6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 61, Number 17 November 8, 2010 Economy showing signs Haslam wins in landslide victory of slow improvement Republicans make major gains in state, national elections BY CAROLE GRAVES plained Murray. “State revenue TML Communications Director collections reached their pre-re- BY CAROLE GRAVES cession peak in the 2007 / 2008 Reporting that the “worst is fiscal year. Since that time, sales In a landslide victory, Knox- over” and the economy is showing tax collections have eroded ville Mayor Bill Haslam was elected some signs of improvement, one sharply, though the rate of decline the 49th governor of Tennessee, of UT’s top economists is predict- is showing signs of easing.” winning more than 65 percent of the ing that it will take well over two For the year as a whole, he votes over Democratic challenger years before the state of Tennes- predicted that taxable sales should Mike McWherter. see fully rebounds from the reces- advance 2.1 percent in 2010, sub- In his victory speech, Haslam sion. stantial improvement over the 7.6 said he will focus on job creation “After an 18-month recession percent loss last year. On a fiscal and improving education as some of that officially ended in June 2009, year basis, taxable sales are ex- his top priorities. Short-term, he ac- the recovery has begun, but it is pected to fall 2.5 percent in the knowledged he will face a $1.5 bud- moving forward slowly," wrote current fiscal year before record- get deficit that will require some Matt Murray, associate director of ing a 3.3 percent gain in the 2010 tough decisions. the UT Center for Business and / 2011 fiscal year. "This is an incredible honor and Economic Research, in a new re- On the job front, Murray said an incredible responsibility," said port titled "The Tennessee Busi- that short-term, the labor market is Haslam. "I've never been more opti- ness and Economic Outlook: Fall expected to see a slow recovery. mistic and positive about what we 2010." State unemployment rate will can do in Tennessee." The report is produced annu- likely average 10.4 percent for With Haslam’s election to the Photo by Mark Humphrey/AP ally for the governor and is up- 2010 and remain stuck above 10 governor’s office, it is the first time dated on a quarterly basis. percent through 2011. in modern history Tennessee will Governor-elect Bill Haslam celebrates his sweeping victory, winning 65 “The state economy should “This will translate into more have a Republican governor and percent of the votes over Democratic challenger Mike McWherter. begin seeing improvement in the than 300,000 unemployed people majorities in both state houses. trict between Democratic incumbent Democratic challenger Brett Carter. economic conditions as 2010 un- in Tennessee in 2010 and 2011 And just as Republicans swept Rep. Lincoln Davis and Republican The seat has been held since 1985 by folds,” said Murray. “However, a and put sustained pressure on the across the nation to victory in the challenger Scott DesJarlais. Lincoln Democrat Bart Gordon, who chose strong and vigorous rebound is state’s unemployment insurance 2010 mid-term elections, the GOP lost the battle by a significant mar- not to run. not expected. Even if rapid trust fund,” said Murray. made significant gains in the Ten- gin, 38 percent to DesJarlais’ 57 In the 8th District, another long- growth does emerge – it would be Prior to the recession, the state nessee state House, state Senate, percent. term Democrat Rep. John Tanner at least two years before economic unemployment rate stood at 5.3 and with Tennessee’s congressional In the 6th District, the GOP elected not to run. Republican Steve conditions return to their pre-re- percent in the fourth quarter of delegation. picked up another seat from Demo- Fincher took the seat with a victory cession levels.” 2007. U.S. Congress crats with the election of Republi- over Democrat Roy Herron, win- Murray said that revenues are “The number of unemployed One of the most heated con- can Diane Black. Black was elected ning with 59 to 39 percent of the not expected to surpass their pre- people has nearly doubled since gressional races was in the 4th Dis- with 67 percent of the vote over See ELECTION on Page 8 recession peak until the 2012 / the start of the recession,” said 2013 fiscal year. Murray. “The recession that has run Murray explained that most amok on the economy has had a recessions are relatively short in Joe DiPietro named 24th president of UT similarly devastating impact on duration and have modest effects and the state. sales tax collections, as well as on long-term patterns of economic Joe DiPietro has been elected the 24th president of the University As chancellor of the UT Insti- overall revenue collections,” ex- See ECONOMY on Page 5 of Tennessee. tute of Agriculture, DiPietro over- The Board of Trustees elected sees UT Extension, AgResearch, the DiPietro (dee-pee-AY'-troh) during College of Agricultural Sciences Update on city recorder their fall meeting Oct. 22. He will and Natural Resources, and the Col- replace Jan Simek, who has served lege of Veterinary Medicine. as interim president since 2009. DiPietro also served as dean of the certification process The president of the University College of Veterinary Medicine at of Tennessee leads a system consist- the University of Florida from 1997 to 2006. went into effect must become certi- ing of campuses in Knoxville, Chat- BY MARGARET NORRIS He rose to tenured professor of fied within four years. tanooga and Martin; the Health Sci- MTAS Management Consultant veterinary clinical medicine and vet- Are there any exceptions? ence Center based in Memphis; the erinary pathobiology at the Univer- The exceptions are: statewide Institutes of Agriculture In 1994, Public Chapter No. sity of Illinois, Urbana, and held • Any clerk or recorder in a mu- and Public Service, and the Space 648 added a law that required mu- administrative positions there in- nicipality of less than 1,500 popu- Institute in Tullahoma, which is nicipal clerks and recorders to be- cluding assistant director of the Ag- lation; managed by UT Knoxville. come certified by completing 100 riculture Experiment Station and as- • Any municipal clerk or recorder DiPietro currently is chancellor hours of education. sociate dean for research of the Col- Joe DiPietro who is licensed (and required to of the UT Institute of Agriculture, a The legislation also required lege of Veterinary Medicine. maintain the license) to practice position he has held since 2006. His president and then acting president that the certification be maintained DiPietro earned his bachelor's, law in the state of Tennessee; title was changed from vice presi- for a brief stint after Lamar by obtaining 18 hours of continuing doctor of veterinary medicine and Alexander left to be U.S. Secretary • Any clerk or recorder who is a dent to chancellor in July. education every three years. This master's degrees at the University of of Education. Eli Fly, who served as certified public accountant with With the help of the search firm law can be found in Tennessee Code Illinois, Urbana. a current certificate issued by Witt/Keiffer, the University devel- acting president from 2001 to 2002, Annotated (T.C.A.) §6-54-120, and DiPietro and his wife, Deb, have the state board of accountancy in oped several key qualifications and also previously served as executive the accompanying regulations can three children and six grandchil- Tennessee; and expectations of the next president. vice president. His title was retroac- be found in the Secretary of State’s dren. Deb DiPietro is a member of • Any appointed city manager or The president advocates for the Uni- tively changed to permanent presi- Rules and Regulations 1360-6-1. the Tennessee Museum Commis- dent after he left office. administrator who possesses a versity and is a spokesperson for all Who Must Comply? sion and is a volunteer for a variety The Presidential Search Com- Master of Arts degree in public higher education in the state; works Any municipality with a popu- of organizations in Tennessee. administration. with state and federal legislators and mittee nominated Brian Noland and lation of 1,500 or greater (according promotes the university to secure DiPietro is the first candidate DiPietro to the board for consider- to the 1990 or any subsequent fed- from within the university to be Also exempt from the initial re- appropriations and in decision- ation. The candidates were nar- eral census) that employs an officer elected president since Joe Johnson, quirement is any person who has making that affects the University; rowed from a list of 71 applicants. or employee responsible for the du- who was president from 1991 to It has not yet been determined served as both a city judge and city is the chief fundraiser for the Uni- ties of a municipal clerk or recorder 1999. Johnson was vice president when the new president will likely recorder for at least 25 years. Not- versity; and has a connection to or — taking and preserving minutes, prior knowledge of the University for development and executive vice take office. serving as custodian of records, withstanding these exceptions, any providing and certifying copies, city or town may, by ordinance, re- etc. — must have at least one certi- quire the clerk or recorder to obtain The Pool’s “New Breed” is here to serve fied person. Of course, a municipal- certification, even if it is exempted under the population requirements ity may have more than one certi- BY MICHAEL FANN the University of Tennessee with a experience as a firefighter and the (fewer than 1,500 residents). fied clerk or recorder. All such em- and HALIE GALLIK bachelor’s of arts in philosophy and technical skills learned through un- What does it take to become certi- ployees who were serving when the TML Risk Management Pool a master’s of public administration. derwriting to better serve Pool members. law went into effect had until July 1, fied? It’s Halie’s goal to be an extension of Janine Helton works as an un- To be certified, a person must 1998, to become certified. Any The TML Risk Management each Pool member’s staff and assist derwriting assistant speaking each clerk or recorder hired after the law See CERTIFICATION on Page 7 Pool has long prided itself on provid- in any way she can. day with our members. Janine’s role ing the best of risk management Jon Calvin began serving Pool within the department is to support products and services. That mission members in June of 2010. Jon’s our members by gathering prelimi- is certainly no different now, even as background in the private insurance nary underwriting information and we work through some of the most market brings new perspective to the rating the general liability and work- challenging times in our nation’s Pool’s coverage and continues to ers compensation coverages. Janine history. Through our current eco- help ensure the financial stability of is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene nomic climate, the Pool continues to pricing. Jon is responsible for man- University with a bachelor of arts foster new talent by focusing on a aging the day-to-day operations of degree in management and human new generation of risk management the underwriting department. He relations. She prides herself in doing professionals. This article aims to takes his role as director of under- what’s right for our members in the introduce some of our newer faces to writing very seriously, understands spirit of service. Save the Dates! you. These employees have a mix- the needs of the insurance consumer, Amanda Shrum serves as the ture of insurance, risk management, and desires to effectively communi- controller for the Pool. Amanda has TML District Meetings and local government operations ex- cate with our members. experience in private sector ac- perience and are committed to taking Anthony Roman is currently counting and as an auditor for the serving as the underwriter for Dec. 7 District 6 Brentwood Municipal Building 10 to 12 noon the TML Pool to a higher level of Tennessee Department of Labor. Middle Tennessee. He has experi- Light brunch served service and assistance to Tennessee Amanda understands first hand the municipal entities. ence not only in the insurance indus- fiscal struggles that many of our try, but also within local government Dec. 8 District 4 McMinnville City Hall 10 to 12 noon On the front line of delivering members face today. She is a certi- as a career firefighter. His hands-on Lunch served following the meeting these services, Halie S. Gallik trav- fied public accountant and a gradu- els the state as the newest member of experience in municipal operations ate of Middle Tennessee State Uni- help him to fully understand the Dec. 9 District 5 Springfield, Tricia’s Restaurant 10 to 12 noon the Client Services team. As a client versity. She desires to provide effec- unique nature of what our members Lunch served following the meeting services representative, Halie rou- tive support for the services the Pool tinely assists Pool members with re- do every day. Anthony is a graduate delivers to its members everyday. of the University of Mississippi, ma- The remaining district meetings will be held in January. Schedule to newal processes, and serves an om- Allen Dean serves as the Pool’s joring in insurance and risk manage- be announced. budsman role between the Pool and systems administrator. Allen is com- its members. Halie is a graduate of ment. He hopes to bring his past See POOL on Page 7 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/OCTOBER 25, 2010 www.TML1.org

