6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 68, Number 14 Sept. 11, 2017 Tennessee’s first Rural Mayors’ Day to honor leadership on the local level BY KATE COIL TML Communication Specialists

On Monday, Oct. 2, Tennes- seans will celebrate the state’s first-ever observance of Tennessee Rural Mayors’ Day. Signed into law by Gov. Bill Haslam in May as Public Chapter No. 176, the measure was intro- duced by House Transportation Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane with winds of Chairman Barry Doss, R-Leoma. 130 mph near Rockport, Texas. In a four-day period, many areas Doss said the idea for the obser- received more than 40 inches of rain. Houston, the nation’s fourth vance came from a young con- largest city, received a record amount of 52 inches. stituent who wanted to honor his own city mayor, Pulaski’s Mayor Rep. Barry Doss Sen. Joey Hensley Hurricane Harvey has many asking: Pat Ford. “There was an eight-year-old 14,000 to 300. operations that keep their cities How hard is it to evacuate young man named Landon Bracey “I work with all of these may- running smoothly. who just idolizes his mayor, Pat ors on a daily, weekly, and monthly “The mayors hear from their Ford,” Doss said. “He came to me basis,” he said. “They do a lot of constituents about water issues a major populated city? and said ‘We have a Mother’s Day, work for their respective commu- or sewer issues on a day-to-day BY J. BRIAN CHARLES Gov. Greg Abbott, on the other a Father’s Day, a Children’s Day – nities, and it’s not for the money. I basis,” said Hensley. “I know our Governing Magazine hand, urged people the day the and he listed off several others – so think that the public doesn’t realize mayors in our smaller cities and storm made landfall in the Houston why can’t we have a Mayor’s Day?’ how much work mayors put into towns can’t go to a store without It’s the million-dollar question area to leave, adding to the political And I told him we can. I thought running their city. Most of the time someone bending their ear about in disaster planning: Do you order a fallout from Turner’s decision. there was a lot of wisdom in this they get more complaints than they something. A lot of the time they city to evacuate before a hurricane But even as rain continued to young man.” do pats on the back. We have 345 are not even compensated for the hits land, or do you tell residents to fall and levees began to break that Sen. Joey Hensley, R-Hohen- cities in this state, and if you take time they spend on the job.” shelter in place? eventually prompted evacuations, wald, sponsored the senate version out the top 20 or so mayors, that is Doss said that even if working The question has been before the mayor defended his decision. of the bill and said many mayors in a lot of rural mayors. They rarely as their municipality’s mayor is a big-city leaders several times in “You cannot evacuate 6.5 mil- smaller communities aren’t always hear someone say ‘thank you for full-time job, most mayors are on recent years, and it was the question lion people within two days. You recognized for their hard work. what you’re doing.’” the job more than just from nine Houston faced as Hurricane Harvey cannot. That would be chaotic... you “Representative Doss and I felt Hensley said local mayors are to five. barreled toward the fourth largest would be putting people more in it was a good thing to have a special often an important resource for “I have mayors in my district city in America. harm’s way,” Turner said in a news day dedicated to these rural may- state lawmakers. who spend many, many hours Mayor Sylvester Turner de- conference following the storm. ors, especially since we represent a “We work with our local may- working for their city, and they cided not to order an evacuation, a Houston’s history has taught lot of rural cities,” he said. “Mayors ors a lot, and they work so hard to don’t get paid for about one month decision that’s come under scrutiny them as much. can be recognized anytime, but do what is best for their cities,” he of what they do,” he said. “It’s a since the storm landed, flooding In 2005, Hurricane Rita struck having the governor proclaim that said. “We depend on them at the huge sacrifice for someone to want large swaths of the city and leaving Houston just weeks after Hurricane day as officially as Rural Mayors’ state level to know what is best for to serve their city or to put their thousands of people stranded on top Katrina pummeled New Orleans Day adds some support to it.” their cities and their local area.” head on the chopping block. I think of their water-filled homes. Texas See HARVEY on Page 7 Doss said there are nine rural Both lawmakers emphasized of Elkton Mayor Carolyn Thomp- mayors in his district governing that most of the time mayors do son who has been to Nashville to TN municipalities urged to take towns ranging from populations of not get credit for the day-to-day See MAYORS on Page 4 Local Government Fiscal survey This year the Fiscal Review and governor meet two constitu- Cookeville PD becomes second in nation Committee of the state legislature tional requirements: a balanced is conducting a survey of all local budget and an estimate of first- to equip officers with epinephrine kits governments throughout Tennes- year’s funding of new legislation. see. Its purpose is to gain valuable These documents tell the General BY KATE COIL information regarding municipal Assembly how much a particular structure and fiscal matters to aid piece of legislation will cost, or The Cookeville Police De- in the construction of fiscal notes how much revenue it will generate partment has become the first de- in the coming legislative session. for state and/or local government. partment in the state and second in In 2013, Fiscal Review con- A fiscal note is issued for each the country to equip officers with ducted a similar survey of local general bill and most resolutions. epinephrine pens. officials across the state. It is It begins with a brief description Used to treat severe allergic time to update the data which was of the filed legislation, states the reactions, the epinephrine kits – collected four years ago. Survey estimated fiscal impact of the leg- better known by the brand name answers will equip the Fiscal Re- islation, and provides a detailed EpiPen – allow officers to treat view Committee with the tools and explanation of the estimated fiscal victims of anaphylactic reactions. information needed to accurately impact of the legislation if enacted. The Cookeville Police Department reflect how potential legislation became the first department in the could impact each and every city What’s the process for writing a state to adopt the use of epineph- across the state. fiscal note? rine kits following several 2016 While 17 survey questions have First, a bill is introduced by a pieces of legislation aimed at mak- potential follow-up questions, this member of the General Assembly. ing the kits more widely available. survey contains a maximum 101 That bill is then sent to the Fiscal Cookeville Police Chief Ran- questions. You may save your Review Committee where the bill dy Evans said officers keep the survey answers and return to them is assigned to a specific analyst. kits in their vehicles in case they Epinepherine kits, like the one seen here, can sometimes be the at a later date, if needed. Simply The analyst then contacts state or arrive on the scene of a medical difference between life or death for those suffering from anaphylactic click “Resume Later” at the bottom local government agencies poten- emergency. shock due to an allergic reaction. Cookeville has become the first left of the survey. To return to the tially impacted to assess any poten- “There seems to be a trend that city in Tennessee and only the second in the country to equip its survey, click on the original survey tial costs or revenue. The analyst more and more children are diag- officers with the kits. link and select “Load unfinished reviews the impact information nosed with severe allergies,” He survey.” Survey link: http://wapp. provided by the agencies and con- said. “Sometimes, the administer- includes watching videos, learning capitol.tn.gov/apps/survey/index. ducts independent research. After ing of epinephrine is the difference about side effects of the medication php?sid=95674&lang=en research and analysis are complete, between living and dying. At any and completing a proper applica- the analyst will create a draft fiscal given day at any given time, there tion of one. What is the Fiscal Review Com- note for the legislation. After the might be 10 police cars in the city Womack has experience with mittee? fiscal note is drafted, internally of Cookeville on the streets. Rarely allergic reactions both as a medical The Fiscal Review Committee reviewed and approved, it is then do ambulances or rescue trucks get doctor and an allergy sufferer. He was created by statute in 1967 as published. out and patrol, so sometimes we told the Cookeville Herald-Citizen a special continuing committee of are the first on the scene.” he has experienced 13 reactions the General Assembly. The Com- Why are fiscal notes important? Evans said the idea for the kits requiring the use of epinephrine, mittee itself is comprised of six It is imperative that fiscal notes came from Cookeville City Coun- including a life-threatening one in senators and nine representatives, be attached to all proposed leg- cilman Dr. Chuck Womack, who January of 1990. elected by members of the Senate islation to provide the General worked with state lawmakers to “If we can spend a few hun- and House of Representatives re- Assembly and governor with an push the measure allowing officers dred dollars to have the capability spectively as well as the chairman accurate picture of how the leg- to carry epinephrine kits. to save lives, it’s a good thing of the Finance, Ways, and Means islation will fiscally impact state Public Chapter No. 801 – to have,” Womack told the Her- Committee of each house. In ad- and local government. Receiving initially sponsored by Rep. Ryan ald-Citizen. “With a few bucks, Dr. Chuck Womack dition, the speaker of each house up-to-date information is crucial Williams, R-Cookeville, and Sen. it’s the difference between life and Cookeville Councilman serves as ex officio members. in the production of accurate fiscal Paul Bailey, R-Sparta – authorized death.” Within Fiscal Review Commit- notes, as fiscal notes are only as law enforcement agencies to ad- Anaphylaxis most frequently U.S. is hospitalized every three tee’s support staff, there are several good as the information analysts minister epinephrine in emergency occurs in those who are allergic to minutes for an allergic reaction different types of analysts to tackle receive. In the completion of the situations. The kits can only be certain foods, including milk, eggs, and 200,000 people a year in the the many different topics and sub- local government survey sent by administered by trained officers peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, U.S. require emergency medical jects of legislation. There are three Fiscal Review’s local government with a healthcare prescriber or crustacean shellfish, and sesame. care for allergic reactions to food, economists, an accountant, one analysts, city officials are helping pharmacist writing prescriptions According to the nonprofit Food according to FARE. Most allergic attorney, two local government to equip the state legislature to see for the law enforcement depart- Allergy Research and Education reactions to food occur outside the analysts, as well as analysts who a clear picture of how proposed ment. The bill also protects officers (FARE), an estimated 15 million home. are experienced in various topics legislation will affect local govern- and prescribing pharmacists from Americans – including around “Not every child is on top such as health care, education, and ments in Tennessee. civil liability. The Tennessee Phar- 5.9 million children – suffer from of their allergies, and for every correction. For questions, or if you would macists Association worked with a food allergy. Roughly 1 in 13 allergy, there is always a first time like to see an example of how the data lawmakers to create the measure. children suffer from some food to have a reaction,” Evans said. What are fiscal notes? is utilized, contact Jessica Himes Just like with naloxone and allergy and 30 percent of child “Sometimes neither the child nor A fiscal note is a document that 615-532-9892, Jessica.Himes@ AEDs, Evans said officers have to sufferers will suffer from multiple parent do not know that the aller- details each bill’s fiscal impact on capitol.tn.gov or Meagan Jones, be trained on the use of epineph- food allergies. gy exists until the child comes in state and local government. Fiscal 615-741-9509 Meagan.Jones@ rine before they can carry it that On average, a person in the See KITS on Page 2 notes help the General Assembly capitol.tn.gov. www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/SEPT. 11, 2017 Hendersonville hosts Japanese visitors

