennessee has cut the ribbon on the state’s largest solar power array. state employees.“We want to make Jan. 1, 2014, when responsibility for humanserv/rehab/trc.html or call DOE Deputy Secretary Poneman, Deputy Governor Ramsey and certain that when we hire new em- collecting and remitting the Tennes- 615-459-6811. University of Tennessee President Dr. DiPietro joined a crowd of ployees, when we decide who gets see tax will shift to the company,” almost 200 to celebrate the opening of the West Tennessee Solar promoted, we really are promoting Smith said. Homeless vet stats improving Farm. The West TN farm is the largest solar array connected to TVA’s and hiring those folks who can best Nearly 1,000 Tennessee veterans grid and is currently generating power. serve our citizens,” Haslam said. March unemployment rate drops were homeless on any given night in The administration notes that 40 per- The March unemployment rate in 2011, according to federal statistics. cent of state employees will be eli- Tennessee has dropped .01percent That’s down from more than 1,600 March revenue collections gible to retire in the next five years, to 7.9 percent, the eighth straight in 2010. Soon after taking office, and those workers will need to be month of decline. Karla Davis, com- President Barack Obama pledged to exceed budgeted amounts replaced.The new law, called the missioner of Labor & Workforce move every homeless veteran into T.E.A.M. Act, or the Tennessee Ex- Development, said it’s the lowest permanent housing by 2015. Advo- Tennessee revenue collections growth rate for eight months was cellence Accountability and Man- rate since November 2008. The na- cates attribute the decrease largely to continued to exceed budgeted ex- positive 7.06 percent. agement Act, will be implemented in tional figure for March was 8.2 per- increased funding for federal pro- pectations in March. Finance and Franchise and excise taxes stages with use of the new evalua- cent, down 0.1percent from Febru- grams benefiting homeless veterans. Administration Commissioner Mark combined were $50.2 million above tions taking the longest — until July ary. Davis said the state lost jobs in The Veterans Affairs Department Emkes said that overall March rev- the budgeted estimate of $141.8 mil- 2013 — to kick in. March, but the number of unem- and the Housing and Urban Develop- enues were $916.1 million, which is lion. For eight months, revenues are ployed declined at a faster rate. ment Department announced that $78.6 million more than the state overcollected by $198.6 million. The West TN Solar Farm operating Tennessee will receive $1.12 million budgeted. year-to-date growth rate for eight Tennessee has cut the ribbon on the Crackdown on traffic fatalities to provide housing rental vouchers "March sales tax collections, months was positive 26.65 percent. state’s largest solar power array. A An alarming rise in traffic fatalities in to more than 225 chronically home- representing February spending, re- Gasoline and motor fuel collec- crowd of almost 200 celebrated the Tennessee for the first three months less veterans. Nearly half of those corded the 24th consecutive month tions for March increased by 5.3 opening of the West Tennessee So- of this year and a federal demonstra- vouchers will go to Middle Tennes- of positive growth," Emkes said. percent but were $157,000 below lar Farm, which is now officially tion project are helping to fuel a see veterans. Another 10 will go to "We believe this to be a clear indica- the budgeted estimate. For eight generating power. The Haywood renewed crackdown on traffic and veterans in Jackson. tion of continued consumer opti- months revenues are undercollected County facility is capable of generat- safety violations. Kendell Poole, di- mism, and represents an upswing in by $3.7 million. ing five megawatts of electricity, rector of the Governor’s Highway TVA to boost rates in May the state’s economy.” Tobacco taxes collections were enough to power 500 homes and Safety Office, said that traffic fatali- The Tennessee Valley Authority is "Year-to-date corporate tax $1.0 million under the budgeted esti- offset 250 tons of coal each month. ties in the state, for the first three boosting its wholesale power rate by collections are very encouraging. mate of $25.1 million. For eight That makes it the largest solar-en- months of this year, jumped to 238, 2.1 percent in May, in anticipation of However, this item needs to be care- months, revenues are ergy array connected to the Tennes- up about 28 percent from 186 for the increased summer demand. The rate fully followed because about one- undercollected in the amount of see Valley Authority’s grid. The first quarter of 2011. The increase in hike is expected to increase residen- fourth of all collections typically $12.0 million. farm features 21,000 photovoltaic traffic deaths, following several tial utility bills by between $1 and $3 occur in the month of April and Inheritance and estate taxes solar panels spread across more than years of record reductions, coin- a month. TVA announced that it will these numbers have been extremely were undercollected by $4.2 million 25 acres. The generated electricity is cides with Tennessee’s participation raise its total monthly fuel cost from volatile in the recent past.” for the month. Year-to-date collec- being distributed through purchase in a demonstration project with the 2.163 cents per kilowatt-hour to "In addition, we need to monitor tions for eight months are $284,000 agreements with Chickasaw Elec- National Highway Traffic Safety 2.311 cents per kilowatt-hour for a number of national and global is- less than the budgeted estimate. tric Cooperative and Tennessee Val- Administration. The “combined the billing period starting May 1. sues, including resolution of the fed- Privilege tax collections were ley Authority. Signal Energy de- messaging” project, for the first Local utilities served by TVA typi- eral budget and the Patient Protec- $1.4 million more than the March signed and built the Solar Farm. In time, allows law enforcement agen- cally pass the expense on to their tion and Affordable Care Act, esca- estimate, but on a year-to-date basis, addition to producing power, the cies to use federal grant dollars to customers. lating gas prices and potential for August through March, collections farm is designed to educate the pub- simultaneously target multiple prob- rising inflation as well as the Euro- are $470,000 below the estimate. lic about solar power and will be lems — such as drunken driving, CRT receives roundtable grant pean financial crises and turbulence All other taxes were under col- home to a future public information speeding or seatbelt use — rather Cumberland Region Tomorrow was in the Middle East. We’ll need to be lected by a net of $2.2 million. center, accessible to some 10 mil- than just one at a time. recently awarded a $300,000 grant extremely diligent for the remainder Year-to-date collections for lion motorists who drive by the In- by the Surdna Foundation to create a of this year in order to keep the eight months were $330.1 million terstate-40 site every year. Sched- THDA foreclosure counseling statewide roundtable composed of budget in balance and financially more than the budgeted estimate. uled for completion in late 2013, The Tennessee Housing Develop- organizations representing the posture ourselves for the future." The general fund was over collected entrance and exit ramps from the ment Agency has received another Memphis, Jackson, Nashville, Chat- The general fund was over col- by $316.9 million and the four other interstate will be included, as well as infusion of federal dollars to be used tanooga, and Knoxville regions. The lected by $79.2 million and the four funds were overcollected by $13.2 an interactive renewable-energy ex- for foreclosure counseling. The TN Regions’ Sustainable Communi- other funds were under collected by million. The FY 2012 budget as- hibit that will be housed in the center. $659,511 allocation from the Na- ties Roundtable is being formed to $600,000. sumed an overcollection of $209.6 tional Foreclosure Mitigation Coun- link public, private and philanthropic Sales tax collections were million in General Fund taxes. Amazon prepares tax notices seling (NFMC) Program is the sixth leaders and organizations across $34.6 million more than the estimate Therefore, the amount Amazon has begun emailing notices such infusion for the agency, which Tennessee to advance joint regional for March. The March growth rate overcollected above and beyond to all its Tennessee customers that intends to use the money to continue and statewide sustainable communi- was positive 7.58 percent. For eight what is already in the budget is they may owe taxes on their pur- providing foreclosure prevention ties principles and practices through months revenues are over collected $107.3 million ($316.9 million minus chases. The action by the online counseling services. The THDA is knowledge and resource sharing, by $140.5 million. The year-to-date $209.6 million). retailing giant easily involves thou- the same agency that administered education, communication and col- sands of Tennesseans, and it could the Tennessee Hardest Hit program laborative efforts.The roundtable spur some people to pay the tax in 2011. That program provided up seeks to position Tennessee to adopt that’s often overlooked or ignored to $20,000 in mortgage payment sustainable communities principles Application period open by consumers. “It would be extra assistance to households which had and practices as the new approach money for the state,” said Billy experienced job loss or reduction of for growth and development deci- for Fire Prevention Grants Trout, a spokesman for the Tennes- income. So far, the NFMC program sion making, actions, and implemen- see Department of Revenue. has produced tangible results for tation across the unique and diverse On April 2, FEMA began to accept applications for Fire Prevention Amazon’s move stems from a provi- homeowners in trouble with mort- regions of the state. The TN Re- and Safety Grants, which support projects that enhance the safety of the sion included in a law signed by Gov. gages. According to a study pub- gions’ Roundtable seeks to support public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. The grants’ primary Haslam about a month ago, an agree- lished by the Urban Institute, NFMC and expand state-wide job creation, goal is to target high-risk populations, reduce injury, and prevent death. ment with the Seattle-based retailer program participants were twice as quality growth, and the wise use of The funds can be utilized for education and awareness, code enforce- over collecting sales taxes on goods likely to get a mortgage modification private and public resources. The ment, fire and arson investigation, research, or other study. sold in Tennessee. The law compels than those who did not seek counsel- Roundtable will kickoff May 23 as a Amazon to begin collecting sales tax ing and were 67 percent less likely to pre-event to the Middle Tennessee Visit http://www.fema.gov/firegrants/fpsgrants/index.shtm to learn on items sold to Tennessee buyers in fall behind on future mortgage pay- POWER OF TEN Regional Summit more and apply. 2014. It’s estimated the tax could ments. in Nashville. generate $22.8 million for the state