thing from roadway improvements Murfreesboro. One recognized the BY TML STAFF REPORTS to ideas on how to reuse vacant prop- popular Sports.com waterpark. erties and revamp other parcels that MPRD was included in the 100,000- BRENTWOOD are in decline. U.S. Housing and plus population along with Nash- Global supply chain management Urban Development officials an- ville, Memphis, Knoxville and company OHL recently signed a nounced the Sustainable Communi- Chattanooga. new, multi-year lease and will ex- ties Challenge Grants. According to pand its existing Brentwood head- HUD, the grants “support metro- NASHVILLE quarters. The company’s expansion politan and multi-jurisdictional The Nashville Public Library is hop- plan will add approximately 200 planning efforts that incorporate ing to document Nashville’s devas- jobs over the next two to three years housing, land use, economic devel- tating May flood by spearheading a and will occupy nearly 100,000 opment, transportation and infra- citywide digital history project. The square feet of office space at its Syn- structure.” The money would be public library will be partnering ergy Business Park headquarters. used to craft a plan for revitalizing with various community-based or- Officials honor retiring Goodlettsville City Commissioner Jerry Garrett The Tennessee-based company has the city’s main economic engine. ganizations and Metro departments (seated) for his 28 years of service. He is the longest serving commis- experienced significant growth “The city had to do the feasibility to collect and organize individual sioner in the history of the city. Pictured (left to right) are Sen. Joe leading up to this expansion, starting study first to get other partners in- accounts, photographs, videos and Haynes; Goodlettsville Vice Mayor Gary Manning, Goodlettsville City volved,” said Columbia Mayor as a local service provider and now other material to create a historical Manager Jim Thomas, Goodlettsville Commissioner John Coombs and Dean Dickey, adding that he hopes offering logistics solutions through- record of the Great Flood of 2010. Goodlettsville Mayor John Finch. The commissioners presented Jerry out the world. this study will lead to other grants “It’s important that we begin work Garrett with a Proclamation of Appreciation and a Key to the City. Garrett that will help complete the project. now to preserve information about served three 2-year terms as vice mayor and two 2-year terms as mayor. BRENTWOOD the flood, which will no doubt be Brentwood has turned to social me- FRANKLIN viewed for decades to come as a dia to improve communication be- Citizens now have the ability to get historic event that forever changed Cobb receives Fowler Award tween the city and its residents and reliable, timely information about our city,” said Mayor Karl Dean. area businesses. As the community crime in their neighborhood by vis- Donna Nicely, director of the Nash- relies more and more on portable iting www.crimereports.com. A ville Public Library, said the electronic devices to keep up-to- map is updated every 24-hours, that library’s mission is to preserve the date on current events, the city has details reported crimes in and history of a community. launched a Facebook page, Twitter around their neighborhoods. The account and Nixle. The goal is to Franklin Police Department joins NASHVILLE provide the public, who voluntarily other North American law enforce- NASCAR has canceled an annual sign up, with immediate information ment agencies who are sharing their festival that drew thousands to on accidents and temporary road clo- crime information with the public Nashville, saying devastation from sures, links to governmental meet- through the map. May’s flood played a big part in its ings and agendas, hazardous mate- decision. The Sound and Speed Fes- rial spills, weather-related events JACKSON tival has been held each January for and emergencies, athletic field clos- Automotive parts manufacturer five years. NASCAR blamed eco- ings, concert cancellations, and UGN Inc. will spend nearly $11 mil- nomic conditions and May’s flood more. lion in Jackson and add 40 new local for its decision to cancel. The event jobs as part of a two-state expansion had raised more than $1 million for CHATTANOOGA that continues the company’s im- the Country Music Hall of Fame and In the next few months, state and pressive growth. Construction of a Museum and for Victory Junction local officials expect to know more $9 million, 40,000-square-foot ad- Gang Camp. about the feasibility of building a toll dition of UGN’s Jackson facility The Fowler Award, which honors the memory of the first chairman of the bridge in the Chattanooga area. A will start in November and increase SELMER Code Council Board of Directors, was presented toTerrence L. Cobb, draft report of a Tennessee Depart- the plant size by more than 20 per- General Electric plans to spend director of Department of Codes and Building Safety for Metro Nashville. ment of Transportation feasibility cent. Production is expected to start $432 million to establish four U.S.- study is scheduled to be completed in May 2011. A second $1.5 million based refrigeration design and Terrence L. Cobb, director of special, underappreciated industry. by the end of the year, offering the phase will create an additional 10 manufacturing centers that will be Department of Codes and Building (Former ICC CEO) Bill Tangye first look at everything from costs to jobs in March 2012. UGN is a manu- the focus for its new energy efficient Safety for Metro Nashville, was pre- once said, ‘Protecting the safety of impact of the bridge. But even if the facturer of interior, trunk and engine line of refrigerators and other appli- sented the prestigious Bobby J. the public in the built environment is feasibility study is positive, it could bay components including carpets, ances. GE said that the move will Fowler Award during the Annual the highest form of public service.’ I take a decade or more for a toll headliners, trunk liners and other create 500 new jobs by 2014 and Banquet of the 2010 ICC Annual believe that and I know that you bridge to be approved and built, acoustic related parts. help preserve an additional 1,166 Conference in Charlotte. believe it, as well.” transportation officials said. County existing positions. The company The Fowler Award, which hon- Cobb, the recipient of several and state officials have discussed a JACKSON said its investment is an effort to ors the memory of the first chairman prestigious honors including being Hamilton County road project that Because of the city’s proximity to revitalize its appliance business and of the Code Council Board of Direc- named Code Official of the Year by would include a toll bridge from Interstate 40, its climate and its loca- take advantage of increasing global tors, is given to an individual whose the Tennessee Building Officials Soddy-Daisy to Harrison across the tion in the Central Time Zone, The competitiveness of U.S. factories. contributions to the building safety Association (TBOA), is a member of Tennessee River. TDOT also is con- Social Security Administration is The centers will be at existing loca- and fire prevention industry advance the Building Industry of Tennessee sidering four alternative locations locating a new call center in Jackson tions in Selmer, TN; Louisville, the council’s goals in achieving a Hall of Fame. He is a past president between Interstate 75 and U.S. 27 in which is expected to employ 150 to Ky.; Bloomington, Ind.; and safer and sustainable built environ- of TBOA and served on the Code the same general area. 200 people. The administration Decatur, Ala. GE’s Monogram Re- ment. Particular emphasis is placed Council and Southern Building broke ground recently on the build- frigeration unit in Selmer will re- on the recipient’s focus beyond local Code Congress International Boards COLUMBIA ing. ceive $32 million to redesign the or regional concerns to issues and of Directors. Columbia will receive $250,000 to built-in refrigeration line made activities that span the globe. Cobb, a certified building offi- revitalize James Campbell Boule- MURFREESBORO there which will help retain 166 “Bob Fowler was really the driv- cial, was the first chairman of the vard under a federal grant awarded The Murfreesboro Parks and Recre- jobs. The new refrigeration centers ing force that brought us together,” International Residential Code to only one other Tennessee city, ation Department (MPRD) received plan to drive down costs by stream- Cobb said of the 2003 Code Council Drafting Committee and has served Memphis. That strategy to “redesign 10 awards at the 2010 Tennessee lining design and production while consolidation. “I’d like to thank each as a code development hearing mod- and redevelop” the city’s main busi- Recreation and Parks Association using lean manufacturing pro- of you in this industry -- this very erator. ness corridor could include every- Conference held recently in cesses. Arthur named Millington’s 2010 Firefighter of the Year After four years of distin- guished service in the Millington BY TML STAFF REPORTS counsel to the governor since 2007. see farm to the top of his profession Fire Department, Firefighter Shawn Before joining the administration, nationally.’ Neal was the husband of Arthur has been named the city’s Elkins replaced by Odubeko Odubeko was an associate at Burch, Tennessee Ethics Commission 2010 Firefighter of the Year. Porter & Johnson, PLLC, in Mem- member Dianne Neal. “Arthur was chosen because he Steve Elkins, legal phis where his practice focused on counsel to the gover- Knoxville’s vice mayor resigns exemplifies the core values of this the areas of civil litigation and mu- department and is consistent in his nor and a member of nicipal law. Knoxville Vice-Mayor Bob Becker Bredesen’s Cabinet, announced he will resign after an duty and service to the community,” has left the adminis- interim mayor is appointed to re- said Gary Graves, Millington fire Famed Nashville attorney Jim chief. tration to join the Neal passes away place Gov. Elect Bill Haslam. private sector. Becker will join his wife and 10- The Millington Exchange Club Elkins has served as Elkins Jim Neal, year-old son in Richmond , Va., recently surprised Arthur with a the governor’s legal 81, famed where he has a job offer in the health luncheon in his honor where he was counsel since 2006. Nashville care field. Becker’s 5th district presented a plaque to commemorate his achievement. In attendance were Elkins was a mem- defense at- council seat must also be filled by Shawn Arthur ber of Bredesen’s torney and city council. He was first elected in his wife, Christina, and 12 year old said Arthur. “It is always difficult to campaign staff and special pros- 2003 and will end his second term in daughter, Morgan as well as their name one person because we are transition team be- ecutor in the December 2011 eight year old son, Dallas. “I just do fore joining the ad- Odubeko Watergate Neal my job every day and keep a good fortunate to have many outstanding ministration as Deputy Legal Coun- case, has passed away. Neal was Phil Corker dies attitude.GGRIGGS RIGGSI love my job!& & MALONEY The MALONEY best part people in the department, but Shawn sel in January 2003. He will be lauded by Gov. Bredesen both as a Retired engineer, Phil Corker, 85, is working with such a good group Arthur is someone who sets the stan- replaced by Junaid Odubeko. friend and ‘a classic American suc- has passed away. He was the father of guys and having the opportunity dard for this department,” said Chief Odubeko has served as deputy legal cess story, who rose from a Tennes- of U.S. Sen. Bob Corker. to help the citizens of Millington,” Graves.