ATHENS covers, billboards, and promotion- The city of Athens is moving for- al items. The Gallatin EDA also ward with a splash pad project at won top awards in its division for Athens Regional Park, which will a magazine ad featuring a hand-en- be funded largely through a grant graved barrel on a Beretta hunting the city received from the Tennes- rifle and for its annual marketing see Department of Environment book, this year titled “True Suc- and Conservation (TDEC). The cess. Amazing Opportunities.” splash pad complex will be 3,400 The SEDC is the oldest and largest square feet with a 2,400-square- regional economic development foot play area. Water elements association in North America with will be push-button activated and members representing 17 states in include different spray elements the south. The association presents The city of Hendersonville recently welcomed 25 representatives from Tsuru, Yamanashi, Japan, which that can be interchangeable. It will communications awards annually. has served as Hendersonville’s sister city for more than 34 years. A group fo 20 middle school students be deactivated at dusk. The city and five junior chamber of commerce representatives from Japan visited Hendersonville between Aug. is using a $150,000 Local Parks KNOXVILLE 10-13, staying with local host families and experiencing what Hendersonville has to offer. A delegation and Recreation Fund grant for the The city of Knoxville will spend from Hendersonville will travel to Tsuru in July 2018 with a group of eighth grade students to learn project, which requires a $150,000 nearly $5 million for upgrades more about life in Japan. The exchange program is overseen by the Tsuru-Hendersonville Friendship local match. The matching funds to the 1982 World’s Fair site and Committee, a non-profit organization. will be coming from the city and its former convention center. The the Athens Parks Foundation, who Knoxville City Council recently the first phase of Airport Business is contributing $75,000 of the approved $3 million for renova- Park is expected to be completed Columbia unveils mural total. The splash pad was part of tions to the World’s Fair Park and within a month the original design for the park’s $2 million for the former Knoxville playground in 2005. Convention Center. The goal of SMYRNA honoring local firefighters the upgrades is to help create an Franke Foodservice Systems will BRISTOL outdoor venue that can accom- be expanding its operations in The Bristol Fire Department re- modate big-name acts. The city Smyrna, investing $11.6 million cently received accreditation from is also working with an unnamed and creating 67 new jobs. The food the Commission on Fire Accred- entertainment company as part of service industry equipment manu- itation International (CFAI), an the redevelopment. In addition to facturer is part of the Swiss-based arm of the Center for Public Safety concerts, the space will also allow Franke Group and is a leading pro- Excellence and provides the only the city to host sports activities and vider of comprehensive systems accreditation program for fire other large-scale events. and services for the global food- service organizations in the world. service industry. It employs more This internationally recognized NASHVILLE than 1,200 associates worldwide, program promotes a comprehen- International healthcare technolo- and manufactures and distributes a sive self-assessment and quality gy company Philips will be bring- wide variety of kitchen equipment improvement model that enables ing 800 new jobs to the greater and supplies from a number of organizations to examine past, Nashville area. The company will facilities in the U.S., Europe and current, and future service levels be co-locating its key business Asia. With this expansion, Franke and measure internal performance functions within commercial op- will consolidate both its commer- through comparisons to current re- erations, customer service opera- cial food equipment for container The city of Columbia recently unveiled this mural at the Columbia search and industry best practices. tions, finance, human resources, shipments, commercial shipments Fire Department No. 1 at South Garden Street/Carmack Boulevard CFAI awards accreditation to fire information technology, market- and its coffee machine retrieval, to honor the 150 years of service by the city’s fire department. Geor- and emergency services organiza- ing, procurement, and quality programming, testing, and ship- gia-based artist Michael Colley created the mural at the behest of tions that have met or exceeded and regulatory at a new center of ping operations for the North the Columbia Arts Commission to both honor the service and history all performance indicators from expertise in the Nashville area. By American market. In addition to of the city’s fire department as well as bring a piece of public art to the program model. Less than 1 consolidating into one U.S.-based the consolidation, a new separate one of the city’s most traveled areas. The mural will become part of percent of fire departments in the location, Philips can better assim- building will be constructed for a a memorial park honoring local firefighters. The park will eventually United States have achieved CFAI ilate current and future acquisi- showroom for residential kitchen include sidewalks, picnic tables and a gazebo. accreditation, and Bristol becomes tions more efficiently, standardize items to include sinks, ovens, fau- only the fifth career fire department business processes and systems, cets, hoods and cooktops. in Tennessee to do so as they join and build a strong, scalable orga- Chattanooga cuts ribbon Alcoa, Brentwood, Kingsport, and nization for the future, while con- TULLAHOMA Maryville. tinuously improving its customer The Tullahoma Fire Department on long-awaited city park experience. Philips is a division of has earned an Insurance Service FRANKLIN Netherlands-based Royal Philips, Office (ISO) Public Protection The Franklin Police Department founded in 1891. It is one of the Classification of 2. This new has begun equipping officers largest electronics companies in designation required additional with Naloxone to help reverse the the world and employs around improvements in training, staffing, effects of opioid overdoses. The 105,000 people across more than water supply, communications and department purchased 168 doses 60 countries. other areas. The ISO evaluates the of the medication for $6,300 with capacity of a fire department to several doses distributed to known SMYRNA respond to and fight structure fires risk area work stations, particularly NFI, one of the largest third-party for property insurance purposes. the lab and evidence work rooms in logistics providers in the nation, On the scale, one is the best. Prior the Franklin Police Headquarters. has leased a 622,830-square-foot to the new classification, Tullaho- In addition to saving the lives of distribution center in Smyrna’s ma was rated an ISO Classification citizens, Franklin Police Chief new Airport Business Park. The of 3, a designation held for the last Deborah Faulkner said the medi- company will invest approximate- four years. Research completed cation has been known to save of- ly $7.2 million and create nearly by Municipal Technical Advisory ficers who unknowingly come into 170 jobs in the next five years. The Services shows that Tullahoma contact with dangerous substances Cherry Hill, N.J.-based firm will be property owners will collectively during the course of investigations. handling work for Lowe’s Home save approximately $144,000.00 Photo by Erin O. Smith/Chattanooga Times Free Press Improvement and is expected to on insurance premiums for one GALLATIN start operations by the end of the and two family dwellings. This Residents, local politicians and community leaders participated in The Gallatin Economic Develop- year. NFI already works in Middle does not include the commercial a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Southside Community Park in ment Agency (EDA) has received Tennessee handling work at Aero- savings. The rating was the result of Chattanooga. The park is located at the former site of Charles A. a special judges award from the structures’ Nashville aircraft parts the partnership between the Tulla- Bell Elementary School, which closed in 1989 and sat vacant until Southern Economic Development plant and for global flooring com- homa Fire Department, Tullahoma 1991, when it was demolished. Residents had long advocated for Council (SEDC) along with top pany Tarkett USA Inc. in Murfrees- Utilities Authority, and the Coffee the site to be turned into a community park to cater to the city’s Alton honors for its annual marketing boro. The 622,830-square-foot County Consolidated Communica- Park neighborhood. book and a magazine ad designed building is one of two warehouses tions Center. The Tullahoma Fire by the agency. The Gallatin EDA Dallas-based Hillwood Investment Department earned additional ISO competed against 151 entries and Properties is developing on 75 credit for the free smoke alarm Kingsport celebrates 100 was one of six entrants honored acres near the Smyrna/Ruther- program and fire safety education- with a special judges award. The ford County Airport. A second, al program with the local school years with Centennial Park award was for physical presenta- 301,000-square-foot building in system. tion for an entry that combined all the ways the agency is using the city’s new logo and brand print message. The entry included the Cookeville Police Department EDA’s adaptation of the new logo for use with economic develop- second in nation to equip ment, retractable banners, new letterhead and business cards, table officers withepinephrine kits KITS from Page 1 carry AEDs and Naloxone to deal contact with that substance that with other life-threatening situa- triggers the allergy.” tions. TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY Womack wrote the prescrip- Two similar pieces of legis- Tennessee Town & City (ISSN 00403415, lation were also introduced and USPS 539420) is published semi-monthly tions for the Cookeville Police except in the months of June and December Department and used a coupon to passed in 2016, both sponsored by 19 times per year by Tennessee Municipal equip the police vehicles with epi- Sen. Mark Green, R-Clarksville, League, 226 Capitol Blvd, Suite 710, Nash- ville TN 37219-1894. Subscription rates: nephrine, costing about $655 total, and Rep. Sabi Kumar, R-Spring- $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmem- paid for by the Cookeville Region- field. The first, Public Chapter No. bers, $1 a copy. Periodicals Postage Paid al Medical Charitable Foundation, 204, allowed for the use of EpiPens at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER:Send which also provides the kits used by school personnel to aid children address changes to Tennessee Town & City, Photo by Rick Wagner/Kingsport Times News 226 Capitol Blvd, Suite 710, Nashville TN in the local school system. having allergic reactions while the 37219-1894. Evans said having the kits second, Public Chapter No. 805, Kingsport residents continued to celebrate the city’s 100th birthday Official publication of the Tennessee Municipal League. Publisher: Margaret gives his officers one more tool for allows “authorized entities” such with the opening of the new Centennial Park. The park features a Mahery (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: protecting citizens. as a “recreation camp, college, splash pad as well as a circular walk around the splash pad that Carole Graves ([email protected]; university, place of worship, youth highlights Kingsport’s milestones and a wall of tile representing the Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: Pub- “We all became police officers lisher reserves the right to reject any adver- to help people,” he said. “Being sports league, amusement park, city’s transportation history. Students from the city’s Lincoln Elemen- tising deemed unacceptable. Fax classified present at the scene and not being restaurant, place of employment, tary and Dobyns-Bennett High School made the title displays on the ads to TT&C: Attention Carole Graves at and sports arena” to do the same, side of the park’s restrooms and pump house building. The students 615-255-4752, or e-mail cgraves@TML1. able to help – especially in what is org. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: At- a potentially life or death situation provided the staff administering also helped Kingsport Mayor John Clark cut the ribbon for the new tention Debbie Kluth at 615-255-4752, or – is very difficult to rectify in one’s the kit is properly trained and do- park. A “Spirit of Generosity” sculpture, including a life-size Santa e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions ing so under the authorization of a from the Santa Train, will be unveiled at the park in November, a day expressed by non League officials or staff mind.” do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. Cookeville officers already physician. before the annual Santa Train and Christmas parade. It will include a caboose on which people can have a photo opportunity with Santa. 