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6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 61, Number 14 August 23, 2010 Haslam, McWherter to face off in November GOP candidate Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam prevailed in a three-way Republican primary race for governor. He won with 47 percent of votes, followed by 3rd District U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp in second place with almost 30 percent and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey in third with 22 percent. Save the Dates! Meanwhile, West Tennessee businessman Mike McWherter is uncontested on the Demo- TML Annual Conference cratic side. He was unopposed after four Democratic opponents withdrew from the race. The two candidates will square off in three June 12 - 14, 2011 gubernatorial debates planned for this fall with the first scheduled for Sept. 14 in Cookeville. Congress Murfreesboro Convention Center Several Congressional races were also hotly contested. In District 9, incumbent Steve Cohen easily won his democratic primary over New Model Debt Policy former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton. Cohen received 79 percent of the vote over GOP candidate Knoxville Herenton’s 21 percent. Mayor Bill Haslam will released; deadline for GOP challengers battled it out in District 8, face Democratic nomi- with Stephen Fincher winning the primary with nee Mike McWherter in 48.5 percent over Ron Kirkland’s 24.4 percent the November general public input Sept 15 and George Flinn’s 24 percent. Fincher will election, to determine face state Sen. Roy Herron, the Democratic who will serve as the 49th State Comptroller Justin Wilson Tennessee governmental debt issu- nominee, in the general election for the chance Governor of Tennessee. has released a revised draft statement ers to consider while developing to fill the seat vacated by longtime U.S. Con- on debt management. their own policies. These principles gressman John Tanner, who chose not to run after serving 11 terms in the The comptroller first developed are understanding transactions, ex- U.S. House of Representatives. a Model Debt Policy last year and plaining to citizens what is being In District 6, state Sen. Diane Black won a tight three-way race for the asked for input from municipal gov- considered, avoiding conflicts of GOP nominee. She won with 30.5 percent of the votes over challengers ernments. interest, and disclosing costs and LouAnn Zelenik (30.2 percent) and state Sen. Jim Tracy (29.8 percent). On behalf of Tennessee's mu- risks. In District 5, David Hall won his GOP primary in a field of 11 to nicipalities, the Tennessee Munici- The revised draft also requires challenge incumbent Rep. Jim Cooper in the fall. pal League compiled the cities' com- each municipality to adopt a debt In District 3, Chattanooga lawyer Chuck Fleishmann won the GOP ments and submitted them to the management policy no later than primary over former GOP chairman Robin Smith with 29.7 percent to her Comptroller for consideration. Jan. 1, 2012. Moreover, each city’s 28.1 percent of the vote. The comptroller reviewed the policy would be required to contain Legislature comments and acknowledged that specific, mandated language relat- In the state legislative primaries, District 21 was the race to watch. local governments raised some le- ing to these four guiding principles. Incumbent state Sen. Douglas Henry faced Nashville lawyer Jeff Yarboro gitimate concerns that warranted a Comptroller Wilson is inviting for the democratic nominee. Henry narrowly won by 11 votes for a chance rewrite of the proposed Model written comments and suggestions to keep the senate seat he has held for 40 years. A possible recount is still In District 27, former senator Policy. for these draft documents by Sept. pending. Don McLeary won the GOP nomi- In his remarks accompanying 15. In District 17, Sen. Mae Beavers won the GOP primary over Rep. Susan nation to face democratic incumbent the release of the revised draft he After receiving input from gov- Lynn with 49 percent of the votes. Beavers will face Smith County farmer Sen. Lowe Finney. stated, “Each local government’s ernments and interested parties, George McDonald on the Democratic side, who won his primary with 42 In District 7, Rep. Stacey debt policy should address each of Comptroller Wilson will consider percent of the votes against challenger Sam Hatcher's 39 percent. See ELECTION on Page5 the four guiding principles. Beyond making recommendations to the that, it is not advisable or practical to State Funding Board regarding debt try to create a ‘one-size-fits-all’ debt management. The State Funding Mandatory collective bargaining failed management policy.” Board has authority to adopt a model “Cities and counties throughout debt policy for Tennessee govern- BY CAROLYN COLEMAN When the bill returned to the governments have developed proce- our state have different needs and mental debt issuers. Nations Cities Weekly Senate for consideration, the Senate dures for addressing the needs of different challenges relating to debt In addition to the draft debt rejected the House's amendment their employees, taxpayers and citi- management. Once the basics are management statement, Wilson re- Recent efforts to pass manda- largely because of the additional zens,” Hankins testified. “They have met, I believe it is best to create a leased a guide and checklist on best tory federal collective bargaining funding and returned its original done so with and without collective general framework for sound debt practices in debt management, legislation (H.R. 413/S.1611/S. version back to the House for con- bargaining, through laws that are management, but give governmental which includes examples from cur- 3194) failed. The “one-size-fits-all” sideration. The House eventually designed to provide their workers debt issuers the flexibility to adopt rent debt policies. To further assist bill would require that every state, passed the Senate version of the bill, with excellent working conditions, policies tailored to their specific debt issuers, the Comptroller also county, city and town collectively which the President signed into law competitive salaries, excellent needs. I want the comptroller’s of- released a list of recommended bargain with their police officers, on July 29, 2010. health and pension benefits, and a fice to serve as a clearinghouse for sources and resources. firefighters, emergency medical “NLC will continue to oppose working environment that is safe the sharing of ideas about what To view the documents pre- technicians and corrections officers, this legislation on behalf of cities and appropriate.’’ He added that this works and what doesn’t.” pared by the Comptroller’s office, regardless of state and local laws. and towns on the grounds that it bill would put the federal govern- Wilson says that the draft is go to: http://tn.gov/comptroller/lf/ NLC has opposed this legisla- interferes with state and local laws, ment in charge of what has been a based on four guiding principles for lfDebtManagement.htm tion since it was first introduced 15 violates principles of federalism, state and local function for no com- years ago. Last month, the House and may be unconstitutional,” said pelling reason. included the legislation in an NLC Executive Director Don Borut. Citing the Constitution, Su- State Fire Marshal’s office amendment to its version of the In a House subcommittee hear- preme Court decisions and existing supplemental appropriations bill ing earlier this year, North Carolina law, Hankins noted that this bill dis- establishing network of (H.R. 4899), which contained fund- League of Municipalities Executive regards and disrespects the demo- ing for the Iraq and Afghanistan Director Ellis Hankins testified on cratic decision making process em- wars. The amendment also con- behalf of NLC and urged the com- ployed by states and localities to building permit issue agents tained billions of dollars in domestic mittee not to fix what isn’t broken. decide how best to interact with their The Tennessee funding. “For centuries, states and local employees. Department of Com- merce and Insurance is currently accepting ap- State banking on financial literacy plications for building permit issue agents as BY VICTORIA SOUTH part of a new codes en- TML Communications Coordinator forcement program set to begin Oct. 1. Tennessee’s youth could be- Included in the come its most savy consumers un- Tennessee Clean En- der a financial literacy education ergy Future Act are program offering techniques on sav- provisions regarding ing money for college targeting el- adoption and enforce- ementary school students, parents ment of a residential building code no matter how extensive, is also not and teachers. Headed by the Tennes- to one- and two-family residences covered. see Financial Literacy Commission, across the state. Cities and counties that pres- under the state’s Department of The State Fire Marshal’s Office ently enforce a building code that is Treasury, the effort is part of a na- will issue residential building per- current within seven years (the 2003 tional campaign to promote finan- mits using a system similar to the or 2006 edition of the International cial literacy education. electrical inspection program that it Residential Code will qualify) can “There is a need in our state for presently operates. Owners and li- notify the State Fire Marshal’s Of- greater understanding of financial censed contractors will obtain a con- fice and continue local enforcement. concepts,” said Treasurer David struction permit from the local issu- Local codes may be more stringent Lillard Jr. “In addition to promoting Nationally, on average, high school seniors answered only 52.4 ing agents. Inspectors will then in- that the state adopted code. Cities college savings, I look forward to percent of questions about personal finance and economics correctly. spect residences during construction and counties may also choose to making other financial educational to ensure code compliance. have no minimum one-and two-fam- resources more readily available to ings component will likely be incor- which focus on the 12th grade, are “Enforcing building codes will ily residential building code and no our citizens.” porated into Smart Tennessee’s cur- just too little, too late,” said Dr. Julie make new homes safe and more en- inspections by a two-thirds opt-out The initiative will include a rent curriculum as the state program Heath, chair of U of M’s Economics ergy-efficient, and will help assure vote of their governing bodies. web-based clearinghouse where develops under the guidance of the Department and director of Smart the quality of residential construc- Those interested in applying for residents will have access to finan- new commission, appointed this fall Tennessee. “Our children are best tion meets minimum standards,” a permit issue agent position have cial literacy resources already at by speakers of the House and Senate. served if we begin financial literacy said State Fire Marshal and Depart- until August 31 to submit their appli- hand in Tennessee along with a part- Smart Tennessee, initiated in instruction in the early grades and ment of Commerce and Insurance cation. Applications, as well as a list nership with the University of Mem- 2006, offers professional develop- reinforce these themes throughout Commissioner Leslie A. Newman. of requirements, can be found on the phis’ existing literacy program, ment to K-8 teachers, helping them elementary and secondary school These building codes will only Tennessee Department of Com- Smart Tennessee. integrate economic and financial lit- years.” apply to new construction of resi- merce and Insurance’s website at A state appropriation of eracy instruction into their classes Smart Tennessee, which has dential structures. Nonresidential http://tn.gov/commerce/sfm/docu- $125,000 is earmarked for the Smart whether it be math, reading, lan- served around 75-80,000 children structures, such as out buildings and ments/issueagentapp_001.pdf Tennessee program, according to guage arts or social studies. across the state, according to unattached garages, are not covered. For additional information call, Treasury Department spokesperson “We know that previous models Heath’s estimates, boasts a remark- Renovation of existing structures, 615-741-1270. Blake Fontenay, and a college sav- of financial literacy instruction, See LITERACY on Page 5 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 23, 2010 www.TML1.org