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U.S. Rep. Phil Alexia Poe, di- After 30 years of Roe, represent- rector of commu- service, ing the 1st District nications for Murfreesboro in Tennessee, Gov. Haslam, will Water and Sewer was among those receive the 2012 Department Di- honored April 14 Donald G. rector Joe by the Tennessee Hileman Distin- Kirchner has de- Medical Associa- guished Alumni cided he will retire tion during its an- Roe Award at the Poe in August. City Kirchner nual meeting in spring commencement ceremony leaders praised Kirchner’s service. Nashville. Roe, a two-term con- for the University of Tennessee Col- During the past three decades, gressman, received the TMA’s Out- lege of Communication and Kirchner has served in many capaci- standing Physician Award. Prior to Information.The Donald G. Hileman ties. He was a member on the Ameri- entering Congress in 2009, Roe, a Award is named for the first perma- can Water Works Association Leg- former Johnson City mayor, also nent dean of the College of Commu- islative Committee in 1990, its pro- spent more than three decades there nications, the forerunner to the Col- gram committee in 1987, and assis- as a practicing obstetrician/gyne- lege of Communication and Infor- tant association secretary and trea- cologist. According to group offi- mation. The award was established surer from 1992 to 1998. He also cials, Roe received the award be- in 1994 in celebration of the won the George Warren Fuller cause of his distinguished career as college’s 25th anniversary. It is Award in 1998, Professional Engi- a physician – as well as his work in awarded to college alumni who have neer of the Year in 2011, and was a Congress on health reform and other made notable contributions to the member of the National Association medical issues. field of communication. Board of Directors from 2001 to 2004. He’s also been Middle Ten- Eagleville closed a $350,000 loan with the Tennessee Munici- Brentwood Former state Rep. Ralph Cole, of nessee Chairman of the Tennessee pal Bond Fund to purchase and renovate a building to be used City Commis- Elizabethton, who represented Water Quality Managers Associa- as a new City Hall. Pictured above are Eagleville Mayor Sam sioner Eliza- Carter County in the Tennessee tion and a member of the Water Tune and City Recorder Amy VonAlmen with TMBF Represen- beth Crossley General Assembly for more than a Environment Federation tative Steve Walker. has been ap- decade, has passed away. He was 85 pointed to the years old. Cole served in the 97th David Bolt, a Knoxville entrepre- Tennessee Lo- through the 102nd General Assem- neur who expanded his solar design cal Develop- blies and was defeated in the 2002 and installation company through Pat Summitt named head ment Authority Republican primary election. the city’s Business Expansion Loan (TLDA). Crossley Program, was honored recently at Crossley is the C.B. “Boots” Duke, a longtime the White House. Bolt, the founder coach emeritus, selected first woman to serve on the board. Kingsport community leader, volun- of Sustainable Future LLC, was Crossley, a former mayor of teer and city advocate, lost his battle named by the White House as a Tennessean of the Year Brentwood, has a long history of with cancer. He was 76. Duke had “Champion of Change,” for demon- involvement in civic affairs. She also been chairman and CEO of Holston strating that corporate environmen- Summitt from Page 1 quet on May 19 in Nashville. serves on the state’s Waste Water Glass, and was a founding member tal leadership makes sense for both Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame spoke on the floor of the Senate Financing Board and the Tennessee of Bank of Tennessee. He served as business and communities. (TSHF) President Dr. Bill about Summitt’s retirement. Municipal League Board of Direc- alderman, vice mayor and was on the Emendorfer said, “Pat Summitt is a “There will be much said about her tors. TLDA provides loan funds to Industrial Development Board. Bill Judkins, who built Maryville shining example of why we are winning record and it’s an astonish- local governments to pay for water Housing Authority and helped revi- proud to be Tennesseans. “It took ing accomplishment, 1,098 wins in and sewer projects, pollution control Bill Richardson, 80, former chair- talize downtown Maryville, died of a great courage for her to step for- basketball, more than any other facilities and certain other types of man of the legislature’s Oversight heart attack at his home in Seymour. ward and share her diagnosis with coach, man or woman, in the sport; capital improvements. Committee on Corrections, has died He was 74. A Blount County native, the world. No one has made a eight national championships in the in Tullahoma, his home for the past Judkins joined Maryville Housing greater contribution to Tennessee Southeastern Conference, 32 Lewisburg’s city manager David year. He was a Democratic state Authority in 1969 and was executive than Pat through her leadership and Southeastern Conference titles, and Orr submitted his resignation effec- senator from 1983 to 1991, after director from 1983 until he retired in personal sacrifice for the betterment 31 straight trips to the NCAA tour- tive April 15. serving four terms in the House. 1999. nament. But the statistic that I al- of society as a whole.” ways valued most, especially when This marks the second time that I was President of the University, Summitt, a 2003 TSHF Inductee, was every single one of Pat has been selected as the Tennessean TDEC launches new pilot program Summitt’s athletes who have com- of the Year and the first time it has pleted their eligibility with her, have been awarded to the same person graduated from the University of twice. Summitt first received the for construction stormwater permits Tennessee. That’s over 38 years.” honor in 1988. The Tennessee Department of While Tennessee’s QLP pilot QLP program will authorize the op- U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of In the 2011-12 season, Environment and Conservation an- will be implemented by TDEC, the erator of the construction activity to Connecticut, joined Sen. Alexander Summitt helped to lead her team to a nounced a new pilot program de- program is based on EPA’s existing discharge stormwater associated in applauding Coach Summitt’s ca- 27-9 overall record, an SEC Tour- signed to build efficiencies in how guidelines for similar programs. with construction activity under reer saying “she has set the stan- nament Championship and a trip to construction stormwater permits TDEC will review and approve up to both the state’s Construction Gen- st dard and I join you in your praise of her record 31 NCAA Tournament are issued, while satisfying the per- four MS4s to pilot the QLP program eral Permit and the QLP’s construc- her.” where the Lady Vols advanced to mit requirements at both the state for one year. tion stormwater program. Other re- The office of President Barack the Elite 8. and local levels and improving over- A bill (SB 3187) under consider- quired permits, such as Aquatic Re- Obama announced that Summitt is Her life, playing and coaching all water quality. Called the Tennes- ation in the Tennessee General As- source Alteration Permits, will still selected to receive the Presidential career and commitment to excel- see Qualified Local Program (QLP), sembly sponsored by Rep. Ryan be handled by TDEC. Medal of Freedom; the nation’s lence will also be celebrated at the the new pilot program’s main intent Williams and Sen. Mike Bell, which Critical to the success of this highest civilian honor. The Presi- “Tennessean of the Year” is to eliminate the duplicative efforts would allow any MS4 to apply with pilot program was the establishment dent lauded Summitt as “an inspira- luncheon. The tribute is part of the of the current permitting process. TDEC to become a qualified local of a diverse stakeholder committee tion” as the coach who has won Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame In- Funding for the QLP pilot pro- program. If that bill passes, it will be representing a variety of groups, more games than anyone else in duction weekend which starts Fri- gram is made possible through a effective July 1, 2013, following the including MS4s, professional asso- NCAA college basketball history day, May 18, with a private tailgate Stormwater Innovation Grant pilot period for the program. ciations, universities and members and for her “willingness to speak so at the Vanderbilt-Ole Miss baseball awarded by the U.S. Environmental In order to achieve QLP status, of government, development and openly and