6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 69, Number 13 Aug 13, 2018 Lee, Dean win party primaries, to face off in November BY CAROLE GRAVES TML Communications Director

Political newcomer and Frank- lin businessman Bill Lee won the Republican gubernatorial nomina- tion, beating out his challengers with 37 percent of the votes. Early frontrunners Randy Boyd, former state Commissioner of Economic and Community De- velopment, and Diane Black, TN 6th District Congressman, finished second and third, respectively, with 24 percent for Boyd, and 23 percent for Black. , TN Speaker of the House, finished with 15 percent of the votes. On the Democratic side, for- mer Nashville Mayor Karl Dean easily won over state Rep. Craig Photo by Shelley Mays/ The Tennessean Photo by George Walker IV / The Tennessean Fitzhugh with 75 percent of the Political newcomer Bill Lee, the owner of a Franklin-based me- Former Nashville mayor Karl Dean took 75 percent of the vote tto votes. chanical contractor for facilities and home servcies, beat out three clinch the Democratic gubernatorial primary. He and Lee will face Dean and Lee will face off in experienced politicians for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. off in November. November to determine who will be the 50th governor of . Republican state Sen. Mark be seated as a new freshman Sen- Doggett, who captured 55 percent key committee chairmanships. In the U.S. Senate, both Green was unopposed in the 7th ator who will represent portions of of the votes to Doss’ 44 percent. Doss was chairman of the House frontrunners won their primaries. District primary. He will face Dem- Shelby County. Wirgau was defeated by Bruce I. Transportation Committee and Republican will ocrat Justin Kanew in November. In the House, both Reps. Griffey, who captured 58 percent Wirgau chaired the House Local face Democrat in In the state legislature, all 99 and lost of the votes to Wirgau’s 41 per- Government Committee. November to determine who will seats in the House and 18 of the their primaries. Doss lost to Clay cent. Both Doss and Wirgau held See ELECTION on Page 5 fill the seat currently held by Sen. 33 Senate seats are up for election. Bob Corker, who has elected to not Eighteen Republicans and seven run again. Democratic incumbents in the Six incumbents vying to keep House did not run again. Weighing the costs: Making smart their seats in Congress all won their In the Senate, Democrat Sens. primaries. Three Congressional Lee Harris and Thelma Harper, seats are open due to the retirement and Republican Sen. Bill Ketron choices with business incentives of Congressman Jimmy District of Murfreesboro did not seek BY KATE COIL in the 2nd District and in 6th and re-election in the legislature. Both TML Communications Specialist 7th Districts, where Reps. Black Sens. Harris and Ketron ran for and Blackburn ran for other public other public office. Harris ran and While incentives have become offices. was elected Shelby County Mayor. a major piece of the puzzle of eco- In the 2nd District, Knox Ketron ran and was elected Ruther- nomic development, sometimes in- County Mayor Tim Burchett de- ford County Mayor. centive packages can do more harm feated state Rep. . Three incumbents running for than good when it comes to bring- Burchett will face Democrat Renee re-election in the Tennessee Gen- ing business to the community. Hoyos in the general election. eral Assembly lost their primaries. Municipalities across Tennes- Former state Agriculture Sen. Reginald Tate lost to Katrina see are looking for better ways to Commissioner John Rose beat Robinson in Senate District 33. balance the pluses and pitfalls of former Murfreesboro judge Bob Robinson captured 68 percent of tax incentives by making sure they Corlew in the 6th District. Rose the votes and does not face a Re- get the biggest bang for their buck will face Democrat Dawn Barlow publican challenger in November, out of programs like tax-increment in November. and therefore, will automatically financing (TIFs) and payment-in- lieu-of-taxes (PILOT). As a state, Tennessee already TIFS and PILOT programs are the two most common incentive offers the fourth highest amount of packages used by municipalities to bring in business, but recent incentives in the nation. The W.E. studies have shown that many incentive packages may cost more Upjohn Institute for Employment money than they actually bring in. Research reported in 2017 that the state and local governments pro- also brought major business to the lection consultants are now not vide more than $2.5 billion worth state including IKEA, Amazon, site selectors but site eliminators,” of incentives annually, including Volkswagen, and Google — to Trent said. “Their job is to elimi- More than 60 municipalities hold property tax breaks, grants, and name a few. nate their site, and if you have got- other subsidies. J. Thomas Trent, chairman ten to the point that a site selector elections during August primary That amount is nearly 1 percent of the Economic Development has called you, it means you’ve BY KATE COIL beat out fellow challengers Carol of the state’s private-sector gross Practice Group and a member of made it past the first several rounds. M. Macha and Dwyot Thornton for domestic product. The amount of the Real Estate team for Bradley You won’t even know it if you have In addition to the state and the one open seat on the Ashland incentives Tennessee offers is also Arant Boult Cummings, LLP, said been eliminated before that.” federal offices up for grabs, many City Council. 