year on a $1 billion polycrystalline KINGSPORT part of it, compensation is part of it silicon factory in nearby Bradley The U.S. Postal Service is consoli- and creating the right atmosphere is County. The company’s product is dating all its Kingsport area carriers part of it,” said Dean. ASSET is a used in the solar industry. into the Eastman Road branch to cut two-phase program that begins now costs and streamline the delivery and will end in the next 12 to 18 CLARKSVILLE process. USPS spokeswoman Beth months. It will be funded through BY TML STAFF REPORTS creasing its local workforce by 15 A Clarksville printing plant will be Barnett said carriers who have been federal Race To The Top money. percent. The new operations posi- closed, costing 700 jobs, as Wiscon- based out of the Colonial Heights ALCOA, BLOUNT CO., tions will bolster Comdata’s regula- sin-based Quad/Graphics Inc. office and the Center Street branch NASHVILLE MARYVILLE tory compliance division, which (NYSE: QUAD) consolidates op- in downtown Kingsport are being Texas-based Omni Hotels has been Alcoa’s City Commission autho- provides services such as permits, erations following its purchase of transferred to the Eastman Road of- chosen to develop a headquarters rized an intergovernmental agree- fuel tax filing and annual licensing Canada’s World Color Press Inc. in fice, which will not result in any job hotel for the Music City Center con- ment with Blount County and for transportation companies. A June. The company announced that losses or impact mail delivery or vention hall under construction Maryville to purchase a $4.4 million company spokeswoman said the it will shut down five printing plants retail operations at any of the downtown. The project could be as radio system for police and fire de- jobs represent Comdata’s “renewed across the U.S. that employ a total of Kingsport postal locations. “Nation- large as 1,000 rooms and $300 mil- partments. The new digital system focus” on regulatory compliance, 2,200 employees, moving work to wide, we’re doing a number of lion. A convention hotel was consid- will piggyback onto the new $26 which is a growth area for the com- more modern printing facilities. The things like that where we’re consoli- ered a critical piece to ensure the million state-of-the-art Tennessee pany. The positions come to company plans to save $225 million dating functions. It’s just a way of success of the $585 million Music Valley Corridor System that allows Brentwood by way of Irving, Texas, through the consolidations. Quad/ streamlining everything to save City Center, which is scheduled to emergency agencies in counties Local hiring will start immediately. Graphics also operates a plant in where we can,” Barnett said. open in 2013. along the I-75 corridor to communi- The new workers will join Nashville that employs 220 people cate using a digital radio system pro- Comdata’s staff of 800 at its Mary- and one in Dickson that employs KNOXVILLE PULASKI vided by Motorola. “We’ve been land Farms headquarters. 250. Both were part of World Color The biggest solar energy unit in The Southeast’s first parking area working for years moving to this Press. TVA’s seven-state region debuted solar array with integrated electric digital system. It’s light years ahead BRISTOL in Knoxville using the 2 millionth vehicle (EV) charging capacity will of where we are now,” said Alcoa City officials and Reclaimed Re- COLUMBIA solar module produced at Sharp generate more than 20kW of electric- City Manager Mark Johnson. sources confirmed plans remain on Work on the long-awaited Duck Corp.’s Memphis facility. The sys- ity in Pulaski. Located at Richland, course for the company to build a Riverwalk project is set to begin tem includes 4,608 Sharp-produced LLC, the solar array represents the ALGOOD waste-to-energy plant at the former Aug. 23 after the city recently ap- solar modules and will generate first step in a growing EV charging MJF Media hosted a ribbon cutting Raytheon missile-systems facility proved a $4.5 million contract with nearly 1.2 million kilowatt-hours of network. The commissioning cer- July 29 in celebration of their newly on Vance Tank Road. Both city and Civil Constructors Inc. The project energy each year for the Knoxville emony featured remarks from U.S. expanded facility, which will dis- county officials have suggested that will include walking trails along the Utility Board under TVA’s Genera- Congressman Lincoln Davis, Pulaski tribute DVD retail packages to much the Reclaimed Resources’ project river, a new sidewalk on the south tion Partners program. The solar sys- Mayor Dan Spear and Pulaski Elec- of the retail industry including lead- would bring numerous benefits to side of Riverside Drive and new tem was designed and built by Natu- tric System President Wes Kelly. ing grocery chains, drug stores and the area — from providing a better streetscapes on 5th and 6th streets ral Energy Group and will be oper- Congressman Davis activated the ar- mass merchants. The new 55,000 way to handle waste to breathing along with a face lift for the River- ated by Efficient Energy of Tennes- ray and the system began to generate square foot distribution center is an new life into a deteriorating property side Bridge. The Tennessee Wildlife see LLC. The solar array will elimi- enough electricity to power approxi- addition to the company’s existing that’s been largely vacant for 10 and Resource Agency’s boat ramp nate the greenhouse gases that mately four homes. 100,000 square foot facility located years. Reclaimed Resources said will be paved with a special type of would otherwise be emitted by the in Algood and brings 25 additional while it would need to do extensive concrete designed to withstand consumption of 2,000 barrels of oil. SPRING HILL jobs to the community. MJF Media site-preparation before construction flooding. According to city offi- The city will save $2 million on its currently employees more that 100 would begin, it estimated that the cials, the project should be com- NASHVILLE estimated $18 million sewer plant people, that distribute both books plant would be fully operational 24 pleted within 12-18 months. Three hundred new jobs could be expansion because it is incorporating and DVDs to retail clients through- to 36 months after building started headed to Middle Tennessee. green practices in the plans. The sav- out North America. MJF Media is a — and would eventually have 100 FRANKLIN HealthSpring is planning a $53 mil- ings is offered through the State Re- wholesale book distributor head- employees. The Franklin Finance Department lion expansion that will likely create volving Fund Loan Program, which quartered in Toronto, Canada. has received a certificate of achieve- hundreds of jobs over the next four is giving the city principal forgive- CHATTANOOGA ment for excellence in financial re- to five years. HealthSpring already ness for that amount on the $10 mil- ASHLAND CITY Chattanooga is ranked No. 1 in the porting for its comprehensive an- has offices in Metro Center and said lion it can borrow. The city’s popula- Illinois-based conglomerate country for metro economic growth nual financial report for the fiscal its new plan is to consolidate those tion has more than tripled since the Brunswick is selling its Triton Boats potential by a national business year ending June 30, 2009, from the and build a new campus on Great plant last expanded in 2001 when subsidiary. Production of one the magazine, outpacing such go-go cit- Government Finance Officers Asso- Circle Road. Crews are set to break capacity was increased to 2 million company’s fiberglass lines is mov- ies as Charlotte and San Antonio. ciation of the United States and ground at that site in a matter of gallons a day. The expansion would ing to Flippin, Ark., this fall and Citing the auto and polycrystalline Canada (GFOA). According to the weeks. take the treatment capacity from 2 Brunswick is shifting another line of silicon industries the region has at- GFOA, the Certificate of Achieve- million gallons a day up to 5 million. work to its plant in Vonore. Com- tracted by landing Volkswagen and ment is the highest form of recogni- NASHVILLE The plant treats between 1.6 million bined, the moves will cost Ashland Wacker Chemical, Business Facili- tion in the area of governmental ac- City leaders started a plan to attract and 1.9 million gallons a day. City 135 of its 225 Triton jobs. ties magazine made the area its top counting and financial reporting and the best teachers to Nashville. Triton’s home office and top manag- pick. VW’s $1 billion assembly its attainment represents a signifi- Mayor Karl Dean and Director of THREE WAY ers will stay in Middle Tennessee. plant will employ more than 2,000 cant accomplishment by a govern- Metro Schools Dr. Jesse Register The city will celebrate the grand workers when fully ramped up. An ment and its management. The 2009 announced their new strategy to im- opening of a new municipal complex th BRENTWOOD adjoining supplier park is to create award is Franklin’s 19 consecutive prove the school system, called AS- and city park on Sept. 25. The com- Comdata is adding 120 new jobs at another 500 jobs. Wacker is ex- award, according to City Adminis- SET, which stands for Achieving plex includes a large maintenance its Brentwood headquarters, in- pected to start work by early next trator Eric Stuckey. Student Success Through Effective building and storage yard, while the Teaching. The plan focuses on how new “Pine Hill Park” includes a large to attract and keep effective teachers pavilion, more than a dozen picnic in every classroom and includes tables, large paved walking trail with evaluations for every teacher cur- pond, landscaped bench and swing rently in the system. “To do that, you areas. The complex also has a loca- have to look at ways you recruit tion for a future children’s play- ground, and a new city hall. The BY TML STAFF REPORTS ernment, including Chief of Staff, courts in Nashville until 2005, teachers, the way you train them and when Bredesen was mayor of Nash- when she began serving the state the way you retain them. To do that project was completed without bor- Former Tennessee ville. supreme court. effectively, obviously evaluation is rowed funds. Comptroller John Morgan has been Tennessee Senate named the new Majority Leader Rep. Mark Mad- chancellor of the Mark Norris, dox was elected Former Smyrna mayor Tennessee Board of Collierville, was vice president of the Regents. Morgan, elected chair of the National Confer- Knox Ridley dies at 91 58, begins work at Morgan Council of State ence of State Legis- latures (NCSL), a the end of September succeeding Governments’ Former county and Smyrna ordinator. bipartisan organiza- Regents Chancellor Charles Man- Southern Legisla- Mayor Knox Ridley died in He came tion that serves the ning, who led the system’s 13 com- tive Conference Norris Maddox Florida after a brief illness. He was back to pub- nation’s 7,382 state lawmakers. He munity colleges and six universi- (SLC). Norris is the first Tennessee 91. Born June 23, 1919, he was 30 lic office in will serve one year in the position, ties for the last decade. Senator to serve as SLC chair since minutes older than his twin 1987 and ascend to president-elect the follow- 1988. Delegates from SLC’s 15 brother, former Smyrna Mayor served until ing year and then become president. member states unanimously elected Sam Ridley, who died in 2003. 1993. Gov. Bredesen has Maddox, who is the House Minority Norris. He will preside over all Ex- Ridley was drafted into the As an appointed Gerald Whip in his sixth term, has been ecutive Committee meetings of the U.S. Air Force Signal Company in avid busi- Nicely, Commis- actively involved in NCSL for 12 sioner of the Ten- SLC and guide the Conference in 1941. He served in Europe and nessman, in years. the early nessee Department major policy deliberations. The 65th Africa and was honorably dis- Ridley of Transportation, SLC Annual Meeting will be held in Terry J. Oliver, a charged as a lieutenant, receiving 1980s, to serve as Deputy Memphis on July 16-20, 2011. sixth generation the Bronze Star and seven Combat Knox Ridley was affiliated with at to the Governor ef- farmer, has been Stars. least 15 businesses as a partner or fective Oct. 1. Nicely Justice Connie Clark, will be sworn appointed Com- His career in public service board member. He was also a Nicely will replace John Morgan, in as chief justice missioner of the began in 1948, when he was charter member of the Smyrna Ro- who was named the next Chancellor of the Tennessee Department of Ag- elected to the Rutherford County tary Club and commander of the of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Supreme Court riculture. Oliver, Oliver Court (now Commission). Ridley local VFW Post, member of the Nicely has served as Commissioner Sept. 1, succeed- who formerly served as deputy com- served on the court for several American Legion, Lions, Elks and of TDOT since 2003 and concur- ing Chief Justice missioner, succeeds Ken Givens, years before being elected county Moose clubs. rently served as Interim Commis- Janice Holder. who has joined the Mike McWherter judge (mayor) in 1973. He is preceded in death by his sioner of the Tennessee Department Clark, 58, campaign. Oliver has been deputy He also was Smyrna munici- wife Marie Miller Ridley and is of Safety from December 2005 until served as admin- commissioner under four commis- pal court judge for 10 years. In survived by sons Knox Ridley Jr., January 2007. Nicely also served in istrative director sioners and has a family farm in 1983, he retired from public ser- Thomas J. Ridley, and William C. 