courageously about her game and concludes with the ban- Protection Agency. The grant ob- the MS4 must demonstrate that its environmental communities. The battle with Alzheimers.” The award quet at the Renaissance Hotel Satur- jectives included developing criteria construction stormwater program advisory committee worked to de- will be presented later this year. day night, May 19. and incentives for Municipal Sepa- meets or exceeds the provisions of velop the criteria and program incen- Summitt also was recently Tickets to the luncheon are $40 rate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) the state’s Construction General tives designed to encourage MS4s to chosen to receive the Tennessean and may be purchased by contact- to become a qualified local pro- Permit. After being selected to par- achieve QLP status. of the Year Award, and will be ing the Tennessee Sports Hall of gram. ticipate in the QLP program, an MS4 For more information about honored at the 2012 Tennessee Fame at 615.202.3996, Tue-Sat, Some of the most significant would be able to administer its own TDEC’s pilot Qualified Local Pro- Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ban- 10-5 p.m. CDT. benefits of a QLP include: stormwater construction permitting gram or to submit an application for • A more streamlined and efficient program at the local level without participation, please visit http:// process for managing construc- duplicating the review and approval www.tn.gov/environment/wpc/ House passes another tion stormwater by eliminating process at the state level. In turn, the stormh2o/qlp.shtml. Municipalities permit and review duplication at site owners or operators of new interested in the QLP program may the local and state levels; construction activities within the ju- also contact Robert Karesh at (615) transportation extension • Eliminating additional effort at risdiction of the qualifying MS4 will 253-5402 or Robert.Karesh the state level for construction be required to submit paperwork and @tn.gov; and Jennifer Watson at ROADS from Page 1 manager’s amendment adopted on site operators by providing only any fees only at the local level, poten- (615) 532-0359 or Jennifer. process forward and suggested that the Senate floor. An additional one set of requirements to fol- tially saving up to $7,500 in state fees [email protected]. Additional infor- this approach would allow House amendment by Sens. Ben Cardin (D- low; and and taking less time by eliminating mation about Stormwater Construc- and Senate conferees to come to- Md.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) • A more effective construction the additional effort at the state tion General Permit requirements is gether to pass a longer term trans- to provide local government funding stormwater program resulting in level. available at http://www.tn.gov/envi- portation bill funding federal bridge, for alternative transportation greater water quality protection. Permit coverage through the ronment/permits/conststrm.shtml. highway and transit projects. projects was also accepted as part of MAP-21 passed the Senate on the manager’s amendment to the bill. March 14 by a vote of 74-22. The Majority Leader Reid promised bill would consolidate or eliminate to quickly appoint conferees on the The POWER OF TEN Regional Summit dozens of transportation programs 90-day extension. The differences in and give greater discretion to state approaches between the House ex- The fourth annual POWER departments of transportation on tension of the current program and OF TEN Regional Summit will how to set spending priorities. The the many policy changes included in bring together more than 500 re- bill also allows the Secretary of the Senate bill set the stage for a gional leaders in Middle Tennes- Transportation to decertify Metro- contentious and highly political de- see, representing business, gov- politan Planning Organizations bate on the future of federal trans- ernment, and non-profit sectors committed to working (MPO) between 50,000 and portation programs. . 250,000 in population. Local governments provide a collaboratively to address the The bipartisan Senate bill con- third of the funding for transporta- challenges and opportunities cre- tains several provisions supported tion infrastructure, with another ated by regional growth and how by NLC, including an amendment third provided by the states and the we can continue to be an economi- restoring funding for off-system final third by the federal govern- cally competitive region for today bridges, a program contained in fed- ment. Federal transportation rev- and tomorrow. This year’s theme, eral transportation programs since enues continue to decline as Ameri- Capitalizing on Regional Collabo- 1978. The successful amendment cans are driving less and adopting ration for Economic Competitive- by Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and more fuel-efficient vehicles. In the ness, will focus on the importance Robert Casey (D-Pa.), would re- long term, Congress will need to of livability and regional econo- need to focus on as a regional 1 - 6 pm at Nashville’s War Memo- store the required set-aside of 15 address the increasing shortfall be- mies in attracting the best compa- economy. rial Auditorium, registration is $30 percent of bridge funding to be tween federal investments in a na- nies and best workers in Middle The summit will also discuss the for private sector representatives spent on these programs aiding lo- tional transportation network and Tennessee. importance of local and regional and free to public sector represen- cally owned bridges. revenues available from the federal The event includes panel dis- transportation planning and provide tatives. An amendment offered by Sen. gasoline tax of 18.4 cents, which has cussions from some the region’s updates on current projects and poli- Professional Credits: AICP, Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and other been static since 1998. In the mean- top corporate executives and state cies that will affect how the region APA, MTAS, CTAS, AIA, and senators to make it easier for MPOs time, cities across the country have economic development officials will grow and develop in the next ASLA credits have been applied between 50,000 and 200,000 to re- been seeking additional ways to fund on what attracts businesses to two decades. for. Full event information can be main MPOs was added to a critical infrastructure projects. Middle Tennessee and what we Held Wednesday May 23, from found at 10power.org www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/APRIL 30, 2012 Tennessee Municipal League 2011-2012 Officers and Directors

PRESIDENT Kay Senter Mayor Pro-Tem, Morristown VICE PRESIDENTS Ken Wilber On April 6, 2012, Florida became of the investigation suffers great taxes, but the new laws are the first Mayor, Portland the second state, after New bodily harm, permanent disability, to specifically target tax zappers, Allen Barker Jersey, to enact a Caylee’s law. permanent disfigurement, or death, making it illegal to possess or install May 5: Mayor’s Field Day. Nash- Mayor, Humboldt Concerns stemming from the death ville Mayor Karl Dean hosts a free, David May then the crime becomes a third de- any devices designed to falsify a Councilmember, Cleveland of Caylee Anthony and the trial and gree felony. cash register’s electronic records. citywide Field Day with the Tennes- DIRECTORS acquittal of her mother Casey by a The software, which sells for see Titans at LP Field. Activities will Bryan Atchley Florida court have prompted state Cash-strapped state govern- around $500, can be installed di- include an obstacle course, scaven- Mayor, Sevierville lawmakers around the country to ments that are searching every rectly in registers or through small ger hunt, on-field games, and an Madeline Rogero consider legislation, often dubbed crevice for money have found a memory devices that plug into educational fitness fair. Free and Mayor, Knoxville open to the public, 9 am to 2 pm. The Kevin Helms “Caylee’s law,” criminalizing the new target: computer programs them.The system works like this: City Manager, Oak Hill ( District 5) failure to report a missing or dead that enable businesses to keep During business hours, cashiers Titans, current and former players, Vance Coleman child. As of April 9, 2012, at least 35 two sets of books simply by plug- record the true sales and give cus- cheerleaders and mascot T-RAC Mayor, Medina (District 7) states had filed bills including Ten- ging a flash drive into their cash tomers accurate receipts. A log of will participate. Healthy snacks and Betsy Crossley nessee. Key points in the bills in- registers. The so-called tax-zapper real sales can also be stored elec- water stations provided. The LP Commissioner, Brentwood (District 6) Field parking lot will be open for Karl Dean clude the qualifying age of a missing software lets businesses, especially tronically. But after hours, a memory Mayor, Metro Nashville or dead child, how long the legal those that deal mostly in cash, un- stick that contains the zapper is in- tailgating, and food trucks will be on Bo Perkinson guardian has to report the incident to derreport taxable sales and pocket serted to remove a given amount in site offering healthy meal options for Vice Mayor, Athens (District 3) law enforcement and how the crime money that should go to the govern- sales from the day’s receipts, say, purchase. Free parking at LP Field in David Gordon is classified. New Jersey was the ment. With a zapper program, a $6 $500. For each altered transaction, lots A, B, C and D. Online registra- Mayor, Covington (District 8) tion is open. For more information, J.H. Graham III first state to enact a Caylee’s burger-and-fries combo at a restau- the zapper will also re-total and recal- Mayor, Crossville law.The new law creates a fourth rant, for example, could be altered culate the receipt. That changes the visit www.mayorsfieldday.com. Bill Hammon degree felony for a person