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From name- lack of interest and involvement and somebody else,” he said. calling to outright disdain for di- support on the part of public institu- Before becoming the ninth verse ideas or longstanding institu- tions where public discourse oc- Chairman of the National Endow- tions, the prevailing question is curs.” ment for the Humanities, Leach what can be done to help bridge the “Support for all government spent 30 years listening to other current divisions and discord of 21st agencies over the course of time had people’s views. He represented Century America? disappeared,” he said. “More decep- southeastern Iowa in the U.S. House Three decorated public service tively, confidence and support and of Representatives, where he veterans, award winning journalist trust of the news media diminished chaired the Banking and Financial John Seigenthaler; Jim Leach, gradually and then more rapidly Services Committee, the Subcom- chairman of the National Endow- through the years.” When mittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs, ment for the Humanities; and Carl Seigenthaler approached Vanderbilt the Congressional Executive Com- Pierce, director of the Howard for help in creating a freedom center mission on China and founded and Baker Center for Public Policy; on their campus, he was seeking a co-chaired the Congressional Hu- shared their thoughts and observa- catalyst for study … of the values of manities Caucus. tions on the subject at the 2010 free expression and religious liberty “There’s a certain incivility that Southern Festival of Books held in protected by the First Amendment, has nothing to do with bad man- Nashville last month. The panel dis- and a place to try to raise the level of ners,” said Leach providing an ac- cussion entitled “Conversation on discussion and dialogue and debate count of how legislators in the U.S. Photos by Victoria South Civility and Democracy” is part of a about the rights of free expression House of Representatives could Carl Pierce (left), director of the Howard Baker Center for Public Policy series of workshops titled Building and religious liberty. strike financial contracts to ‘not lis- at UT Knoxville and John Seigenthaler, former award winning journalist Community in the 21st Century: Per- More disconcerting to ten’ to someone else.” “They ap- and founder of the Freedom Center, were part of a three-person panel spectives on Civility and Democ- Seigenthaler is what he described as proach another legislator and say on the subject of civility and democracy at the 2010 Festival of Books racy hosted by Humanities Tennes- “the growing coarseness, lack of ci- something like, “We hope and plan in Nashville. see, the Robert Penn Warren Center vility, and at times outspoken hostil- to help you financially in the future, ued. “Sen. Baker values for the Humanities, and the Cal ity of some programming on cable but right now, we really could use that system and civility Turner Program for Moral Leader- television and the “new” media.” your help. By the way, how’s your is a subject for which he ship in the Professions at Vanderbilt “How many times do you sit wife, Sally?” “It’s a very civil con- deeply cares. It’s a sub- University. before your TV and listen to argu- versation, said Leach, “but the im- ject for which we can mentation— not debate or discus- plication is very uncivil.” learn much simply by John Seigenthaler sion —but arguments that are char- As for democracy, Leach observing how he con- After serving more than 45 acterized by loud voices even stressed it all boils down to process. ducted himself through- years as a journalist and president of screaming, often by two or three or “In democracy, process matters— out his career.” the American Society of Newspaper four experts whose only knowledge it’s our most important product,” he With a law degree Editors, Seigenthaler’s passion for of the subject comes from being said. “There’s this great line: The from Yale University, First Amendment Rights is demon- phoned by a person from the net- only thing the public shouldn’t Pierce has taught at strated daily by the First Amend- work inviting them to come on to watch too closely are laws and sau- UT’s College of law ment Center he founded in 1991. talk about the issue of abortion or sages being made. The public since 1972. He also For Seigenthaler, a large part of civil gay marriage?” he inquired. “When doesn’t always have to watch too served as assistant dean discourse lies not only with protect- Howard Baker, Carl Pierce, or Jim closely, but it has to assume they’re and as director of the ing freedom of speech and expres- Leach speak about civil discourse, being made cleanly.” Clayton Center for En- Jim Leach , chairman of the National Endow- sion, but keeping it at the forefront they’re not talking about ending po- Addressing the political candi- trepreneurial Law. ment for the Humanities, previously served 30 of our hearts and minds, as he warns, litical debate they’re talking about dates, Leach provided food for “I assume you are years representing southeastern Iowa in the “It doesn’t matter what you say enriching the political debate by thought. “We are getting almost at a here because you value U.S. House of Representatives. about free speech or right to assem- eliminating the coarseness, rude- break down in the national office, people who think, re- bly or peaceable government. If ness, mindless insults, that some- much less local office. If you have an search, write and read,” he told the or less within which political dis- public opinion is against free press how seem to pop up more often than election where two candidates are audience. “I just have to wonder course is going on. What more can and the spirit of the government of not in the media these days.” shouting at each other, and being what the nature of the political dis- you say in that kind of brief commu- the people are against free expres- Seigenthaler expressed a di- intensely divisive, how does the course would be if more folks that nication spiced up with a few epi- sion, what we give we can take verse viewpoint from ‘many of his public come to respect the political valued reading, writing, thinking thets and insults?” away.” media friends’ who blame the tea processes? And, how do the prevail- and talking about subjects were in- His final concern, a disengage- The John Seigenthaler Center at party movement for the mayhem. “I ing candidates after the election volved in the political process as ment of voices for civility, open Vanderbilt University and the First simply don’t buy that,” he said, pro- come to work together?” elected officials, appointed officials mindedness and cooperation, is Amendment Washington offices posing that the idea of the tea party is “What’s really at stake for or maybe as political activists.” what Pierce terms political and are in keeping with his mission to “a reflection of the sentiment of dis- America is can we pull together?” he According to Pierce, incivility philosophical segregation. “Tell me create national discussion, dialogue course, even disgust with politics challenged. In a passage borrowed is like obscenity, you know it when you disagree with me,” he stressed. and debate about First Amendment and government and civility that he from scripture, Leach surmised, “A you see it; unless it’s concealed be- “Don’t tell me I’m stupid or any rights and values. It was the work of finds vagrant or absent these days.” house divided cannot stand.” hind a cloak of anonymity. “I’m other elevated adjective. It shows the former U.S. Senator and White “Rights of free expression are concerned about anonymity and disrespect for me as a person and House Chief of Staff Howard Baker never safe, never secure. They Carl Pierce brevity as a breeding ground for in- more importantly, complete disdain that first caught Seigenthaler’s eye. haven’t been since the revolution to With the frankness of an educa- civility and disrespect for ideas,” he and disrespect for ideas.” While he “I became interested and involved establish them,” he said. “They’re tor, Carl Pierce summed it up said. “There are a lot of things going doesn’t have a blanket solution for in the issue of civility and public always in the process of being made sweetly, “If it isn’t nice; if your mom on in our culture that allows people incivility, Pierce offers suggestions: discourse as a direct result of an safe and secure. And when civil dis- wouldn’t think well of you for doing to speak to larger numbers shielded “Attack the idea, not the person; initiative by Howard Baker and the cussion, dialogue and debate are it, don’t do it.” As director of the from view by modern technology.” read and research before you speak; Baker Center,” he said. The two missing, public understanding and Howard Baker Center for Public By the same account, he observed a book or an article, something more centers now work together on pro- knowledge suffers. That sufferance Policy at the University of Tennes- how that same technology has short- than tweets; become informed, be- grams to elevate civility in public can inevitably lead beyond a lack of see, Knoxville, Pierce represented ened public discourse dramatically. cause the ultimate underlying prin- discourse. “It struck me as an appro- confidence and trust to an outcry.” Baker himself, who was unable to “Think back to the Lincoln/Douglas cipal for civil discourse is the pre- priate subject because I have no- attend the event. “It is the citizens’ debate,” he queried. “Now we listen eminence of facts, knowledge and ticed a coarseness in political and Jim Leach responsibility for protecting our sys- to CNN with the opportunity to hear information, a more informed citi- public discourse that has become According to Jim Leach, civility tem of self government,” he contin- the tweets! One hundred forty bites zenry.” www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 8, 2010

ewood Road near Leiper’s Fork. TDOT said the entire project is ex- pected to be finished in the fall of 2012. When complete, SR 840 will be a 78-mile drive, connecting I-40 BY TML STAFF REPORTS is the first time the state rate has east near Lebanon to I-40 west near been below the national rate since Dickson. The project has been in the Port of Cates Landing fully funded July of 2004,” reports Commis- works since 1986, but the comple- The news for the Northwest Tennes- sioner Neeley. “While monthly tion was been delayed for years in see Port Authority keeps getting bet- employment gains are encouraging Williamson County, over property, ter after port chairman Jimmy in the short term, sustained growth environmental and historical site Williamson announced the Port of will be needed to recover the jobs battles. The state route only ex- Cates Landing project is now fully lost during this recession.” Hiring tended a little past I-65, until earlier funded. Williamson announced the for government jobs increased this year when work started up again port authority has secured the last $3 10,100 in September due to educa- on the $55 million job to complete million needed to completely fund tional services, according to a busi- the project. TDOT said the project the port’s $20 million project, which ness survey. Other sectors with sig- will improve access to communities is located on the Mississippi River in nificant gains were private educa- across middle Tennessee and create A new six-mile section of State Route 840 in Williamson County has Lake County. This money will come tion and health services, up 7,500 new economic development oppor- officially opened as Gov. Bredesen and other state officials attended a from matching funds from the state and administrative, support and tunities. ceremony to mark the the extension. The section of road stretches from budget, which Gov. Phil Bredesen waste services, up 1,400 jobs. Em- Highway 100 in Fairview to State Route 46/Pinewood Road near has earmarked for the project. The ployment decreases occurred in lei- $10 M boost for small businesses Leiper’s Fork. final push for the $3 million came sure and hospitality, down by Tennessee is launching a new multi- from state representatives Judy 3,000; federal government de- million dollar fund to provide loans Barker and Craig Fitzhugh, after clined by 1,600; and wholesale to small businesses across the state. meeting with Williamson on Oct. 22 trade declined by 1,100 jobs. The Tennessee General Assembly to discuss the project further. appropriated $10 million for the Williamson said Barker and State’s website in Top 10 Small Business Jobs Opportunity Fitzhugh then met with Bredesen’s The Tennessee website: Fund. Pathway Lending is raising an staff seeking the remaining funding www.tn.gov. has been given high additional $10-15 million from par- and received word he would earmark marks in a national evaluation. The ticipating Tennessee Bankers Asso- the money. Bredesen had originally Center for Digital Government’s ciation members. Pathway will also placed $4 million in match funds in 2010 Digital States Survey scored administer the fund. Announcing the budget when the port authority the state in the top 10 across the the new fund, Gov. Phil Bredesen applied for a TIGER II federal De- nation, citing the state’s efforts to- said that small businesses are the partment of Transportation grant for ward technology consolidation, re- backbone of the state’s economy and $20 million. ducing technology costs and im- deserve the same opportunities as proving IT security. Tennessee major corporations. The new part- TVA pegs 12 data center sites ranked first in the nation in the nership with Pathway will give the A TVA economic development pro- public safety category, and fourth state’s small businesses the re- gram has identified 12 sites in the in the area health and human ser- sources they need to grow and create Southeast as prime locations for de- vices for the state’s effort in jobs. veloping the region’s data center in- eHealth_electronic health record dustry. TVA commissioned a study keeping. Brooks to play flood relief concert to determine areas in the Tennessee County music stars Garth Brooks Valley that can accommodate data New Park & Float program and Trisha Yearwood announced State and parks officials and the public attended an official dedication centers, which are specially de- A new program designed to im- they will play a concert December of Pickett State Park’s new Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum signed to house computer, telecom- prove access to Tennessee’s water- 17 benefiting The Community Nov.4. The museum features interpretative exhibits and artifacts, munication and data-storage sys- ways, The Park and Float Program, Foundation of Middle Tennessee in depicting the Civilian Conservation Corps’ contributions to Tennessee’s tems for Internet search engine com- will increase recreational opportu- support of all those affected by the parks and natural areas, while recognizing the CCC’s extensive efforts panies, financial transaction proces- nities across the state by providing disastrous flooding this past spring. across the country. sors and other high-tech industries. parking areas and access points at Brooks made the announcement menu on the commission website. Developed by Tennessee State The initial sites identified in the rivers and streams along the state’s during a news conference at the state For more information, call the Ten- Parks, the museum is in the same TVA survey are: Maryville, Lenoir roadways. Under the Park and capital that was attended by Gov. nessee Film, Entertainment & Music location of the former park office, City, Athens, Bristol, Jackson, Float initiative, TDOT and the Ten- Bredesen, Nashville Mayor Karl Commission at 615-741-3456 or e- constructed by the CCC in the Murfreesboro, Tullahoma, and nessee Wildlife Resource Agency Dean and a host of other politicians. mail [email protected]. 1930s. The dedication program fea- Fayetteville. The TVA board of di- established a list of candidate Brooks formally retired about a de- tured park interpreters, historians, rectors approved rate incentives in streams and rivers for the program. cade ago to spend more time with his New Pickett State Park museum period music and special guests. December 2008 to attract data cen- Some of the locations have been family. The benefit will be held at Tennessee Department of Environ- Former CCC workers and their de- ters and similar businesses to the created at existing bridges, while Bridgestone Arena. ment and Conservation Commis- scendants from across the state will region. Qualifying data centers others will be created when a sioner Jim Fyke joined Tennessee serve as guests of honor.“This dedi- could be eligible for TVA manufac- TDOT bridge project is initiated on Film/Entertainment Commission State Parks, elected officials and cation will recognize those young turing rates if they have a power a stream or river on the Park and launches production directory members of the community on Nov. men of the CCC who left their mark demand in excess of 5 megawatts Float candidate waters list. Park The Tennessee Film, Entertainment 4, at Pickett State Park for the offi- on our public lands,” said Commis- and operate at an average of at least and Float areas will give paddlers & Music Commission announced cial dedication of the park’s new sioner Fyke. “Few men have the sat- 80 percent of this demand. and anglers the ability to carry the launch of its new online produc- Civilian Conservation Corps Mu- isfaction of knowing they made such small boats, canoes, kayaks, or tion directory located at http:// seum. The museum features inter- a significant contribution in their State unemployment at 9.4 percent rafts safely to the water. tn.gov/film. The directory currently pretative exhibits and artifacts, de- lifetime – namely, one that will last Tennessee’s September unemploy- includes more than 1,300 listings picting the Civilian Conservation through the ages and touch the lives ment rate was 9.4 percent, down State Route 840 opens six miles and resources including production Corps’ contributions to Tennessee’s of so many.” from the August rate of 9.6 percent, A new six-mile section of State crew, production support, post pro- parks and natural areas, while recog- Tennessee Commissioner of Labor Route 840 in Williamson County duction, production companies and nizing the CCC’s extensive efforts State 2nd best for business climate & Workforce Development James has officially opened as Gov. equipment rental in Tennessee. The across the country. An interactive The editors of Site Selection maga- Neeley announced. The state’s Sep- Bredesen and other state officials directory is one of the ways the com- touch-screen exhibit will give visi- zine have named Tennessee the tember 2009 rate was 10.8 percent. attended a ceremony to mark the mission markets the state’s film and tors an opportunity to hear directly nation’s second best state for busi- The national unemployment rate for the extension. The section of road television resources. The directory from former CCC workers, sharing ness climate in the magazine’s No- September was 9.6 percent, un- stretches from Highway 100 in can be found by selecting the “Pro- their stories about their time work- vember 2010 issue. Tennessee’s changed fromNew the August rate. “This FairviewAd to State Route 46/Pin- duction Directory” button on the left ing to construct Pickett State Park. standing marks an improvement over the Volunteer State’s fifth place ranking in 2009 and places Tennessee behind only North Caro- lina in terms of attractiveness for corporate investment and job cre- ation. The highly regarded annual rankings by one of the nation’s lead- ing economic development maga- zines is based on performance in business expansion and relocation, as well as nationwide survey of cor- porate real estate executives. The rankings, along with the magazine’s annual update on state business leg- islation and incentive changes ap- pears in the November 2010 edition of Site Selection and is available online at www.sitenet.com.