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The story begins Administration’s (FRA) U.S. High internationally, where high-speed Speed Intercity Passenger Rail pro- rail is transforming the face of the gram, could get a waiver around the continent. matching requirement in next year’s While commuters across Ten- round of funding, as the agency in- nessee are drumming their nails in vestigates the matter, according to smog-fueled frustration, travelers in Mitchell. FRA funding is used to Europe, Spain and Asia are reaching implement high-speed service along their destinations with time to spare, approved corridors. swiftly, safely and luxuriously with At once time, earlier editions of snacks and a movie. Their steed of a national map chartering a high- choice? Sleek electric trains, bold speed rail vision for America did not neon with plush seats rocketing at include corridor routing to service speeds of 180-225 miles per hour. Middle Tennessee, a major objec- It’s not great grandpa’s locomo- tive for the Nashville MPO in its tive, but in the 21st century high- federally mandated long-range speed rail holds every bit as much transportation plan. promise and intrigue in the United Today, MPO officials are cred- New high-speed trains will link 80 percent of Americans within 25 years, at a cost of about $500 billion, States. Bridging the distance be- iting ongoing intergovernmental ef- according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. High speed trains are the central component tween cities and states, the high- forts supporting a regional vision for of a high speed rail system. The other key components include special high performance dedicated track, speed technology thumbs its nose at sustainable transportation with get- and advanced signalling systems. High speed trains are specially designed and assembled as secure air pollutants and airport security ting Middle Tennessee back on the ‘trainsets’ to operate at speeds of 186 - 225 mph. Technologically sophisticated and visually impressive, and breathes fresh life into economi- Federal Railroad Administration’s high speed trains are being built and expanded all over the world. cally stagnant communities once map. Georgia’s bid for an Atlanta to ous smaller road, bike and pedes- considered ‘off the beaten path.’ Chattanooga route, to Nashville and trian projects. The vision looks at According to a report for the eventually Louisville, Kentucky, what the 10-county region would U.S. Conference of Mayors, in 25 marks a major step toward mass need to do to move an additional years, in four U.S. cities alone, high- transit goals for the state and con- 900,000 people around by the year speed rail development could create firms long-range plans for the 10- 2035. In all, there is a total of $5 150,000 jobs and $19 billion in new county region. With FRA approval, billion projects, with no guaranteed business. U.S. Transportation Sec- Georgia DOT and TDOT would funding. Nashville Mayor Karl retary Ray LaHood’s prediction that continue environmental planning, Dean and other regional leaders within the next 25 years, 80 percent design approved stations along the have formed Transportation Alli- of Americans will be linked via corridor, and create a plan that ance of Middle Tennessee to help high-speed train, stops international “could one day stretch from Florida build private sector support in ef- train-makers and operators ready to to Chicago,” according to a recent forts to fund a Middle Tennessee funnel their knowledge and techni- press release. transit system. In U.S. cities, bus rapid transit systems range from $200,000 a mile to $55 million a mile, while light rail systems range from $12.4 million to $118.8 million, according to data from the U.S.General Accountabil- Part of the Nashville MPO’s long range transportation plan is bus rapid ity Office to Congress. transit lines connecting Nashville to Franklin, Gallatin and Murfreesboro. Bus rapid transit applies to a Bus rapid transit puts buses in dedicated lanes on major thoroughfares. variety of public transportation sys- tems using buses to provide faster, more efficient service than an ordi- exclusive rights-of-way at ground head electrical wires. nary bus line. More often this is level, on aerial structures, in sub- To view the 2035 regional transpor- achieved by making improvements ways or in streets, able to board and tation plan, visit to existing infrastructure, vehicles discharge passengers at station plat- www.nashvillempo.org/ and scheduling. forms or at street, track, or car-floor plans_programs/rtp/. Bus rapid transit puts buses in level and normally powered by over- dedicated lanes on major thor- oughfares and is generally cheaper to implement than Today’s light rail is re-engineered to meet 21st century needs for acces- light rail. sibility by seniors, parents with strollers, and persons in wheelchairs. Light rail, an electric railway cal expertise into lucrative Ameri- “With Middle Tennessee now system similar to can contracts just short of popping much better positioned to be consid- an updated ver- the cork. ered as a priority for a high-speed sion of a streetcar, But it’s not cheap. A $500 bil- rail corridor in this national vision, is re-engineered lion to $1 trillion price tag over the state and local officials now have a to meet 21st cen- next 40 years remains a sobering great deal of work yet to do on coor- tury needs for ac- thought for most Americans. “When dinated regional planning efforts,” cessibility by se- we started the interstate system, we said Michael Skipper, Nashville niors, parents didn’t know where all the money MPO executive director. with strollers. and was coming from,” LaHood, who is The agency plans to host a re- persons in wheel- spearheading the effort, encourages gional symposium this fall, with chairs. The new a gathering of business and political mayors and other key stakeholders vehicles, how- leaders at Central Pennsylvania Col- “to discuss the greater Nashville ever, carry more lege. “In less time than it took to area’s prospects for high-speed rail passengers than create the interstate highway sys- access, and the likely process of either trolleys or tem, you’ll start to see high-speed moving forward,” Skipper said. buses, cutting op- A national map chartering a high-speed rail vision for America was released by the Obama rail in this country.” In addition to high-speed rail, erating costs. Administration in 2009. Early editions of the map did not include corridor routing to service In January, President Obama the 20-plus year plan includes varied Light rail is Middle Tennessee. Following intergovernmental efforts in support of a regional vision for announced an $8 billion stimulus options, light rail and bus rapid tran- characterized by sustainable transportation, Middle Tennessee is back on the Federal Railroad investment for 13 corridors in 31 sit lines connecting Nashville to its ability to oper- Administration’s map of the Southeast U.S. states, in addition to another $5 bil- Franklin, Gallatin and Murfreesboro ate single or mul- Reprinted The Metropolitan Planning Organization lion in the next five years. Yet, the within 25 years along with numer- tiple cars along

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P.O. Box 2968 Murfreesboro, TN 37133-2968 (615) 895-8221 www.griggsandmaloney.com www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 23, 2010 Gov. Bredesen has signed an ex- ecutive order that promotes ex- panding science, technology, en- gineering and mathematics edu- cation in K-12 public schools BY TML STAFF REPORTS cluding more than $2 million for across Tennessee. The governor individuals in Haywood County, al- said that the state is positioned to be Tennessee sales tax revenue expe- most $2 million for Madison County a national leader in those fields and rienced the sharpest increase in residents, and nearly $2 million for the Tennessee STEM Innovation July of any month since April Gibson County residents. The Network will “drive the develop- 2007. July revenues totaled $833.6 $155.9 million in FEMA grants to ment of the tools and resources that million or $22.5 million more than Tennesseans includes $134.5 mil- will help us realize those opportuni- the state budgeted. Revenues re- lion in home repair and rental assis- ties.” Officials say the network will ported in July were collected in tance, and more than $21.4 million conduct various STEM educational June, which closed the 2009-2010 for other disaster-related needs such activities in coordination with local fiscal year. The July growth rate in as personal property, medical care education agencies, including sales taxes was 5.94 percent. The and funeral expenses. The SBA has teacher professional development fiscal year had a negative 2.25 per- approved more than $145.7 million and curriculum development. The Federal assistance has topped $301.6 million for Tennesseans af- cent growth in the category for an in low-interest loans for Tennessee network and its activities will be fected by early May flooding.That amount includes $155.9 million in under collection of $225.7 million. homeowners, renters and busi- managed by Battelle Memorial In- approved Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster grants Finance Commissioner Dave Goetz nesses. stitute, a national leader in STEM and $145.7 million in low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business says the rise in sales and corporate education. Administration. taxes point to an economic recovery Mass layoffs in Tennessee fell in in Tennessee. the second quarter compared to a Tennessee recently received a states that are solid performers - the in Tennessee has fallen since 2000 year ago, but inched up from the $325,000 grant from the National highest ranking - when it comes to from 10,144 to 6,702 in 2009. In Tennessee and Georgia’s Depart- first quarter, according to a report Endowment for the Humanities their state pension systems. The addition, Tennessee has decreased ments of Transportation have issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor to begin creating a fully search- same study found that 95 percent of the number of children in long-term jointly applied for $34 million in Statistics. In the three months end- able, digitized online archive of Tennessee’s accrued pension liabili- foster care, and the rate of children in federal funding to develop high- ing June 30, Tennessee had 30 mass the state’s newspaper collection. ties had been funded. out-of-home placements is now be- speed rail service from Atlanta to layoffs — defined as a layoff of 50 or Only a select group of newspapers low the national average. At the Chattanooga, Nashville and even- more people by a single company. — about 2,500 rolls of microfilm or The Tennessee State Library and same time, recurrences of abuse and tually Louisville, Ky. The Federal That compares to 27 in the first quar- 100,000 pages — from 1836 to Archives will develop an online neglect in children have decreased, Railroad Administration money ter and 41 in the second quarter of 1922 will be included in the pilot database of the state’s Civil War indicating the safety of reform ef- would allow the two states to con- 2009. During the 2nd quarter, 4,225 program. A committee of histori- battlefields. The project will con- forts. The study was conducted to tinue environmental planning and people made initial claims for unem- ans, librarians and archivists from vert a comprehensive Civil War da- share the examples of states and engineering for a high-speed rail ployment insurance, compared with across the state will select which tabase for Tennessee to a web-based counties that have been successful in link between Atlanta and Chatta- 4,813 in the prior quarter and 7,704 papers make the cut. Tennessee will application. It will support protec- child welfare reform. It outlines the nooga. TDOT would manage the a year ago. join 15 other states that have made tion for the 38 most important battle- way the Tennessee Department of planning process from Chattanooga their collections available online as fields in Tennessee. The database Children’s Services has worked to Nashville. In commemoration of the 150th part of the National Digital News- will link information from the Civil with Youth Villages, its largest pri- anniversary of the American Civil paper Program. War Sourcebook for Tennessee to vate provider, to bring about reform. Tennessee ranks 30th in the num- War, Tennessee’s Sesquicenten- Civil War maps and documents ber of stimulus-related jobs sup- nial Commission announced the Public spending is secondary con- archived at the library. The database The Tennessee Bureau of Investi- ported by the American Recovery state’s Inaugural Sesquicenten- cern, while jobs and the economy will be created under a $40,750 gation, beginning Sept. 1, will of- and Reinvestment Act, according nial Signature Event. Taking place proved to be the most important grant from the National Park fer alerts via cell phone, text mes- to a report by Onvia. The analysis Nov. 12 and 13, the theme of this issue facing Tennessee today and Service’s American Battlefield Pro- sage and/or email. Nixle, a commu- of the “Recovery Summer” shows historic milestone is “The Coming state spending ranking a distant tection Program. nity information service, will allow the Volunteer State has 7,107 jobs of the Civil War.” Gov. Bredesen second, according to a new poll by TBI to create and publish messages supported by stimulus funding. The will kick off the event at the Tennes- media outlets in the state. Accord- Tennessee has reduced