with legal by the software to reflect a $4 burger tax due and produces a second set of th Asst. City Manager, Alcoa (District 2) custody of a child who fails to report sale. Five states have enacted laws books. Boston University tax law May 25: The City of Franklin 13 Curtis Hayes the disappearance of the child to annual Employee Health and Mayor, Livingston cracking down on the programs, professor Richard Ainsworth, an police more than 24 hours after be- and about a dozen others are consid- authority on the issue, estimates that Wellness Fair from 9 am to 1pm at Dot LaMarche, rd Vice Mayor, Farragut coming aware of the disappearance. ering similar proposals. One expert 30 percent of the predominantly City Hall located at 109 3 Avenue Ron Littlefield A “child” means a person 13 years of says states are losing billions of dol- cash businesses in the states are South. Giving employees the oppor- Mayor, Chattanooga age or younger in the New Jersey lars to the software. “Maine, like all using tax zappers. By Ainsworth’s tunity to learn more about health Keith McDonald law. Florida’s law, CS/HB 37 of the other states, has revenues that count, at least five other states, in- risks, participate in numerous health Mayor, Bartlett screenings, and sample healthy food Troy Beets (2012), creates a criminal penalty should be coming in but are not,” cluding Tennessee, have drafted bills Mayor, Kingston (first degree misdemeanor) for said state Rep. Seth Berry, who addressing tax zappers. Massachu- options. Healthcare organizations or Norman Rone knowingly and willfully giving false sponsored one of the measures. setts, Connecticut and Alabama are wellness providers interested in par- Mayor, McMinnville (District 4) information to mislead a police “It’s our job to make sure that among others discussing the mea- ticipating visit www.franklintn.gov Charles “Bones” Seivers officer’s investigation of a missing everyone’s pulling their weight.” sures. for more information. Tables and President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund chairs and electrical outlet provided. Margaret Feierabend child. If the child who is the subject It’s always been illegal to cheat on Article courtesy of Stateline.org. Councilmember, Bristol (District 1) Space is limited and booths will be A.C. Wharton assigned on a first come, first serve Mayor, Memphis basis. Registration deadline May 7. 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bachelor’s degree and ten years experience in Pilot program establishes similar-sized department, supplemented with formal training in police administration and scientific methods of crime detection; dual license review process Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No Box 1189, Bristol, TN 37621-1189, or and demonstrated progressively responsible charge to TML members. Send advertising electronic submissions may be faxed to 423- supervisory experience in several police spe- for ABC, local beer boards to: TT&C Classified Ads, Mona Lawrence, 968-7197. Position open until filled. To cialties including command experience at a 226 Capitol Blvd. Suite 710, Nashville TN download an application and review sum- police captain rank or above. Send a confi- 37219; e-mail: mlawrence@ TML1.org; or mary of benefits, go to www.bristoltn.org. dential resume and application to City of BEER, from Page 1 fax: 615-255 4752. EOE Johnson City, Human Resources Depart- struggled with continued mayhem ment, P.O. Box 2150, Johnson City, TN on Friday and Saturday nights, even CITY ADMINISTRATOR ENGINEER 37605. Min. salary is $66,574 or higher after local beer licenses were re- DOVER. The city is seeking qualified appli- BRENTWOOD. The city is seeking quali- depending on experience.Visit our website at voked. There are few other options, cants for the position of City Administrator. fied applicants for the position of Engineer. www.johnsoncitytn.org to access an applica- The position is responsible to a five member tion. EOE short of filing a nuisance abatement The position will perform site inspections action, once a beer license is re- board of mayor and aldermen for the admin- of commercial and residential construction istration of all city services and departments, and also monitor storm water drainage sys- POLICE CHIEF voked.” including, but not limited to, finance and tems and erosion control for compliance WHITE HOUSE.The city is seeking quali- Scott said she first became administration, public works, budgeting, with municipal regulations.This position fied applicants for the position of Police aware of the problem when residents code enforcement, sanitation, streets, indus- has the responsibility to coordinate new Chief. With 19 full-time sworn and three full- and business owners began experi- trial development, recreation, planning and developmental construction with existing time civilian employees, The Police Depart- encing chronic behavioral problems zoning, personnel, water and wastewater ment has six Reserve Officers. Officers are developments; coordinate construction ac- originating from poorly managed systems. The ideal candidate will have a tivities with departmental maintenance ac- dispatched by the Robertson County E911 Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, tivities and with other governmental agen- Consolidated Communications Center. The dual state and locally licensed night- business, or related field, and will have some clubs. cies. This position requires a Bachelor’s department is actively involved, through Deborah Scott experience as city administrator/assistant joint operations, with the Sumner County “Serious disruptions including Degree in Civil Engineering or related field Chattanooga Council city administrator or equivalent experience. with at least two (2) years of experience as Emergency Response Team and the 18th drunken brawls, flying bullets, a Experience in budgeting, control of expen- an engineer knowledgeable in residential/ Judicial Drug Task Force. Qualifications in- stabbing and excessive general mid- ditures, management of multiple depart- commercial construction, storm water clude: A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice night to 2 a.m. foolishness caused director of the ABC report back to ments, legislative issues, economic develop- management, and general construction in- or a related field is required. Extensive work ment, water/wastewater operations and experience in law enforcement or a related law abiding citizens to wonder who the Tennessee General Assembly no spection. The starting salary for this posi- later than March 15, 2014, on the planning are high priorities. The city has an tion is $46,400 DOQ plus excellent benefits. field; five years of supervisory level experi- owned their neighborhoods,” Scott annual budget of $3,000,000 and 22 full-time More information and applications are ence is required. Tennessee Law familiarity said. “Study of the situations con- success or failure of the project, employees. The salary range is $48,500- available at www.brentwood-tn.org. Submit is a plus. Post-Certification must be obtained stantly led to the same offending together with the executive $64,400 (dependent upon qualifications) applications to City of Brentwood, Attn: within six months of employment. The sal- issues: service to minors, over serv- director's recommendations as to plus excellent benefits. Resumes, along with Human Resources, 5211 Maryland Way, ary range is expected to be between $52,324 ing of patrons, insufficient on-site whether the pilot projects should be cover letters and three (3) professional Brentwood, TN 37027. and $73,253 per annum, depending on expe- extended, continued or terminated references, may be mailed to: UT-MTAS, rience and qualifications plus benefits. Ap- security, and managerial disregard for state laws and local ordinances. and recommendations for legislative 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 606, Nashville, TN FINANCE DIRECTOR plication deadline is April 16, 2012. Apply 37219, attn.: Dover City Administrator; or CLEVELAND. The city is accepting appli- at: City of White House, 105 College Street, And even though residents and other action, if any are required, based on resumes may be emailed to cations from qualified individuals for the White House, TN 37188, Attn: Human Re- business owners sought relief from the executive director's findings. [email protected] Resumes are position of Director of Finance. Qualified sources Depart. or CLewis-Smith@cityof the beer board, the beer board has no The report, at a minimum, must public record. Resumes will be accepted until applicants will possess a BS Degree in Ac- whitehouse.com. Visit the city website to legal authority to revoke a liquor contain: June 1, 2012. counting, and will be a Certified Public view a detailed position description at license. Only the Tennessee Alco- (1) The number of permits or li- Accountant with more than ten years re- www.cityofwhitehouse.com. EOE. CITY MANAGER holic Beverage Commission can do censes suspended or revoked; lated experience preferably in the field of (2) Whether such suspensions or CLIFTON.The city is seeking qualified ap- governmental accounting, or an equivalent POLICE OFFICER that.” plicants for the position of City Manager. combination of education and experience. PIGEON FORGE.. The city’s Police De- The bill originally applied only to revocations were appealed; Responsibilities include the administration Job duties for the position include: assist the partment is accepting applications for Po- Hamilton County and Chattanooga. (3) The extent to which a court of all city services and departments, includ- city manager and other department heads lice Officer Qualifications: Must be at least It was amended to apply to nine upheld or overturned such sus- ing finance and administration, personnel, with the development and implementation twenty one years of age and a U.S. citizen; counties: Sullivan, Sumner, Mont- pensions or revocations; budgeting, code enforcement, police, fire, of