105 percent higher than the national the impact incentives can have and Additionally, Trent said re- Tennessee residents went to the The seat was left open after average. how companies choose where to cruiting business has gotten much polls on Aug. 2 to vote in municipal former Councilman Gary Nor- Companies claimed $90.5 locate have changed rapidly in the more competitive even before elections wood resigned upon moving to million in jobs tax credits and $3.5 past decade. incentives come into play. A total of 62 cities and towns Clarksville. million in headquarters credits in “With the analytics available “There are also many more across Tennessee ranging from Kerrigan and Thornton ap- fiscal 2017. on the internet, software programs, states playing this game than there Alexandria to Whiteville held mu- plied for the seat in May, but after However, incentives have and subscription services, site-se- See INCENTIVES on Page 10 nicipal elections to coincide with the city council was unable to break the state general primary. a tie vote they opted to let local However, municipal election voters decide. I-24 to pilot state’s Smart Corridor Program season isn’t over yet in Tennessee. BY KATE COIL More than 200 municipalities BAILEYTON are also slated to hold their city Incumbent Chris Weens and The Tennessee Department of elections on Nov. 6 in conjunction newcomer Andy Pierce were Transportation has begun part of a with upcoming state and federal elected to the two open aldermen 12-year process to transform a 30- elections. seats on the Baileytown Board of mile section of Interstate 24 between Mayor and Aldermen while in- Nashville and Murfreesboro into the ALEXANDRIA cumbent Michael G. Starnes was state’s first Smart Corridor. Incumbent mayor Bennett elected to the one unexpired-term Smart Corridors are segments Armstrong defeated challenger alderman seat up for election. of major roadways that feature spe- Donna Davis in a write-in cam- cialized signage to alert motorists paign for Alexandria mayor. BAXTER to motorists to upcoming accidents, Newcomer Lloyd Dale Dyer Incumbents Willie D. Allison weather events, and other obstacles. was elected for one of the three and Greg Phillips were re-elected The major goal of Smart Corridors is open expired-term aldermen seats to the two open aldermen seats in to alleviate traffic congestion by of- while write-in candidate and in- Baxter. fering motorists better information cumbent Shane Blair took the The Interstate 24 Corridor between Murfreesboro and Nashville on upcoming road issues. could soon have signs like these to better direct traffic flow. Smart second. BELL BUCKLE The I-24 Smart Corridor will be On a write-in campaign, new- Bell Buckle Fire Chief Ronnie Corridor programs have taken route in states across the nation, with completed in several phases during Tennessee the latest to pilot the program. comer Bridgette Rogers took one W. Lokey ran unopposed and was the next 12 years with improve- of the two open unexpired terms elected to his seat of mayor of Bell ments including the installation of and future, emerging technology,” tion with motorists will provide on the board. Buckle, previously held by Jenny an intelligent transport system (ITS) he said. “Smart Corridors are really real-time information on traffic Hunt. and improvements to roadways and targeted toward congestion as a conditions as well as allow the state ALGOOD Challengers Zachary Akers ramps. result of non-reoccurring causes, better control over traffic situations. Challenger Lisa Chap- and James Anderson were also Phillip B. “Brad” Freeze, direc- which include instances like traf- “It helps reduce accidents, even man-Fowler defeated Kirk A. elected to the two open seats on the tor of the traffics operation division fic crashes, weather events, and the flow of traffic, reduce the build- Dyer for the Algood mayor’s seat. Bell Buckle Board of Aldermen. of the Tennessee Department of anything that is not planned. If you up of congestion, and makes the sys- Incumbent candidates Billy Transportation (TDOT), said Smart look at information from the Federal tem a little more reliable,” Freeze D. Billbrey and Justin Grant BYRDSTOWN Corridors are one way transporta- Highway Administration, 60 per- said. “It allows other strategies retained their seats on the Algood Incumbent Sam Gibson ran tion officials across the country are cent of the causes of congestion are that allow dynamic speed control City Commission over challengers unopposed and was re-elected as looking at using technology to make the direct result of these non-con- where we can adjust speed limits Ruby Hawkins and Tim McPher- Byrdstown’s mayor while incum- transit easier and more reliable. current incidents.” or advisory limit of speeds to slow son. bent Johnny Sells ran unopposed “A Smart Corridor is us learning Smart Corridors allow trans- down the flow of traffic. It sounds and was re-elected as Byrdstown’s to operate a corridor more efficiently portation officials to communicate counterintuitive to slowdown the ASHLAND CITY city recorder. through partnerships and through more and with better information system to speed up traffic, but it Newcomer Chris Kerrigan See CITY VOTES on Page 7 the use of technology, both existing to motorists. This communica- See CORRIDOR on Page 9 www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 13, 2018 Cookeville restores city’s oldest fire truck

BRENTWOOD ELIZABETHTON the utility board will renovate the The Brentwood Fire and Rescue Construction is concluding on hospital into a customer service Department will be equipped with Elizabethton’s Harmon Park with center. Renovations are expected ballistic gear including bulletproof portions of the park already open to take three months, and the new vests and helmets to help fire and to the public. New playground facility could be ready as early as emergency medical personnel be equipment and a new pavilion January 2019. better protected when responding are already up and running in the to potentially hostile situations. park while construction continues MARTIN The Brentwood City Commission on electrical lines to restroom fa- MTD Consumer Group, Inc., will recently approved the purchase of cilities and for park lighting. The invest $10 million and create 200 25 sets of gear for the department, park is one of several in the city jobs at its Martin operations in the which is specifically designed for that the Elizabethton Parks and next five years, expanding its role use by fire and medical profes- Recreation Department has been as the area’s largest private em- sionals. The Federal Emergency making improvements to over ployer and a leading global manu- Management Agency (FEMA) offi- the past year. The