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/SEPT. 11, 2017 www.TML1.org Tennessee River Basin network looks to preserve major watershed By KATE COIL more about them. We are presently working on a clearinghouse for A multi-state, regional net- strategic plans, data sets, outreach work is looking to partner with and communications materials, local government leaders as part of and formal education materials efforts to protect one of the area’s regarding the river.” most valuable resources: The Ten- The network also does quarter- nessee River. ly webinars to educate participants Stretching 652 miles through- about different things happening out the southeast, the Tennessee along the river basin in addition to River and its more than 70 tribu- their annual meeting. The network taries flow through Kentucky, Mis- is split into two major networks: sissippi, Alabama, Georgia, North a science and management sector Carolina and Virginia as well as its and a sector for communications namesake. During the past three and outreach. years, the Tennessee River Basin Funds raised through the Network has been working with partnership implement protection/ various organizations to study, Electrofishing surveys, like this one being undertaken by crews with the Tennessee Valley Authority improvement measures including protect and promote recreation and purchasing conservation ease- pride in the river. and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, helps determine the health of fish and marine life in the water, which can in turn better determine the health of the river itself. In addition to serving as a major ments, establishing riparian stream For years, the river has been buffers, removing aquatic stream a source of industry, recreation, watershed, the Tennessee River and its tributaries are important for recreational activities like boating, fishing, and swimming. barriers, creating in-stream habitat and water for a wide variety of and implementing stream-bank communities across Tennessee and restoration projects. other states and is considered the aquatic biologist, said the river “We have come so far in these most biodiverse river system in all holds more than 230 species of fish three years with so many great of North America. and 100 species of mussels, which initiatives as a result of this partner- Recently, members of various is more of both species than any ship, and more are being planned agencies – including the Tennes- other U.S. watershed for the future,” O’Quinn said. see Valley Authority, Tennessee “The Tennessee River is home “There has been some amazing Wildlife Resources Agency, local to more aquatic species than any work by these organizations and municipalities and the Tennessee other region in North America and individuals to protect, conserve River Basin Network, which is part contains one of the most diverse and enhance our unique landscape of the Appalachian Land Conser- aquatic ecosystems in the world,” within the Tennessee River Basin.” vation Cooperative – gathered for O’Quinn said. “When it comes In addition to the various the third annual Tennessee River to aquatic biodiversity, there are species that call the river network The Tennessee River Basin is outlined in red and flows through sev- Biodiversity Network meeting in few places left on this planet that home, the Tennessee River and its en states. The basin includes some 70 tributaries of the Tennessee Chattanooga, bringing conserva- can compete with the Tennessee tributaries are often an important River including the Big Sandy River, Duck River, Buffalo River, Shoal tionists, biologists, environmen- River.” source of water for communities Creek, Limestone Creek, Flint River, Sequatchie River, Hiwassee talists, fish and wildlife division However, 57 of the fish species across the state. Access to the wa- River, Chickamauga Creek, Piney River, Clinch River, Obed River, officials, state agencies, and re- found in the river network are con- ters for recreation is a billion-dollar Little Tennessee River, French Board River, and Holston River. gional partners together to discuss sidered at risk, at least 15 are on the industry as well. According to a the best way to maintain the river’s federal endangered or threatened new study by TVA and the Uni- biodiversity while also allowing it list, and more than 47 mussel spe- versity of Tennessee’s Institute of play an important role in tourism, cies are also at risk. Agriculture, the economic impact recreation, and agriculture around “While we have the most bio- to the region of recreation on the state. diverse watershed in the nation, TVA’s reservoir system amounts to Gillian Bee, a landscape con- we also have the highest number $11.9 billion a year. Furthermore, servation fellow with the Appa- of imperiled species of any large the study revealed that there are lachian Landscape Conservation basin in North America,” O’Quinn approximately 130,000 jobs asso- Cooperative, works with the says. “This is one reason why this ciated with this recreation. Tennessee River Basin Network network partnership is needed now Dr. Anna George, the Ten- and its affiliates to help protect the more than ever before.” nessee Aquarium’s vice president area. She said involving more local The dangers posed to the bio- of conservation science and edu- officials in the network is one the diversity of the river are one of the cation, said the Tennessee River goals for the upcoming year. reasons why the TVA worked with network is an important place for “The basin is such a gem and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, many across the state. is very unique for the planet,” Bee Tennessee Aquarium, TWRA and These mussels are some of the endangered and threatened species “It’s important to bring stake- said. “The river is tied to our cul- other partners to form the Tennes- that call the river basin home. Delicate species like these can help holders together to work on solu- ture, to our tourism, and to our eco- see River Basin Network. determine the health of the river. The Tennessee is considered the tions to the immense challenges nomics. We try to think how we can Bee said the goal of the net- most biodiverse river in North America. facing the globally significant help the message out there about work is to get all of the stakeholders watersheds of the Southeast,” the importance of the Tennessee involved in protecting one of the The University of Maryland is ties, research projects, river clean- George said. “Protecting the river River Basin. You may think, ‘Well region’s most valuable assets. also working with the network to up projects, educational forums, that is cherished across our state I’m not along the Tennessee River, “In short, the purpose of the assess the health of the Tennessee and communication regarding the requires innovative projects that ‘but the river basin is everything Tennessee River Basin Network River Basin, what can be done river system. bring together diverse members of that feeds into and from the river. is to enhance the health of aquatic to improve the health, and what “There are so many people do- our community.” It includes a really large landscape, resources within the Tennessee threats the basin faces. The report ing projects throughout the basin, To learn more about the Ten- and so we want as many diverse River Basin through increased will be available in December and and we are mapping where people nessee River Basin Network, visit people in the network as possible.” regional collaboration,” Bee said. is similar to a study the university are working,” Bee said. “You can http://applcc.org/projects/trb/trb- Fish surveys, like an electro- “The network is unique in that it recently conducted for the Chesa- submit a project onto our website network-workshop. fishing survey recently undertaken does not simply include your typ- peake Bay. that shows people what you are To see what projects are taking by state and TVA officials on the ical federal and state conservation Bee said the network works to doing. You can see what different place in your area or submit a proj- North Chickamauga Creek near agencies you might normally think keep all of the partners in touch as projects are happening in your area ect, visit the Tennessee River Basin Hixson, are some of the tools the of but also includes private indus- well as provides resource and aides and the partners who are doing Conservation Action Map at http:// network uses to ensure the basin is try, concerned citizens and state, that keep track of current conserva- them. You can reach out to those applcc.org/projects/trb/projects/ healthy. Shannon O’Quinn, TVA county, and municipal staff.” tion projects, management activi- people about the projects to learn conservation-action-map Tennessee State Parks celebrate Solar Eclipse at maximum capacity BY MARK VALENCIA Medes and Lydians. servatory, and Friends of Radnor TDEC Office of Sustainable Practices The last total solar eclipse to Lake. occur in the continental U.S. was Edgar Evins State Park was From a “Solar Eclipse View- in 1979. To say the least, this rare another location for prime viewing ing Boat Cruise” to a “Solar opportunity drew large crowds into of the eclipse. All 60 campsites Eclipse Party at the Pool,” the the 18 state parks that were in the and 34 cabin suites were reserved Tennessee State Parks planned path of totality. within one week after reservations some exciting events around the For one park, registration opened for booking during the total solar eclipse that occurred last numbers were increasing so much eclipse. Not only did their lodging month throughout parts of Tennes- that it had to close registration af- sites book quickly but their “Solar see. ter only four months. Fort Loudon Eclipse Cruise” sold out within two A solar eclipse is when the State Park Ranger Lauren Baghetti weeks. moon passes between the sun and said the park had to cap registration Cruise attendees got a unique Earth, and as the sun passes in front at 1,750 people. view of the eclipse while cruising of the sun it blocks the sun’s rays. “Due to limited parking at the on a pontoon boat with a guide. A total eclipse was witnessed in park and the amount of interest we Aside from the cruise attendees’ Tennessee along the path of totality quickly realized we had to limit other options included outstanding for nearly two minutes and forty how many can attend,” Baghetti views from the shore or float on seconds. said. the lake in a kayak/canoe. At the A young visitor watches the solar eclipse at --. Events planned at Outside of the path of totality Fort Loudon was a perfect peninsula on Center Hill Lake, state parks throughout Tennessee for the celestial event included Tennesseans were able to witness spot for viewing because its loca- Park Ranger Mark Taylor manned cruises, pool parties, and re-enactments. a partial eclipse in which the moon tion was within the path of totality, a telescope for guests to view the blocks a portion of the sun’s rays. which created an opportunity to solar eclipse. Nearly 3,000 guests The shadow created from the solar view a total eclipse for nearly two were at Edgar Evins for the event. eclipse turned a normally sunny and a half minutes. Fort Loudon It was a busy and fun filled day into a dim and nightlike sky for is an historic park and because of day at Cedars of Lebanon State a few minutes. To imagine witness- that, the park had several histori- Park. Throughout the day the park ing such an event before modern cally themed interpretive programs offered activities from swimming, astronomy could have been a quite inside the fort. Fort volunteers arts and crafts, music and dancing. startling event. discussed 18th century beliefs of At any given time some form of Solar eclipses have been oc- solar eclipses, while members of entertainment was occurring to curring since the creation of Earth. the Knoxville Observers astron- keep young and young-at-heart The first reported solar eclipse in omy group explained the science entertained before totality. Radnor Lake invited visitors to view the eclipse from canoes as history was more than 5,000 years behind solar eclipses. Approximately 100 people part of their Solar Eclipse Canoe Float. Approximately 750 people ago found on a carved stone by Radnor Lake State Park wel- attended the Solar Eclipse Party attended the event and canoe rentals sold out quickly. Irish Neolithics in 3340 B.C. In comed approximately 750 attend- at the pool and 15 minutes before history solar eclipses were seen ees with the lake full of canoers for totality swimmers were asked to Several minutes after the first memories. One single phenome- as omens and various rituals took their Solar Eclipse Canoe Float. exit the pool to witness the total glimpse the clouds dispersed and a non brought communities through- place based on eclipses. Near the The park had such a large turnout eclipse safely. Around 11:57 a.m., clear view of the eclipse remained out Tennessee together. Although carved stone made by the Irish that Meeman Shelby State Park seconds before the beginning of for the remainder of the eclipse. At the eclipse was brief and rare you Neolithics a burial site of 48 brought over additional canoes for partial eclipse the sun was covered 1:27 p.m. the sun was completely may have another chance to wit- charred remains were found. His- the float. with clouds. As the clouds covered covered by the moon, the sky went ness a total solar eclipse at the very torians believe the remains were Park Manager Steve Ward silence spread across the park with dark, stars were visible and the edge of northwest Tennessee in from a human sacrifice performed explained that canoe rentals sold baited breaths. blanket of darkness was welcomed 2024. If the eclipse in 2024 will be after the eclipse to keep their “sky out quickly and contributes the After about 60 seconds the first by a crowd of applause. anything like last month’s eclipse, god” from dying. During one solar event’s success from help by James glimpse of partial eclipse peaked The total solar eclipse wit- spectators will witness a phenom- eclipse ancient Greeks used it as Wilkinson of Meeman Shelby through the clouds and the crowd nessed on Aug. 21, 2017, was a enon that will create memories to a sign to end a war between the State Park, Vanderbilt-Dyer Ob- of spectators erupted with cheers. spectacle that created lifelong last a lifetime. www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/SEPT. 11, 2017 Pleasant View’s Smith receives Municipal Judge of the Year Award