financial policies, procedures and con- possess a high school diploma or equivalent, gomery, Williamson, Rutherford, (4) Whether licensees or permit- natural gas, water, sanitation, streets, sewer, trols; supervise the preparation of financial possess a valid Tennessee Drivers License, economic development, recreation, plan- cannot have a felony conviction or a convic- Hamilton, Knox, Davidson and tees surrendered their license or statements and related reports; supervise permit in lieu of having a license ning, grant administration, and zoning. The disbursement of city funds; coordinate de- tion involving gambling, sale of alcohol or Shelby. position is responsible to a five member velopment of the annual budget with the city driving while intoxicated. Special Require- “During the movement of this suspended or revoked; Board of Commissioners. The person hired manager, assistant city manager, depart- ments: P.O.S.T. Certified in State of Ten- bill, we learned we are not alone in (5) Whether a new license or per- must have at least a bachelor’s degree in ment heads, city council and outside agen- nessee is Preferred. Required minimum 2 year our troubles,” said Scott. “Late in the mit was issued to the same per- public administration, business, or related cies; update statistical tables and schedules College Degree in Law Enforcement/Crimi- legislative process, eight other coun- son or business entity for a new field, and a minimum of two years of expe- and complete an application and grading nal Justice and or Related Field. Must reside or the same location, if such rience in local government. The position in Sevier County, TN within one year of date ties asked to be included in the per- sheet for a government sponsored budget missive enabling legislation. Without person or business entity had requires strong supervisory, budgeting and recognition program; manage preparation of hire. No phone calls please. Application communication skills. Salary: DOQ. Letters of city council agendas and review minutes packets may be obtained M-F, 8:00 a.m. to the diligent support of sponsors Rep. previously surrendered a license of application, resumes, and 3 professional of Council meetings; coordinate city code 4:30 p.m. at the: Pigeon Forge Police De- Richard Floyd and Sen. Bo Watson, or permit in accordance with references will be received at: City of Clifton, updates; maintain official city files, records, partment, 225 Pine Mountain Road, Pigeon as well as other dedicated legislators (4); and Attention City Manager Search, P. O. Box minutes, leases, deeds, contracts and other Forge, TN 37863. Applicants outside of – Reps. Gerald McCormick, Vince (6) The effect the implementation 192, Clifton, TN 38425. Position will re- financial records; assist the public with re- Sevier County may request a packet by mail Dean, and Ryan Haynes, this would of the pilot project had on the main open until filled, priority to those quests for information and attest official by submitting their name and mailing address activities of the establishments resumes received by May 18, 2012. EOE. to: [email protected] Mail not have been possible.” records; supervise staff and participate in holding licenses and permits is- various personnel functions including hir- completed application and all other required Chattanooga Lobbyist Matt Lea CITY MANAGER ing, training employees, planning, assigning documents to: City of Pigeon Forge Human said the bill also had the support of sued by the alcoholic beverage LEWISBURG. The city is seeking qualified and directing work, appraising perfor- Resource Department, P.O. Box, Pigeon the liquor lobby, ABC officials, and commission or the local or mu- applicants for the position of City Manager. mance, rewarding and disciplining employ- Forge, TN 37868-1350, Application must the Tennessee Hospitality Associa- nicipal beer board responsible The position is responsible to the mayor and ees, addressing complaints and resolving be postmarked by Friday, May 11, 2012. The tion. for controlling the sale of beer a five (5) member council for the administra- problems; other duties as assigned by the city City of Pigeon Forge is an EOE, complies w/ As a pilot program, the new within the locality impacted by tion of all city services and departments, ADA and Title VI. Applicant will be subject manager. Interested individuals should sub- legislation requires that the executive the pilot project. including but not limited to administration, mit a letter of interest and resume by mail to toDrug Test in accordance with city policy. personnel, finance and budgeting, code en- the City of Cleveland, P.O. Box 1519, forcement, public works, sanitation, streets, Cleveland, TN 37364-1519, ATTN: Hu- public safety, industrial development, recre- man Resources Department, or by email to ation, planning and zoning. Qualifications [email protected]. Salary include a Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years range entry level is $72,619. EOE. experience in management. Experience in budgeting, control of revenues and expendi- FIREFIGHTER tures, management of multiple departments, FRANKLIN. The city is seeking qualified legislative issues, economic development, applicants for the position of firefighter. storm water operations and planning are high Under general supervision, performs all du- priorities. Applicant shall be computer pro- ties of a firefighter which includes fighting ficient and capable of learning any computer fires, salvage and rescue work, and adminis- applications deemed necessary or applicable tering minor first aid. Completes regular to the position. The successful candidate training sessions and performs some main- must reside within five (5) miles of the tenance work on the fire station and vehicles corporate limits of the city of Lewisburg in as required. Reports to the Captain and/or Marshall County within 90 days from date of Lieutenant. HS Diploma (or GED), 21 years hire. The position has an excellent benefit of age, the ability to work under stressful and package. Salary DOQ. The city is an EEO dangerous conditions, active EMT Basic employer. An application, resume and salary (minimum) license required, active Para- demand should be submitted to: City of medic license preferred, a valid TN driver’s Lewisburg, P.O. Box 1968, 131 East Church license, and a record free from habitual use Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091 Attn: City of drugs or intoxicants, felony convictions Manager Application/Resume or must be & misdemeanors involving dishonesty or received in Lewisburg City Hall by 4:30 p.m., false statements. Applicants will be pre- May 15, 2012. screened for training, education, and expe- rience. Highest-rated candidates will be in- COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER vited to written test and a pass-fail physical PIGEON FORGE. The city’s Police Depart- agility test (date yet to be determined). Must ment is accepting applications for Commu- score 63 or higher on written test. As a nications Officer Qualifications: Must be at condition of employment with the City of least eighteen years of age and a U.S. citizen; Franklin Fire Department, all firefighters possess a high school diploma or equivalent, must attend and successfully complete possess a valid Tennessee Drivers License, Franklin Fire Academy training school as cannot have a felony conviction or a convic- specified by the Franklin Fire Department. tion involving gambling, sale of alcohol or Must work a 24 hours-on/48 hours-off shift driving while intoxicated. Additional re- (average 56 hours week), and live within 45- quirements: Testing information, hiring minute drive of Fire Department Headquar- process information and salary ranges are ters within 12 months of employment. May included in the application packet. No phone be subject to call-back 24 hours a day. Please calls please.Application packets may be ob- submit applications online at tained M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the: www.franklintn.gov/jobs. EOE/Drug-free Pigeon Forge Police Department , 225 Pine Workplace. Mountain Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Applicants outside of Sevier County, TN POLICE CHIEF may request a packet be mailed; by submitting JOHNSON CITY. The city is seeking a name and mailing address via e-mail to: proven and committed Police Chief that will [email protected] Mail provide professional leadership that will completed application and all other required positively promote and affect the commu- documents to: City of Pigeon Forge, Human nity, organization and the department. Resource Department, P.O. Box 1350, Pi- Candidate should be a self-starter, energetic, geon Forge, TN 37868-1350. Application progressive and visionary. The Chief will must be postmarked by Friday, May 11, lead a dedicated staff of 150 sworn officers 2012. The City of Pigeon Forge is an EOE, and 23 civilians, manage the non-union complies w/ADA and Title VI. Applicant will police department’s $13 million budget and be subject to Drug Test in accordance with oversee the entire operations. The depart- City Policy. ment is nationally accredited and is orga- nized into two divisions: Administration and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Operations which includes, but not limited PROFESSIONAL to, canine, drug task force, EOD, minimum BRISTOL. The city is seeking an Economic security jail, special operations, and SWAT. Development Professional. The successful The candidate must possess strong interper- candidate should hold a B.S. degree in plan- sonal and communication skills (both verbal ning, business administration, marketing and written); experience presenting to public administration, or closely related field elected officials and public speaking; ability and a minimum of two years related experi- to motivate and inspire staff to build on past ence, preferably in municipal government. successes; demonstrated ability to develop Competitive salary and benefit package. To and