city as installed facturer and distributor of residen- The city of Cookeville recently unveiled a newly restored historic cially recommended that all fire and new equipment at Riverside Park tial and commercial outdoor power fire truck at the city’s Independence Day Parade. The 1924 Type 75 EMS personnel across the United and a splash pad at Franklin Pool equipment under brands such as American LaFrance fire truck was the very first fire truck that served States be provided with ballistic in recent months. Improvements Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt. The the city of Cookeville. Restoration of the truck was made possible protection in 2014. are also slated for Kiwanis Park in company has operated in Martin through volunteer labor and monetary donations from locals. The coming months. since 1985 and most recently add- truck still largely has original parts intact and still has the ability to CHAPEL HILL ed a $20 million expansion to the pump water. Decommissioned in the 1950s, the truck will now be The city of Chapel Hill has received ERWIN Martin facility in 2014. Through used ceremonially and as an educational tool. a $1.78 million Transportation Al- Pyranha, a UK-based kayak-mak- this latest expansion, MTD will be ternative Grant for the first phase of er, will be located a new facility in able to offer year-round employ- downtown bicycle and pedestrian Erwin, creating 10 new jobs and ment for associates and production Mt. Pleasant earns spin class improvements. The grant, awarded investing $10 million. The Erwin of innovative, quality products for through the Tennessee Department facility will be used as a North customers. grant for community center of Transportation, will finance American distribution point for construction of a multi-use path the whitewater and touring kayaks NASHVILLE along both sides of SR-11/US- the company makes. The facility is The city of Nashville recently un- 31A from city hall to West Depot moving to Erwin from Asheville, veiled plans for the new National Street. The project also includes N.C., due to rising business costs. Museum of African American ADA upgrades, pedestrian signals, The facility will also have access Music, slated to open in 2019. landscaping, pedestrian lighting, to the Nolichucky River in Erwin. The $400-million, 56,000-square- pedestrian amenities, signage and Local economic development offi- foot facility will be located on pavement markings. cials said the location of the kayak six acres on Church Street in company further cements Erwin’s downtown Nashville and will CHATTANOOGA growing reputation as an outdoors- feature nine galleries that focus on Mueller Water Productions will ex- men and recreation paradise. The 50 musical genres ranging from pand its operations in Chattanooga, city held its third annual Great spirituals to jazz to blues to R&B creating 96 new jobs in the next Outdoors Festival in the spring and and hip-hop. The museum will three years. The company plans to is working to open a 120-acre bike walk visitors through a timeline of The city of Mt. Pleasant has received a $31,500 grant from the Maury begin hiring between January and park near downtown in 2019. African-American contributions Regional Healthcare Foundation for the purchase of 18 bikes and all March 2019. It currently employs to music and culture. The museum audio and visual equipment to set up a new spin program at the Mt. 604 Tennesseans and has addi- FRANKLIN has been more than two decades in Pleasant Community Center. The free classes will also be utilized tional locations in Cleveland and The National Park Service has the making. by the local school system. Chattanooga’s Innovation District. awarded a grant to protect a portion Mueller Water Products will invest of the Battle of Franklin battlefield. PARIS Mural in downtown Dresden to in its domestic manufacturing ca- The American Battlefield Protec- The city of Paris has received more pabilities and introduce additive tion Program granted Franklin’s than $1.3 million in state grants manufacturing technologies to its Charge and the city of Franklin for parks and recreation facilities add new splash of local color foundries. The Chattanooga facility $637,500 to acquire a portion of as well as improvements to a local expansion is driven by growing the battlefield threatened by - de street. The city received a $500,000 demand for water infrastructure velopment. Grants from the NPS TDEC Local Parks and Recreation products among municipalities, are administered by the ABPP, one Fund grant for a park project to and will support the expected future of more than a dozen programs construct a splash pad, pavilions, demand as America rebuilds its operated by the National Park Ser- family area, ADA-compliant re- aging infrastructure. vice that provides states and local stroom facilities, and more parking communities technical assistance, at Eiffel Tower Park. The city plans COLLIERVILLE recognition, and funding to help to provide both the $500,000 match The city of Collierville has begun preserve their own history and to the grant as well as the additional construction on the second phase of create close-to-home recreation funds needed for the $1.5 million improvements to Tom Brooks Park, opportunities. project total. The city also received a 1.32-acre special use park in the a $835,000 grant from TDOT to town’s historic district. Designed FRANKLIN install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, by town staff in 2008 and built in The city of Franklin has approved and other improvements on Wil- 2009, the park is named in honor its biggest capital expenditure in son Street. The city will contribute of former Alderman Tom Brooks. city history: $132-million renova- about $208,000 toward matching The second phase of the park proj- tions to the city’s wastewater treat- funds for this project, which will A new mural is coming to downtown Dresden to highlight the town’s ect will add sidewalks, steps-style ment plant. Kiewit Infrastructure fill in a gap in the city sidewalk farmers’ market. Artist Clay Palmer is at work completing the mural seating walls, lighting, landscape