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BY WARREN NEVAD Nov. 15-21:Tri-Cities Global En- MTAS Management Consultant trepreneurship Week. Several events will be celebrated when the The Tennessee Renewable En- week kicks off locally: ergy and Economic Development Nov. 16-17: The Kingsport Area Council (TREEDC) held its first Chamber of Commerce will host a membership symposium in East free, Small Business Night School Tennessee on Oct. 22 at Roane State from 5-9 p.m. For more information, Community College. visit www.kosbe.org. More than 80 attendees from 29 Nov. 17: A Business Solutions cities, 16 counties and 7 states met Seminar sponsored by the Business to discuss current programs and fu- Development task force of Johnson ture statewide developments in re- City’s Economic Summit. This free newable energy. Participants took event will begin at 2 p.m. at Millen- advantage of educational and net- nium Centre. The seminar will working opportunities that focused showcase representatives from on growing the renewable energy some of the area’s largest employ- industry in Tennessee. The three ers, who will discuss their biggest panel-type presentations consisted challenges. For more information, of local government best practices, visit www.economicsummit.org. alternative transportation fuels and Nov. 18:The national award-win- renewable electric generation. Top- ning “Will This Float” competi- ics ranged from cellulosic ethanol, tion will cap off the week in Bristol. biodiesel, propane, compressed Submissions are still being accepted natural gas, electric cars, municipal for the third annual event, which and county best practices to gasifi- will take place at 6 p.m. at the Bristol cation, wood torrefaction and solar Train Station. For more information energy. or to submit an idea, visit Kingston Mayor Troy Beets www.willthisfloat.com. outlined the city’s strategic partner- ship with TREEDC to help the com- Nov. 23: The Tennessee Depart- munity grapple with the long term ment of Revenue Tax Workshop impacts from the Kingston TVA More than 80 attendees met to discuss current programs and future statewide developments in renewable Entrepreneurs can find help with tax spill. Memphis Councilman energy at the first Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council membership issues at a business workshop held at Edmund Ford, Jr. described the City symposium held at Roane State Community College in East Tennessee. 8:30 a.m. at 1321 Murfreesboro of Memphis and Shelby County’s as a way to save on fleet dollars and Road in Nashville. This free work- sustainability partnership with the Director Warren Nevad organized firm. emissions. Tamra Fakhoorian sum- shop is designed to assist those en- University of Memphis. Johnson the symposium. Roane County Stephanie Cox of ECOtality ad- marized recent innovations using countering business-related taxes City Public Works Director Phil Mayor Ron Woody welcomed the vised the audience that TREEDC algae as a feedstock for alternative for the first time. Tax specialists Pindzola discussed Johnson City’s attendees and offered Roane was assisting the state advisory transportation fuels. from various local and state agencies waste to energy project and high- County’s continued support of board with zoning and permitting The Renewable Energy Trans- will provide information needed to lighted future plans to use micro TREEDC. In addition, David issues relating to the implementa- portation panel consisted of presen- comply with tax requirements. Reg- turbines to generate clean energy. Leaverton and Beth Hickman repre- tion of electric vehicle charging in- tations from Steve Johnson with ister online at www.TN.gov/rev- David Lindon Fleet Management senting Senator Bob Corker and frastructure in the Nashville, Knox- Lightwave Solar Electric , bio-coal enue or call 615- 532-4975. Director with the city of Hoover, Congressman Lincoln Davis respec- ville and Chattanooga areas. Dr. production by Verdant Energy Solu- Ala urged the audience to follow tively complemented the TREEDC Sam Jackson, Genera Energy tions, Maupin Technologies’ waste Hoover’s lead in becoming a County and city mayors’ grassroots Vice President and faculty to syngas technology and biomass Report says trendsetter in using alternative fuels approach of bringing renewable en- member of the UT Institute of Agri- logistics by Elliot Barnett of Strata- for municipal fleets. Randy ergy to the forefront of local govern- culture discussed the cellulosic G. Attendees also heard from Lauren Johnson, project manager with The ments in Tennessee. The University ethanol opportunities associated economy Rogers and Amy Howard regarding Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) of Tennessee President Emeritus Dr. with the joint venture with Dupont the UT College of Architecture’s presented an overview of their 20 Joe Johnson urged the attendees to Danisco. Henning Bollerslev dis- involvement with the Department of slowly year Integrated Resource Plan. become a part of TREEDC’s grow- cussed converting municipal to Energy Solar Decathlon for univer- The Roane Alliance President ing network of green businesses and green diesel by using a proprietary sities across the country. Stephen Leslie Henderson , Vice President communities. He added that process developed by a Danish firm improving Levy, Executive Director of the Wanda Pinkerton, and the Univer- TREEDC has become a national called 49 Green. Emily DeVillers of Tennessee Solar Energy Associa- ECONOMY from Page 1 sity of Tennessee Municipal Tech- model since it was created through a the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coa- tion revealed opportunities in solar nical Advisory Service (MTAS) partnership between a major univer- lition and Greg Martin with Clean performance. The Great Recession as a significant way to generate addi- is an exception, however. Management Consultant/TREEDC sity, mayors and a small innovative Energy presented the benefits of propane and compressed natural gas tional farm income. “The recession that began in De- The attendees were treated to a cember 2007 has been the longest tour of a Net -Zero Energy home and deepest economic downturn owned by Sustainable Future since the Great Depression and will founder David Bolt. Special thanks have a lasting impact on budgets at to Parks Wells with the Tennessee all levels of government in the U.S," Albright, director of the CDC’s Di- been lost as agencies have sold or Soybean Promotion Council for said Murray. Diabetes outlook bleak for U.S. sponsoring the refreshments and Nationally, the gross domestic The future of diabetes in America vision of Diabetes Translation. A torn down decrepit properties. more diverse America — including Based on a 1998 study, the country’s lunch. TREEDC President Pikeville product is expected to increase 2.7 looks bleak, according to a new Cen- Mayor Greg Johnson advised the percent in 2010 after falling 2.6 per- ters for Disease Control and Preven- growing populations of minority housing authorities need $22 billion groups such as African Americans to $32 billion to rehabilitate their membership that plans are under- cent in 2009. The GDP will see quar- tion report with cases projected to way to have similar forums in the terly growth in 2011, but will grow double, even triple, by 2050. Ac- and Hispanics, who are more at risk buildings, according to the — an for the disease — factors into the average of $25,000 for each of the Johnson City and Chattanooga areas only 2.2 percent for the year. cording to the report, one in 10 U.S. in 2011. He reported that federal govern- adults have diabetes now. The increase as well, Albright says. But 1.175 million public housing units. an increasing number of overweight HUD has drafted legislation that To date, TREEDC has hosted ment spending revitalized the prevalence is expected to rise forums in Memphis, Jackson, economy some in 2009 thanks to sharply over the next 40 years with Americans also is fueling the stark would allow housing agencies to predictions for diabetes, which borrow public and private money, Franklin and Fall Creek Falls. Please stimulus funds and increased de- as many as one in three having the contact warren.nevad@tennessee. fense spending. State and local gov- disease, primarily type 2 diabetes, should be taken seriously. using their land and buildings as equity, to finance repairs. Money edu if you are interested in become a ernments on the other hand, according to the report, published in member of TREEDC. Membership struggled with budget issues during the journal Population Health Public housing needs rehabbing received annually from Congress Public housing is falling apart would be used to repay the debt over benefits include access to TREEDC 2009 forcing them to restrict spend- Metrics. “There are some positive green business networks , newslet- ing. reasons why we see prevalence go- around the country, as federal time. The bill, yet to be formally money has been unable to keep up introduced in Congress, stirred ters, sponsorship and presentation Murray said that inflation has ing up. People are living longer with opportunities at future forums, not yet emerged as a short-term diabetes due to good control of with the repair needs of buildings mixed reactions among housing au- more than half a century old. Over thorities and advocates, many of green jobs listing, and notification threat but remains a long-term con- blood sugar and diabetes medica- of grant opportunities. TREEDC cern given the scope of liquidity in tions, and we’re also diagnosing the last 15 years, 150,000 of the whom feared the prospect of public nation’s public housing units have housing falling into private hands. also offers legislative policy devel- the financial system. people earlier now,” says Ann opment and tracking services. Good Risk Management is just Good Management

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5100 Maryland Way • Brentwood, TN • 800-624-9698 Your Partner in Risk Management since 1979 www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 8, 2010 Tennessee Municipal League 2010-2011 Officers and Directors Painful choices for incoming state leaders PRESIDENT Dale Kelley barely four months after the tax in- Mayor, Huntingdon BY DAVID HARRISON legislative chambers in the midst of crease vote. VICE PRESIDENTS Stateline Staff Writer crippling budget difficulties exacer- Kay Senter bated by the winding down of the Revolt against borrowing Councilmember, Morristown Respondents in all five states Buffeted by huge deficits, federal stimulus program. Ken Wilbur also frowned on continued borrow- Mayor, Portland higher taxes and service cuts, voters Not by sin alone ing to balance budgets. “Borrowing Allen Barker are deeply frustrated with the ef- Those new legislators will find a Mayor, Humboldt is a very, very common part of the forts of state officials to bring bud- public appetite for higher “sin taxes” TENNESSEE DIRECTORS way state and local governments Bryan Atchely gets in line. Although they would and corporate taxes. Respondents operate because cash flow varies Mayor, Sevierville rather endure further spending re- prefer raising taxes on cigarettes, FESTIVALS during the year,” says Mark Angie Carrier ductions than see taxes go any alcohol and gambling to increases in City Administrator, White House ( District 5) Baldassare, president of the Public Nov. 12-14:Fayetteville higher, they are nevertheless will- income or sales taxes, according to Vance Coleman (District 7) Policy Institute of California. 18th Annual Host of Christmas Past” Mayor, Medina ing to countenance some revenue the report. Some states have already “Where borrowing becomes prob- Music, stores, crafts and more. Fri. Betsy Crossley increases if they can be convinced taken this approach. In 2009, 14 Mayor, Brentwood (District 6) lematic, of course, is when you have at 5 pm – 9 pm, Sat. 9 am – 9 pm and that the money will be spent effi- states raised cigarette taxes. This Karl Dean a large proportion of your current Sun. limited activities. Home tour ciently. year, at least six have done so. New Mayor, Metro Nashville expenditures being covered by bor- and craft show from 1 – 5 pm. Great Chris Dorsey Those are some of the conclu- York raised its cigarette tax by $1.60 rowing.” fun for the entire family. For more City Manager, Red Bank (District 3) sions of a new report from the Pub- to $4.35 a pack, the highest rate in David Gordon But many states have been do- information and a listing of events, lic Policy Institute of California and the country. Mayor, Covington (District 8) ing just that. Borrowing has spiked visit www.hostofchristmaspast.com J.H. Graham III the Pew Center on the States, But sin taxes and corporate in recent years as state governments Mayor, Crossville Stateline’s parent organization. The taxes bring in only a fraction of the Bill Hammon have turned to creditors to make up Nov. 25:Johnson City report is based on public opinion revenue necessary to run state gov- Asst. City Manager, Alcoa (District 2) for lost tax revenues. State and local The 5th Annual Up & At ‘Em Turkey polls conducted in June in Arizona, ernment. Prior to this year’s in- Bill Haslam government debt hit $2.3 trillion in Trot Mayor, Knoxville California, Florida, Illinois and crease, for example, New York’s 2009, twice as much as in 2000. Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Curtis Hayes New York. The results show re- cigarette tax accounted for only 2 Mayor, Livingston The report found that voters Nov. 25, at 8:30 a.m. This favorite markable unanimity in public opin- percent of the state’s $65 billion in Richard Hodges have lost trust in their state govern- family event has grown to include Mayor, Millington ion across regions of the country total revenues. In Arizona, the cor- ments. Trust is stuck at 18 percent in more than 3,500 Turkey Trotters. It Dot LaMarche, that differ greatly from each other porate income tax represents only California and 19 percent in Illinois has become one of the largest 5K Vice Mayor, Farragut politically and demographically. 5.3 percent of the state’s total tax Ron Littlefield and New York. Floridians and Ari- Runs and Family Fitness events in The report also reveals that revenue. Increasing it, which a ma- Mayor, Chattanooga zonans are less pessimistic about the area. Keith McDonald most citizens have only a vague idea jority of respondents would like to their elected officials, with 31 per- Mayor, Bartlett of the trade-offs that will be neces- do, will not solve the state’s budget Bo Perkinson cent of Florida respondents and 33 Nov. 23- 27: Gatlinburg sary to balance budgets. For in- problems, as the report points out. Vice Mayor, Athens percent of Arizona respondents say- Festival of Trees stance, a majority of poll respon- There has been some evidence Norm Rone ing they trust their governments. Free event held in downtown Mayor, McMinnville (District 4) dents wants to maintain funding for this year that voters will accept With deficits on the horizon this Gatlinburg at the Convention Charles “Bones” Seivers K-12 education and for human ser- broader forms of tax increase. Ari- President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund year and next, elected officials are Center’s W.L. Mills Conference vices. But in most states, those two zona voters approved a temporary 1- Randy Trivette going to have to be frank with the Center. Hundreds of ornately deco- City Recorder, Erwin (District 1) areas will have to be rolled back cent sales tax increase this spring to public about the choices they face, rated Christmas trees. Ornaments, A.C. Wharton significantly to balance budgets finance education, health services Mayor, Memphis says Susan K. Urahn, managing di- hand made craft items, gingerbread unless taxes go up. There is little and public safety. And Oregon vot- Bob Wherry rector of the Pew Center on the house contest. public awareness that K-12 and hu- ers agreed in January to raise income City Manager, Lakeland States. President (TCMA) man services, including Medicaid, taxes on high earners and corpora- “Folks are willing to do their Dec. 4: Kingston Doug Young account for more than 40 percent of tions. But tax increases have not Council, Murfreesboro part in terms of dealing with those Celebration of Lights Boat Parade budgets in all five states. solved those states’ woes. Arizona PAST PRESIDENTS fiscal crises,” she says. “There’s an Decorated boats will leave Caney Tom Beehan, (2008) Mayor, Oak Ridge This is a time of massive transi- faces a $2.25 billion budget gap this opportunity to really crystallize the Creek Marina and parade through Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo tion in state capitals. At least half of fiscal year and next. In May, Oregon public debate to make it clear to the Kingston on the water. For more Tommy Bragg (2006) Mayor, Murfreesboro the country’s governors will be new fiscal analysts stunned lawmakers Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg public that there are a lot of choices information, call 865-376-4201. next year, and newly elected law- by telling them that the state’s bud- Tom Rowland (2002) Mayor, Cleveland to be made. Ultimately, leaders are Sam Tharpe (2001) Mayor, Paris makers will take their seats in state get gap had widened to $563 million, Dan Speer (1997) Mayor, Pulaski simply going to have to lead.” Dec. 4: Millington Christmas Parade 2010 TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS This year’s theme is “A Down Home (Ex-Officio Directors) Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. Communities awarded $28 million CDBG Country Christmas.” The parade Ken Krushenski, Oak Ridge starts at 3 p.m. beginning at Biloxi Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference funds for infrastructure improvements Street to Newport and right on Navy John T. Gwin, Mount Juliet Road, Church Street and Bill Knight Tenn. Chapter, American Public Works Calvin D. Clifton, Little John Engineering More than $28 million in Com- The following cities were in- Newbern $500,000 Road. Parade entries accepted until Tennessee Government Finance Officers munity Development Block Grants cluded in the awarded grants: Red Bank $500,000 Nov. 24. For more information, call Daisy Madison, Chattanooga (CDBG) have been approved to as- the Millington Arts and Recreation Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. Shelbyville $450,000 Melba Johnson, Lexington sist with infrastructure improve- Housing Sparta $500,000 Department at 901-873-5770. Tennessee Building Officials Assn. ments in Tennessee. The funds were Brighton $500,000 Trimble $484,435 TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE STAFF Steve Mills, Hendersonville allocated under a procedure autho- Palmer $335,000 Wartburg $500,000 Margaret Mahery, Executive Director Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. rized by the Tennessee General As- SpringHill $500,000 Waynesboro $500,000 Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director Jerry W. Crawford, Collierville Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports sembly. Watauga $300,000 White Bluff $500,000 Carole Graves, Communications Director & Larry Cox, Memphis The CDBG program is adminis- White Pine $400,000 Editor, Tennessee Town & City Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police tered in Tennessee by the Depart- Community Livability John Holloway, Government Relations Gil Kendrick, Jackson Debbie Kluth-Yarbrough, Director of Marketing / Tennessee Water Quality Management ment of Economic and Community Doyle $300,000 Sewer Lines Member Services Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst Jack Graham, Maryville Development. 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Vaughn & Melton Volkert & Associates Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. The city of Murfreesboro closes a $103 million loan, The town of Nolensville closes a $21,000 loan. Waste Management the largest in TMBF history. Wiser Company, LLC 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 8, 2010 www.TML1.org TML employees recognized with NLC award Each year since 1981, the Na- This year, NLC is Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. tional League of Cities (NLC) has giving the Stutz Award No charge to TML members. Send presented the John G.Stutz award to to 23 individuals who advertising to: TT&C Classified Ads, individuals who have served a total have completed 25 Mona Lawrence, 226 Capitol Blvd. of 25 years or more on the staff of a years or more of ser- Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219; e- state municipal league, state league vice to their respective mail: mlawrence@ TML1.org; or fax: risk pool, and/or the National state leagues, league 615-255 4752. League of Cities (NLC). risk pools, or NLC. All Sylvia Trice, director of confer- 23 names will be added CITY ADMINISTRATOR ence planning for the Tennessee to a large plaque at ADAMSVILLE. The city is now ac- Municipal League, and Michael NLC headquarters cepting resumes for the position of Fann, director of loss control for the containing the names city administrator.The position is re- TML Risk Management Pool, each of more than 150 re- sponsible for the daily operations of received the award for 25 years of cipients since the the municipal government and sup- “contributions made to the advance- award was first be- port services under the supervision ment of municipal government stowed in 1981. of the Mayor and City Commission. through outstanding and faithful Sylvia Trice The Administrator will be respon- service rendered to cities and state joined the TML staff sible for the coordination and direc- municipal leagues.” in 1985 as an adminis- tion of the activities of the operating Designed to recognize the con- trative assistant to the departments within the city. Qualifi- tributions of long-time league and executive director. She cations include a Bachelors Degree pool staff members, the award is joined the conference from accredited college or univer- presented either at the Congress of planning team in 1989, sity (work experience may substi- later becoming direc- Cities, during the annual conference Sylvia Trice Michael Fann tute). Must be resident of of the state league where the recipi- tor of conference plan- Adamsville within one year of em- ent is employed, at one of the two ning in 1997. For the ployment Knowledge of budget NLC-RISC conferences, or at an- past 13 years, Sylvia has been the Government Meeting Professionals. January through June of 1984. Upon preparation, administrative skills, other state league function. organizing force behind all meetings “She is a dedicated and loyal em- completing his graduate degree, he and ability to maintain an effective The award is named in honor of and conferences. She effectively ployee and her contribution to the then began his risk management ca- working relationship with the public John G. Stutz, who convened repre- manages the many logistical details League’s overall success over the reer in January 1986. Currently as and municipal employees. sentatives of 10 state municipal involved in even the smallest of years is immeasurable,” said Marga- director of Loss Control for the TML Adamsville is a small city in West leagues in 1924 in Lawrence, Kan- meetings. The TML Annual Confer- ret Mahery, TML executive direc- Risk Management Pool, Michael is Tennessee with a population of sas, for the first meeting of what was ence held each year in June and ro- tor. responsible for a department that 2,000+ and annual operating budget to become the American Municipal tating locations among five cities Michael Fann began his service provides loss control assistance and of approximately $7 million includ- Association and, subsequently, the across the state, attracts more than to the Tennessee’s municipalities services to roughly 500 participants ing the natural gas and water distri- National League of Cities. At that 1,200 attendees. The task of manag- upon graduating from MTSU in De- in the risk management pool. He also bution systems. Deadline for accep- time, Mr. Stutz was the Executive ing this conference is huge. In 2008, cember 1983. He served as the full- coordinates a state-wide program tance is Nov. 15, 2010, at 5 pm. Secretary (League Director) of the Sylvia was presented the Planner of time, paid legislative intern for the for liability loss control and safety Resumes may be emailed to: League of Kansas Municipalities. the Year Award by the Society of Tennessee Municipal League from training. t.thrasher@ cityofadamsville.com or faxed to 731- 632-1779. Or mail resume to: Adamsville City Hall Attn: Terry Thrasher; P.O. Box 301; TML Risk Pool’s “New Breed” is here to serve Adamsville, TN. 38310. You may call 731- 632-1401 for a copy of job POOL from Page 1 graduate of Bethel College in staff is Dawn R. Crawford as the versity, and has her heart and soul description or pick-up a copy at mitted to