achieve long-range planning and budget apply please submit an application along goals; comprehensive and broad knowledge with a resume, and introductory cover letter of the principles and practices of modern to: City of Bristol, H.R. Department, P.O. police administration; at a minimum have a www.TML1.org 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/APRIL 30, 2012 Ten sites Added to the National Register of Historic Places The Tennessee Historical Com- mission has announced 10 Tennes- see sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of TENNESSEE cultural resources worthy of preser- vation. It is part of a nationwide FESTIVALS program that coordinates and sup- ports efforts to identify, evaluate and protect historic resources. The Ten- May 3 -May 6: Celina nessee Historical Commission ad- Moonshine Daze ministers the program in Tennessee. Held at 424 Brown Street. Arts & “The National Register honors The site, now managed by the city of Brentwood crafts, food, music, Hillbilly events, places that help Tennesseans under- as Primm Park, is a city historical park designed outhouse races. For more informa- stand our heritage and make our to showcase the Boiling Spring Academy and tion, call 931-243-3338. communities unique and enjoyable,” Fewkes Group. The site was listed in the National said Patrick McIntyre, executive di- Register of Historic Places in 1980 for local May 4-6: Nashville rector of the Tennessee Historical st significance in the areas of agriculture, science, 41 Annual TACA Fair Commission. “We are confident this prehistoric archaeology, and architecture. This Join the Tennessee Association of recognition will help retain these revised and expanded nomination includes rec- Craft Artists (TACA) in Centennial unique sites for future generations to ognition of national significance for contributions Park for a true taste of Tennessee know and appreciate.” to the development of scientific American ar- products, culture, and tradition from Sites recently added to the Na- chaeology. 170 artisans, all residents of Tennes- tional Register include: see. The finest handmade goods of • Court Theatre – The Court Pictured above are selected architectural group wood, metal, glass, clay and other Theater began showing movies and artifacts from beneath the Academy, 2003 Exca- materials. At the Publix Kid’s Tent, stage shows in October 1929, after vations: a) plaster blackboard fragment; b) lathe; children will find hands-on projects Ms. Linnie Carter bought a building c) church window glass decorated with decals; d) from Abrakadoodle, The Frist in Huntingdon and remodeled it into cut nails; e) plaster fragment with wallpaper . Center’s Education Department, a state-of-the-art theater. Carter ran The Nashville Public Library’s Pup- the theater as an independent movie pet Truck, The Renaissance Center, house until 1940, when Rockwood • Maymead Stock Farm, Inc. – Watkins College Office of Commu- Amusement Company bought the Two miles west of the Johnson nity Education, and VSA Tennessee: building. The company updated the County seat of Mountain City is The State Organization on Arts and building with features such as a Maymead Stock Farm, Inc., one of Disability. Watch live demonstra- façade marquee. Located on the the oldest farms in the county and tions from The Clay Lady’s Studio, Carroll County Courthouse square, the first farm in the state of Tennes- The Handweavers Guild of Nash- the theater was and continues to be see to be incorporated. It is an ville, The Tennessee Association of a popular venue for movies. Accord- important example of the agricul- Woodturners and many more. Art- ing to the National Register nomina- tural history of the region. Still ists will be present and crafts avail- tion, “bigger and more expensive primarily owned by descendants of able for purchase from 10 am to 6 multi-plex cinemas have slowly re- the original families, historically, the pm Fri. and Sat. and from 10 am until placed the once single screen local farm was associated with stock 5 pm on Sun. Parking and admission cinemas. While gaining a bigger va- farming. Eventually, crops such as are free. For more information, visit riety of movies to choose from at corn and hay were added to the www.tennesseecrafts.org. one time, the ability to enjoy a movie farm. The nomination includes two with friends and neighbors in a small houses, agricultural outbuildings, May 12: Ardmore community theater, such as the commercial buildings and a cem- Spring Fling Arts Crafts on the Court, is now both an exceptional etery. Architecturally, the two Farm experience and a welcome change.” houses are examples of the Colonial Fun filled day of arts and crafts, • Fewkes Group Archaeological Revival style and the outbuildings on sight, sounds, flavor and lots of Site – Located in Brentwood’s the property are good examples of things to do. For more information, Primm Park in Williamson County, farm outbuildings. Approximately call 931-638-3501. the site was listed in the National 1,000 acres and 26 buildings and Register in 1980 for its local signifi- structures were listed in the National May 18 -May 20: Maryville cance. Current research showed Register. Smoky Mountain Highland Games that the site has national importance • Murfreesboro Veterans Ad- Held at 502 E. Lamar Alexander because of the work of William Ed- ministration Hospital Historic Parkway. The Highland Games are ward Myer. Myer was a leader in the District – As part of its federal centered around a field of athletic efforts to bring archaeology from a responsibilities, the U.S. Depart- competition, along with music and hobby into a scientific profession. ment of Veterans Affairs nominated dance competitions. For more infor- The site is also nationally significant more than 30 VA medical centers mation, call 865-448-6134. as one of the earliest well docu- throughout the country, including mented examples of the involvement Murfreesboro’s Alvin C. York cam- May 19-20: Greenville of African Americans in federal ar- pus. Begun in 1939, the historic Above: The Old City Cemetery in Murfreesboro is associated with 18th Annual Iris Festival chaeology. campus contains 321 acres and 35 important Civil War battles, including Forrest's raid on Murfreesboro and Downtown Greenville. Hours will be • Gibson County Training School historic resources. It is important in the Battle of Stones River. Below: Buttons from soldier’s uniforms were Sat. from 10 am to 5 pm and Sun. In 1926, the Gibson County Training the area of health and medicine at the recovered from the site. from noon to 5 pm. Features two School in Milan was built as a state level and as an example of the entertainment stages, a food court, Rosenwald Fund project. Additions federal government’s efforts to care Kids’ Korner, a beauty pageant, the to the school building were made for veterans. It is also a good ex- Evergreen Woodcarvers, iris culti- numerous times as the county and ample of the classical design influ- vating and propagating seminars, city grew. Education programs ences the VA used when construct- and artists, craftsmen, food vendors changed as the community changed. ing this type of facility. The façade and merchants from numerous Milan also was an important military portico imitates Andrew Jackson’s states. Arts and crafts booths will be base during World War II and the Hermitage and shows how the positioned along College, Depot and Cold War years. In 1963, the county agency tried to incorporate local Academy streets with all kinds of transferred ownership of the school, styles and history into their campus items for purchase, ranging from now called Polk-Clark, to Milan and buildings. jewelry, bird houses, barn wood and the school continued to operate until • National Teacher’s Normal & teak furniture, Iris rhizomes and his- the 1990s. The building is important Business College Administration torical prints to pottery, carnivorous as an example of the impact of Pro- Building – Architect Hubert McGee plants, handmade quilts, metal-work gressive Era philanthropic groups, designed the building familiarly items, wind chimes, wreaths, hand- the federal influence due to the pres- called “Old Main” for the National made clothing, pet items, spices, ence of the Milan Army Ammunition Teacher’s Normal and Business herbs, teas, salsas, jellies, soups and Plant and the Civil Rights movement. College in Henderson, Chester dips. For more information, visit • Highland Park Methodist Epis- County. Completed in 1908 the www.greenecountypartnership.com/ copal Church, South –Begun in building is a fine example of Italian iris_festival.aspx. 1907 and completed in 1916, the Renaissance Revival architecture. Highland Park Methodist Episcopal Brick arches, corbelled brick detail- May 19: Pikeville Church, South is a good example of ing, a domed cupola and paneled Log Cabin Days Neo-Classical architecture in Chat- interior woodwork are distinguish- Free entertainment and parking. Sat. tanooga, Hamilton County. The ing features of the building. Today, from 9am - 5pm and Sun. 11am - building is highlighted by the grand the former college is known as 5pm. Great food, family fun, 100 Scamozzi columns, octagonal Freed-Hardeman University – percent handmade items, quilts, an- dome, interior woodwork and named after two individuals who tique car and tractor display, Civil stained glass windows. Keeping the were instrumental in establishing the War re-enactors with canon, Heri- Neo-Classical design, Benjamin school. Old Main represents the tage living skill demonstrations, Kids Hunt of Chattanooga’s R.H. Hunt educational and religious activities of Korner with games, take home arts firm designed a Sunday school an- the school. Historically the school & crafts, including dreamcatchers, nex in 1924. Many historic churches promoted itself as being very mod- weaving, painting magnet molds, in Chattanooga are designed in the ern and it was the first college in story telling, Porch Pickers, treasure Late Gothic Revival style, making West