Chattanoo- uled for Oct. board member of the TML Risk ga Fire Chief 2 to honor the Management Pool. Chris Ad- former may- ams is step- or of Kings- David Rod- ping down ton who dy has been from his po- also served selected and sition after 30 12 years as confirmed as years of ser- a state rep- the new po- resentative. vice with the Chris Adams Jim Henry lice chief for department. Henry at- Chattanooga Adams was selected as interim tended Hiwassee College and the after the re- University of Tennessee and served chief for the department in 2009 tirement of David Roddy and was given the title of chief in with distinction in the Vietnam former chief 2015. He holds an associate’s de- War. He was first elected to the Fred Fletcher. Roddy has served gree in fire science and EMS man- Kingston City Council in 1971 at with the Chattanooga Police De- agement from Chattanooga State the age of 26 and then served as partment for more than 20 years, Community College and a bach- mayor from 1973 to 1978. In 1980, most recently serving as chief of elor’s degree in fire science from he was elected to the Tennessee staff to Chief Fred Fletcher and Columbia Southern University. He House of Representatives where as acting chief of the department began working for the Chattanooga he served for 12 years. Henry was during times when Fletcher was Fire Department in 1990, serving the first commissioner of the state’s unavailable. During his career, both in the fire and EMS divisions Department of Intellectual and De- Roddy worked his way up from of the department. velopmental Disabilities. He left patrol officer and has served as a that post and spent two years as the captain in several divisions of the Shanna commissioner of the Department department. Roddy was one of 49 Pleasant View City Court Judge Gregory D. Smith received the Sha- Boyette has of Children’s Services. Gov. Bill applicants and three finalists for the ron G. Lee Award for Municipal Judge of the Year on Aug. 18 at the been select- Haslam then appointed Henry to police chief position. annual conference for the Tennessee Municipal Judges’ Conference, ed as the new the position of deputy to the gover- held in Franklin. The award is named in honor of Tennessee Supreme city manag- nor and chief of staff in 2015. Mike Rodri- Court Chief Justice Sharon G. Lee, who began her judicial career as er of Shel- guez-Chap- a municipal judge for the city of Madisonville. Judge Smith, shown byville after Gina Holt man has been here receiving the award from Justice Lee, has been the municipal a unanimous has been appointed as judge for Pleasant View since 1997. vote by the selected as the new chief Shelbyville Shanna Boyette the new city information City Council. She began her po- manager for officer for Dickerson, Faison to co-chair sition with the city on Aug. 29 Springfield the city of after a three- and will succeed Jay Johnson, Memphis by Mike Rodriguez committee on medical marijuana who served the city for six years. month long Mayor Jim State Rep. Jeremy Faison, selection -Chapman Boyette has a bachelor’s degree Gina Holt Strickland. R-Cosby, and State Sen. Steve from Middle Tennessee State Uni- process. Holt Rodriguez was hired earlier this Dickerson, R-Nashville, have been versity. She began work with the had been serving as the interim year after former chief information appointed to co-chair a legislative city of Shelbyville as a part-time city manager for Springfield and officer Brent Nair left the city to task force considering the issue of clerk in 2001, advancing to the before that had served as the serve in the private sector. Be- legalizing medical marijuana in position of assistant city recorder. city’s assistant city manager. Holt fore joining the city of Memphis, Tennessee. She was selected as the city record- has been employed with the city Rodriguez served as director of The Joint Ad Hoc Committee er in 2014, and was recognized by of Springfield for more than 25 information security, protection on Medical Cannabis for the Ten- the state comptroller as a certified years. Holt has more than 30 years and assurance at FedEx Services. nessee General Assembly consists municipal clerk and recorder. She of government and management He began working with FedEx in of 10 lawmakers selected from served as Shelbyville’s city record- experience, including serving in 1997 and served in several roles both the House and Senate to study, er until 2016, at which time she left the U.S. Senate under Sen. How- at the company before eventually evaluate, analyze and undertake a to work in the private sector. ard Baker, in the Reagan White being promoted to director of infor- comprehensive review regarding House’s Office of Management mation security. He has also served whether the legalization of can- Sen. Steve Dickerson Newport and Budget, and State Department on a number of boards and was nabis for medicinal purposes is in City Coun- as a legislative assistant for the U.S. president of the Levitt Shell board. the state’s best interest. The group cilor Roger Agency for International Devel- will make recommendations about Gribble died opment. She also has 35 years of Robert future legislation to be considered Aug. 27 at experience in the human resources Simpson during the 2018 legislative session. the age of 69. field. She received a bachelor’s has been se- Other members of the commit- Gribble had degree in business administration lected as the tee include Reps. Sheila Butt, R-Co- been on the from the University of Tennessee new chief lumbia; Bob Ramsey, R-Maryville; city council and served as director of operations of the Red Roger Gribble Sam Whitson, R-Franklin; Rau- since Janu- for the University of Tennessee Bank Police mesh Akbari, D-Memphis; and ary 2015. A Newport native, Grib- Center for Government Training. Department Sens. Richard Briggs, R-Knox- ble graduated Cocke County High Outside of government work, she beginning on Robert Simpson ville; Rusty Crowe, R-Johnson School in 1966, going on to earn a was employed as the chief adminis- Aug. 30. He City; Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald; degree from Tennessee Technical trative officer of Brentwood-based was one of 13 applicants for the and Jeff Yarbro, D-Nashville. Rep. Jeremy Faison University and serving as a coop- Edwin B. Raskin Company from position. Simpson served for 28 Dickerson and Faison have erative education student with the 1986 to 1990. Holt is a member years with the Chattanooga Police introduced the Medical Cannabis U.S. Department of Defense. He and past president of the Tennes- Department in a variety of roles, Act of 2017, which was designed to The task force committee will did post-graduate work at John see City Management Association including in community relations give patients with qualified condi- schedule public meetings on the Marshall Law School. He also (TCMA) and a member of the and as a patrol officer. After retiring tions access to cannabis medicine. issue within the next three months received a doctorate of humanities International City/County Man- from the Chattanooga, he served as In 2015, Faison also helped usher in Memphis, Nashville and Knox- from Emmanuel Baptist Univer- agement Association (ICMA). She the South Pittsburg police chief for in the legalization of cannabis oil ville. The first will take place Sept. sity. Gribble served as the deputy is a past board member of the Ten- less than two years. In his role as in Tennessee for seizure sufferers, 21, in Nashville. Additional details regional administrator and re- nessee Municipal League (TML) chief for Red Bank, Simpson will though many believe the law is too will be provided at a later date as gional administrator for the Small and Leadership Middle Tennessee, oversee 26 employees — 24 sworn strict for those who would better to the dates, times and locations of Business Administration under the and she is currently serving as a officers and two civilians. benefit from medical cannabis. each meeting. administrations of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. From 1980 Tennessee’s Rural Mayors’ Day to honor leadership on the local level until 1988, Gribble owned and operated Traditional Jewelers in MAYORS from Page 4 and they want a better quality of level will do something to recog- the mayors in his district to know Jefferson City. For 30 years, he visit the legislature I think 10 times life for their residents.” nize their mayors, to give them how much he appreciates the work served as a financial consultant and at least since I was elected working Hensley said he hopes local some recognition of their hard they do for their communities. loan broker. for her city. She gets paid $3,000 a residents will take time out to give work,” he said. “We want people “All of my city mayors are year, and she is constantly working their local mayor a pat on the back to just take a moment to honor and rural city mayors, and I want all of Jim Henry has been honored with on things in her city. They don’t do and recognize their efforts as part recognize their local mayor for them to know, directly from me, his own day by officials in Roane these things for recognition. They of the day. everything they do.” how much I appreciate all of the County. “Jim Henry Day” is sched- do it because they love their cities “We hope people on the local Doss said he especially wanted work that they do,” Doss said. www.TML1.org 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/SEPT. 11, 2017 Tennessee first responders send aid to Texas

Swiftwater search and rescue teams representing the state of Tennessee were deployed to south- The number of new entity filings most popular subject areas being east Texas to conduct life-saving coupled with a historically low English language and composition, operations to help local authorities unemployment rate indicates and U.S. history. dealing with the unprecedented Tennessee has a healthy econo- impact of Hurricane Harvey. my, according to a report released Unemployment in Tennessee “Tennessee and Texas have a by the Secretary of State’s office. dropped in July to the lowest long and storied connection and There were 9,524 new entity filings level on record after employers we are proud to help in any way in the second quarter of 2017, repre- across the state added 49,100 we can. I am proud of these first senting a 6.8 percent increase com- jobs over the past year. The responders for stepping up to help pared to the same time last year. As Tennessee Department of Labor those affected during their time of of July 1, there were 267,143 active and Workforce Development said need,” Gov. Bill Haslam said. “We entities in Tennessee, representing that the jobless rate in July in know all too well the damage and a 3 percent increase compared to Tennessee fell by two-tenths of a destruction from floods and other the first quarter of the year. New percentage point to 3.4 percent. natural disasters, and just as other filings from foreign entities saw Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted states supported us in trying times, the largest growth, increasing by unemployment rate during July I know all Tennesseans want to do 10 percent compared to the second was eight-tenths of a percentage whatever we can to help Texas in quarter of 2016. Despite the pos- point below the national jobless this time of need.” itive numbers, the second quarter rate of 4.4 percent last month and The eight search and rescue numbers shrunk compared for the was down by 1.4 percentage points teams, plus one support team, Lieutenant Derek Hyde with the Brentwood Swiftwater Team surveys first quarter of 2017 largely because from a year ago when Tennessee’s from Tennessee were from 20 city, flooded subdivisions west of downtown Houston. Brentwood was of seasonal variation. Second quar- jobless rate was 4.8 percent. county, and state jurisdictions. one of 20 agencies that sent first responders to help in the aftermath ter numbers have consistently been The teams include a total of 91 of Hurricane Harvey. smaller than first quarter numbers The Tennessee Department of personnel with members from the • Sevierville Fire Department TEMA also sent two district since 2003. Labor and Workforce Devel- following agencies: • Williamson County Emergency coordinators to assist with coor- opment has recently released • Ashland City Fire Department Communications Center dination and support of the teams A record number of Tennessee a list of the most in-demand • Bradley County Fire & Rescue • Williamson County Emergency throughout the deployment in students took Advanced Place- professions in the state through • Brentwood Fire Department Management Agency southeast Texas. ment (AP) exams in 2017, accord- the year 2024. Team assemblers • Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire • Williamson County Emergency “We are proud Tennessee has so ing to information recently released in the manufacturing field took the Department (Hixson) Medical Services many well-trained search and rescue by Education Commissioner Can- top spot with a projection of 1,460 • East Ridge Fire Department • Williamson County Sheriffs Office professionals who selflessly give of dice McQueen. More than 29,000 openings in the field in the next • Dickson Fire Department • Wilson County Emergency themselves to protect lives.” said students took AP exams with the seven years. Accountants and audi- • Franklin Fire Department Management Agency TEMA Director Patrick Sheehan. “ number of students who scored tors took the second spot followed • Hendersonville Fire Department • Tennessee Emergency The state of Texas issued a highly enough on the exams to earn by office supervisors, nursing • Knox Fire Department Management Agency (TEMA) resource request through the Emer- college credit increasing to 16,240 assistants, licensed vocational and • Knoxville Volunteer Rescue gency Management Assistance from 15,065 in 2016. Across Ten- practical nurses, and elementary Squad The Tennessee teams were Compact (EMAC) network for 100 nessee, students earned as many school teachers. State officials said • LaVergne Fire Department deployed to conduct search, rescue, swift-water rescues crews to con- as 79,833 college credits from the the list helps both jobseekers and • Lebanon Fire Department and recovery missions to aid survi- duct operations in the state for eight AP results – which is a 54 percent students decide what areas might • Metro Nashville Fire Department vors and animals trapped in swift days. TEMA began assembling the increase since the 2011-12 school be beneficial to study as well as • Montgomery County Emergency water and flooded areas of southeast seven Tennessee teams by working year. Statewide, 29,258 Tennessee helps local educational institutions Medical Services Texas. The teams were equipped to with local emergency management students took 48,355 AP tests in better focus coursework to meet • Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue provide basic life support, medical agencies and the coordinator for 2017 – about 3,500 more exams the needs of growing industries in • Rutherford County Emergency care, and transportation of survivors the Tennessee Association of Fire than were taken last year – with the the state. Medical Services and animals to safety. Chiefs’ Mutual Aid System.