South Co., a branch of the Nebras- system to allow better connectivity on a building across the street from the market downtown. When planters, and a stone walkway ka-based Kiewit Corporation, was between two local schools and the completed, the mural will depict local landmarks – such as the Train connecting the park to College the lowest bidder for the project. Paris Tennessee College of Ap- Depot and Moran House – as well as images of locally-raised Black Street. Construction is expected to The renovated plant will be able plied Technology (TCAT). Angus cows and irises. take two months. Once completed, to treat up to 16 million gallons the park will have an open play of wastewater daily, up from the area, restrooms, a historical marker 12 million discharged at the city’s Cities share in first round of dog park grants indicating the former site of First current plant. Other updates to Baptist Church, an entertainment the plant include a mechanism to Municipalities across the state area, and water feature. create biosolids so the city will of Tennessee have received funds no longer have to haul sludge to to help create and improve local DAYTON Lewisburg for disposal. Biosolids dog parks as part of efforts to bring Dayton’s Chickamauga Lake was will also allow the city to safely more pet-friendly areas to the state. named the second-best bass fish- discharge wastewater into the A total of 34 cities received a ing lake in the U.S. by Bassmaster Harpeth River locally. The city share in the Dog Park Dash grant magazine. The lake was also ranked has already acquired the necessary program with the city of Jackson as the top bass fishing lake in the state permits to accommodate the taking home the grand prize of Southeastern U.S. The magazine upgrades to the plant. $100,000. touted Chickamauga as a “big- To celebrate, the city of Jack- bass factory” and cited a 42-pound JEFFERSON CITY son invited residents and their furry bass recently caught at the lake’s Oshkosh Corporation will estab- friends out to the Jackson General 2018 “The Chick” fishing event. lish a new manufacturing facility in Ball Park on July 27 where the The event brings an estimated $14 Jefferson City, creating more than future dog park will be located. million in economic impact to 300 jobs in the next three years. The Adjacent to the minor league field, The Dog Park Dash grant program is closer to its goal of building Dayton and the surrounding area. leading designer and manufacturer the new dog park in Jackson will 100 dog parks across Tennessee by awarding 34 municipalities Stretching from Watts Bar Dam to of specialty vehicles and vehicle feature separate areas for large and with grant funds. Funds were also awarded to Jefferson County and Chickamauga Dam, Chickamauga bodies is a Fortune 500 company small dogs, an agility course, and a Pickwick Landing State Park. Lake provides 810 miles of shore- and plans to house welding and fab- water feature. line and 36,240 acres of premium rication operations to support other The remaining 33 cities each for Gallatin, Lawrenceburg, Mur- town will be using funds to build fishing. Oshkosh facilities at the new Jef- received $25,000 from grant fund- freesboro, Spring Hill, and White a second dog park for their com- ferson City plant. Oshkosh plans ing. In West Tennessee, grants House will be used for improve- munity. to renovate and occupy the former went to municipalities including ments at an existing park. The program also awarded John Deere building in Jefferson Brownsville, Bolivar, Camden, East Tennessee municipalities funds to build a new dog park Decatur, Dyersburg, Hender- receiving grants included Athens, at Pickwick Landing State Park TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY City, and will be installing new Tennessee Town & City (ISSN 00403415, machinery and equipment in the son, Humboldt, Lakeland, Milan, Bristol, Cleveland, Chattanooga, and Jefferson County. To be USPS 539420) is published semi-monthly coming months. The approximate- Memphis, and McKenzie. Crossville, Erwin, Greeneville, considered for a Tennessee Dog except in the months of June and December The funds for Brownsville, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Kings- Park Dash grant, applicants were 19 times per year by Tennessee Municipal ly 500,000-square-foot facility is League, 226 Capitol Blvd, Suite 710, Nash- expected to be operational in 2019. Bolivar, Camden, Decatur, Hen- ton, Morristown, Spring City, and asked to verify land availability ville TN 37219-1894. Subscription rates: derson, Humboldt, Lakeland Mi- Union. for the proposed park and provide $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmem- lan, and McKenzie will be used The funds awarded to Erwin, a comprehensive narrative of the bers, $1 a copy. Periodicals Postage Paid LOUDON at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER:Send The Loudon municipal offices and for the development of a new dog Greeneville, Jonesborough, King- community, along with letters of address changes to Tennessee Town & City, Loudon Utilities Board will soon park while Dyersburg will be us- sport, Kingston, Spring City, and support from civic leaders. 226 Capitol Blvd, Suite 710, Nashville TN Union will be used to fund the The goal of the Dog Park Dash 37219-1894. have a new home. The Loudon ing funds for improvements to an Official publication of the Tennessee Utilities Board recently closed on existing park. first-ever dog parks for their com- program is to build at least 100 dog Municipal League. Publisher: Margaret the purchase of a pair of proper- In Middle Tennessee, cities munities. Crossville will also be parks across the state of Tennessee. Mahery (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: using the funds for improvements Those who applied and were Carole Graves ([email protected]; ties on Highway 72 that recently that took home grants included Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: Pub- Gallatin, Lawrenceburg, Lewis- to a memorial dog park in honor of not selected in the first year will lisher reserves the right to reject any adver- housed the University of Tennessee Medical Plaza and Capital Bank burg, Manchester, McMinnville, K-9 Officer Cain, who was killed maintain grant eligibility in future tising deemed unacceptable. Fax classified last year during the apprehension years. The 2019 Tennessee Dog ads to TT&C: Attention Carole Graves at building. The plan is to renovate Mt. Pleasant, Murfreesboro, Spring 615-255-4752, or e-mail cgraves@TML1. the $1.9 million campus that can Hill, and White House. of a suspect. Park Dash application period is org. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: At- The funds for Mt. Pleasant, Athens and Chattanooga will expected to begin in early spring tention Debbie Kluth at 615-255-4752, or be used by both the city offices e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions and the utility board. Current plans Lewisburg, and McMinnville will be using the funds for improve- next year. Interested communities expressed by non League officials or staff be used to fund the first dog parks ments to existing dog parks while can learn more by visiting https:// do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. have the municipal offices moving into the former bank facility while in the community while the funds Bristol, Cleveland, and Morris- dogparkdash.com/. 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 13, 2018 www.TML1.org

Sweetwater uses TNECD Main Street Entrepreneur Grant to launch downtown revitalization BY DR. BRIDGET JONES square foot, 145-year-old building Project Consultant at 111 N. Main Street that he had jones-bridget consulting group purchased in 2016. The local ar- chitect was working to restore the Sweetwater is a rural East building and move his offi ce into Tennessee downtown that has one of the upper fl oors. The need worked successfully to save its for a restaurant that would be open historic downtown architecture and after 5 p.m., a new coffee shop, and encourage a thriving arts and retail more destination retail in the down- environment. town district were identifi ed as top Located just off 1-75 in the priorities in a TNECD-sponsored gently rolling hills between Knox- Sweetwater Main Street Strategic ville and Chattanooga in Monroe Plan developed during this same County, Sweetwater offers a conve- period. nient destination for travelers seek- The MEG provided funding Photo submitted by TNECD Main Street ing a beautiful historic downtown, for the creation of new business Sweetwater Main Street successfully applied for the Main Street Entrepreneur Grant and received authentic local businesses, and the space and amenities for the new $50,000 to bring an 1870s building on their Main Street back into service as an incubator for several unique charm of East Tennessee. restaurant along with training and targeted businesses. The building which had been vacant for seven years offi cially opened in April Today, the downtown is a popular incubator space for several local 2018 with four new businesses. day-trip and gateway destination to entrepreneurs operating successful home businesses that wanted to the some of the region’s historic, ECOMOMIC IMPACT transition to a downtown location. cultural, natural, and outdoor rec- Sweetwater Main Street and key partners are well on their way to exceed their local goals to add at least Sweetwater Main Street invited reation assets. three new businesses with 8-15 employees and to create $150,000 in new annual gross sales in the downtown entrepreneurs to apply for the In 2011, Sweetwater was district. The building which had been vacant for seven years offi cially opened in April 2018 with four new busi- available space in the building. As accepted to the Tennessee Down- nesses. In addition, property owner Sam Moser located his new architectural fi rm on the second fl oor for a part of the grant, they would also towns program, and in 2013, total of fi ve businesses operating in 7,500 of the 10,000 square feet. There are future plans for the still vacant receive assistance with their rent community leaders took the step third fl oor which could include residential rental property to meet the demand for more downtown housing. to become a nationally accredited for the fi rst year along with some needed equipment and business Main Street community. Since FIRST YEAR RESULTS INCLUDE signage on a new storefront aw- that time, Sweetwater Main Street Total New Downtown Businesses: 5 ning. leaders have participated in train- (Vittorino’s Italian Restaurant, Her Majesty Boutique, Cup Runneth Over Coffee Shop, Sweet Station Bake Shop, Main The new businesses received ing, strategic planning and façade Street Studio Architects) free training through the Tennessee grant opportunities offered through Total Employees: 18 (15 full-time and 3 part-time) Small Business Development Cen- TNECD’s Tennessee Main Street Total First Year Gross Sales* $200,000 (Projected for 4 new retail businesses) ter at Cleveland State Community program to revitalize their down- Total First Year Tax Revenue* $30,000 (Projected local sales, business, property tax collections) town historic commercial district College. This six-session training pro- and prepare for future business TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING $347,000 gram ran in the fall of 2017 and investments. TNECD MAIN STREET ENTREPRENEUR GRANT FUNDING $50,000 served all beneficiaries of the In 2017, Sweetwater Main (Restaurant space improvements, incubator rent incentives, awning and signage) grant as well as additional down- Street successfully applied for the TNECD TENNESSEE MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES $2,000 town business owners. Attendees Main Street Entrepreneur Grant ESTIMATED PRIVATE BUILDING INVESTMENT $295,000 worked through topics such as (MEG) and received $50,000 to (Building acquisition and construction, business furnishings and equipment) bring an 1870s building on their marketing and branding, cost anal- ysis, business planning, fi nancial Main Street back into service as an PROJECT LEADERS AND PARTNERS statements, retail and sales practic- incubator for several targeted busi- Sweetwater Main Street The City of Sweetwater Main Street Studio