Tennessee to have co-educa- Huntingdon’s Court Theater, located on the Carroll County Court- hunts, Master gardeners, dog agility the Highland Park church building an tional facilities. It is not owned by house square, began showing movies and stage shows in October and obedience area, door prizes and uncommon style of early 20th cen- any religious organization but it is 1929. The theater continues to be a popular venue for movies. more. For more information, visit tury church architecture in the city. affiliated with the Churches of www.logcabindays.com. • Hopecote – Completed in 1924, Christ through religious fellowship is shown by the actions of the local ing and its setting. The site also has Hopecote is a good example of En- activities. Community Club, which purchased statewide significance for its use as May 26: Fairview glish Cottage Revival design in • Nolensville School –In 1937, the a surplus military building in Nash- a short-term hospital and encamp- May Fest Knoxville. Designed for Albert and community of Nolensville in ville, hauled the material to ment during the Civil War. Most Held at Bowie Nature Park , 7211 Emma Hope by John F. Staub, Williamson County built a modern Nolensville and used the material to buildings that were used as tempo- Bowie Lake Road. Fun for the whole Emma’s nephew, the building exhib- school building, adapting the school- frame the gymnasium. rary hospitals continued to be uti- family with live music, food, arts its characteristic features of the style house design of Floor Plan No. 30 • Old First Presbyterian Church lized after the war and this long-term andcrafts, children’s activities. such as the thick walls, a steeply from the Rosenwald Fund. Available and Old City Cemetery – The Old use obscures the history of the build- Headliner Pam Tillis. Gates open at pitched roof, small multi-pane win- through the state’s Department of First Presbyterian Church and the ings during the Civil War. The demo- noon, entertainment begins at 1 pm. dows and substantial woodwork in- Education, these plans were origi- Old City Cemetery were originally lition of the church in Murfreesboro For more information, call 615-799- side. The English Cottage Revival nally used for African-American established as separate entities, but soon after it was used as a hospital 5544 ext. 2. design is part of a larger architectural schools throughout the South. since 1965 have been merged into a preserved archaeological deposits. movement known as Country When completion of the Nolensville single 3.53-acre site. From 1820 to This site is one of the most intact May 31 -June 5: Manchester House. Typically, a Country House School was delayed, classes were 1931 leaders of Murfreesboro were sites in the state and has the potential Famjam 2012 residence combined elements of his- held in a tent on the school grounds. interred at the cemeteries. Both cem- to yield important information about Six days of live music beginning at 3 toric styles in modern homes for The school building became the cen- eteries are associated with important the use of Civil War encampments until 10:30 pm each day. Most types wealthy suburbanites. When it was ter of educational and social life in Civil War battles, including Forrest's and hospitals. of music will be performed. For built, Hopecote was in a suburban Nolensville. In 1948, additional raid on Murfreesboro and the Battle For more information about the more information, call 931-954- area of Knox County – now part of space was needed and a gymnasium of Stones River. As an archaeologi- National Register of Historic Places 0727. the University of Tennessee cam- was added to the building. An ex- cal property, the site is noteworthy or the Tennessee Historical Com- pus. Emma Hope sold the building to ample of the importance of the for the information that can be mission, please visit the website at the university in 1976. school to the Nolensville community learned about the early church build- www.tnhistoricalcommission.org. 9-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/APRIL 30, 2012 www.TML1.org Senate, House committees pick up pace with eye on adjournment

Sen. Randy McNally Sen. Mark Norris Sen. Mae Beavers

Rep. Bob Ramsey Rep. Larry Miller, Rep. Curry Todd, and Rep. Mike Turner

Sen. Bo Watson Sen. Lowe Finney Sen. Bill Ketron

Sen. Doug Overbey Rep Vince Dean Rep. Debra Maggart

Sen. Joe Haynes

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BY VICTORIA SOUTH residents to come together and learn fun ways TML Communications Coordinator to be active outdoors. “Nashville shines through like a beacon of While losing isn’t the American way, it’s hope in a country where the health challenges the only way the nation will win its fight against are great,” said HBO executives, who spent last chronic obesity and obesity-related diseases, summer covering the mayor’s walks and other according to a new HBO documentary “The events while filming the documentary. Weight of the Nation,” written by executive Three years in the making, “The Weight of producer and author John Hoffman. “To win the Nation” is peppered with frank talk from we have to lose,” is the theme of the multi-part leading experts and research institutions; indi- series making its Nashville premier recently at viduals in the medical, psychological and agri- TPAC’s Polk Theater. It was attended by cultural industries, along with sobering stories Hoffman, HBO executives, Dr. Jenna Seymore from everyday citizens, farmers and commu- from the Centers for Disease Control and nities struggling against a tangled web of seem- Prevention (CDC), Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, ingly insurmountable odds. and other community leaders and guests. A The film(s) also highlight the groundwork pre-show reception catered by Nashville’s necessary for societal changes that must take Farmer’s Market, provided healthy cooking place in order to slow, arrest and eventually demonstrations, along with lush farm fresh reverse the prevalence of obesity. fruit and veggie canopes. Today, more than two-thirds of America’s “As I learned more about this issue, the adults age 20 and over are overweight or obese more concerned I became and decided it was and some experts predict that by 2030, that something we needed to take the lead on.” said number will increase to between 32 and 52 Dean. “There are many people who haven’t percent. “This is prevent- able,” said Jack Photo courtesy of Mayor Karl Dean’s Office Shonkoff, director, Center on the Developing HBO producer John Hoffman, author of “The Weight of the Nation,” and Mayor Karl Dean Child, Harvard Univer- attend the Nashville premier of the multi-part documentary on obesity in America. sity. “This is not one of those unfortunate acts of younger now than they did 10 years ago — and average of 15 TV commercials per day for food nature that we just have at about the same age of the average Russian, products, or about 5,500 per year—where 98 to accept as reality.” Ethiopian, Guyanese or Bolivian. percent are for foods high in fat, sugar and/or As obesity rates Researches revealed the same findings in salt. This advertising, researchers say, com- climb, the epidemic con- “The Weight of the Nation,” decribing how bined with little advertising for fruits and veg- tributes to five of the 10 residents in lower income areas of a city lived etables, fuels cravings for sugary food and leading causes of death in shorter lifespans on average, than individuals in beverages. “We didn’t grow up craving broc- America. It’s ravages in- more infuential sections of town just eight coli,” a young obese woman laments in the clude heart disease; type miles away where there was easy access to documentary. “We grew up craving Big 2 diabetes; cancers; nutritious food and exercise facilities. A group Macs.” stroke; joint problems; of inner city school children are shown playing Even more startling, is less than three sleep apnea; non-alco- in a business parking lot due to the lack of any percent of American crop land is used to grow holic fatty liver disease; neighborhood parks or greenways. The resi- fruits and vegetables, according to statistics. and kidney disease. “Un- dents also live in “food deserts,” districts Every five years, the Farm Bill distributes less we are able to con- where there is a profound lack of grocery roughly $45 billion to growers of corn, while trol this epidemic, we’re stores selling fresh produce. fruit and vegetable farmers receive no direct going to have an abun- In the series, 50 percent of kids in one New federal subsidies. “If we could figure out how dance of chronic dis- York community stop off at a local conve- to grow and sell broccoli at the same cost as a ease,” said Thomas nience mart before and after school, where Twinkie, I guarantee people would choose the Frieden, MD, MPH, di- junk food is plentiful and cheap. The store broccoli, comments one frustrated farmer. rector Centers for Dis- owner explains that he can sell chips in the low “If we don’t take this as an urgent national Mayor Karl Dean took the lead to introduce more exercise and ease Control and Preven- income neighborhood for just 25 cents because priority, we’re all going to pay a very serious activity into the lives of Nashville’s citizens through a series of tion. “ All of us have to be the cost rolls over to wealthier communities price,” said Francis Collins, MD,PhD, director scheduled walks and events in which he also participated. The part of the solution to who pay $1.00. Americans, in general, seeking National Institutes of Health. mayor’s 100-mile walk was a huge success and national model, reduce obesity.” better value for their money, are lulled into HBO will kick off “The Weight of the also introducing participants to a number of parks and greenways Research indicates becoming a “dollar menu” society, where eat- Nation,” multi-part series Mon., May 14 from throughout the city. lack of access to afford- ing Big Macs costs considerably less than 8:00-9:10 pm ET/PT with the