Tennessee tourism topped $1.7 billion in state, local sales tax revenue for 2016 Gov. Bill Haslam and Depart- ($3.335 billion), Sevier ($2.217 people visited the state in 2016, up ment of Tourist Development Com- billion), Hamilton ($1.06 billion), 4.4 percent from 2015, as reported missioner Kevin Triplett recently and Knox ($1.056 billion). All 95 by D.K Shifflet & Associates. An announced that Tennessee tourism’s counties saw more than $1 million increase in leisure travelers also led direct domestic and international in direct travel expenditures in the to a jump in overnight stays. Tennes- Tennesseans can now travel expenditures reached an all- economic impact of tourism and see places among the top 10 travel time record high of $19.3 billion 19 counties saw more than $100 destinations in the U.S. for the third in 2016, up 4.7 percent over the million. consecutive year and is considered register to vote online previous year, as reported by the “The economic impact growth a top retirement destination. Tennessee Secretary of State health or circumstance, Tennesse- U.S. Travel Association. of the tourism industry is a result The Tennessee Department Tre Hargett is proud to officially ans can now register to vote from For the 11th consecutive year, of guests from around the world of Tourist Development doesn’t launch the state’s new online voter their own home. As Abraham tourism topped $1 billion in state discovering everything that makes achieve these numbers alone. In registration system. Lincoln once said, ‘Elections be- and local sales tax revenue, reach- Tennessee ‘The Soundtrack of 2011 Haslam appointed the Ten- The system offers a convenient long to the people.’ I encourage all ing $1.7 billion. That marks a 6.7 America,’” Triplett said. “It starts nessee Tourism Committee, made way for voters to easily register or Tennesseans to take advantage of percent increase over 2015, higher with what we have; the music, his- up of tourism leaders in both the change their address if they have online registration and guarantee than the national growth of travel tory, culture and experiences. It is public and private sectors. moved. Counties across Tennessee that Lincoln’s statement rings true related state tax revenues. Tourism enhanced by how those things are The Committee is chaired by can now securely receive voter now and for years to come.” generated 176,500 jobs for Tennes- managed.” Colin Reed, Ryman Hospitality registration information faster than The new system will allow U.S. seans, a 3.3 percent growth year Triplett said the numbers indi- Properties, Inc. The department using traditional paper registrations. citizens with a driver’s license or over year. cate that Tennessee is becoming “a also works with local convention “This system meets people photo ID issued by the Tennessee “More people from around the destination of choice” for tourists. and visitors bureaus, chambers where they already are: online. It Department of Safety and Home- world continue to visit Tennessee The authenticity and Southern of commerce and city and county will improve accuracy and efficien- land Security to register to vote each year,” Haslam said. “The $1.7 hospitality from our communities leaders in all 95 counties to draw cy for voters and election officials online. Each online submission is billion in sales tax revenue and job and partners create an environment people to the state. by ensuring there are fewer errors checked against the department’s growth are good news for everyone for our guests in a way not only For more information, contact and more accurate voter rolls,” database while securely obtaining in Tennessee. The hard work of the that helps them enjoy their stay but Jill Kilgore, Tennessee Depart- Hargett said. an electronic signature already on tourism industry, led by the Depart- motivates them to return,” he said. ment of Tourist Development, at The ability for the Secretary of file with the state. ment of Tourist Development and “A critical component of this is 615-927-1320 or by email at Jill. State’s Office to offer online voter “In Tennessee, many of our Tennessee Tourism Committee, they do not include the staggering [email protected]. registration came from a measure hardworking men and women continues to produce record results capital investments being made by For a complete breakdown sponsored by State Sen. Ken Yager, exercise their right to vote during and dedication to boost Tennessee’s tourism partners across the state to of the 2016 Economic Impact for R-Kingston, and State Rep. Gerald each election cycle, and they take economy.” enhance the experience.” county by county in Tennessee, click McCormick, R-Chattanooga. this responsibility very seriously,” Five counties exceeded one bil- In another record previously here, http://industry.tnvacation. “Registering to vote in Ten- McCormick said. “I urge our citi- lion in travel expenditures including announced during National Travel com/sites/default/files/2016_Eco- nessee is now more accessible than zens who have not registered to vote Davidson ($5.996 billion), Shelby and Tourism Week, 110 million nomic_Impact.pdf ever,” Yager said. “Regardless of to do so online. The process is quick and easy and can be completed from the comfort of home. Registering to vote is an important step for citizens across our state to have their voices heard during the upcoming election in 2018.” The system will also help streamline the process of changing a voter’s address. It allows someone to update their information instantly while reducing time-consuming data entry by state or county em- ployees who traditionally had to manually type in what voters write on paper forms. “In addition to offering a con- venient way to register to vote, I’m excited that online voter registration will allow currently registered vot- ers the opportunity to update address changes instantly.,” said Davidson County Administrator of Elections Jeff Roberts. “This will eliminate paperwork and additional time spent at a polling place for voters who moved but did not notify the election commission before the election.” Tennesseans must still register online or use a paper form at least 30 days before an election to par- ticipate. For more information on Ten- nessee’s new online voter registra- tion, visit GoVoteTN.com. www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/SEPT. 11, 2017

available which the city makes a contribution. ness administration, public administration Tennessee POST certified officer and have A reasonable relocation allowance will be or human resources preferred. Must have at least seven years of experience in police provided to the selected candidate. Qualified excellent computer skills using word-pro- operations with higher levels of supervisor applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, cessing and spreadsheet software. Two experience preferred. Qualified candidates four job related references, and salary his- years’ experience in working with per- should be a legal resident of Tennessee Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No struction industry, engineering, and code tory (email submittals recommended) NLT sonnel/benefits with special emphasis on with a valid TN driver’s license, achieved a charge to TML members. Send advertising enforcement, or equivalent combination 5:00 p.m. (ET), Sept. 25 to: Alan Reddish, insurance (i.e. claims, filing, benefit’s command staff rank of Lieutenant or greater; to: Carole Graves: [email protected]. of education and experience. State of TN Senior Vice President, The Mercer Group, coordination/administration) and experi- or its equivalent in a municipal, county, or Certified Building Inspector certification Inc., 107 Indigo Lane, Athens, Georgia, ence with workers’ compensation and/or state law enforcement agency in Tennessee; ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER required. ICC Master Codes Professional 706-614-4961, [email protected] safety issues highly desired. Valid driver’s preference given to a bachelor’s or master’s SPRINGFIELD. The city of Springfield [MCP] certification preferred. Supervi- For more information click on the “Current license required at time of hire. Selection degree from a regionally accredited college (population 16,700) is accepting appli- sory experience preferred. Complete job Searches” section at www.mercergroupinc. process may include examinations, inter- or university. The ideal candidate will have cations for assistant city manager. The description and required job application com or www.enterpriseal.gov views, assessment centers, practical skills, excellent written and verbal communication assistant city manager will perform highly are available at www.townoffarragut/jobs. etc. Drug testing may be required. Submit skills. The candidate will convey a sense of responsible and complex professional Resumes may be uploaded. SALARY: DEPUTY CLERK an application to the following address: stability, inspire confidence, respect, trust assistance to the city manager, board of $49,620-$63,266 (DOQ) annually with GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin Record- Human Resources, 500 Poplar View and a sense of mission, and maintain a good mayor and aldermen, department heads, excellent benefits package. Open until er’s office seeks to fill the deputy clerk Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017. Appli- working relationship with other area law employees and the general public. The in- filled. EOE position. The purpose of this position is to cations are available at www.collierville. enforcement agencies. The chief of police dividual will assist the city manager with perform difficult skilled clerical, technical com under Employment Opportunities, is an at-will, exempt employee reporting the overall day-to-day operation of the CITY ENGINEER and administration work coordinating the or you may obtain one from our Human directly to the city administrator. Salary in city and will assume the duties of the city DICKSON. The city of Dickson is ac- city recorder. Supervision is exercised Resources Office. Applications must be $50K range. DOE with full time benefits. manager in the city manager’s absence. cepting resumes/applications for the po- over the court clerk, customer service submitted either by mail or in person to Interested candidates must submit a resume Springfield is a full-service city, offering sition of city engineer. The city engineer clerks, and recorder service specialist the above address. The Human Resources and cover letter to: MTAS – ATTN: Warren electric, gas, water, sewer, sanitation and provides technical support and assistance of office operations, duties and policies. Office is open Monday – Friday, from 8 Nevad, 1610 University Ave., Knoxville, TN stormwater utilities, as well as The Legacy in the development, reviewing and pro- Work is performed under the regular a.m. – 5 p.m. If you have a disability and 37921 – 6741 Golf Course, two cemeteries and the typi- cessing of various city engineering plans, supervision of the city recorder. This is a require special accommodations during Email: [email protected]. Fax: cal general fund departments. The annual permits and specifications; ensures com- 40 hours per week, day shift position. The the selection process, please notify the 865.974.0423 Deadline for applications Oct. budget is approximately $83 million with pleteness and accuracy of documents prior starting salary is $43,908.80 + excellent human resources office at (901) 457-2290. 16, at 5:00 pm. EOE 250 budgeted employee positions. The to issuance; generates computer-aided benefits. The successful applicant should EOE / drug free work place. ideal candidate will have knowledge and design drawings for capital projects in- advanced skill in Excel, Word, Power POLICE OFFICER experience overseeing human resources, cluding data entry, revision and correction Point and other software, equipment and MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT WESTMORELAND. The Westmoreland risk management and information tech- of existing drawings, maps and records; thorough knowledge of business English, CONSULTANT Police Department is currently accepting ap- nology, as well as the ability to handle performs a variety of technical tasks rel- spelling and arithmetic. Ability to keep KNOXVILLE. MTAS: The University of plications for a POST Certified Police Officer. budgeting, legal issues, real estate transac- ative to assigned areas of responsibility. office records and prepare accurate Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Must be able to meet the Minimum Standard tions, building and grounds maintenance, The position requires a bachelor’s degree reports. Ability to maintain effective Service (MTAS) is accepting applications Law Requirements (TCA 38-8-106). Be at contract administration and general ad- in civil engineering and appropriate li- working relationships with mayor, city for a management consultant in its Knoxville least 18 years of age. Be a citizen of the United ministrative tasks. Bachelor’s degree in cense through the Tennessee Department council members, other department heads, office. The position provides professional States. Be a high school graduate or possess public administration, business manage- of Commerce and Insurance. Two to four employees, staff and the public. Essential advice and assistance in the area of municipal equivalence. No waivers will be granted for ment or related field required – master’s years of post-college design experience is duties include assisting the city recorder management primarily to an assigned set of minimum education requirements. Must not degree preferred. Must have at least five preferred, but not required. Salary range with computer, clerical and administra- cities in Tennessee, regardless of size, on a have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or years of progressively responsible man- is $56,911 to $85,518 depending on ex- tive support, preparing and maintaining broad range of issues and problems. In addi- entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felo- agement experience in local government. perience with benefits including health, detailed records and files; receiving calls tion to providing direct client assistance, the ny charge or to any violation of any federal or Applications (along with a letter of intent dental and vision insurance, paid vaca- for the city recorder and ascertains nature management consultant researches, develops state laws or city ordinances relating to force, and 3 work-related references) must be tion, sick leave and TCRS participation. of business. Minimum qualifications: any and maintains timely reports on critical violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor received by no later than Friday, Oct. 13, at Applicants may obtain a job description combination of education and experience issues; teaches municipal training courses and other alcoholic beverages or controlled the following address: Human Resources and/or application at Dickson City Hall, equivalent to graduation from high school within the context of a well-defined training substances. Must not have been discharged Department, City of Springfield, P O 600 East Walnut Street, Dickson, TN, and extensive experience in administra- curriculum; and assists other consultants in from the military under other than honorable Box 788, Springfield, Tennessee, 37172, 37055, between the hours of 8 am and tive supervision in the office of an exec- the agency in the performance of individual discharge. Meet the physical, psychological, or apply online at www.springfield-tn. 4 pm Monday through Friday; by email utive. Three to five years of experience and team projects. This position performs criminal records requirements, and other org. Applications may also be sent by to [email protected]; or with Microsoft Office products. To apply, other special project work as assigned. standards for the assignment established by electronic mail to Carolyn Scott, Person- by calling 615-441-9508 extension 508 please visit our website at www.gallatintn. Requires a master’s degree or equivalent the Westmoreland Police Department. Have nel Coordinator, at cscott@springfield-tn. during normal business hours. Completed gov. Open until filled. EOE. in public administration. Requires at least an excellent work and attendance record. org. Hiring range: $77,272 - $88,670 applications, resumes and cover letters five years employment in local government, Possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license. DOQ. Salary range: $77,272 - $106,350. should be submitted to Engineer Position, ENGINEER DIRECTOR including three years as a city manager Must be POST certified or have completed a Springfield is an historic, economically attn. City Administrator, 600 East Walnut LA VERGNE. The city of La Vergne or six years as an assistant city manager. POST recognized law enforcement academy and racially diverse community located Street, Dickson, Tennessee 37055, or by is accepting employment applications Preference is given to experience as a city and be able to become POST certified. Must 30 minutes north of downtown Nashville. email to administrator@cityofdickson. for a director of engineering. Performs manager or assistant city manager in a city be willing to work nights, weekends, and Springfield is the county seat of Robertson com with subject “engineer position.” complex and professional engineering with a minimum 10,000 in population. Extra holidays. Applicants must complete an appli- County, one of the largest agricultural EOE/ Drug-free workplace. work for the city’s varied projects and consideration will be given for additional cation and submit it to: City of Westmoreland, producing counties in the state of Tennes- programs. Ensuring technical competence experience city management or Tennessee P.O. Box 8, 1001 Park Street, Westmoreland, see. For more information on Springfield, CITY RECORDER and compliance with all current codes specific experience. Requires knowledge TN 37186. EOE. please go to the city’s website at: www. BELLE MEADE. The city of Belle Me- and criteria. Supervises GIS/mapping and understanding of the problems faced springfield-tn.org. EOE. ade is seeking qualified candidates for coordinator, construction inspectors, by city officials. Also, requires independent PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT the position of city recorder. Primary job project engineer, stormwater inspectors/ planning and processing of projects, ques- TULLAHOMA. The city of Tullahoma is ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS duties include attendance at all monthly employees and other staff as assigned. tions, training, etc. The work is performed accepting resumes for the public works su- DIRECTOR – UTILITIES board meetings; preparation of all board May serve as project manager. Qualifica- in both in the field and the office and as such, perintendent. This position plans and directs GERMANTOWN. The city of German- meeting minutes (Zoning Appeals, Bldg. tions include graduation from a four-year requires constant scheduling and updating of the daily functions of the street, sanitation town, is seeking a qualified individual to Code Appeals, Municipal Planning and college or university with a degree in work activities. The consultant must provide and city shop divisions. Responsibilities in- serve as assistant public works director Commissioner); processing billing and civil engineering or a closely related field advice and assistance to city officials in the clude supervising and scheduling personnel of utilities. Under general direction plan, collection of property taxes and storm- required. Minimum of five years previous operation of their respective offices. In do- on drainage projects, street repair, garbage organize and direct the daily operations of water fees; maintaining official city professional civil engineering experience ing so, the consultant must also possess the collection, recycling, fleet maintenance and public works utilities division, including records and answering public records required. Any equivalent combination of following skills: 1) managerial, 2) analytical, sign maintenance. The successful candidate water production and distribution, water requests; maintaining citizen mailing list education and experience may be consid- 3) conceptual, and 4) interpersonal. These must be able to plan and implement various meter reading and customer service, and and mailing welcome packets to new res- ered. P. E. Certification is preferred. Local skills are used on a daily basis in identifying department projects including estimation of sewer maintenance to provide adequate, idents; serving as office receptionist and government experience is preferred. Full- a specific city’s problem and providing the required material, equipment and manpower safe and efficient water supply and responding to questions from the public; Time position with a salary of $78,222 advice and assistance to solve the problem. including costs for construction, paving wastewater services compliant with state, receipting payments and posting daily re- annually. Open Until: Filled To review A high level of cognitive or intuitive skills and maintenance. Position consults with local and federal regulations. Manage and ceipts; providing assistance to other staff the job posting and complete an online are necessary to fully understand, design, engineers, contractors, design professionals coordinate contracts, plans, schedules and and commissioners. Graduation from an employment application for consideration and implement successful solutions to mu- and other agencies regarding public works work involved in utility construction proj- accredited high school and minimum of for this position, go to www.lavergnetn. nicipal problems. Each employee that drives matters. A college degree is preferred or a ects. The minimum requirements for this two years administrative and/or account- gov. The city of La Vergne is a drug-free a vehicle for work related business must comparable combination of experience and opportunity include: bachelor’s degree ing experience preferred. The successful workplace. All candidates selected for any have and maintain a valid driver license and training. Candidates should have five years in civil or environmental engineering, candidate must have excellent verbal and job opening must pass a physical exam and insurance. This position requires extensive of progressively responsible experience in construction management, or related field written communication skills, be highly a drug screen before starting the job. EOE travel. Applicants are encouraged to review construction, planning, public administra- and five to seven years of progressively organized and able to meet deadlines and all job requirements prior to applying. Salary tion or building inspection. Supervision responsible experience in public utilities multitask. He/she should be able to work FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING is based on a combination of professional experience is required and stormwater expe- including at least 3 years in a supervisory independently as well as effectively op- CONSULTANT experience and qualifications. Applicants rience is preferred. Salary range is $58,579 capacity, or any combination of education, erate in a team environment. Proficiency JACKSON. The University of Tennessee must apply electronically to http://human- - $64.052, DOQ. Submit a resume to City training, and experience providing the in Microsoft Office software is required. Municipal Technical Advisory Service resources.tennessee.edu/recruitment and at of Tullahoma, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary Beginning salary range $39,600-$46,600, (MTAS) is accepting applications for a the time of applying must submit a cover Box 807, Tullahoma, TN 37388, or email to perform essential job functions. For depending on qualifications and experi- finance and accounting consultant in its letter, resume with the contact details of a resume to [email protected]. A job more details and applications, please ence. The City of Belle Meade is an EEO, Jackson office. The finance and account- three references. Position is open until filled. description is available at the above email visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ ADA, Title VI employer. Please send ap- ing consultant provides professional The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/ or by contacting Human Resources at 931- germantown. The application process will plication, resume, and cover letter to Beth advice and technical assistance in the Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA 455-2648. EOE close Sept. 15, at 12pm. EOE Reardon, City Manager, 4705 Harding area of municipal financial management institution. Road, Nashville, 37205 or email to brear- to cities, regardless of size, on a broad TOWN MANAGER BUDGET TECHNICIAN [email protected]. An application range of issues and problems. In addi- MARKETING AND EVENTS ENGLEWOOD. The town of Englewood COLLIERVILLE. This position performs and job description are available on the tion to providing direct client assistance, COORDINATOR is accepting applications for a town man- a variety of responsible and technical city website, www.citybellemeade.org. this position researches, develops, and GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin is seeking ager. Manager must reside within the town budgeting, accounting and other related maintains timely technical reports and qualified applicants for the position of mar- limits 90 days after taking office, have an support duties involving the town’s bud- CLERK/TREASURER publications on critical financial issues. keting and events coordinator in the Parks accounting background, computer skills, get including the planning, development, ENTERPRISE, ALA. The city of Enterprise, This position develops and teaches multi- and Recreation Department. The purpose and be able to perform the job duties adoption and adjustment processes. located 30 miles west of Dothan, Alabama ple municipal training courses within the of this position is to perform technical and listed in the town charter. Please submit Requires an associate’s degree with ma- is seeking highly qualified candidates for context of a well-defined training curric- professional administrative work to promote resumes in person, or mail to: Englewood jor course work in finance, economics, the position of clerk/treasurer. Enterprise is ulum, and assists others in the agency in to the community through sales, marketing, Town Hall, P.O. Box 150, Englewood, TN accounting, or a closely related field; ranked as one of the safest cities in Alabama the performance of individual and team promotions and special events for the Gallatin 37329. (423) 887-7224. supplemented by two years’ previous and has a population of approximately 28,000 projects. Requires a bachelor’s degree Parks and Recreation divisions. This is a 40 experience in the preparation and devel- with a median household income of $63,036. in business administration, accounting hours per week, rotating shift position. Some WATER PLANT OPERATOR opment of departmental budgets; or any It ranked 17th nationally in rising middle class or finance, a related field, or equivalent weekend work required. The starting salary is COLLIERVILLE. The position performs equivalent combination of education, and has a city school system that is rated as with at least eight years of finance related $43,908 + excellent benefits. The successful skilled trades work in the installation, op- training, and experience which provides one of the top 10 in Alabama by the Niche work experience. Prefer a master’s degree applicant should have skills in planning, eration, maintenance, and repair of town the requisite knowledge, skills, and abil- Report. Enterprise is a gateway city to Fort in business administration, accounting, organizing, initiating, supervising and imple- water system facilities including wells, ities for this job. Valid driver’s license Rucker, the primary training base for helicop- finance or related field with at least five menting a marketing program for Parks and pump stations, water towers, the distribution required. Excel spreadsheet experience ter pilot training. The growth and quality of years of finance related work experi- Recreation sports activities and programs, system, water hydrants, and water meters. including pivot tables highly preferred. life in Enterprise has a long history of being ence. Requires at time of employment as well as have knowledge of operations for Qualifications include: high school diploma Must be able to pass a work-related phys- positively impacted by Army aviation. The or within 18 months of employment, one standard software database, word processing or GED with concentration in a vocational ical and drug test. The work of this job is clerk/treasurer serves as one of the highest of the following: Certified Government programs, Photoshop, Illustrator and pub- program; supplemented by three years’ pre- primarily sedentary. Full job description ranked appointed administrative officer of Finance Manager by the Association of lishing software. Essential duties include vious experience and/or training involving available upon request. Call (901) 457- the city and is appointed by majority vote of Government Accountants, or Certified making recommendations for new programs, water system maintenance, at least one year 2296. Salary range: $29,375 - $35,106 the mayor and council. The clerk/treasurer is Public Finance Officer by the Govern- coordinating promotional, and representing of which must have been operating experi- annually (DOQ) with excellent benefits responsible for all financial activities of the ment Finance Officers Association, or Gallatin Parks & Recreation at public events, ence in a Grade II Water Treatment Plant; package. Selection process may include: city, recording and maintaining all official Certified Public Accountant by a state shows, festivals campaigns. Minimum qual- or any equivalent combination of education, examinations, interviews, assessment records of the city, and conducting city elec- board of accountancy and in active status ifications: applicants must have a bachelor’s training, and experience which provides the centers, practical skills, etc. Drug testing tions. The position has a history of stability with a minimum of five years of primar- degree in journalism, marketing or public requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for may be required. Submit an original town with the previous clerk/treasurer serving over ily governmental experience. Requires relations with one year previous experience. this job. Must be in compliance with TDEC of Collierville application to the following 20 years before retiring. Minimum qualifi- experience in a finance related position Previous marketing in parks and recreation is Rule 0400-49-01 and remain in compliance address: Human Resources, 500 Poplar cations of the new clerk/treasurer include a in state or local government. Prefer CPA preferred. To apply, please visit our website throughout employment. Must possess View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017 bachelor’s de¬gree in public administration, certification, and Tennessee government at www.gallatintn.gov. Applications must be and maintain a valid driver’s license. The Applications are available to download at business administration, public finance, specific experience. Salary is based on a submitted by Sept. 15. EOE. work of this job requires sufficient physi- www.collierville.com under Employment accounting or related degree; five years of combination of professional experience cal strength, stamina, and ability to pass a Opportunities, or you may obtain one from upper level local government or business and qualifications. Applicants must apply POLICE CHIEF work related physical proficiency test and our Human Resources Office. Applica- management experience. Governmental electronically to http://humanresources. ALGOOD. The city of Algood is seeking ap- pre-employment examination. The work is tions must be submitted either by mail or finance or accounting experience in a local tennessee.edu/recruitment and at the time plicants for a police chief. The ideal candidate physically demanding, may require lifting in person to the above address. The Human government of similar size and complexity to of applying should submit a cover letter, will be a solution oriented, experienced law heavy objects, and may require working Resources Office is open Monday – Fri- Enterprise is highly desired. The successful resume with the contact details of three enforcement professional who is dedicated in inclement weather. Work environment day, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. We are unable candidate must demonstrate a high level of references. Open until filled. EEO. to providing exceptional service to our city at times could involve toxic or caustic to accept faxed or emailed applications. understanding of governmental budgeting, through excellence in