the num- to be delivered to subscribed resi- report also says that Tennessee — see Performing Arts Center’s Jack- ing to the poll of 625 registered ber of children in its foster care dents instantly via cell phone with which had a June unemployment son Hall beginning at 10 a.m. on Tennessee voters, 54 percent of system by 34 percent since 2000, text messages and/or email on a rate of 10.1 percent — has been Nov. 12. The Tennessee Sesquicen- those surveyed said their top issue while providing more effective handheld device. Notifications can awarded fewer dollars per capita tennial Signature Event will consist was the economy and jobs. Govern- help to families, according to a also be accessed online at Nixle’s ($105) than all states except Nevada of historical discussions, stories and ment spending came in second, with study released by Casey Family website at www.nixle.com. The ser- and Utah. The report ranked Ten- reenactments in addition to music by 22 percent naming it the most im- Programs. The study shows the vice is reliable and free for TBI to nessee 16th for future job growth the internationally acclaimed Fisk portant issue facing the state today. number of children in state custody use. from the ARRA, commonly known Jubilee Singers and special appear- Unemployment in Tennessee stood as the stimulus bill. According to ance by country superstar Trace at 10.1 percent through June, down Onvia, ARRA-supported jobs in Adkins. from 10.9 percent a year ago at this Municipal airports among Tennessee are expected to grow time, according to the state Depart- 39.1 percent in the second half of the The University of Tennessee ment of Labor. aeronautic grants recipients year. Biofuels Initiative has helped to plant more than 1,000 acres of va- The Tennessee Arts Commission Gov. Bredesen announced Millington Regional Jetport— Federal assistance has topped rieties of switchgrass to see what was recently awarded more than $25.9 million in federal and state $72,000—to make emergency re- $301.6 million for Tennesseans kind is best for producing biofuel. $1 million from the U.S. Depart- aeronautics grants to fund improve- pairs. affected by early May flooding. The planting is part of a U.S. Depart- ment of Education through an ments at 22 commercial and general Nashville John C. Tune Airport — That amount includes $155.9 mil- ment of Energy project to help make Arts Education Model Develop- aviation airports. The TDOT Aero- $9,247,500—for Phase I of a new lion in approved Federal Emergency bioenergy production more effi- ment and Dissemination grant. nautics Division has the responsibil- construction project, to purchase Management Agency disaster cient, cost-effective and sustain- Funds will be used for Arts360°, a ity of inspecting and licensing the property, and for emergency recon- grants and $145.7 million in low- able. A team of biofuels researchers whole-school instructional model state’s 126 heliports and 75 public/ struction of the airport’s apron. interest loans from the U.S. Small and farmers from nine East Tennes- that makes arts-based and arts inte- general aviation airports. The Divi- Nashville International Airport— Business Administration. Federal see counties planted the switchgrass grated learning a focal point of the sion also provides aircraft and re- $953,000—for relocation of the assistance for residents in West Ten- and will monitor their yields this curriculum. Arts360° is based on lated services for state government airport’s telephone room and up- nessee exceeded $8.5 million, in- year. the innovative Artist to Artist model and staffing for the Tennessee Aero- grades to the airport’s storm water pioneered by the Perpich Center for nautics Commission. treatment plant. Arts Education, the North Dakota The following municipal air- Savannah-Hardin County Air- Council on the Arts, and the Minne- ports were among the recipients: port—$7,875—for emergency con- sota State Arts Board. It includes Chattanooga Lovell Field— crete repairs on the airport’s taxi- year-round professional develop- $67,500—for emergency runway way. BY TML STAFF REPORTS the recession. The unemployment ment for classroom teachers, arts repairs. Smithville Municipal Airport— rate, in fact, remained stuck at 9.5 specialists, and teaching artists. Cleveland Municipal Airport— $46,308—new grounds mainte- About a third of people in nine percent in July. “The private sector $7,672,121— for the purchase of nance equipment. states were obese in 2009, a dra- is still hobbled,” said Robert A. Dye, Recent reports indicate Tennes- property near the airport and for Smyrna Airport—$1,161,000— matic increase from 2007, when senior economist at PNC Financial see is in better shape than many Phase II construction of the new air- for design and rehabilitation of sev- only three states had obesity rates Services Group in Pittsburgh, “and states when it comes to paying for port. eral taxiways. that high, a new survey from the certainly is not nearly strong enough retiree benefits. A recent study by Lawrenceburg/Lawrence County Tri-Cities Regional Airport— Centers for Disease Control and to overcome the drain on the govern- the nonprofit Pew Center on the Airport—$36,000—for replacing $443,550—for land acquisition and Prevention shows. People are ment side.” States said Tennessee is one of 16 lighting on two runways. to remove tree obstructions. obese if they are roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight. Obe- sity raises the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, many cancers and other diseases. The data indicate that about 27 percent of people in the MunicipalDisaster Administration Relief Program Program USA are obese, but that’s an under- estimate; more accurate government May Schedule data show that about 34 percent of adults — almost 73 million people Capital Outlay Notes for: — are obese, the CDC says. This state breakdown is based on the Be- • Infrastructure Repairs havioral Risk Factor Surveillance System phone survey, in which 400,000 adults self-report their • Equipment Replacements height and weight. The higher rate is from the National Health and Nutri- • Building / School Repairs tion Examination Survey (NHANES), which is considered the gold standard because it is a national survey of people whose weight and Terms: Up to 7 years height are actually measured. Ammortization: Up to 12 years With the departure of thousands Fixed Rate of temporary Census workers and thousands more let go by state and Affordable Rate local governments, businesses Standard Documentation could not rescue the American la- bor market in July. Over all, the nation lost 131,000 jobs last month, Subject to credit approval according to the Department of La- * bor, which also said that June was far For more information call: 615-255-1561 weaker than previously indicated. Private employers added 71,000 jobs last month, but those figures were overtaken by the 143,000 cut as the Census wound down. It is also about half the number that econo- mists say is needed to simply accom- modate population growth, so the tepid job increases cannot begin to plug the hole created by the loss of more than eight million jobs during 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 23, 2010 www.TML1.org City governments hold elections to determine mayor, council members Dennis Webb Mayor Erin Minor Hill James Anderson Alderman Tommy Parchman Mayor Tracy Wilburn Mayor Jenny Hunt Alderman Paul Bailey Alderman Bernard Dalton Alderman Sept. 13-17 : Pro Walk/Pro Bike Malinda Campbell Alderman Scott Jarrell Alderman 2010 Conference in Chattanooga Byrdstown Nina Finley Alderman sponsored by the The National Cen- Chris Thompson Mayor Monterey ter for Bicycling & Walking Glen Parris Alderman Etowah Jeff Hicks Mayor (NCBW). This year’s theme, John Bilbrey Alderman Matt Goodin Commission Jeff Murphy Alderman “Bringing Livable Communities Opal Clayborn Alderman E. Burke Garwood Commission Hershel Bohannon Alderman and Regions to Scale,” will help Johnny Sells Recorder Dennis R. Morgan Commission Billy Whalen Jr. Alderman attract a diverse representation of Rebecca Crabtree Alderman community planners, engineers, Chapel Hill Gainesboro IaQuinta transportation and elected officials, Carl Cooper Mayor John R. Fox Mayor as well as those concerned with the Thomas H. Lawrence Alderman John B. Cassetty Alderman New Johnsonville environment, public health and en- Houston Bryant Alderman Roger Gore Alderman Lance Loveless Mayor ergy policies. To learn more about Election Pam Elliott Alderman Paul Stafford Alderman Wayne Woods Commission the conference or register, visit Richard Adkins Commission www.bikewalk.org or contact 2010 Charleston Greenbrier Ricky Lee Commission Philip Pugliese at 423-643-6887 or Walter S. Goode Commissioner Wayne Dugger Alderman [email protected]. Jeff Delong Alderman Pegram ELECTION from Page1 Church Hill Jorgen Runquist Alderman Eugene Evans Alderman Sept. 16-17: 57th Annual Campfield won the GOP nomination Mark A. Drinnon Alderman Warren Miller Alderman Governor’s Conference on Eco- for the senate seat left vacant by Tim Tom Kern Alderman Greeneville nomic and Community Develop- Burchett who handily won the elec- B.D. Cradic Alderman W.T. Daniels Mayor Petersburg ment “Vision Into Action.”In con- tion for Knox County mayor. Benny G. Moore Alderman James Owen Commission junction with the conference, ECD Two incumbents in the House Sarah E.T. Webster Alderman Darrell Bryan Alderman Alan Moorehead Commission representatives from China, Canada lost their primaries. Rep. Eric Cleveland Kenneth Richardson Commission and Europe will be available to meet Swafford lost to Cameron Sexton for Tom Rowland Mayor Gruetli-Laager Corey Smith Commission with local community and eco- the GOP nomination in House Dis- Richard Banks Council at large nomic development representa- trict 25. Rep. Chad Faulkner lost to Linda Slatton Broom Mayor Charlie McKenzie Council Sardis tives. Meetings will be held at the Dennis Powers for the GOP nomina- Allen Joslyn Alderman Bill Estes Council James W. Creasy Mayor Nashville Convention Center. Ap- tion in House District 36. Dwaine Brewer Alderman pointments are available on a first- City Government Dowelltown Scotts Hill come, first-serve basis and should Thirty-six city governments Henderson Bradley Driver Alderman Harold Britt Mayor be scheduled through ECD Repre- across Tennessee also held local Bobby C. Barnes Alderman Keith Farler Alderman Jonathan Montgomery Alderman sentative Andrea Fanta at elections. At press time, some elec- Timothy G. Faulkner Alderman Ronald Griffith Alderman Bett Rosss Alderman 615.532.9055 or e-mail Andrea. tion results had not been declared Keith Smith Alderman official and therefore, the list is not Carolyn Ross Alderman [email protected]. For details and reg- Eastview complete. Joe Tomlin Alderman istration information visit www.tn. Jessie Robbins Mayor Lobelville gov/ecd/GovConf10/index.html or Jeff Coln Alderman Robbie Moore Mayor Sparta call the ECD office at 615-253- Algood Don Burnette Alderman Elvis Butler Alderman Jeff Young Mayor 1390. Terry Foutch Mayor Josh Warren Alderman Hugh Adams Council Burl Sutton Alderman Jim Floyd Alderman Sept. 22-24: The Tennessee City Kirk Dyer Council Lucy Martin Alderman Lookout Mountain Hoyte Jones Alderman Management Association Fall Greg Brown Mayor Bobby Officer Alderman Conference held at the Hilton Baileyton Elkton Daniel Crates Commission Doug Carter Alderman Carolyn S. Thompson Mayor Townsend Knoxville. For questions, call Pat Walker Jones Commission Hardy at 423-854-9882 or David Donald Kilday Alderman Bill J. Cary Alderman Michael Talley Commission Will Moses Commission Angerer at 731-423-3710 or email Roosevelt Whitfield Alderman Charles R. Tippett Commission at [email protected] or Baxter Carol Mutter Commission Ron Palewski Commission [email protected] Willie Dale Allison Alderman Englewood Manchester Greg Phillips Alderman Terry Glen Hanner, Sr.Commission Tullahoma Lonnie Norman Alderman Oct. 7-8: Two-Day Grants Work- Ben Fetter Commission James D. Eads C ommission Donny Parsley Alderman shop in Nashville sponsored by the Bellebuckle Mike Norris Commission Tennessee Department of Eco- nomic and Community Develop- ment. Learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals. This TN drinking water systems recognized training is applicable to grant seek- ers across all disciplines. Beginning for exceptional service during May flood and experienced grant writers are encouraged to attend. Tuition is The men and women from outcomes from this flood disaster. Franklin Water Department North Utility District of $425 and includes workbook and Tennessee's public drinking water The department joins Governor Gainesboro Water System Benton/Decatur County accompanying resource CD. Seat- systems were recently recognized Bredesen in saluting all drinking Gibson County Municipal Water Parsons Water Department ing is limited, online reservations for their extraordinary response and water professionals and system em- District Pleasant View Utility District are necessary. For more informa- recovery efforts during the historic ployees for their exceptional public Hendersonville Utility District Poplar Grove Utility District tion call 800-814-8191 or visit: floods of May 1-2. service in