first installment, realized there are all these beautiful places able healthcare, healthy foods and safe places broccoli, the series notes. Everyday, the store “Consequences” immediately followed by throughout the city to get more exercise in a to be outdoors is causing some people to owner waits on children who’ve never seen “Choices.” Then, the second installment fun way.” become sicker than others. A recent study by broccoli, much less tasted it. “Children in Crises debuts the next night, Nashville was highlighted in one of the the University of Washington’s Institute for “Eighteen percent of our children are Tues., May 15, followed by “ Challenges”. In bonus shorts of the series “Nashville Takes Health Metrics and Evaluation, looking at nearly obese,” said Susan Comb, Texas Comptroller addition, the first part of the three-part series Action: A City Battles Obesity,” largely due to every county in every U.S. state, discovered of Public Accounts. According to the CDC, “The Weight of the Nation for Kids,” beginning Dean’s efforts to address the obesity epidemic, huge disparities in the life spans of citizens. The currently, 94 percent of American schools fail with “The Great Cafeteria Takeover,” debutes including his highly successful Walk 100 Miles biggest causes for the disparities are “prevent- to meet federal standards for fat and saturated Wed., May 16 from 7-7:30 pm. with the Mayor program, in which more than able causes of death,” including high choles- fat in school lunches while four percent of To view more information about the in- 4,000 people participated, and the Mayor’s terol, high blood pressure and obesity. In Ten- elementary schools, eight percent of middle creasing incidence of adult obesity, visit Challenge 5K Walk/Run, which drew more nessee, for example, the report shows men schools and two percent of high schools pro- www.cdc.gov/mmwr or www.cdc.gov/ than 5,000 participants last fall. In 2010, Nash- living in Franklin, in Williamson County, have vide daily physical education. Children see an vitalsigns or www.cdc.gov/obesity ville was the only city in Tennessee awarded an average life expectancy of 78, comparable the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Commu- to the average life expectancy of Swedes. nities Putting Prevention to Work grant, where Women live 82 years on average, similar to NFD shoots for the gold to Dean vowed to use the funds to introduce more women in the Netherlands and New Zealand. healthy eating and active living into the com- But drive two hours to Altamont in Grundy munity. On Saturday, May 5, there will be a County, and the picture changes dramatically. create healthy changes free, citywide Mayor’s Field Day with the Grundy County residents live, on average, to Receives American Heart Association Award Tennessee Titans at LP Field, as a way for age 68 for men and 77 for women, dying A $1.2 million FEMA/Homeland Security grant has paved the way for Nashville’s Fire Department (NFD) to provide a ground- Mobile Market becomes an oasis breaking comprehensive wellness program to help their employees achieve their fitness goals. The department was featured among in Nashville’s food deserts the outstanding people and organizations that Launches national organization to aid other city’s projects are making a difference in the fight against obesity in the HBO documentary “The Weight Residents in South, East and North “The Weight of the Nation” of the Nation.” Nashville are eating healthier than they have “They contacted us when we were just “We wanted the healthiest workforce, so in years thanks to the efforts of a first year getting off the ground, two weeks after we we began looking at grants to have a non- Vanderbilt medical student who, in 2010, started, and we still weren’t sure if we were punitive wellness program for our 1200 em- decided to make a difference. Then 22- going to crash and burn,” he chuckles. “We ployees and personnel,” said Kim Lawson, Mayor Dean and Deputy Chief Kim Lawson year-old Ravi Patel was working at a free were thrilled to be a part of the documentary NFD deputy chief . dietician taught us how to read labels, to clinic and meeting low-income patients suf- and that the market has been so successful.” “The first thing we did was have everyone substitute regular bacon or beef with turkey, fering diseases directly related to poor nu- That success, and the desire to help undergo a physical to see what our employees how to use certain flours and spaghetti; trition. Many of them live in Nashville’s streamline the process for other communities, really need. We found out that a lot of our basically lessons on how to eat properly,” “food deserts,” areas of town without ac- has inspired Patel to move forward nationally. team members do exercise on and off duty Fonseca said. cess to grocery stores selling fresh, healthy “We are starting up the National Mobile Mar- and eat healthy.” The department decided to The NFD also used grant money to produce. ket to create, collect and research information build on these healthy behaviors providing purchase fitness equipment for each firehall In a 2009 study, by Community Food regarding mobile markets, so that other cities immunizations against deadly diseases fire- and even some administrative offices. “We Advocates, 50 percent of South Nashville will not have to go through the same channels fighters might encounter in the line of duty, turned every fire hall into a gym,” said Hollis. residents were found to have traveled by and frustrations that we did,” said Patel, who lessons in nutrition, exercise and even coun- “Our research has found that as soon as bus two hours round trip to the closest is creating a step-by-step manuel, a “how-to” seling for individuals dealing with past trauma employees leave their job for home, they available supermarket. This impediment for creating mobile markets. “Every commu- that could be their stumbling block to fitness. usually do not work out due to other commit- severely limited the quality, amount, and nity is different, and you must learn to work “Everything that we do is designed and ments such as children, family or cooking. types of foods purchased and the frequency with those changes to create an operationally geared toward helping our personnel have a The best thing to do is provide employees of grocery store visits. sustainable program,” he adds. successful pass rate on their annual medical exercise on the job.” Collaborating with Vanderbilt’s Owen According to Patel, the organization is exam,” said Captain Ken Hollis. Firefighters Working with the International Associa- School of Business, by 2011, Patel had the currently working with six cities across the and EMS personnel also undergo a rigorous tion of Firefighters Peer Fitness Training business chops to launch a thriving mobile naiton interested in creating mobile markets, job task physical ability test each year. “We Program, which works with the American market to serve these areas, staffed by while others have contacted the group to have an annual physical fitness test,” Hollis Council on Exercise, more than 60 fire per- volunteers. Today, residents of these neigh- collect information. “Cities must research to continues. “The results are non-punitive, but sonnel were trained as certified personal borhoods line up at a 28-foot trailer chock see if there is an actual need, and if there is, those numbers will tell us if members are trainers. “If you’re looking for outside full of produce: greens, tomatos, fresh whether the market will be well-received by exercising enough and provides information sources to take care of a problem, there’s a fruit, lean protein, milk, brown rice, and the community,” adds Patel. on developing customized programs geared high cost involved, so why not train your other staples for a healthy diet. Among the Nashville Mobile Market’s toward employees’strengths and weak- own?” said Fonseca.“Now our people can Patel’s next plan is to hire an Executive partners and affiliates, Memphis, a partner, nesses.” teach someone how to teach an exercise Director for Nashville’s Mobile Market. will be starting a mobile market in a few A shining example of a community in program and understand the particular physi- “We are in the process of transitioning to a months, Patel notes. As a partner, Memphis itself, Lawson notes how at times, firefighters cal limitations our employees have such as sustainable model, hiring someone from the will take the name “Memphis Mobile Market,” spend long hours with their team members knee, elbow or back problems.” community to drive the mobile market with Patel explains. Chattanooga, a market and co-workers. A scene from “The Weight As a result of their efforts, the NFD has the intent of creating jobs for the commu- affilitate, is also working with the organiza- of the Nation,” shows one station preparing a new title, a Gold Level Start! Fit-Friendly nity, while in the long run, creating profit tion, gathering information about program lean pork loin and fresh vegetables from Company, bestowed by the American Heart that will go back into the community development. “Chattanooga recently visited Nashville’s Farmer’s Market. “We don’t just Association. The Start! initiative is intended through grants and also support the Shade us in Nashville to gather ideas and see how the look at the person, we look at their whole to be a catalyst for positive change in the Tree free clinic in East Nashville,” Patel program works,” Patel said. family,” adds Assistant Chief Manual workplace across America; recognizing said. Cities interested in obtaining information Fonseca. “How healthy is their cooking at companies that demonstrate progressive Patel was thrilled, but a little nervous about starting a mobile market, may visit http:/ home?” With the grant funds, the department leadership by making the health and wellness when HBO came calling to film footage for /nationalmobilemarket.org./ was able to hire a registered dietician. “The of their employees a priority.