performance, team- chemicals, risk of electrical shock or work EOE/DRUG FREE WORK PLACE. finance, and investment/management of HUMAN RESOURCES work, innovation, training, and dedication around moving parts. For full job description public funds; knowledge of governmental TECHNICIAN to our community and its residents. The call (901) 457-2296. SALARY: $32,425 BUILDING OFFICIAL accounting and finance best practices that COLLIERVILLE. This is specialized and chief of police is responsible for delivering - $55,584 (DOQ) annually with excellent FARRAGUT. Performs difficult skilled ensure proper fund management and leads complex office work assisting employees safe professional police services to our benefits package. Selection process may in- technical work planning, organizing, to efficient use of financial resources. and the professional staff in the human community, collaborating with community clude: examinations, interviews, assessment supervising, performing and managing Knowledge of best practices for maintain- resources department. Salary range: organizations to promote department ac- centers, practical skills, etc. Drug testing the operation and activities of the codes ing, tracking, safekeeping, and researching $27,848 - $33,282 (DOQ) with excellent tivities, and fostering positive community may be required. Submit an original town inspection division which includes re- official records and documents of the City is benefits package. Requires an associate relations to ensure the best quality of life for of Collierville application to the following viewing plans, issuing permits, manages also an important requirement. The starting degree in business administration, public our citizens and visitors. The chief of police address: Human Resources, 500 Poplar scheduling process, maintaining records salary for the new clerk/treasurer will be administration, human resources or a is responsible for the protection of life and View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017. and files, preparing reports, and related based upon the qualifications and experience related field; supplemented by two years property in the city while being a strong fiscal Applications are available to download at work as apparent or assigned. Work is of the selected candidate; starting salary is previous experience in employee pro- administrator. The chief assists in developing www.collierville.com under Employment performed under the general direction of expected to be in the range of $110,000- gram administration, which may include and overseeing the department budget and Opportunities, or you may obtain one from the community development director. De- $135,000. The city offers a comprehensive benefit administration or related areas, or controls and monitors expenses within the our Human Resources Office. Applications partmental supervision is exercised over benefit package which includes medical, any equivalent combination of education, budget parameters. The police department must be submitted either by mail or in person codes staff members. Associates/technical dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; training and experience which provides is normally staffed with 13-full time POST to the above address. The Human Resources degree with coursework in a related field short and long-term disability insurance; the requisite knowledge, skills, and abili- certified positions and two-part time crossing Office is open Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. and 5 years experience in the building con- Excellent retirement benefit options are ties for this job. Bachelor’s degree in busi- guards. The successful candidate will be a – 5 p.m. EOE/Drug-free workplace www.TML1.org 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/SEPT. 11, 2017 Tennessee Municipal League 2017-2018 Officers and Directors PRESIDENT How hard is it to evacuate a major city? Bo Perkinson HARVEY from Page 7 large as Houston. flooding, emergency personnel of- Councilmember, Athens and left 1,833 people dead. The Mayors of any large metropol- ficials are confident they can move VICE PRESIDENTS mayor of Houston at the time, Bill itan area are presented with a com- all 3 million of those residents out Wallace Cartwright White, called for an evacuation of plex set of problems when a storm of harm’s way in 48 hours. Mayor, Shelbyville the city. Highways were choked bears down on their cities: Elderly, But New York’s geography and TENNESSEE Jill Holland with traffic, fights between -mo poor and homeless residents may Mayor, McKenzie infrastructure make evacuations FESTIVALS Mike Werner torists broke out, people died be unable to evacuate, predictions less of a heavy lift than for cities Mayor, Gatlinburg from hyperthermia in the intense of where the storm will land are like Houston. Sept. 15-17: Cowan DIRECTORS heat and 23 nursing home patients subject to sudden change, and the “One of the things pre-storm Fall Heritage Festival Jimmy Alexander were killed as a bus evacuating roads and transit systems may be that is a benefit is our subway and A celebration of life in the foothills Mayor, Nolensville them caught fire and exploded unable to handle the millions of bus system, which takes excess car of the Cumberland Plateau, the Megan Barry near Dallas. people on them. traffic off the roads,” says Megan festival will include food, music, Mayor, Metro Nashville Turner vowed not to repeat When Hurricane Andrew hit Pribram, New York City’s assistant entertainment, juried arts and crafts, Andy Berke that mistake. In his position, other South Florida in 1992, cities or- commissioner for planning and living history, classic and antique Mayor, Chattanooga city officials likely would have dered massive evacuations and had preparedness. cruise-in, beauty pageant, cornbread Daniel Brown come to the same conclusion. to hope that residents wouldn’t be Houston covers an area more City Council, Knoxville (District 2) contest and activities for children of John Clark Pete Gomez has spent more caught on the road in the storm. than twice the size of New York City all ages. For more information go Mayor, Kingsport than 30 years with the city of The evacuation was largely but lacks its mass transit system. to www.fallheritagefestival.info or Vance Coleman Miami’s Department of Fire a success and likely reduced the Two days may be enough to move www.facebook.com/FallHeritage- Mayor, Medina Rescue, and he currently serves number of lives lost to the storm, 3 million people several miles with Festival. Betsy Crossley as both the department assistant according to a report released by the the help of subways and buses, but Commissioner, Brentwood (District 6) fire chief and assistant chief of National Hurricane Center. But the in sprawling Houston, evacuating Sept. 15-17: Bristol Richard Driver emergency management for the forecast that officials used to make the city in search of higher ground Rhythm & Roots Reunion Mayor, Lafayette (District 5) city. While his city did evacuate evacuation decisions was wrong -- means traveling further, almost An infectious, 3-day music experi- Bill Graham 25 years ago when Hurricane the storm hit south of where it was exclusively by car, and battling ence, bursting with creative passion, Councilman, Dayton (District 3) Andrew barreled through South projected to make landfall. Luckily, massive amounts of traffic, says electricity, and soul. State Street in Avery Johnson Florida, he supports Turner’s de- the evacuation got most of those Vice Mayor, Cleveland Gomez. historic downtown Bristol is amped Hoyt Jones cision to not order an evacuation living in the storm’s path out of the Even if Houston had ordered to the beat of Appalachia’s past, Alderman, Sparta (District 4) and advise Houston residents to way in time, Gomez says. mass evacuations, it’s not a certainty present, and future. It all happens in Bobby King shelter in place. Two decades later, New York that people would have left. Gomez the heart of the birthplace of country Mayor, Henderson “Think about putting 6 City braced for Hurricane Sandy — was deployed to the Gulf after music—home to the legendary 1927 Christa Martin million people on the road and a storm not as strong as Andrew, Rita Katrina. He interviewed scores of Bristol Sessions recordings. For Vice Mayor, Columbia possibly into the eye of the storm or Harvey but unlike any it had seen people who rode out the storm. more information go to: www.birth- Lonnie Norman during the event,” Gomez says. in modern history. In preparation, “Many times when you do issue placeofcountrymusic.org/festival/ Mayor, Manchester FEMA director William the city evacuated some sections. an evacuation order, it’s impossible Madeline Rogero “Brock” Long echoed the same In a worse-case scenario, where to enforce,” says Gomez. “They say Sept 22-24: Sweetwater Mayor, Knoxville sentiment, saying that it would New York City evacuates all six of ‘I survived previous hurricanes and Paula Sedgwick National Muscadine Festival Alderman, Bartlett (District 8) take days to evacuate a city as its zones deemed at risk of coastal didn’t think this would be worse.”” Enjoy the agricultural heritage of Charles “Bones” Seivers our area with America’s first grape. President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund Event features live music, a parade, Todd Smith wine tasting, grape stomping, and City Manager, Greeneville (District 1) more. Held annually in the historic Jim Strickland downtown. Find us on the web at: Mayor, Memphis www.nationalmuscadinefestival. Mary Ann Tremblay com and on Facebook at: www. Vice Mayor, Three Way facebook.com/nationalmuscadinef- Garry Welch U.S. workers have low expec- from $54,590 when the last survey crimes. The ruling found that the City Manager, Savannah (District 7) tations for better pay and new was taken in March. The respon- prevalence of mobile devices in a estival/ PAST PRESIDENTS positions according to a first- dents saw a 22 percent likelihood location did not mean police could John Holden (2016) Mayor, Dyersburg of-its-kind study conducted of receiving at least one job offer assume the suspect was in posses- Oct. 20 - 22: Bean Station Curtis Hayes (2015) Mayor, Livingston by the Federal Reserve. Survey in the next four months, down from sion of a mobile device. The U.S. 21st Annual Harvest Pride Festival Dale Kelley (2013) Mayor, Huntingdon respondents said the lowest an- an average response of 25 percent Court of Appeals for the District The event features the Night Owl Tom Rowland (2014) Mayor, Cleveland nual salary they would accept eight months ago. The survey also of Columbia’s Circuit threw out Run, tricycle race, music, foods, Ken Wilber (2012) Mayor, Portland in a new job would be $57,960, showed 22.7 percent of respon- a man’s criminal conviction for arts and crafts vendors, Sunday Kay Senter (2011) Morristown Vice Mayor down from $59,660 only four dents searched for a job in the last unlawful possession of a firearm by morning worship service. For more Sam Tharpe (2010) Commissioner, Paris Tommy Pedigo (2009) Council, Morristown months earlier. This measure four weeks, up from 19.4 percent in a felon, saying in a 2-1 ruling that information Email: sfennell@ Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg has declined since November, the previous report. Young people the police found the weapon only townofbeanstation.com. Phone: AFFILIATE DIRECTORS with most of the changes coming accounted for most of the increase. because they drafted an “overly 865-993-5155 Karen Johnson, Councilwoman, Nashville (NLC) from older and higher-income broad” search warrant. The ruling C. Seth Sumner, Athens (TCMA) Americans. Asked what salary A U.S. appeals court has limit- could complicate efforts by law they expected in job offers in the ed the ability of police officers enforcement in U.S. cities to seek TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS next four months, the average to seize cell phones from the text messages on cellphones for use (Ex-Officio Directors) response declined to $50,790 homes of people suspected of as evidence in criminal cases. Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports Tennessee Building Officials Assn. Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police TN Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders Oct. 26 - 27 TN Government Finance Officers Assn. UT-MTAS OCTOBER MAP CLASSES Governor’s Conference 2017 Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. Gatlinburg Convention Center Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Tennessee Association of Floodplain ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM Come learn more about Tennes- Management see’s strides in recruiting jobs Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. This interactive course will Dates/Locations/Times and the programs helping to build Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. provide a values-based Oct. 3 Nashville strong local communities. To reg- Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference approach to ethical profes- 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT ister or for more information, visit: Tenn. 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For reg- edge sharing, and working to make Credits: 4 CPE/CMFO Oct. 11 Knoxville istration assistance, call 865-974- Schools 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT cities and towns even better places Tennessee Renewable Energy & Economic (Other) (LM) 0413. Or for more information, to live, work, and play. For more Development Council Oct. 12 Collegedale contact Kurt Frederick, training 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT information or to register, go to: Tennessee Urban Forestry Council consultant, at 615-253-6385. http://citysummit.nlc.org/ Tennessee Stormwater Association

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TML STAFF The city of Clinton and the Clinton Utilities Board recently closed a $7 The city of Three Way recently closed a $2 million fixed Margaret Mahery, Executive Director million fixed rate draw loan with the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund to be rate loan with the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund to Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director used on electric system improvements. Pictured are: bottom row (L to R) finance various projects, including a new city hall, street Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst Gail Cook, Clinton finance director; Scott Burton, Clinton mayor; and Gina and road improvements, and equipment. Pictured are Kate Coil, Communications Specialist Jackie Gupton, Administrative Assistant Ridenour, Clinton city recorder. Back row: Dudley Fagan, Clinton Utilities Mayor Larry Sanders and City Recorder Susan Rogers. Carole Graves, Communications Director finance director; Greg Fay, Clinton Utilities general manager; and Steve & Editor, Tennessee Town & City Queener, TMBF marketing representative. Sylvia Harris, Conference Planning Director John Holloway, Government Relations Debbie Kluth, Marketing Director / See us for your special Member Services Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research projects needs. Analyst Denise Paige, Government Relations (615) 255-1561 www.TML1.org 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/SEPT. 11, 2017 Graham sees growth, opportunities for hometown of Dayton BY LINDA BRYANT try coming in. We spent between $10 one is going to chew on you a little bit about and $12 million on our water plant and it. If you do the job you are supposed to do, Dayton City Councilman Bill Graham increased our capacity from 2 million it will work out. I actually thought we should is old enough to have seen his hometown go to 4 million, with the possibility up to have raised it more. Like I told our lieutenant through both booms and busts. 