ensuring Tennessee citi- Humboldt Utilities – Water Portland Water System http://GrantsTraining.com/ Examples of challenges faced zens and communities continued to Department River Road Utility District Nash1010. by drinking water systems included: receive clean, safe drinking water H. B. & T. S. Utility District Rutherford Water System • water line breaks throughout dis- during the 2010 flood. Harpeth Valley Utility District Second South Cheatham Utility tribution networks; Water Systems Recognized Jackson Energy Authority District • flooded water intakes and wells; Alexandria Water System Kenton Water Department Smithville Water System Rain or shine, • submerged water treatment Ashland City Water Department Lawrenceburg Water System Tennessee Ridge Water System plants and associated filter beds; Bon Aqua – Lyles Utility District Lexington Water Systems Trenton Water System sleet or hail, • excessive turbidity and debris; Brentwood Water Department Lobelville Water Department Vanleer Water Department • power outages; Castalian Springs Utility District Madison Suburban Utility District Water Authority of Dickson County every day is perfect • damages to pumps and valves; Cedar Grove Utility District Maury County Water System Waverly Water Department and Celina Water System McMinnville Water Department Waynesboro Water System for a GovDeals sale! • numerous communication is- Centerville Water System Michie Water Department Westmoreland Water System sues. Clarksville Water Department Mount Pleasant Water System West Wilson Utility District The rapid restoration of deliv- Consolidated Utility District Nashville Water Department White House Utility District ering safe drinking water to all cus- Dover Water Department New Johnsonville Water Woodbury Water System tomers occurred at a pace that Erin Water System Department amazed even federal emergency re- sponse officials. The Tennessee Department of State banking on financial literacy Environment and Conservation rec- LITERACY from Page 1 healthier alternative than costly In another quality youth ori- ognized the dedication and coopera- able 45 percent increase in financial check cashing and title loan compa- ented program, Junior Achieve- Online Government tive spirit demonstrated by water literacy proficiency with participat- nies. Twenty-five cites strong and ment, students are serving as may- Surplus Auctions—24/7 systems during a Post Flood Meet- ing students per year. growing, project participants learn ors, bank tellers and business own- ing on July 21 at the department's According to the department’s about how to access financial ser- ers in JA Biz Town, where kids work Fleming Training Center in website, “Many Tennesseans’ first vices, the ability to accumulate and together to run a make believe city. Visit GovDeals.com today Murfreesboro. exposure to ‘financial literacy edu- protect savings and other financial A national nonprofit organization or call 1-866-377-1494 The meeting provided a shar- cation’ comes from a bounced assets and avoid bad credit and un- with a branch in Tennessee, JA ing, learning and networking oppor- check, massive credit card debt, manageable debt; all keys to family teaches financial literacy, work tunity for representatives of area even phone calls from debt collec- financial stability which provides readiness skills and public water systems to compare tors.” greater economic vitality for cities. entreprenueurship to a combined TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE STAFF According to Heath, in keeping Margaret Mahery, Executive Director experiences from the unprec- The Bank on Cities program has 65,000 students in Nashville and Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director edented flooding. A total of 49 pub- with the state’s college savings ini- received a nod from the Obama ad- Memphis, and have set their sights Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst lic water systems documented im- tiative, students may be taking home ministration in the form of a $50 on joining forces with the new state Carole Graves, Communications Director & Editor, Tennessee Town & City pacts from the floods and almost more projects in the future that re- million federal budget request. program in the future. John Holloway, Government Relations that many attended.Additionally, quire direct parental participation as Debbie Kluth-Yarbrough, Director of Marketing / Member Services other area water systems were in- a way to get the whole family in tune Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst vited to participate and learn from with financial literacy. Financial Facts and Figures Mona Lawrence, Administrative Assistant “Financial literacy is as much of Denise Paige, Government Relations the shared experiences. Managers • Tennessee had the second-highest bankruptcy rate in the nation for the Victoria South, Communications Coordinator of five systems that experienced a state economic issue as any other,” Sylvia Trice, Director of Conference Planning year 2010 ending June 30, according to the Administrative Office of the some of the most significant im- said Heath. “Having a state program U.S. Courts. Tennesseans filed bankruptcy at a rate of 8.33 per 1,000 TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY pacts provided presentations on the gets the term “financial literacy” residents. (ISSN. No. 0040-3415) Publication No. 539420 specific challenges faced and rec- away from a trivial grounding in the — Official publication of the Tennessee Mu- state’s economy.” nicipal League. Publisher: Margaret Mahery ommendations on how to handle • Tennessee ranked in the top 20 states for the number of foreclosures with (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: Carole similar crises in the future. On the national front, local 3,911 in January 2010. Graves ([email protected]; Phone: 615-255- A highlight of the meeting was governments are moving ahead in 6416. Advertising: Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising deemed unacceptable. Deputy Governor John Morgan and the effort to help residents become • Tennessee has the second largest per capita credit card debt load in the Fax classified ads to TT&C: Attention Mona TDEC Deputy Commissioner Paul more financially stable. The Bank country with an average of $6,823. Lawrence at 615-255-4752, or e-mail Sloan presenting a special On Cities Campaign, a project mlawrence@TML1. org. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: Attention Governor's Commendation for Ex- spearheaded in 2008 by the National • Tennessee’s average credit score is 687 while the national average is Debbie Kluth-Yarbrough at 615-255-4752, or ceptional Public Service to repre- League of Cities’ Institute for 692. e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions ex- sentatives of drinking water sys- Youth, Education and Families is pressed by non League officials or staff do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. Tennessee tems impacted by the May flood. built on partnerships between city • According to a recent FDIC report, nearly 10 percent of Tennesseeans Town & City is published, semi-monthly, 20 These commendation certifi- governments, banks, credit unions do not have a bank or savings account, which is 2.2 percent higher than times per year at 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 710, and community organizations. Nashville, TN 37219-1894. Periodicals post- cates recognized the determination, the U.S. household average. age paid at Nashville, TN. Subscription rates: expertise and cooperation of Ten- The goal of the campaign is to $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmembers, $1 nessee water professionals that pro- help municipal leaders connect low • As of Dec. 31, 2009, the state has 194 FDIC insured banks in operation. a copy. Postmaster: Send changes of address to tected public health in our commu- and middle income citizens with af- Tennessee Town & City, 226 Capitol Blvd., Reprinted from the website of the Department of Treasury Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219-1894. nities and averted potential negative fordable, safe bank accounts, a www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 23, 2010 Tennessee Municipal League 2010-2011 Officers and Directors Report shows significant cuts to PRESIDENT Dale Kelley Mayor, Huntingdon VICE PRESIDENTS local government jobs, services Kay Senter Councilmember, Morristown BY CHERIE DUVALL JONES job and service cuts as cities and tance, and an increase in demand for Ken Wilbur Nation’s Cities Weekly towns attempt to balance their bud- social services. Mayor, Portland Allen Barker gets with fewer resources, as well as Ilene Lieberman, Broward Mayor, Humboldt Leaders from National League that the majority of the cuts will be County, Fla., commissioner and DIRECTORS of Cities, the National Association seen in the areas of public safety, chair, NACo Large Urban Caucus, TENNESSEE Bryan Atchely of Counties (NaCo) and the U.S. public works, public health, and so- echoed that sentiment and said that Mayor, Sevierville FESTIVALS Angie Carrier Conference of Mayors (USCM) an- cial services. federal investments in public sector City Administrator, White House ( District 5) nounced the results of a survey dem- The report further documents jobs are critical in order to make Vance Coleman (District 7) onstrating that county, city and town that these cost-cutting measures will things better for local residents and Sept. 10-12: Elizabethton Mayor, Medina governments now face a fiscal crisis come at a steep price to our nation’s communities. Sycamore Shoals Celtic Festival Betsy Crossley 1651 W. Elk Ave. Celtic bands, Mayor, Brentwood (District 6) that will force job losses approach- overall recovery. The three organi- Philadelphia Mayor Michael Karl Dean ing 500,000 and significant cuts to zations continue to emphasize that Nutter, USCM second vice presi- clans, costumes, food, vendors, Mayor, Metro Nashville much needed public services. there can be no national economic dent, added that the bleeding at the storytelling, workshops, weapons Chris Dorsey The report highlights that un- recovery as long as unemployment local level is hurting the nation’s demonstrations, contests, and much City Manager, Red Bank (District 3) more. For more information, call David Gordon employment in America is not only remains high and the ability of local march toward recovery and that Mayor, Covington (District 8) a national crisis, but also a local governments to respond to the needs people in America's cities cannot 423-741-4841. J.H. Graham III crisis in which individuals and fami- of their residents is hindered. Fed- understand news reports that refer to Mayor, Crossville Sept. 16-18: Kodak Bill Hammon lies struggle to find work, make ends eral investment that helps save local a rebounding economy when com- Asst. City Manager, Alcoa (District 2) meet and keep their homes amid an jobs and preserve local services, panies still are not hiring. 11th Annual Dumplin Valley Blue- Bill Haslam anemic economic recovery. such as the Local Jobs for America While some signs show the U.S. grass Festival Mayor, Knoxville Local governments, often a life- Act, will help stabilize communities economy is slowly emerging from Dumplin Valley Farm. Enjoy three Curtis Hayes days of music from the nation’s best Mayor, Livingston line providing working families across the country and ensure that all the worst economic crisis to hit since Richard Hodges with the assistance they need to stay Americans are able to participate in the Great Depression, the nation will Bluegrass musicians. For more in- Mayor, Millington afloat, are facing their own fiscal the economic recovery. continue to feel the impact of the formation, visit the website Dot LaMarche, www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com Vice Mayor, Farragut crisis — one that will continue to NLC First Vice President James recession for years to come, includ- Ron Littlefield worsen over the next few years, Mitchell Jr., council member, Char- ing the potential loss of up to or call 865-397-7942. Mayor, Chattanooga making it more and more difficult to lotte N.C, noted that the worst ef- 500,000 jobs and the cutting of Keith McDonald provide such services at a time when fects of the fiscal crisis have yet to be much-needed public services, if the Sept. 17-18: Algood Mayor, Bartlett 22nd Upper Cumberland Quilt Festi- Bo Perkinson individuals and families seek them felt by many local governments as federal government does not re- Vice Mayor, Athens out the most. they are only beginning to feel the spond now. val Norm Rone Survey data collected for the pinch of decreased tax revenues, a To view a copy of the report Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Mayor, McMinnville (District 4) the Upper Cumberland Region. Charles “Bones” Seivers report captures the consequences of falloff in state and federal assis- visit www.nlc.org. President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund Travel the Quilt Trail, a scenic driv- Randy Trivette ing tour followed by maps. See City Recorder, Erwin (District 1) beautiful and historic barns and gor- A.C. Wharton Municipal Administration Program geous quilt squares displayed on Mayor, Memphis