updating the Pool’s tech- McKenzie, Tenn. Chester desires to newly-appointed President of the in the mission of the Pool. Adamsville City Hall; 231 East nology to better serve our members. augment the Pool members’ risk Pool. With more than 20 years of This new breed of employees Main St.; Adamsville, TN. Mon-Fri He has project management experi- management programs through in- experience with the Pool, Dawn is is bringing fresh perspective and between 8 am to 5pm. ence and is part of the team that is novative strategies designed to re- able to guide the organization and excellent expertise to your risk developing a new Pool website that duce injuries and accidents to em- meet the challenges of providing the management partnership. It is by PUBLIC WORKS will be interactive and functional for ployees and the general public. services that Pool members desire cultivating new leadership that the SUPERINTENDENT member needs. Allen has proven ex- Andy Lacewell also joined the and need in the coming years. Dawn Pool hopes to better serve your PORTLAND. The city is now ac- perience with implementing and Loss Control staff in 2006, and pro- has a management style focused on needs in the future. cepting applications for Public training for new technology in the vides property conservation advice open communication and transpar- Crawford summarized by stat- Works Superintendent. The full workplace. to Pool members in the western half ency to our membership. She is a ing, “As always, we strive to serve time position includes oversight of Chester Darden joined the of the state. Andy’s background C.P.A. and truly understands the as an extension to your staff. If the Natural Gas, Water and Water Pool in 2006, and provides risk con- with the state of Tennessee and in the value of our fiduciary responsibility. there is anything we can do to Treatment Plant, Wastewater and trol consulting and training to Pool private insurance industry make him Further, Dawn takes pride in our better serve your needs, don’t hesi- Wastewater Treatment Plant, members in middle Tennessee. He a real asset for our property pool financial stability and 21 years of no tate to let us know. Together, we Streets, and Sanitation departments. came to the Pool with a vast amount members. Andy is a graduate of the audit adjustments or management can meet the challenges of provid- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, of knowledge to share from his expe- University of Tennessee at Martin, recommendations in the Pool’s ing safe public services, reducing management or other appropriate riences with the city of Hohenwald, and serves out of the Pool’s Jackson yearly financial and governmental the cost of risk, and making the field is required along with substan- where he administered the city’s ser- office. audits. She is an accounting gradu- municipal work environment safer tial experience in financial manage- vices as city recorder. Chester is a Leading this new breed of Pool ate of Middle Tennessee State Uni- and healthier for our city workers.” ment for public works and utility departments. Salary will be based on education and experience. Applica- Updated information on city recorder certification process tion and job description may be ob- tained from the receptionist at Port- CERTIFICATION from Page 1 participation. (Credit hours may vary.) UT-MTAS land City Hall, Monday through Fri- either obtain a certificate from the • Attend the Academy for Ad- • Complete online self-teaching Kurt Frederick, day, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, or by email International Institute of Municipal vanced Education that is coordi- computer programs as approved TAMCAR Institute Director [email protected]. Clerks (IIMC) or complete a mini- nated by TAMCAR. The acad- by the secretary of state. (Credit 226 Capitol Boulevard, Suite 606 Completed application and resume mum of 100 credit hours of appli- emy is offered each fall in con- hours may vary.) Nashville, TN 37219-1804 must be returned no later than 4:30 cable education. junction with the Institute, and How do I apply for credit hours? Phone: (615) 253-6385 PM on Nov. 30, 2010, to: Office of What does it take to retain certifi- academy scholarships are avail- Whether you are applying for Fax: (615) 532-4963 the Mayor, Portland City Hall,100 cation? able when local funding limita- the initial certificate or continuing E-mail: kurt.frederick@tennessee. South Russell Street, Portland, Ten- Those who are already certified tions or policies might otherwise education credits, you should con- edu, or website: nessee 37148. The City of Portland must attend a minimum of 18 hours prevent participation. tact the Division of Business Ser- www.mtas.tennessee.edu is an equal opportunity employer. of continuing education courses ev- • Attend the International Insti- vices for an application. Request ery three years. tute of Municipal Clerks annual form number SS-4507, appropri- TML Risk Management Pool WASTEWATER How do I earn the credit hours? conference that is held every year ately titled “Application for Certifi- Michael Fann SUPERINTENDENT • Receive 25 credit hours toward in May. cation of Municipal Clerks and Re- Director of Loss Control WHITE HOUSE. The city is cur- initial certification if you have • Attend Municipal Administra- corders and Continuing Education 5100 Maryland Way rently accepting applications for the an Associate of Arts or Associ- tion Program training classes Credit.” The application is also Brentwood, TN 37027 position of wastewater superinten- ate of Science degree. offered by the University of available at www.tennesseee. Phone: (800) 624-9698 dent. Five or more years of increas- • Receive 50 hours toward initial Tennessee’s Municipal Techni- gov/sos/forms/ss-4507.pdf. toll free (615) 371-0049 ingly responsible administrative or certification if you have a Bach- cal Advisory Service (MTAS) You can reach the division at: Fax: (615) 377-3067 managerial experience in wastewa- elor of Arts or Bachelor of Sci- and receive four hours credit per 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave, 6th Floor, E-mail:MemberServices@tmlrmp. ter utilities. HS diploma required. ence degree. (You can receive half-day class. A different course Snodgrass Tower, Nashville, TN org; website: www.tmlrmp.org Grade II Collection Operator certifi- the 50 hours credit only one is offered each month except June 37243-1102, Phone: 615- 741-3699 cation and Cross-Connection certi- time, even if you hold more than and December in locations across Fax: (615) 741-7310, E-mail: Tennessee Association of Munici- fication within one year of employ- one degree.) the state. [email protected] pal Clerks and Recorders ment. Pay DOE/Full Benefits. Inter- • Attend the Certified Municipal • Attend seminars conducted by For more information contact (TAMCAR) ested applicants should send cover Clerk Institute that is coordi- the TML and Tennessee Mu- your MTAS municipal management Lanaii Benne TAMCAR President letter, resume, and references via nated by the Tennessee Asso- nicipal League Risk Manage- consultant or the below agencies: Assistant City Recorder City of email to cshelton@cityofwhite ciation of Municipal Clerks and ment Pool. International Institute of Munici- Franklin 109 3rd Avenue South house.com or mail to 105 College Recorders (TAMCAR). The in- • Attend the Local Government pal Clerks Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: (615) Street, White House, TN 37188. stitute lasts two and one-half Leadership Program offered by 8331 Utica Avenue, Suite 200 550-6609 Fax: (615) 790-0469 Additional information may be days and will give you 17.5 credit the University of Tennessee’s Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 E-mail: [email protected] found at www.cityofwhitehouse. hours. Institutes are offered each Institute for Public Service (IPS) Phone: (909) 944-4162 or (800) or [email protected] com. Applications must be received spring and fall, and institute and receive 12 hours credit for 251-1639; Fax: (909) 944-8545 Website: http://www.tamcar.org by Nov. 11, 2010. The city of White scholarships are available when the three-day program. 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TN Senate District 9 TN House District 20 TN House District 52 TN House District 76 ELECTION from Page 1 *Mike Bell (R) 32,573 Bob Ramsey (R) 14,064 Mike Stewart (D) 8,323 *Andrew H. Holt (R) 8,263 votes. Mark L. Maddox (D) 6,603 The state’s other open congres- TN Senate District 11 TN House District 21 TN House District 53 sional seat, the 3rd District relin- Bo Watson (R) 42,137 Jimmy Matlock (R) 17,839 Tonya Miller (R) 3,880 TN House District 77 quished by Rep. Zach Wamp, elected Janis Baird Sontany (D) 6,607 *Bill Sanderson (R) 8,225 Republican Chuck Fleischmann with TN Senate District 13 TN House District 22 Judy Barker (D) 7,939 57 percent of the vote over Demo- Bill Ketron (R) 41,001 Eric Watson (R) 11,703 TN House District 54 cratic challenger John Wolfe. Debbie Matthews (D) 17,481 Brenda Gilmore (D) 11,254 TN House District 78 Republican Congressmen Phil TN House District 23 Phillip Johnson (R) 10,697 Roe (1st District), Jimmy Duncan TN Senate District 15 *John W. Forgety (R) 13,173 TN House District 55 Danny R. Twork (D) 4,307 (2nd District), and Marsha Gary Steakley (R) 22,612 Timothy Lee (R) 6,347 Blackburn (7th District) all easily Charlotte Burks (D) 22,795 TN House District 24 Gary Odom (D) 8,621 TN House District 79 won their re-elections. Kevin D. Brooks (R) 10,647 Curtis Halford (R) 11,179 Democrats did manage to hold TN Senate District 17 TN House District 56 Joe M. Shepard (D) 5,295 onto the 5th District, where Rep. Jim Mae Beavers (R) 35,747 TN House District 25 Beth Harwell (R) 18,830 Cooper was re-elected to his fifth George McDonald (D) 21,332 *Cameron Sexton (R) 15,433 Matthew R. Kenigson (D) 9,053 TN House District 80 term, and in the 9th, where Rep. Steve Charles Ray Rains (D) 7,117 Mark Johnstone (R) 5,865 Cohen overwhelmingly won his third TN Senate District 19 TN House District 57 Johnny W. Shaw (D) 7,638 term. Thelma Harper (D) 24,564 TN House District 26 *Linda Elam (R) 17,268 Tennessee General Assembly Gerald McCormick (R) 14,326 Allen Barry (D) 5,505 TN House District 81 In the state Senate, 17 of the 33 TN Senate District 21 Jim Hardin (R) 7,293 seats were up for re-election. The Steven Dickerson (R) 20,696 TN House District 27 TN House District 58 Jimmy Naifeh (D) 7,730 GOP picked up an additional seat in Douglas Henry (D) 27,007 Richard Floyd (R) 13,904 Mary Pruitt (D) 7,651 District 25, where Democratic in- TN House District 82 cumbent Sen. Doug Jackson lost to TN Senate District 23 TN House District 28 TN House District 59 Johnny Edwards (R) 6,679 Republican challenger Jim Summer- Jack Johnson (R) 64,878 Teresa Wood (R) 2,869 Duane A. Dominy (R) 3,585 Craig Fitzhugh (D) 6,964 ville by about 1,000 votes. Tommie Brown (D) 7,248 Sherry Jones (D) 6,020 Summerville won with 51 percent of TN Senate District 25 TN House District 83 the vote to Jackson’s 49 percent. The *Jim Summerville (R) 21,436 TN House District 29 TN House District 60 Mark White (R) 15,924 additional gain takes the GOP major- Doug Jackson (D) 20,528 JoAnne Favors (D) 8,791 *Jim Gotto (R) 8,793 ity in the Senate to 20-13. Sam Coleman (D) 8,321 TN House District 84 In the state House, the GOP TN Senate District 27 TN House District 30 Joe Towns, Jr. (D) 10,594 gained 14 seats from Democrats, Don McLeary (R) 24,563 Vince Dean (R) 13,554 TN House District 61 which means the Republicans went Lowe Finney (D) 25,774 Charles M. Sargent, Jr. (R) 22,497 TN House District 85 from barely a majority of 50-48 with TN House District 31 Edgar A. Babian (R) 2,072 one Independent to a 64-34 lead with TN Senate District 29 Jim Cobb (R) 13,788 TN House District 62 Johnnie R. Turner (D) 14,672 one Independent. Those Democratic Robert Hill (R) 7,654 Pat Marsh (R) 11,934 incumbents falling to the GOP in- Ophelia Ford (D) 18,229 TN House District 32 Jenny W. Hunt (D) 4,025 TN House District 86 clude: Reps. Eddie Yokley (District *Julia Cheyanne Hurley (R) 8,833 Harold M. Baker (R) 3,325 11), Dennis Ferguson (District 32), TN Senate District 31 Dennis Ferguson (D) 7,834 TN House District 63 Barbara Cooper (D) 7,290 Jim Hackworth (District 33), Les Brian Kelsey (R) 35,261 Glen Casada (R) 26,155 Winningham (District 38), George Ivon L. Faulkner (D) 19,400 TN House District 33 TN House District 87 Fraley (District 39), Henry Fincher *John D. Ragan (R) 8,569 TN House