Architects es, employee relations, operations, nesses. The community partnered Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development with local architect Sam Moser social media, and identifying cus- tomer personas. to develop plans for the 10,000 TNECD TENNESSEE MAIN STREET and MAIN STREET ENTREPRENEUR GRANT PROGRAM Downtown revitalization is a critical component of successful rural economic and community development. The The TNECD Best Practice Toolkit Series is a growing resource of project Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development encourages entrepreneurship development descriptions that highlight success stories across Tennessee. Featuring and adaptive reuse of commercial buildings in downtown business districts with the Main Street Entrepreneur projects that have been funded by TNECD Community and Rural Develop- Grant program that funds activities that put vacant and/or underutilized buildings into productive service and ment and Rural Task Force partner programs, the series fulfi lls Tennessee serve as economic drivers for downtowns and to develop entrepreneurs. The Tennessee Main Street and Main Rural Task Force recommendations to highlight success stories and show Street Entrepreneur Grant programs work together to help communities revitalize their downtown districts other communities how they can be replicated. For more information, visit and create new businesses through the Governor’s Rural Task Force and Tennessee Rural Economic Opportunity https://www.tn.gov/ruraltaskforce.html. Act of 2016 and 2017.

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AllianceWater.com www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 13, 2018 Two new hires at UT-MTAS The Univeristy of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Donald An- manufacturing plant. In his career, he has held Service (MTAS) has welcomed thony has Brock has seen Lenoir City’s ISO since 2012. two new members into its staff. been select- rating climb from a 6 to a 2 as well He will take Joe Cosentini has left his ed as the as advancements in equipment and over from position as town admistrator for new direc- technology. He also rose through Gill on Sept. Thompson’s Station to join the tor of Mur- the department ranks, becoming 1. Prior to University of Tennessee Munic- freesboro’s deputy chief in 1996, a position he joining the ipal Technical Advisory Service planning de- has held for 22 years. Rutherford (MTAS). partment by Donald Anthony County Brian Hercules Cosentini will serve as an City Manag- Dennis Bu- Chamber, MTAS management consulant er Craig Tindall. Anthony will chanan, Hercules served as a sales repre- for the southern Middle Tennes- replace Gary Whitaker, who was economic sentative, town manager, and sales see area. Joe Cosentini recently promoted to assistant city develop- manager for United Cities Gas Cosentini was appointed manager. Anthony has served as ment direc- Company, also known as Atmos as the town administrator for a principal planner for Murfrees- tor and city Energy. He was also president Thompson’s Station in 2014, and boro since 2015 and worked as a liaison for and chief executive officer for the said he hopes to continue working planning supervisor for Historic the city of United Way of Rutherford and with the town in his new role. Franklin from 2012 to 2015. He Mt. Juliet, Dennis Canon Counties. He is a past board Before coming to Thomp- has always worked as a deputy has retired Buchanan member of the Tennessee Econom- son’s Station, he served as the city director of planning for Conway, after 26 ic Development Council Board of manager for Charles Town, W.Va. Ark.; and as a senior planner for the years with the city. Buchanan Directors and the Southern Eco- He holds a bachelor’s degree in Memphis and Shelby County Divi- has served as the city’s economic nomic Development Council and economics from West Virginia sion of Planning and Development development director for the past serves as chair of the Tennessee University and a master’s in pub- from 2005 to 2008. A member of five years and before that served Economic Partnership. lic administration from the Amer- the American Institute of Certified as the city’s parks director. He was ican Public University System. Wes Fernandez Planners (AICP) and a Certified hired as a full-time employee by Tom Jen- Wes Fernandez was hired in Floodplain Manager (CFM) with the city since 1999 and worked for sen, for- May 2018 to serve as the busi- financial analysis for Citizens the Association of State Floodplain the city on a part-time basis before mer House ness manager for the Municipal Bank of Blount County. Managers, Anthony holds a mas- that. After retiring from the city, Minority Technical Advisory Service’s He receivced his bachelor’s ter’s degree in city and regional Buchanan plans to work as a veter- Leader and Knoxville Office. degree in accounting from Blue- planning from the University of ans’ liaison for the Charlie Daniels Republican Fernandez joins MTAS after field State College in Bluefield, Memphis and a bachelor’s degree organization, where he will work Whip, died working in loan preparation and W.Va. from Lambuth University in Jack- with programs including Opera- July 24 at son, his hometown. tion Song. Buchanan himself is a his home in Tom Jensen U.S. Army veteran, having served Halls after a Elizabeth in the infantry from 1969 to 1971. long battle with cancer at the age Bednarcik of 83. Jensen left the University or Madeline Nealon will serve as the agency’s has been Andy Gil- of Tennessee-Knoxville to work Rogero took second-in-command. Nealon pres- selected as ley has been for his family business, Jensen’s office. He ently serves as a special agent in the new fire selected Foam. He served for 12 years in was then charge of TBI’s criminal investi- marshal for as the new the Tennessee General Assembly promoted to gation division for the East Region the city of parks and as a state representative for the director of of the state. He has been with TBI Gallatin, the recreation Knoxville area, serving as minori- the commu- for 14 years and has more than 27 first wom- Elizabeth