Bob Wherry businesses and homes in the various City Manager, Lakeland September Schedule communities. For maps and infor- President (TCMA) mation, visit the website Doug Young Council, Murfreesboro www.uppercumberlandquilttrail.com. PAST PRESIDENTS Human Resources Hot Topic Tom Beehan, (2008) Mayor, Oak Ridge Sept. 12: Colledgedale Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo Arts in the Park Festival Tommy Bragg (2006) Mayor, Murfreesboro With the passage of several Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg pieces of legislation, in addition to Johnson City, Johnson City Mu- From noon until dusk. Free fun for Tom Rowland (2002) Mayor, Cleveland modification of previous laws, this nicipal Building, 601 East Main the whole family featuring a wide Sam Tharpe (2001) Mayor, Paris course will provide an overview of Street variety of activities, musical enter- Dan Speer (1997) Mayor, Pulaski those subjects of interest to local Smyrna, Town Center, 100 Sam tainment, artistic programs, food TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS governments affecting Human Re- Ridley Parkway East and vendors. Held at Veterans Me- (Ex-Officio Directors) sources. The course will cover such Knoxville, University of Tennessee morial Park, located near the inter- Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. section of Apison Pike and Little Ken Krushenski, Oak Ridge topics and the proposed Collective Conference Center, 600 Henley Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference Bargaining legislation, Healthcare Sept. 2 Jackson Street Debbie Parkway. For more informa- John T. Gwin, Mount Juliet Reform, Effects of ARRA on Politi- Sept. 8 Johnson City The registration fee for MAP tion, visit the website at Tenn. Chapter, American Public Works cal Activities, Modifications to Sept. 9 Knoxville courses for Tennessee city officials www.artsintheparkfestival.com or Calvin D. Clifton, Little John Engineering call Mike Newberry at 571-224- Tennessee Government Finance Officers FMLA and USERRA and the defini- Sept. 10 Collegedale is $25 each. A fee of $55 is charged Mark S. Brown, Bartlett tion of a job applicant under new Sept. 15 Smyrna for non-city officials. Registration is 5680. Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. EEOC Guidelines. Training Facilities required. Seating is limited at all Art Cate, Knoxville Sept. 25: Three Way Tennessee Building Officials Assn. Instructor Collegedale, Collegedale City sites, so please register in advance. Steve Mills, Hendersonville Richard Stokes, MTAS Human Re- Hall,4910 Swinyar Drive Submit payment with your registra- 9th Annual Three Way Festival Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. source s Consultant Jackson, West Tennessee Center tion. MTAS will need to receive Arrive at 3 p.m. to celebrate the Jerry W. Crawford, Collierville Time for Agricultural Research, Exten- grand opening/ribbon cutting of the Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports payment in order to confirm your Larry Cox, Memphis Public administration courses begin sion, and Public Service, 605 Air- attendance for the class. For more new municipal complex and city Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. ways information, contact Kurt Frederick park. Enjoy all the festival’s out- Gil Kendrick, Jackson Dates and locations Lakeland, International Harvester at 615-253-6385 or Elaine Morrisey standing family activities, food and Tennessee Water Quality Management Club House, 4523 Canada Road fun until 7 p.m. Jack Graham, Maryville Sept. 1 Lakeland at 865-974-0411. Tennessee Recreation and Parks Assn. George Brogdon, Germantown Tennessee Chapter, American Planning Karen Hundt, Chattanooga Tennesseee Personnel Management Assn. Alan Jones, Metro Knox Airport Authority Tenn. Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders Shirley Dancy, Gates Tennessee Assn. of Public Purchasing Rex Gaither, Smyrna TN Section, Institute of Transport. Engineers Kevin Cole, Knoxville Tennessee Public Transportation Assoc. Rebecca Harris, Cookeville Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Tommy White, Sevierville Assn. of Independent and Municipal Schools Reecha Black, Alamo TML ASSOCIATE PARTICIPANTS PLATINUM LEVEL MEMBERSHIP Bank of America First Tennessee Bank GOLD LEVEL MEMBERSHIP Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. SILVER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP AT&T ING Financial Advisers, LLC Sensus Metering Systems SpeedFix BRONZE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP Alexander Thompson Arnold, PLLC No loan is too Alliance Water Resources Collier Engineering Co., Inc. Johnson Controls McGill Associates, P.A. Rare Element, Inc. large or too small Sophicity CORPORATE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP A To Z MUNI-DOT Company Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Assoc., LLC Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. CMI Equipment Sales, Inc. See us for your special projects needs. (615) 255-1561 Comcast Cable Communications Concrete Paving Assoc. of Tennessee DBS & Associates Engineering Desktop Risk Manager Education Networks of America Employee Benefit Specialists, Inc. Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. J.R. Wauford & Co. Consulting Engineers,Inc. LaserCraft, Inc. Local Govt. Corporation Mattern & Craig, Consulting Engineers, Inc Nashville Tractor & Equipment, Inc. OHM(Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment, Inc. One Source Document Solutions, Inc. Pavement Restorations, Inc. Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Statewide Insurance Group of America Tennessee Cable Telecomunications Assn. Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation Tennessee Fiber Optic Communities Thompson & Litton, Inc. Thompson Engineering Thompson Machinery Third Rock Consultants,LLC TLM Associates, Inc. Tri Green Equipment, LLC Tysinger, Hampton and Partners, Inc. URS Corporation Utility Service Co., Inc. Vaughn & Melton Volkert & Associates Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. Waste Management The city of Murfreesboro closes a $103 million loan, The town of Nolensville closes a $21,000 loan. Wiser Company, LLC the largest in TMBF history. 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 23, 2010 www.TML1.org 2010 Summary of Public Acts that affect municipalities

BY JOSH JONES within Metropolitan Nashville- lution panel, it is then submitted to MTAS Legal Consultant Davidson County. the local government planning advi- Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No charge community leaders and local officials. Effective June 30, 2010. sory committee for approval. A mu- to TML members. Send advertising to: TT&C Knowledge of communications system, Alcoholic Beverages Classified Ads, Mona Lawrence, 226 Capitol desktop computer networks, word process- nicipality may also annex within a Blvd. Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219; e-mail: ing, statistical methods, spreadsheets, e- Chapter No. 622 (HB2571/ Animals county’s planned growth area or ru- mlawrence@ TML1.org; or fax: 615-255 4752. mail and internet. Familiarity with local, SB2571). Alcoholic beverages may Chapter No. 615 (HB0539/ ral area, but only by referendum. state, and federal laws, including labor be sold at Oak Ridge Playhouse. SB0675). Forfeited deposits must be Effective May 26, 2010. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES laws. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Amends T.C.A. § 57-4-102(12) by used to conduct spay and neuter pro- DIRECTOR driver’s license. The selected candidate will authorizing the sale of alcoholic grams. Amends T.C.A. § 44-17-503 Chapter No. 1026 (HB3864/ MORRISTOWN. The city is seeking appli- be a proactive and a solution oriented indi- beverages at the Oak Ridge Play- by requiring forfeited deposits paid SB3489). Expansion of urban cants for the position of Administrative Ser- vidual who can demonstrate a history of vices Director. This position is the city’s creative problem solving and forecasting house at up to five special events to animal control agencies to be used growth boundary to include certain authority on all aspects of financial manage- for the future. Candidate should understand annually. Effective March 2, 2010. solely for conducting spay and neu- tracts. Amends T.C.A. § 6-58-104 ment and requires a comprehensive under- the nature of how smaller cities work and be ter programs in the community by authorizing a municipality to ex- standing of city government finance. The able to look at issues from a city-wide per- Chapter No. 623 (HB2758/ where the agency is located. pand its urban growth boundary director manages the city’s accounting, ac- spective. The ideal candidate will have SB2492). Alcoholic beverages may Effective March 2, 2010. (UGB) to include a tract of land that counts payable, payroll, tax collection, pur- strong leadership and supervisory skills: be sold at Roxy Regional Theatre. is 10 acres or smaller; is contiguous chasing, debt service and cash management understanding of community policing strat- Amends T.C.A. § 57-4-102(12) by Chapter No. 775 (HB3749/ to a tract of land that has the same functions. The position also oversees hu- egies; experience in dealing with elected man resources, information systems, and officials and the general public; experience authorizing the sale of alcoholic SB2796). Animal control agency owner and has already been annexed risk management. Candidates should dem- in developing and implementing training beverages at the Roxy Regional employees receive immunity when by the municipality; is being pro- onstrate management experience involving programs; a working knowledge of munici- Theatre in Clarksville. rendering emergency care. Amends vided water and sewer; and where responsibility for the planning, organiza- pal finance procedures and understanding Effective March 2, 2010. T.C.A. Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2 the owner consents. Does not re- tion, implementation and supervision of of procurement and maintenance of equip- by granting immunity from civil li- quire coordinating committee to re- varied administrative work programs. A ment and facilities; grant writing experi- ability to any person who renders or bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Chapter No. 647 (HB3243/ convene nor approval from the ence and the ability to communicate effec- SB2496). Alcoholic beverages may obtains emergency care for a non- public or business administration, account- tively with city officials, employees, citi- county or any other municipality. ing or a related field is required. Preference zens, various agencies and media. Resume be sold at Clayton Arts Center. livestock animal that is running at Only governing body of expanding will be given to candidates with profes- may be submitted to: Christopher J. Dorsey Amends T.C.A. Title 57, Chapter 4 large, abandoned, injured or in dis- city need approve. sional certification. If not certified, must be at Red Bank City Hall, 3117 Dayton Blvd., by authorizing the sale of alcoholic tress. Individual must take reason- Effective June 9, 2010. able to attain compliance with the provi- Red Bank TN. 37415 or citymanager@ beverages at the Clayton Arts Center able steps to locate owner of such sions of the Municipal Finance Officer Cer- redbanktn.gov in Blount County. animal. Provides immunity from Boards, Authorities & Commissions tification and Education Act of 2007 within Effective March 22, 2010. owner for veterinarians and persons Chapter No. 723 (HB3341/ 18 months of hire. Salary DOQ within a pay CITY PLANNER range of $60,000 to $89,000; comprehen- KINGSTON SPRINGS. The town is ac- working under veterinarians who SB2975). Build America Bonds in- sive benefit package offered, including cepting proposals from certified planners or Chapter No. 649 (HB2580/ provide emergency care to a non- terest rate formula developed. TCRS pension. Applications will be ac- planning groups to provide full, contracted SB2731). Alcoholic beverages may livestock animal at the request of Amends T.C.A. Title 7, Chapter 89 cepted until position is filled. Mail resume planning services to Kingston Springs and be sold at Majestic Theater in Chat- someone other than the owner. and Title 47, Chapter 14 by specify- and cover letter to: City of Morristown, P O the Town's Regional-Municpal Planning tanooga. Amends T.C.A. § 57-4-102 Grants immunity to animal control ing the formula for the rate of inter- Box 1499, 100 W 1st North St., Commission. The proposal/specifications by authorizing the sale of alcoholic agencies and employees acting est on Build America Bonds issued Morristown, TN 37816-1499, attn: City package can be obtained online at beverages at the Majestic Theater in within scope of employment who on or before June 30, 2012 by con- Administrator. Information about the city www.kingstonsprings.net or at city hall can be obtained from the website during business hours (8 am to 4 pm, Mon- Chattanooga. provide care or shelter to a stray or vention center authorities. www.mymorristown.com. day-Friday) at 396 Spring Street, Kingston Effective March 22, 2010. abandoned non-livestock animal. Effective April 9, 2010. Springs, TN 37082. (Mailing address: P.O. Effective