District 64 Karen D. Camper (D) 6,110 (District 42), Stratton Bone (District TN Senate District 33 Jim Hackworth (D) 7,270 *Sheila Butt (R) 10,790 46), Kent Coleman (District 49), Ty Reginald Tate (D) 32,332 Ty Cobb (D) 8,649 TN House District 88 Cobb (District 64), Willie Borchert TN House District 34 Larry J. Miller (D) 7,103 (District 75), Mark Maddox (District TN House District 1 *Richard B. Womick (R) 16,389 TN House District 65 76), and Judy Barker (District 77). Jon C. Lundberg (R) 10,115 Bill Shacklett (D) 7,734 Billy Spivey (R) 7,171 TN House District 89 With retirements and upsets in Eddie Bass (D) 8,210 Clay Shelton (R) 3,510 both state houses, the 107th Tennes- TN House District 2 TN House District 35 Jeanne Richardson (D) 5,370 see General Assembly will convene Tony Shipley (R) 10,182 Dennis "Coach" Roach (R) 9,824 TN House District 66 in January with 26 freshmen legisla- Nathan Vaughn (D) 6,262 Joshua G. Evans (R) 10,941 TN House District 90 tors. Tennessee will send four fresh- TN House District 36 Billy Paul Carneal (D) 6,794 John J. Deberry, Jr. (D) 8,542 men congressmen to the U.S. House. TN House District 3 *Dennis Powers (R) 7,015 *Scotty Campbell (R) 10,782 Keith Clotfelter (D) 4,838 TN House District 67 TN House District 91 [Editor’s note: * Denotes freshman; Joe Mike Akard (D) 3,833 Neil Revlett (R) 4,750 Arnold Weiner (R) 1,955 Bold designates winner] TN House District 37 Joe Pitts (D) 5,387 Lois M. DeBerry (D) 7,585 TN House District 4 Bill W. Harmon (D) 9,807 Unofficial Election Results: Jerome Cochran (R) 5,899 TN House District 68 TN House District 92 Tennessee Governor Kent Williams (I) 7,937 TN House District 38 Curtis Johnson (R) 10,804 G.A. Hardaway, Sr. (D) 8,254 Bill Haslam (R) 1,041,576 *Kelly Keisling (R) 7,965 Brett Ramsey (D) 5,891 Mike McWherter (D) 529,983 TN House District 5 Leslie Winningham (D) 6,140 TN House District 93 David B. Hawk (R) 10,838 TN House District 69 Tim Cook (R) 4,518 U.S. House District 1 TN House District 39 Wayne White (R) 6,663 Mike Kernell (D) 6,478 David Philip Roe (R ) 122,985 TN House District 6 *David Alexander (R) 11,566 David A. Shepard (D) 7,814 Michael Edward Clark (D) 26,038 Dale Ford (R) 14,531 George W. Fraley (D) 6,046 TN House District 94 TN House District 70 Barrett Rich (R) 14,983 U.S. House District 2 TN House District 7 TN House District 40 Joey Hensley (R) 10,026 Stephanie Nails-Colbeck (D) 4,508 John J. Duncan, Jr. (R ) 142,572 Matthew Hill (R) 8,320 Terri Lynn Weaver (R) 8,369 Calvin Moore (D) 5,614 Dave Hancock (D) 25,713 Todd Mrozek (D) 4,122 James C. Hale (D) 6,680 TN House District 95 TN House District 71 Curry Todd (R) 22,607 U.S. House District 3 TN House District 8 TN House District 41 Vance Dennis (R) 10,742 *Chuck Fleischmann (R ) 91,891 *Art Swann (R) 12,621 Patrick McCurdy (R) 4,862 TN House District 96 John Wolfe (D) 45,345 Marvin Pratt (D) 2,860 John Mark Windle (D) 8,700 TN House District 72 Steve McManus (R) 13,200 Steve K. McDaniel (R) 12,066 U.S. House District 4 TN House District 9 TN House District 42 TN House District 97 *Scott DesJarlais (R ) 104,025 Mike Harrison (R) 10,172 *Ryan Williams (R) 9,217 TN House District 73 Jim Coley (R) 11,772 Lincoln Davis (D) 70,329 Henry D. Fincher (D) 7,455 Jimmy Eldridge (R) 14,063 TN House District 10 TN House District 98 U.S. House District 5 *Don Miller (R) 9,034 TN House District 43 TN House District 74 Ulyssses Jones, Jr. (D) 8,365 David Hall (R) 74,104 Larry D. Mullins (D) 4,408 Charles Curtiss (D) 9,141 John C. Tidwell (D) 9,686 Jim Cooper (D) 99,012 TN House District 99 TN House District 11 TN House District 44 TN House District 75 Ron Lollar (R) 18,434 U.S. House District 6 *Jeremy Faison (R) 8,177 Matt Wynne (R) 8,123 *Tim Wirgau (R) 10,115 *Diane Black (R) 128,340 Eddie Yokley (D) 6,636 Mike McDonald (D) 8,594 Willie Butch Borchert (D) 7,722 Brett Carter (D) 56,057 TN House District 12 TN House District 45 U.S. House District 7 Richard Montgomery (R) 13,591 Debra Young Maggart (R) 15,181 Marsha Blackburn (R) 158,892 Gary T. Eichmann (D) 2,112 Charles Ihrig (D) 5,153 Greg Rabidoux (D) 54,341 TN House District 13 TN House District 46 U.S. House District 8 Harry Tindell (D) 6,852 *Mark Pody (R) 9,095 * Stephen Lee Fincher (R) 98,637 Stratton Bone (D) 8,069 Roy Herron (D) 64,849 TN House District 14 Ryan Haynes (R) 21,785 TN House District 47 2010 Election Results U.S. House District 9 Judd Matheny (R) 11,723 Charlotte Bergmann (R) 33,872 TN House District 15 David Clark (D) 4,888 Steve Cohen (D) 99,801 Joe Armstrong (D) 5,153 • History Making: GOP controls Governor’s office, state Senate TN House District 48 TN Senate District 1 TN House District 16 Joe Carr (R) 10,143 and House. Steve Southerland (R) 32,307 Bill Dunn (R) 16,845 David B. LaRoche (D) 6,139 • GOP gains 14 seats in the Tennessee state House (64 -34 - 1), Jackson B. (Jack) West (D) 7,381 TN House District 17 TN House District 49 one in the Senate (20 - 13), and four in the U.S. House (7-2). TN Senate District 3 Frank S. Niceley (R) 12,627 *Mike Sparks (R) 10,668 • 14 Democratic incumbents lost seats to Republicans, (13 in the Rusty Crowe (R) 32,736 Mike Dockery (D) 4,222 Kent Coleman (D) 7,728 Thomas Ken Owens (D) 7,437 state House, one in the Senate, and one in the U.S. House). TN House District 18 TN House District 50 • The 107th Tennessee General Assembly will convene in Janu- TN Senate District 5 *Steve Hall (R) 11,423 Dave Hall (R) 6,856 Randy McNally (R) 44,067 Sam Alexander (D) 4,719 Gary Moore (D) 8,742 ary with 25 freshmen legislators. • The Tennessee Congressional Delegation will convene with TN Senate District 7 TN House District 19 TN House District 51 *Stacey Campfield (R) 22,659 Harry Brooks (R) 12,976 Charles D. Williamson (R) 7,267 four freshmen. Randy Walker (D) 14,513 Mike Turner (D) 7,990 9-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 8, 2010 www.TML1.org Election 2010

Local Election Returns Eagleville Mayor Hickman Mayor Sam Tune Charles R. Murphy [Editor’s note: results are in- Council: David W. Rigsby, Eric Commission : David Lattus, Phillip complete] Marlin, and Andy Soapes Williams, Charles Choate and Roger Adams Atwood Mayor East Ridge Mayor James R. Halford Brent Lambert Hollow Rock Mayor Alderman: Jim Lewis and L.N. Council: Jim Bethune and Larry Tim Runions McNabb Jr. Sewell Alderman: Bobby Brotherton and Ernie Smothers Bartlett Mayor Fairview Mayor Keith McDonald Stuart L. Johnson Huntingdon Council Alderman: W.C. Bubba Pleasant, Commissioner: Patti Carroll Jeffery L. Bailey, Melissa Powell Emily Elliott, and David Parsons and John L. Sanders Fayetteville Mayor Bean Station Mayor John Ed Underwood Jefferson City Mayor Terry Wolfe Alderman: Dorothy Small, Tom Rocky Melton Young and Marty Pepper Belle Meade Commission Jellico Mayor Gray Oliver Thornburg, Stephen Forest Hills Commission Les Stiers Photo by Greg Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle Rick, and Ed Freeman Bill Coke and John Lovell Kenton Mayor Bethel Springs Mayor McKenzie Mayor Sparta Council: Marc Adkins, H.G. Fulton Mayor Virginia N. Davidson Kay Cox Jill Holland Cole Jr., and Lance Lee Elaine Forrester Alderman: Faye Sharpe, Sarah E. Alderman: Sherri Payne and John Council: Raymond H. Glisson Commission: Jeff Vaughn, David S. Skinner, Tim Johns, Delores Agee, M. Wood Tazewell Mayor Prater Jr., Mike Farmer and Martha Wade Simpson and Jimmy Temple McLemoresville Mayor Wayne Jessie Poe Vowell Blaine Mayor Phillip R. Williams Lake City Mayor Patsy McElhaney Alderman: Harold Blow, Larry Thompson’s Station Mayor Gallatin Mayor Timothy Sharp Elliott, Angie Martin, Don Reed, P. Corey Napier Bradford Mayor Jo Ann Graves and Barbara J. Younger Alderman: Nina Cooper, Ronald D. Lake Site Commission Frank Lockard Alderman: Craig Hayes and Ronald Barrett, and Sarah H. Benson Ed Mayberry Valerie J. Boddy and Kenneth L. Medon Mayor Wilkerson Bruceton Mayor Jerry W. Anthony Three-Way Mayor Germantown Mayor Robert T. Keeton III James R. Hill LaVergne Mayor Alderman: Bob Clark and Steve T. Sharon Goldsworthy Milan Alderman Alderman: Mary Ann Tremblay Senna Mosely Pinkston Alderman: Greg Marcom and John Harold D. Johnson and Tammy Drinnon Alderman: Sherry Green and Chris Floyd-Wade Trenton Mayor Farmer Carthage Mayor Tony Burriss Gibson Mayor Sabra Hodge Mt. Juliet Commissioner Alderman: Michael (Bubba) Tony Black Lebanon Alderman Alderman:Phillip Brooks, Pat James Maness and Jim Bradshaw Abbott, Ricky Jackson, Frank Rob Casternero, Carl Jones and Nixon and Nancy Woodard Gibson, Joe Hammonds, George E. Goodlettsville Commission Kathy Warmath Nolensville Mayor Wade and Jim Overall John W. Coombs and Jane Birdwell Clarksville Mayor Jimmy W. Alexander Lenoir City Mayor Alderman: Beth Lothers and Brian Troy Mayor Kim McMillan Gordonsville Mayor Tony Aikens Council: Nick Steward, Deanna Snyder Jimmy Hart James Milton Gibbs Council: Douglas (Buddy) Hines, Alderman : Deanna A. Chappel, McLaughlin, Marc A. Harris, Geno Council: Homer Agee, Starla Th- Mike Henline, James (Jim) Shields Grubbs, and Bill Summers Normandy Mayor Lew Solmon,Hoyt Sampson, Billy ompson Pitt and David Blessman Larry Nee Dean Gurien Sr.and Ralph A. Loudon Mayor Collierville Alderman Alderman: Evelyn Hittson Greenback Mayor Judy McGill Keller Wheatley Tom Allen, Billy Patton and Council: Lynn Millsaps, Jimmy Maureen Fraser Tom Peeler Obion Mayor Council: Danny Leggett Alderman: Becky Andrews, Polly Parks, Judy Sampson Jones, and Glenn Parnell Evans, DeWayne Birchfield and Michael C. Cartwright Crossville Mayor Council: Patsy Barker, W. Polk Union City Council J.H. Graham III Samuel Jackson Glover, Mike Miller and Renee Terry L. Hailey. Danny Leggett and Louisville Mayor Webber Judy Robinson Tom Bickers Crump Mayor Greenfield Mayor Eddie Joe McKelvy Alderman: Bob Gormley and Glen Spencer Red Bank Commission Walden Mayor Alderman: Michael Caudle, Joe Angie Holley Floy Pierce, Robert Lee Perry, Peter Hetzler Dresden Mayor Grooms, John H. Liggett and Danny David Rhea Smith; Greg Jones, Ed- Alderman: Elizabeth T. Akins and A. Nanney Madisonville Mayor ward L. LeCompte, and David R. Epperson Danny W. Forrestor Alfred McClendon Alderman: Danny Essary John Roberts Harragut Mayor Alderman: Sherri Anderson and Wartrace Mayor Bill Futz Linda Garrett Henslely Dyer Alderman Ridgeside Commission Ron Stacy Marilyn Williamson, Chris Hugh J. Moore, Candice (Candy) A. Alderman: Patsy Gregory and Ed Hendersonville Alderman Martin Alderman P. and Sonny Sanders Simpson Younger, Robert T. Johnson and Bill Harrison Roger Gray Arlene Cunningham, Hamilton Frost, and John Matthew Stamper Soddy Daisy Commission Watertown Alderman Maryville Council Janice T. Cagle and Rick Nunley Brandon Howard, Kristie Bayse Tommy F. Hunt Cantrell and Jimmy Locke Samburg Alderman Eddie Fickle, Juni Fickle, Johnie L. White House Mayor Johnson and Gerald M. Reed Michael L. Arnold