6 million gallons per day. When you governor [Randy McNally] when he was These days the East Tennessee city of have more water flowing through then speaking at the TML Legislative Conference almost 8,000 is on the upswing, but Graham you have to decide what you’re going to earlier this year “You’re going to get chewed has lived through times when Dayton was do with that water. We have contacted on whether you raise the tax 6 cents or 12 cents. losing its population to towns and cities that an engineering firm, J.R. Wauford & If you’re going to take that chewing, anyway, could offer more economic opportunities for Co., and they are developing plans for I say rip that band-aid off and up the gas tax residents. a new [ancillary] plant. While we were up enough to make a difference.” “I sure have seen the city change a lot, doing that we took a look at our electric At first, reports showed about $50 billion especially in the last 10 to 15 years,” Graham department. We’ve spent between $7 of infrastructure problems in Tennessee that said. “Dayton is not just a sleepy little place and $8 million upgrading our electrical need to be taken care of. I thought it was really anymore. There’s a new optimism in the air, facility, and we’re getting ready to build important to make the bill have an impact so and we’ve been able to embrace new things.” a new substation, which is going to cost that we could have an impact in smaller cities Fortunately, Dayton is moving forward in about $10 million. This will help with and on country roads, too. Now there’s a new a confident manner. Nokian, a major interna- the new Nokian plant. These things are report that’s come out that says there’s $100 tional tire manufacturer is setting up shop in helping to fuel the local economy. We billion worth of improvements to be made. town and bringing hundreds of jobs with it. like to use local contractors, engineers New small businesses are sprouting up, and and construction companies as much as TT&C: How do you deal with it when peo- the schools are brimming with new students. we can. ple have conflicting opinions? What is your The city has invested — and continues to There are other signs of growth and style of leadership? invest — heavily in its infrastructure. development, including road construc- BG: I don’t argue with people. I like to talk and Graham, who is going into his 13th year tion by the state. A couple of our de- reason with them, and ask questions: I’ll ask, as a councilman, is known as a no-nonsense velopers have built a lot of apartments. “Would you be willing to run for this office leader who’s not afraid of a little progress. When they build, we have to provide and make these decisions.” They’ll say, “No, His straightforward leadership has been a services. It’s a cycle you have to ad- that’s what we elected you for.” I’ll answer, significant factor in shepherding Dayton into dress; as you promote development you “O.K., then I’m doing what I’m supposed to.” a hopeful new era. have to be involved. I try to explain to people that it takes money Although technically retired, Graham Bill Graham, Dayton City Council to support services. I might ask, “When’s the devotes himself to his work on the Dayton City last time you hit a pothole? Or, when you flip Council. He is also passionate about working that switch you want your light to come on, with the Tennessee Municipal League, where don’t you? When you turn on that faucet, you he’s currently serving as a District 3 Director. want good clean water don’t you?” If you go Through TML, Graham enjoys interacting up on rates it’s because you have to it’s not and learning from other city leaders from because you want to. And guess what? I’m across the state. paying those rates, too. We are all in the same “Bill has been around Dayton for a long boat. Many people come around when I talk time, and that means he has a good command them through things. You have to handle each of what it takes to get things done here,” said situation as it comes to you. You are always Dayton City Manager Thomas Solomon. going to have your naysayers. “People really trust him because they know he’s put in the time and has the experience to TT&C: Dayton has an unusual way of know what he’s talking about.” running its school system that involves the “And it’s not just citizens who respect and city council. Can you explain how it works? trust Bill,” Solomon added. “Employees (of BG: The city of Dayton is under a private act Dayton) do, too. He trusts and supports the school system. It means that when you are city staff, and they return the favor.” elected to the Dayton City Council, you are automatically elected to the Board of Edu- Dayton Councilman Graham, Finance Director Michelle Horton and Codes Director cation. We serve two different bodies at two TT&C: Tell us about your background. Ronnie Rayper at the recent TML Conference in Murfreesboro. Where did you grow up and go to school? different meetings at two different times. The BG: Except for one year of my life, I’ve TT&C: Did the city have a major turning I really don’t feel competitive [with other city council oversees services, and the school lived in the city of Dayton. I went to Dayton point when you realized you were really nearby counties] in a negative way. I clap for board oversees 850 kids and 70-plus employ- schools, and I went to Cleveland State Com- starting to go somewhere? everyone when they get a new industry. That ees. It’s a little unique. I don’t know of any munity College and ended up graduating from BG: The turning point was four to six years money and economic drive will permeate other school board [in Tennessee] that serves Bryan College here in Dayton. I’ve been mar- ago. We had a complete turnover except for through the whole region. I’m not jealous. in that same capacity. It makes doing budgets ried since 1971 to my wife Jane. We have one me [on the Dayton City Council], and we got Bradley County got Wacker [polysilicon really easy. We have two budget meetings and son, Tripp, and he has a son, William. Another some people in who were a little more pro- plant]; Hamilton County got Volkswagen; we pass the budget on the first or second reading, grandchild is due in February. My son lives gressive and active. They were a little younger got Nokian. You want to support economic and we’re done. in East Brainerd, and is studying for his CPA. and willing to think differently and try new development all around you because it’s going We are proud of our schools. We just got I claim to be on my third retirement. I things. Now we have new money coming in to affect you, too. through finishing a new fourth and fifth-grade started working for La-Z-Boy out of college. I from sales tax revenue because of things like wing because of our growth, and we are look- worked there for 12 years. I developed a com- the fishing at Chickamauga Lake. We have TT&C: How’s small business development ing at building new classrooms in the next munity credit union here and worked there for hundreds of people coming in for those fishing coming along in Dayton? couple of years. We have started a daycare several years. When my father passed away, I tournaments, and they buy gas, spend money BG: We have a Chattanooga State campus for our teachers so we can retain teachers took over his business, a video game arcade on food, and stay at the motels. here that helps with small business develop- who are going to continue to have children. and wholesale ice business. I took care of that The Nokian plant coming in definitely ment, and we have a state jobs site that helps Often when they have a child they quit. We’ve until I retired for the first time in 2005. My keeps the momentum going and has even people looking for work. Bryan College [a provided them with a place where they can son went to college, so I eventually thought ramped it up. [To buy land for the Nokian four-year liberal arts college in Dayton] gets take their child. We’ve also tried to revamp I’d [go back to work to] help him out a little project] we signed our name to almost $4 involved in what goes on, too. some of our athletic programs. We improved bit. I applied to be the finance director here million worth of indebtedness, and we didn’t We have a lot of businesses, especially our field house at the local football field, and in Rhea County, and I stayed in that job for even know if it was going to happen. It was a restaurants, opening up — Steak and Shake, we bought new uniforms. We recently hired a four-and-a-half years until 2013. I’m retired little bit of a gamble, but since everyone was Captain D’s, Bojangles, Waffle House, Zax- new P.E. teacher. now except for my job on the Dayton City so focused, involved and engaged, we felt like by’s. We have a new four-story hotel, Sleep Another unique thing we’ve done at Day- Council. it was going to happen — and it did happen. Inn. These businesses are all economic gen- ton City Schools is that we have two principals Now we’re thinking: What are we going to do erators. People spend their money in these — a pre-K through third and a fourth through TT&C: Share some of Dayton’s most next? places and our citizens work in them. These eighth-grade principal. It’s another example of current news. What’s going on that you’re businesses wouldn’t be coming to a town like thinking outside of the box, and we are really really proud of? TT&C: So many small towns are rejuvenat- Dayton unless they thought we had very good satisfied with the new structure. We just hired BG: We’ve really tried to prevent stagnation ing their traditional downtown areas. Are potential. We also have a microbrewery: Mon- a new school superintendent, Robert Greene, in Dayton with a good team from Main Street you doing the same in Dayton? key Town Brewing Co. That’s one business who worked as superintendent of Meigs Dayton, Rhea Economic and Tourism Coun- BG: Yes, we are, and we have good activity that has jumped by leaps and bounds. Dayton County Schools and Athens City Schools. He cil and Dayton City Council. We also get input in downtown Dayton. We’ve got a courthouse passed liquor-by-the-drink [in 2012]. In this was also the deputy commissioner of educa- from the Rhea County Commission. We’re grant for another three years, which is to help last election, we had a referendum for liquor tion for the state. We think we made a really very excited that the Nokian Tire company is our infrastructure as far as being able to revi- stores and it passed. That’s what the voters good decision. coming here. There have been other compa- talize and remodel downtown. We have new wanted. All these [small business develop- nies interested in locating here, but this is one parking lots, and we’re hopefully bringing in a ments] tell me that we are doing well. We’re TT&C: What is your biggest challenge? company that finally did it. Everyone went new anchor store downtown. Restaurants have “pedals to the metal” in Dayton. BG: My goal is to keep things moving in overboard to try to pull this company to Day- opened up, and they’ve increased their hours. I Dayton. If something is slowing down in one ton. I’m talking about the state of Tennessee, can go into a restaurant and there are basically TT&C: The Department of Tourist De- area, I want to address it. It’s always a chal- Gov. Haslam and the Tennessee Department three or four people I know out of 25 or 30. You velopment encourages counties to tap into lenge to keep your momentum. It’s like being of Economic and Community Development. walk through the parking lot and you see all their local history to attract tourism. What on a diet. Once you lose a little weight — and [The new $360 million Nokian Tire factory the license plates — McMinn County, Roane is Dayton doing in this regard? get enthused — you have to look for ways to and distribution facility is slated to open in County, Bledsoe County, Bradley County, and BG: As you probably know, we are the site of keep it going. We are more optimistic than 2020 and will bring 400 jobs.] Hamilton County. People are even coming the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. [A highly ever, and we are never satisfied with what we It hasn’t been that long since we lost from Virginia. All these things are coming publicized American court case in 1925 that have. We want things to increase and grow in Goodman Manufacturing, which meant together, and it really gets you pumped up. tested a Tennessee law, the Butler Act, which Dayton. We want more people to come into losing about 615 jobs. We already had high forbade the teaching of any theory of evolu- town. I know that creates problems, but that’s unemployment, but we ended up being the TT&C: With so much growth and activity tion in any state-funded educational establish- what I was elected for —to help create those highest unemployment in the state at one have you had to raise taxes? ment.] It certainly put Dayton on the map; up kinds of situations and then help solve issues point. We were in a battle with Augusta, Ga., BG: We did have to raise them — from 48 until that point, nobody knew where Dayton related to them. The important thing is to keep for the Nokian factory. We just happened to cents to 54 cents per $100 of valuation. If you was. The interest [in the history of the Scope’s going forward. have one of the best rail sites with acreage look around at all the cities around you, no one Monkey Trial] waned a bit over time, but we in the whole Southeast. That helped. We are can touch that. We operated off sales tax more eventually had people step forward and ask, TT&C: You were recently re-elected as on an accelerated schedule as far as getting than property tax for years and years, but it gets “What are we going to do with this history? District 3 Director for Tennessee Munici- ready for them. The property is in place, and to the point where you can’t support all the After all, this is our claim to fame.” We opened pal League. Can you talk about your work we break ground Sept. 19. services you have to support. One example is up a Scopes Trial Museum at the bottom of with TML? our airport, which needed $1.5 million worth the courthouse. We have the Scopes Trial Play BG: The reason why I got involved with TML TT&C: Dayton is a small city in a part of renovations. Projects like that operate with and Festival, which happens every year. The is to increase my knowledge. I started going of the state that sometimes struggles to grants, but we have to offer support money whole community gets behind it and promotes to the TML conventions and workshops. Four attract growth. But the city is growing and and matching grants. it. We also still have our annual Strawberry years ago I was elected as an alternate director, progressing. Do you have a “secret sauce?” Festival. Last year was our largest attendance and then I was elected District 3 Director. I BG: Our city council tends to think out of TT&C: What is the population growth? with about 27,000 people. We have several was re-elected for another two-year turn. I am the box a little bit more than your average BG: We were at 6,500 people for a long time, smaller festivals. There’s always something still learning. council. We promote our natural resources; but when I looked recently I realized our pop- going on that draws people in. It’s helpful to be retired. I have the ability one good example is Lake Chickamauga. We ulation is at about 7,900 people now. People to go to Nashville to TML conventions and have developed it into the No. 1 fishing spot are moving in. In our city school, the student TT&C: You supported the Tennessee IM- school board conventions. I really enjoyed in the Southeast, maybe even in the Eastern population has increased by 200 students in PROVE Act, which increases the gas tax to going to the National League of Cities conven- U.S. It’s a really “hot” lake, and it’s got a lot the last three years. That’s just one school. 6 cents per gallon for gas and 10 cents per tion when it was in Nashville in 2015. I have of big fish. We bring in 10 to 12 major tour- gallon for diesel. Why was this bill import- a goal of attending more meetings of other naments every year, and that’s not counting TT&C: Do other small towns and cities ant to you? municipalities. I’m really enthused with what the many people who come in and just want come to you for advice? BG. I really supported the bill because I drive goes on at TML. Take, for example, how the to fish because there’s a chance of catching a BG: We look at other cities to see their best the roads and know what condition they are in. IMPROVE Act got passed. TML got behind 10 to 12 pound bass. practices, and they look at us to see ours. I backed the bill because it was going to help it, and it passed — the first such bill since the The city council looked at our infrastruc- People [from other cities] congratulate us all everyone in the state. I’ve learned in my life 1980s. TML was one of the factors that helped. ture and knew there were things we had to get the time because we have done a lot in the as a politician that when you make a decision, TML is a wonderful connection between the done, especially because we have new indus- past few years as far as infrastructure goes. someone’s not going to like it. And that some- local officials and the legislature.