April 16, 2010. CHIEF OF POLICE Box 256, Kingston Springs, TN 37082). A Chapter No. 664 (HB3354/ Chapter No. 802 (HB3309/ MCKENZIE. The city is accepting applica- faxed copy may be obtained by calling 615- SB3464). Alcoholic beverages may Chapter No. 882 (HB3383/ SB3399). Airport authorities may be tions for the position of Police Chief . Mini- 952-2110. Application packages will be ac- SB3715). Nashville and Memphis mum requirements: bachelor’s degree in be served at Sewanee Inn. Amends created jointly with out-of-state lo- cepted at City Hall through 4 p.m., Wednes- T.C.A. § 57-4-102 by authorizing may petition for destruction of dogs related field or at least three to five years day, Sept. 22, 2010. Interviews for appli- cal governments. Amends T.C.A. experience at police command level. Re- cants selected as finalists will be Wednes- the sale of alcoholic beverages at the without district attorney. Amends Title 42, Chapter 3, Part 1 by autho- sponsible for leadership and development day, Oct. 6, 2010, at city hall. All applica- Sewanee Inn. Effective July 1, 2010. T.C.A. § 44-17-120 by authorizing rizing a new method for creating an of police department consisting of 15 com- tion expenses and travel are borne by the Davidson and Shelby counties and airport authority. Authorizes the missioned officers and dispatchers. DOQ, applicant. Applicants must submit 6 printed Chapter No. 788 (HB3522/ the municipalities therein to, upon creation of a regional airport author- salary negotiable, DOE and training. Suc- copies and one electronic proposal. Appli- SB3610). Referendum on retail li- passage of an ordinance, petition a ity when three or more Tennessee cessful candidate will have a combination cants must have a Title VI endorsement quor license for manufacturer. general sessions court for destruc- cities and counties and at least one of training and experience that provides the policy. Proposals submitted to the town required knowledge, skills, & abilities; ini- must be valid for 60 days from submission Amends T.C.A. Title 57, Chapters 2 tion of a dangerous dog. Other cities political subdivision of another state tiative and experience and strong commit- deadline. The selected City Planner will not and 3 by authorizing, as an alterna- must go through district attorney. create a regional airport commission ment to community policing, staff training, be an employee of the town and must meet tive to a special election, a referen- Effective May 5, 2010. and a majority of such entities, by officer development and motivation of the the IRS requirements for designation as an dum on the availability of a retail resolution, recommend the creation department, consistent with the values and independent contractor or firm. The town liquor license for a manufacturer of Annexation of a regional airport authority and leadership philosophy of the city. Position reserves the right to alter the specifications alcoholic beverages. Only applies in Chapter No. 917 (HB2713/ enter into an interlocal agreement requires a team player who can work well and/or terms of this request. with employees, other city departments, the jurisdiction where voters have by SB2581). Annexation outside of an approved by the attorney general. Mayor, the Board of Mayor and Council and DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL / local option approved the issuance urban growth boundary. Amends Each entity appoints the same num- other police agencies. Candidate must have ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT of a special retail license. Also ex- T.C.A. § 6-58-111 by requiring a ber of commissioners. the ability to obtain valid TN driver’s li- LEWISBURG. The city is seeking appli- pands where manufacturers can dis- municipality seeking to annex terri- Effective July 1, 2010. cense and to meet current TN police officer cants for Director of Industrial/Economic tribute free samples to include any tory outside its existing urban certification standards, (P.O.S.T). To ap- Development. The director provides leader- location on the premises allowed by growth boundary by ordinance to Chapter No. 970 (HB3598/ ply: send resume to Mayor, City of ship in implementing and managing the actually adopt an amendment to the McKenzie, P.O. Box 160, McKenzie, TN. federal law.Effective April 19, 2010. SB3335). Membership on Regional organization’s programs and manages growth plan. This is accomplished 38201. Deadline for receipt of applications: properties owned by the IDB. This includes Megasite Authorities. Amends Oct. 01, 2010. City of McKenzie is EOE. knowledge and promotion of existing Chapter No. 1002 (HB3355/ by having its desired change to the T.C.A. § 64-6-110 by changing the building inventory and sites within the city SB3330). FBI background checks urban growth boundary submitted to membership of a regional megasite POLICE CHIEF and county. This also includes the develop- for beer permit applicants autho- the coordinating committee and re- authority and giving the governor RED BANK. The city is seeking an experi- ment of marketing programs, strategies for rized. Amends T.C.A. § 57-5-103 by ceiving a recommendation for or three additional appointments. enced and visionary leader for Chief of recruitment of business and industry, as authorizing a local government to against. The committee must submit These appointees must reside in Police, who will lead the Police Depart- well as retention and expansion of local enter into an agreement with the the proposed amendment with its counties that are contiguous to the ment, with a staff of 25 sworn and non- business and industry. Other responsibili- sworn personnel and an operating budget of ties include management of support staff, FBI, in addition to the TBI, for back- recommendation to all involved lo- county in which the megasite is lo- $1,7 million, in a community of approxi- management of contracts, and budget ac- ground and fingerprint checks on cal legislative bodies for approval. If cated and not otherwise represented. mately 12,400 people, which is completely countability. A bachelor’s degree in eco- applicants for beer permits. the amendment is approved, granted These members shall serve without surrounded by the city of Chattanooga, a nomic and community development, busi- Effective July 1, 2010. by all bodies or by the dispute reso- reimbursement for travel expenses. city of approximately 171,000 people. ness, public administration or finance is Effective May 26, 2010. Qualifications include a high school di- preferred. Polished verbal, presentation, Chapter No. 1133 (HB0499/ ploma and bachelor’s degree from an ac- and written communication skills a must. SB0274). Limited service restau- credited university majoring in police sci- Applicant shall be proficient in Microsoft TMBF Board meets Sept. 8 rants. Amends T.C.A. Title 57 by ence, criminal justice, police administration Office. This would include but not be lim- Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Tennessee or closely related field. A minimum of 10 ited to Microsoft, Access, Excel, Outlook, creating a new class of establish- years of law enforcement experience with a Powerpoint, Publisher and Word. Must also ments, limited service restaurants, Municipal Bond Fund will meet in regular public session on Wednesday, minimum of three to five years in a com- be capable of learning any other computer for purposes of licensing by the Al- Sept.8, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., local time, in the Fifth Floor Conference Room mand position. Must have a Tennessee law application deemed necessary or applicable coholic Beverage Commission. of the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund, 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 502, enforcement certification or obtain certifi- to the position. Complete job description Nashville, Tennessee, 37219, for the purpose of considering and transacting cation within one year after appointment. Available to establishments that available upon request. Interested candi- make less than 50% of their gross all business which may properly come before said Board. Some members of Additional specialized training, such as FBI dates must be willing to relocate in 6 months the Board of Director's may participate in such meeting by telephonic means, National Academy, SPI or Northwestern revenues from the sale of prepared and should submit a cover letter, resume, a which will be audible to any member of the public attending such meeting. University is desired. Demonstrated skills two page essay explaining how they will food. Also authorizes liquor stores in the following areas; personnel manage- bring and retain jobs in Lewisburg to the operating in Lakewood to continue If reasonably possible, an agenda will be available on Friday, Sept. 3, at ment, budgeting, community policing, in- City of Lewisburg, 131 East Church Street, in operation if the city surrenders its the offices of TMBF at that address. Additional information concerning the vestigation and community relations. A P.O. Box 1968, Lewisburg, TN 37091 by 4 charter as a separate municipality above may be obtained from Linda Mooningham, telephone number 615- Demonstrated ability to work with various pm on Fri., Oct. 1, 2010. 255-1561. Good Risk Management is just Good Management

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5100 Maryland Way • Brentwood, TN • 800-624-9698 Your Partner in Risk Management since 1979. www.TML1.org 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUGUST 23, 2010 Mark Gwyn’s childhood dream was to be a police officer – now he’s TBI director A degree in communications aided his evolvement into Tennessee’s top cop BY GAEL STAHL and played all day and half the night. across the state. TBI does instant gun purchases checks and You could go to anybody’s house background checks to the public for a fee and conducts nearly 2,000 Mark Gwyn was born and raised and they’d welcome you and feed hours of law enforcement training for 12,000 people annually. We in McMinnville, Tenn., a small town you. Good people. Good values. I train and certify all dispatchers in the state. best known for extensive nurseries went to work early on, loved sports Of our 463 TBI employees, about 300 are commissioned that supply the landscaping and but worked afternoons and evenings special agents or special agent/forensic scientists; the others gardening needs of businesses and so didn’t play on any varsity teams. support staff and law enforcement information coordinators. individual residences across Middle I was taught early that education Tennessee and beyond. would be an essential component of TT&C: Are you in a way the state’s “Big Brother” who goes Favorite native sons and my life and another would be a good everywhere and sees everything? daughters are Uncle Dave Macon, work ethic. Watching my mom and MG: Well, if you get stopped for speeding and your driver’s license Dinah Shore, Dottie West, U.S. dad who always worked, I didn’t is used to run a criminal history, all that comes through us. Every Ambassador Carl T. Rowan, one of know there was any other way. I state has a control terminal agency. It’s just easier for the FBI to deal the preeminent journalists in the 20th started mowing lawns with my dad with one agency instead of more than 400 law enforcement century, and now, Mark Gwyn, born when I was 11. At age 16, my departments in Tennessee. Admitted, some things can slip through in 1963 and beginning his second brothers and I went to work at a the system as when someone is not fingerprinted so that there’s no six-year term as TBI director. grocery store where my father’s record. Humans will make mistakes, but the controls are pretty Neither of Gwyn’s parents had a friend was the manager. I worked good. high school education, but Leonard there through college. and Thelma Gwyn told their three Even as a youngster, I always TT&C: What does your Fusion Center do? children how their lack of education wanted to get into law enforcement. MG: That’s TBI’s joint project with the Department of Homeland played a big part in barriers they It was more about wanting to serve, Security. It brings together state, local, and federal law enforcement faced in their own lives. The children not the money. My first job as a agencies including probation and parole and makes them swap took that to heart. Gwyn graduated McMinnville police officer in 1985 information. To do that, we gave every law enforcement agency in from Warren County High in 1981 paid $1,000 a month. I would have the state a records management system. Now, they can feed all their and Middle Tennessee State done it for free. It was never about data into the Tennessee Fusion Center and everyone is aware of University (MTSU) in 1985, which carrying a gun, wearing a badge, or each others’ raids, arrests, and other activities. We’ve already got led to a career in law enforcement. having authority. It was about help- 20 million records in the center. If you are assaulted by a person His father, who worked in a ing and serving people, about trying Mark Gwyn with a red dragon tattoo on his arm, we can enter “red dragon tattoo” funeral home, also worked as a to do the right thing, doing a job that and it’s going to pop up. That’s never been possible before. This