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Risk Pool Board meets Nov. 18 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the TML Risk Management Pool will meet in regular session on Thursday November 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. local time in the board room of the Pool office building at 5100 Maryland Way in Brentwood, Tennessee, for the purpose of considering and transacting all business which may properly come before said board.Additional information concerning the meeting may be obtained by calling the office of the TML Risk Management Pool, telephone number (615) 371-0049. www.TML1.org 10-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 8, 2010 In disaster/triumph, Piper marched Clarksville forward BY VICTORIA SOUTH the window pretty quick.” gency. “For up to TML Communications Coordinator Ten years later, Piper still mar- a week, there was vels at how the city came together only one road Johnny Piper peered outside his during the recovery effort. “We were open for traveling window as the rain pummeled the city able to go out to other cities that had both in or out of like a giant sprinkler system on ste- tragedies and learn from their plans the city,” notes roids. It was Sunday afternoon, May and also hire professionals that Piper. “It was a 2, 2010, day three of the deluge, and worked with them through their cir- very interesting the Cumberland and Red rivers had cumstances in order to help us re- time for our emer- crested far beyond the flood mark. cover more quickly,” he said. In addi- gency personnel. “Another disaster,” Piper grimaced, tion, Piper established a committee If you had some- putting the finishing touches on the comprised of about 160 volunteers, one that needed an department head emergency chart. business people, engineers, archi- ambulance or As mayor, he already knew what he tects, contractors, codes people, and there was a fire, was going to do, both from instinct private individuals who helped cre- coming or going and experience—gear up, get orga- ate a new vision for downtown was an hour to two nized and get busy. Clarksville. hour delay,” he “My background was in devel- said. Texas-born and raised, Johnny opment and construction and re- Fortunately, Piper was part of a large family that building and immediately upon tak- this time the city’s was short on cash, but not on chil- ing office, redevelopment, construc- downtown area, dren. There were 10 to be exact, of tion and rebuilding was needed, but on the bluff over- which Piper was number five. Part- they’re the ones who really set the looking the time jobs throughout his high school agenda for rebuilding downtown and Cumberland, was Photo by Andrew Dodson, The Bay City Times years taught him the value of hard they should be recognized for their safe, but commer- work and how to stretch a dollar, hard work,” he said. cial properties The Hemlock Semiconductor building at Austin Peay State University hosts a two-year which certainly came in handy after Through new building codes, along Riverside training program for future employees of the $1.2 billion plant. graduation. Rejected from entering lighting, sidewalks and landscaping, Drive were flooded with up to 7 feet the entire 2,300 acres, according to project of Piper’s, is set to be com- the Navy, due to perforated ear- Clarksville’s once aged and seri- of water. Piper. pleted Dec. 1 as well. “The city is drums, Piper decided to move to a ously stagnant downtown area was “The difference between the flood Today, with the plant currently currently adding another 1.2 miles military town instead, Clarksville, transformed into a friendly shopping and tornado is in a tornado, the dam- under construction, Hemlock plans on the walking trail, which will take age is immediate and then it to hire at least 500 employees when it it all the way to the Kenwood High leaves behind the carnage,” opens in 2012. Many will be gradu- School complex,” said Piper. Piper said. “A flood; you ates of Austin Peay’s two-year train- His plans for the greenway had watch it rise for several days, ing program held at the Hemlock to be shelved during his first term and then it stays around. You Semiconductor building on campus. when the tornado recovery effort can’t begin recovery immedi- The community impact upon took precedence, but today, the ately, but have to wait until it Clarksville will be historic, ranging project is so successful that the city recedes.” from $3.6 billion to $6 billion. recently added another acre of park- “I’ve always operated “I feel good about our accom- ing. “There will be a little part that from a management stand- plishments that allow Tennessee to the next mayor will have to commit point on government re- continue to be recognized as a leader to, but the parking lot will add a little sources,” he continues. “The in areas that others are looking for more than five miles to a pristine Fire Department, Street De- and I feel good about the financial part of downtown,” said Piper. “It partment, Parks & Recreation, situation I’m leaving Clarksville in,” will be tied into Liberty Park and Police— it did not matter to us whether it was public or pri- vate property— we During the May 2010 flood, commercial properties along Riverside Drive in went there and Clarksville were flooded with up to 7 feet of water. helped them haul home of Fort Campbell military base and business mecca with a cool, ur- things out. The city em- and where his older brother Tommy ban vibe. “We transitioned from that ployees and volunteers and his wife lived. old 30s and 40s mentality and that worked long and hard Working his way through busi- transition has been very nice,” said and the people should be ness classes at Austin Peay State Uni- Piper. Underground power replaced congratulated.” versity as a part-time janitor, Piper the unsightly overhead wiring, scraped together enough seed money benches and brick sidewalks were Hemlock Semiconduc- to remodel and resell mobile homes. installed and a pewter fountain dedi- tor As a hard working entrepreneur, he cated to the city’s children gleams Then there were experienced early success in the real along revitalized Strawberry Alley. Clarksville’s victories estate field, but even then, he was “Business owners are proud to that had nothing to do fascinated with the workings of local return to Clarksville’s downtown,” with pushing past disas- government. Piper followed Piper said. “As you drive around, ter. In 2008, officials with Hemlock Semicon- ductor Corp. and Dow Corning announced that The Clarksville Marina at Liberty Park will offer 400 boat slips and other amenities Clarksville was in the such as shops and restaurants provided by a private investor. running for a semiconductor plant at Piper said. continue on to Fort Campbell.” their 1,100- acre megasite. The plant Piper decided not to seek a third turns raw materials into polycrystal- The Marina at Liberty Park term. As the mayor that came in with line silicon, the material needed to Delayed by rain and flood, the a tornado and out with a flood, he produce solar panels and electronics. city should see the opening of the was asked if there was anything he “There were lots of people Clarksville marina and phase II of would have liked to have seen be- involved,” said Piper. “The state, Liberty Park by Dec. 1, said Piper. fore he left office. “Not another tor- county, city, Matt Kisber, Regan “It’s a major investment, ($32, mil- nado,” he quips. “I believe in term Farr— Gov. Bredesen was very criti- lion by the city) and we should have limits,” he adds. And, I’ve already cal to the selection. When I got in- a groundbreaking ceremony by served two terms. But, I would have volved, they were still considering then,” he said. Located at the former liked for Liberty Park to be com- about 70 sites worldwide.” fairgrounds site along the banks of pleted. The flood delayed it for sev- When the sites were narrowed to the Cumberland, the marina at Lib- eral months, so we’re not going to be at least the top 10, Piper and his wife erty Park will offer 400 boat slips and able to finish the park and marina on hosted one of the first site visits at other choice amenities. The city is time. I really regret that.” their home, a well furnished, antebel- preparing the base infrastructure for “There’s been a lot of conjec- lum gem built in 1836. “We wanted the project, while a private investor/ ture about what I’m going to do. I’ve to show that we were willing to build operator will bring shops, restau- been approached by a couple of cit- relationships and make new friends,” rants and condominiums to the area. ies about consulting, but right now, Piper said. “The idea was to have “The marina developer will be ready I’m just going to enjoy a little down them come to Clarksville, remember as soon as we let go of the property,” time.” Piper plans to take a vacation the site, but also something about us said Piper. Jan. 2 after his last day in office Dec. that was different, like the house and Completion of Freedom Point, 31. Hopefully, this time, nature will the southern hospitality, to tie it all in an all glass building that the public cooperate. together, so they wouldn’t forget.” can use for public/private events and “I’ve been blessed with having It was there at the first meeting the pavilion will stretch into next the support of the majority of the Mayor Johnny Piper and his staff cut the ribbon on the Clarksville that the discussion branched off into year, but will be phenomenal, ac- public,” he continues. “I didn’t see Greenway, a concept Piper began to develop in his first term in office. karst topography. Karst topography cording to Piper. “The Marina is only myself as overseeing, but as a part of Clarksville’s city council meetings particularly weekend nights, you’ll is characterized by subterranean one fifth of the total investment,” a team. First and foremost, my wife, avidly, first on the radio in the 70s, see lots of vibrant activity, which is limestone caverns, carved by Piper said. “Liberty Park will include Donita, has had an important impact and then by attending nearly every important in rebuilding the area.” groundwater. Many karst regions Wilma Rudolph Pavilion, three on the things I’ve gotten accom- meeting throughout the 80s. The cost of the downtown recov- display distinctive surface features, multi-purpose fields, a dog park, 10 plished. It’s been an honor to serve At Austin Peay, Piper met his ery effort was about $200 million, with sinkholes or dolines being the miles of walking trails, and a pond Clarksville. To help transition the wife, Donita, a school psychologist, according to Piper. The city has also most common. expansion from an acre and a half to city from a sleepy community— one and they were blessed with two funded and completed a 20-year mas- “They had determined signifi- 10 acres.” that no one knew where we were— daughters, Heather, now 30, and Sa- ter plan for the future, which includes cant karst topography in that area of A private donation of $250,000 to a city that has been recognized for rah, 26. By 1986, his dreams turned the tornado stricken area. “More than our country,” said Piper. “We deter- toward a panoramic bridge to con- leadership throughout the state and to becoming mayor of Clarksville. 200 people were involved, and we mined that if we were going to be a tinue the Clarksville Greenway, a pet as a city on the move.” When Piper entered the construc- spent about eight months and lots of player in the selection of Clarksville, tion/development business, he was hours working together,” he notes. we needed to take karst topography unaware he was on a collision course “We have a footprint and blueprint off the table. It needed to be mitigated Accomplishments during Johnny Piper’s Administrations: with fate. The experience would be for future leaders to follow and I so that Hemlock would not be con- needed more than he would know. think it is a very good one.” cerned about it. In our discussions with the Industrial Development • Clarksville Marina and Liberty The Tornado of 1999 The 2010 Flood Board and the state, it was deter- Park; In his first term, just 22 days Unfortunately, the mayor and mined that the governor would put • Expansion of Riverwalk; after his January 1999 swearing in the city had not seen their share of approximately $10 million on the • Clarksville Greenway; ceremony, nature paid a call on disaster. “On Friday, April 30, 2010, table to take karst topography out of • Ted Crozier Boulevard Construc- Clarksville. At 4 am, the city was it started to rain. By May 2, some 17 the concern. The state would have a tion and Development; slammed by a devastating tornado inches had fallen in some areas of $3 million pad ready site should • Rebuilt Historic downtown that leveled the Montgomery County Tennessee and the Cumberland Hemlock select Clarksville.” Clarksville following F-4 Tor- Courthouse, two historic churches, River crested at 62.5 feet in By the time the city was number nado; many downtown businesses and of- Clarksville. Entire subdivisions, five on the list, Piper consulted with • University Boulevard Develop- fices and causing $75 million in businesses and cars were submerged other officials about making an addi- ment; damages at Austin Peay. Suddenly, along with roads and bridges. tional 1,000-1,200 acres around the • Hemlock Semiconductor Deal; Piper was managing a crisis. The city’s wastewater treatment site property available. “We auc- • Riverside Drive Reconstruction; “It kind of threw me,” he recalls plant had gone under, a $100 million tioned that property, which meant we • Christmas on the Cumberland; Mayor Johnny Piper with a grin. “I came in with a 100-day investment, and pumps had to be then had about 2,300 acres for future • Strawberry Alley Transforma- • The July 3rd Independence Day plan to get things accomplished and brought in to keep it going. expansion,” said Piper. When Hem- tion; and Celebration my new administration set up. As Clarksville along with Montgomery lock chose Clarksville as the site for you can imagine, that plan went out County was in a severe state of emer- a new $1.2 billion plant, they bought