director for ty leader for eight of those years. nications de- years of law enforcement experi- an to serve Bednarcik Henderson- He also served as the President of partment in ence, including serving as chief in the role. ville. To take the National Conference of State Jesse Fox Andy Gilley 2013. Prior Mayshark deputy of the Cumberland County Bednarcik has been with the on the role, Legislatures, served for 15 years to working Sheriff’s office from 1998 to 2004. Gallatin Fire Department in 2012 Gilley has stepped down from his on the Knoxville Metropolitan for the city, Mayshark had 20 Nealon will begin his new duties and has served the city as a fire position as Hendersonville’s Ward Airport Authority, and founded years of experience as a reporter at TBI Headquarters in Nashville inspector since 2014. She was 4 alderman and his job with Hen- the National Safe Skies Alliance and editor including work at the on Aug. 20. one of 13 applications for the po- dersonville High School. Gilley in 1997. He served as CEO of the Metro Pulse, New York Times, The sition following the retirement of has been a business teacher with organization for 15 years. Jensen is Mountain Press, and Knoxville Andrew previous marshal Stan Gwaltney the high school for 17 years and survived by Carolyn, his wife of 58 News-Sentinel. Mayshark earned Sonner has after more than four decades of also serves as a and years, as well as two children and his bachelor’s degree in journalism been select- service. In her new role, Bednarcik golf coach. Gilley was elected as four grandchildren. from Penn State. ed as the new will be responsible for fire code a Ward 4 alderman for the city deputy city implementation, fire inspections in 2016. He holds a bachelor’s Christine Brent Mo- manager for and investigations, and public degree in business administration “Chris” relock has the city of education. She began her career in from Middle Tennessee State Markley been select- Alcoa. Son- firefighting in 2004 with the Cross University. has been se- ed as the new ner previ- Plains Volunteer Fire Department. lected as the procurement ously served Andrew Sonner She worked with the White House Bill Ham- new library manager for as the city’s engineering and Fire Department and Robertson mon has re- manager for the city of public works director overseeing County EMS before joining the tired as as- the King- Kingsport the city’s largest department. He Gallatin Fire Department. She sistant city sport Public following Chris Markley Brent Morelock began his career with the city in has been involved in community manager for Library. A the retire- 1997 as a civil engineer and was outreach initiatives in Gallatin Alcoa af- librarian for more than 12 years, ment of Sandy Crawford. Creden- promoted to chief engineer and including a city-wide community ter 31 years Markley has experience in a wide tialed as a Certified Public -Pro assistant director of the department risk reduction assessment in 2016 with the city variety of library systems, serving curement Officer (CPPO) as well in March 2005. He began his work and launching a cooking safety and 40 years Bill Hammon most recently as director of the as a Certified Professional Public as department director in 2017. class for high school students. in govern- Hawkins County Library System. Buyer (CPPB) by the Universal Sonner holds a bachelor’s degree ment service. He began his career She has also worked as a library Public Procurement Certification in civil engineering from the Uni- Tony Brock, with the city of Alcoa in 1978 as manager in Selma, N.C., and as Council, Morelock has more than versity of Memphis as well as a deputy chief a planning director. He served as an elementary school librarian in 20 years of public and private sec- professional engineering license. for the Le- town administrator for Farragut Barto, Pa. Markley and her hus- tor procurement experience. He Public Services Director Kenny noir City for nine years before returning to band moved to Kingsport from has spent the past 12 years in King- Wiggins will resume oversight of Fire Depart- Alcoa in 1993. He was then pro- North Carolina five years ago. sport’s procurement department. all of the engineering and public ment, has moted to assistant city manager in She earned her master’s in library He holds a bachelor’s degree from works department. retired after 1996. Hammon served as TCMA science and a teaching certificate East Tennessee State University. more than 30 president from 2013-14 and as from Kutztown University and Jennifer years of ser- Tony Brock regional vice president of ICMA her bachelor’s in economics from Brad Neal- Stewart has vice. Brock from 2014 to 2017. Syracuse University. on has been been select- retired on Aug. 1 after 33 years selected as ed as the new of service. Brock was one of the Brian Hercules has been select- Jesse Fox Mayshark is leaving his the new dep- city planner original six firefighters hired by the ed as the successor to outgoing post as Knoxville’s senior director uty direc- for Mt. Ju- city when its fire department tran- Smyrna City Manager Harry Gill of communications and govern- tor for the liet. Stewart sitioned from a volunteer service Jr., who retires in August. Hercules ment relations to return to journal- Tennessee has already to full-time firefighters in 1985. presently serves as the senior vice ism. Mayshark’s last day with the Bureau of served the Jennifer Stewart Brock said he began working as a president of economic develop- city was Aug. 10. He joined the Investiga- city for 18 volunteer firefighter with the- de ment for the Rutherford County city in December 2011 as a com- tion (TBI) Brad Nealon years, beginning her career as a partment after being laid off from a Chamber of Commerce, a position munications manager when May- by Director David B. Rausch. police dispatcher in 2001. She be- came the city’s planning secretary in 2003 and then served as a deputy planner and zoning administrator. Her most recent role has been serv- ing as interim planner since June. A Mt. Juliet native, her role as city planner will include overseeing planning and zoning departments.