reserve (auxiliary) police officer. a lot of people wouldn’t do for That’s what fired Gwyn’s childhood hundreds of thousands of dollars. I and lifelong passion. He has vivid was willing to pay the ultimate memories of how excited he got when sacrifice so others could be safe. Daddy donned his police uniform to go out on assignment. His mother TT&C: In college, you majored in has pictures she took of him at about criminal justice? age five wearing a badge pinned to MG: No, I majored in com- his shirt and a gun on his hip trying munications. My father told me that to arrest his sister. to make it in life you’ve got to be able Fast forward to 2010. TBI to talk to all types of people. I knew Director Gwyn says he still drives to that whatever I ended up doing, I had work everyday thinking how “this to be able to communicate and talk to job is like living a childhood anybody of whatever status or dream.” On graduating from MTSU position. So I majored in com- in 1985, he became a McMinnville munications and minored in speech. police officer, a TBI agent in 1988, It has served me well. At MTSU, I and was promoted in 1992, 1996, learned written communications, 2004, and 2010 – the last two being and radio and television broad- appointments by the governor to six- casting. I wrote for the high school year terms as Tennessee Bureau of newspaper and also for the local Investigation director. newspaper some. I loved what I was Gwyn joined the TBI not long learning. But I never forgot I wanted after it took its current form. The to become a police officer. Gwyn stands before the photos of TBCI/TBI’s eight directors since its inception in 1951. The most recent original Tennessee Bureau of directors are on the right: John Carney Jr. 1990-1992, Larry Wallace 1992-2003, Mark Gwyn 2004-Present. Criminal Investigation (TCBI) was TT&C: Did you have com- Carney and Wallace were the two Gwyn served under before becoming director. created in 1951 under the aegis of munications role models? the Department of Safety. That MG: I’ve always been a pretty MG: The Bureau sent me to sponsible for it. revolu-tionizes law enforcement and worked out fine until the late 1970s outgoing person who loved to meet Nashville in 1988 as a special agent improves our Amber Alert program. when Gov. Ray Blanton was and talk to people. As for mentors, and criminal investigator on its TT&C: And five years later? Last year, we were rated the best involved in issues such as the selling coming from such a small rural town, statewide Special Investigations MG: In 2001, Director Wallace Amber Alert program in the nation. of liquor licenses and wholesale I didn’t have a lot of African unit. We worked as a team of about promoted me to assistant director pardons of criminals. The TBCI did a American role models who had been 15 agents on high level public over the Forensic Division. At that TT&C: Is the methamphetamine joint investigation with the FBI and highly successful in certain arenas. corruption type cases, drugs, and point, I wondered if that would be the task force still active? wanted to see TBCI’s files. In 1980, You had to look outside your race or gambling – mostly white collar stuff. end of my career. I don’t have a MG: Absolutely. Last year was a the legislature took TBCI out of the at TV for role models. I had plenty of It gave me a chance to mature and forensic background. It was unheard record breaker. After I became a Department of Safety, completely role models coming up of the type work alongside experienced agents. that someone would go from the member of the Governor’s Task reorganized it and renamed it the that taught me to do the right thing Being just 24 years old when hired, I criminal side to the forensic side – a Force on Methamphetamine in 2004, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and to work hard to get ahead. You needed that. whole different building, a whole we were able to pass legislation that as an independent agency to provide were raised by the community. If the But I’d always wanted to work different field of expertise. But the put pseudoephedrine behind phar- assistance including high tech neighbors saw you messing up, violent crimes. That’s what our field director wanted someone to manage macy counters. While that was like investigative help to state, county, they’d grab you up and tan your hide agents do working with local law the division. With hard work and lots putting a band aid on a gunshot and city law enforcement agencies. just like your parents. That was part enforcement officials in specific of help, it worked out OK. It was very wound, it only helped for awhile. It’s come a long way since Gwyn of the foundation on which I counties. It was set up so I could work challenging and very rewarding. It People can still go from pharmacy to came on board in 1988. achieved whatever success I’ve with the team but also work as an brought my career full circle. pharmacy buying their limit of cold When he became director in reached thus far. agent in Cannon and Rutherford Without a doubt, it set me apart from tablets from behind the counter at 2004, Gwyn oversaw the creation of A couple of years ago I gave the counties. When Director Larry a lot of other people when a new Walgreen’s to make meth and then the Technical Services Unit (high eulogy at my Sunday School Wallace came aboard in 1992, I director was appointed in 2004. I go across the street to buy their limit tech surveillance methods and teacher’s funeral. She was also my asked to work in my home area full- don’t think I would be sitting here as at CVS. In 2004, there were about computer forensics) and launched a kindergarten teacher and had time. He made me a field agent in director of TBI today if I didn’t have 800 labs in the state. Our Task Force Cyber Crimes Unit to battle Internet followed me through my whole Rutherford and Cannon counties. that background. dismantled thousands of meth labs. crimes targeting children. His Drug career – even into my early 40s. Working with local law enforcement TBI’s Forensic Division imple- Last year we were up to nearly 1,500 Investigation Division targets mid- She’d call and check in and ask if I is all I did until 1996. ments technology and science to and stood at No. 2 in the nation. This to high-level drug dealers and is an was okay. You never forget people investigate and establish facts and year we may become No. 1 for active part of the Governor’s Meth like that. TT&C: Who picked the cases you evidence for use in a court of law number of methamphetamine labs. Task Force and the state’s Later, when I became a 22 year- worked on? including forensic analysis of DNA, After Oregon made pseudoe- Governor’s Task Force on Mari- old police officer carrying a badge MG: I did whatever the local district toxicology, drug testing, latent phedrine a scheduled prescription juana Eradication. and a gun, I wanted to save Mc- attorney, requested. The TBI was fingerprints, microanalysis and other drug, labs dropped from about 500 to Gwyn’s TBI career includes Minnville. I saw myself as the guy created with the mission of assisting so-called CSI type stuff. TBI has 15. Mississippi just passed that being a special agent and criminal designated to come in and take the local law enforcement, not to be a three nationally accredited crime legislation. If it gets a dramatic investigator, executive officer to the bad guys off the street. I had people mega agency of 2,000 agents. We laboratories with about 120 special decrease, we’ve got to take a look at TBI director, assistant director in sit me down and say you don’t have offer technical, specialized help to agent/forensic scientists conducting doing it, too. charge of the Forensic Services to arrest everybody you come into local law enforcement especially in approximately 280,000 tests on Division, and Bureau director. contact with. You’ll see them again if dealing with the worst of their worst 83,000 pieces of evidence a year. TT&C: What’s been your hardest He has completed prestigious they continue to mess up. Sometimes crimes. We have a field agent and a What makes the division so critical is challenge as TBI director? law enforcement and leadership people make mistakes that are bad drug agent in every county. that we’re the only people in the state MG: The major budget cuts over the training programs such as the John enough to make an arrest. But Everybody knows our phone that can do it so all law enforcement last two years have tested my F. Kennedy School of Government sometimes the law allows you to give number. evidence comes to us. If we get leadership ability more than any from Harvard University and the that person a second chance to bogged down, we’ll bottleneck the position I’ve had within TBI FBI Leadership in Counterterrorism improve. You can exercise that TT&C: What did you do after the entire law enforcement and judicial including going to Forensics without Program. He received terrorism without taking everybody to jail. field agent stint? process across the state. the institutional knowledge I training conducted in Israel by the MG: In 1996, Director Wallace needed. But my entire staff and I Israeli National Police. Gwyn sits on TT&C: Was it difficult getting on brought me back to Nashville for five TT&C: Which of the TBI divisions have shown the kind of leadership the IACP Narcotics and Dangerous the McMinnville Police Depart- years to be his executive officer in do you spend most of your time? people talk about when you try to Drugs Committee as well as the ment in 1985? senior management and, because I MG: The Criminal Division. Its Field weather the storm by keeping morale Board of the University of Tennessee MG: It was probably a little easier had a degree in communications, he Investigation Unit of nearly 150 on an even keel so things don’t fall to National Forensic Academy. He for me since I had a college degree. made me the Bureau’s first public special agents and supervisors are the pieces. It’s been tough. lives in Nashville where he is a Only one other officer had a college information officer (PIO), executive heartbeat of the organization. They graduate of Leadership Nashville degree. In some ways, the degree officer in charge of the Top Ten Most represent the reason TBI was TT&C: When Gov. Bredesen and serves on the Board of Directors worked against me. The day I went to Wanted program, in charge of over- founded. It launches investigations of reappointed you, he listed your for the Salvation Army and Second meet with the chief, he told me he seeing the construction of the new drugs, public corruption, fugitives, many improvements over the past Harvest Food Bank. was going to hire me, but he was TBI headquarters and the adjoining organized crime, domestic terrorism, six years. Which are most Gwyn, who is unmarried, has concerned that I would not stay. Sure Forensics Division facility, and spe- gambling, Medicaid fraud, and any important? two older brothers and one older enough I did leave. I’m so grateful cial projects. criminal violations requested by local MG: The first thing I did as director sister. One brother just retired from that he did not hold it against me but We do all that differently now. district attorneys. Its Criminal in 2004 was to create the Technical CSX Railroad – the former L&N hired me and sent me to the Law Without a doubt, one of the best Intelligence Unit covers organized Services Unit to give better and more Railroad – and the other just retired Enforcement Academy to get good moves I made on becoming director crime, fugitives, gang activity and technical services that local, state, as a chief master sergeant in the U.S. training. That training and my three was to bring in a full-time PIO from missing children. It manages Amber and federal law enforcement needed Air Force. Their sister has worked years as a police officer made me a outside the Bureau. I knew that I Alerts, the Fusion Center, the Top in the areas of computer forensics, for the social Security Admini- better TBI agent as did my degree in didn’t do the job justice with so many Ten Most Wanted program, and the cell phone forensics, cyber scams other things to do. It’s a full-time job. stration for more than 30 years. communications. How you com- Tennessee Sex Registry. In 2004 I and cyber crimes related to children, municate with the public is essential. When I headed up the Top Ten Most added the Technical Services Unit to digital forensics for preserving and I don’t know if there’s a greater Wanted program, we did reenact- zero in on cyber crimes against analyzing digital evidence seized TT&C: What was it like growing ments of the crimes of the fugitives in ability a law enforcement officer children and computer evidence from computer systems and mobile up in your home town? conjunction with other law enforce- needs. recovery unit with regard to digital devices during investigations. I’m MG: A normal childhood, two lov- ment agencies. We’ve revamped the forensics. The Medicaid Fraud unit proud that we’re on the cutting edge ing parents, great neighborhood. We TT&C: What was your entry job program and made the Criminal In- of technology. There is no didn’t worry about gangs, ran around with TBI? vestigation Intelligence Division re- has three dozen TBI employees investigation that we can’t work.