Eric Vree- land has been ap- pointed as the new se- nior director of communi- cations and government relations for Eric Vreeland the city of Knoxville following the departure of previous director Jesse Fox Mayshark. Vreeland was hired to work as the deputy director of communications in 2013. Vreeland spent 26 years as a reporter and edi- tor, including work at the Knoxville News Sentinel. Vreeland holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 13, 2018 www.TML1.org All 99 House seats, 18 Senate seats are up for election in TN Legislature

TENNESSEEELECTION from GOVERNOR Page 1 Angela Hedgecough 7,628 Gloria Johnson 4,238 Republican Republican Republican Republican TN Senate Dist. 17 TN House Dist. 14 Dennis H. Powers 9,069 No Candidate Qualified No Candidate Qualified Bill Lee 284,616 Republican Republican Democrat Democrat Democrat Randy Boyd 189,177 31,426 Jason Zachary 10,927 Cassandra Mitchell 2,117 Harold M. Love 4,498 Johnny W. Shaw 5,046 Diane Black 178,040 Democrat Democrat TN House Dist. 37 Leah Dupree 1,484 TN House Dist. 81 Beth Harwell 118,923 Mary Alice Carfi 10,453 Justin Davis 1,977 Republican TN House Dist. 59 Republican Democrat TN Senate Dist. 19 Alex Dunn Jr. 1,632 Charlie Baum 5,829 Republican 6,599 Karl Dean 274,766 Republican TN House Dist. 15 DeAnna D. Osborne 2,996 David R. Birdsong 1,096 Democrat 71,374 No Candidate Qualified Republican TN House Dist. 38 Democrat No Candidate Qualified Democrat No Candidate Qualified Republican Jason Potts 3,026 TN House Dist. 82 US Senate 13,769 Democrat Kelly T. Keisling 11,315 Kyle G. Southern 1,185 Republican Republican Howard Jones 5,214 3,272 Democrat TN House Dist. 60 3,366 Marsha Blackburn 599,669 TN Senate Dist. 21 TN House Dist. 16 Carol Venea' Abney 2,135 Republican Andy Cole 2,575 Aaron L. Pettigrew 110,201 Republican Republican TN House Dist. 39 No Candidate Qualified Democrat Democrat No Candidate Qualified Bill Dunn 7,819 Republican Democrat Andrea Bond-Johnson 3,935 Phil Bredesen 343,082 Democrat Democrat 3,462 5,469 Robert A Harris 752 Gary Davis 19,786 19,331 Kate Trudell 2,206 Sloan Andrew Stewart 3,081 TN House Dist. 61 TN House Dist. 83 TN Senate Dist. 23 TN House Dist. 17 Democrat Republican Republican US House Dist. 1 Republican Republican Sharon "Layne" Adams 3,081 3,913 Mark White 7,811 Republican Jack Johnson 26,893 Andrew E. Farmer 6,947 TN House Dist. 40 Gino Bulso 2,685 Doyle Silliman 901 Phil Roe 71,531 Democrat Democrat Republican Democrat Democrat Todd A. McKinley 16,173 Kristen Grimm 9,673 Delynn McCash 1,041 8,689 Rebecca Purington 3,416 Danielle Schonbaum 4,649 Democrat TN Senate Dist. 25 TN House Dist. 18 Chad Z. Williams 3,289 TN House Dist. 62 TN House Dist. 84 Mary Olsen 13,275 Republican Republican Democrat Republican Republican US House Dist 2 23,907 Martin B. Daniel 6,530 No Candidate Qualified 7,724 No Candidate Qualified Republican Democrat Democrat TN House Dist. 41 Democrat Democrat Tim Burchett 47,864 Wade Munday 9,078 Greg Mackay 2,414 Republican Marty Davis 2,036 Jr. 6,971 Jimmy Matlock 35,845 TN Senate Dist. 27 Joshua Gregory 1,313 Ed Butler 7,345 TN House Dist. 63 TN House Dist. 85 Democrat Republican TN House Dist. 19 Democrat Republican Republican Renee Hoyos 22,203 Ed Jackson 14,400 Republican John Mark Windle 4,183 9,807 No Candidate Qualified Joshua Williams 7,076 Brandon Dodds 5,951 4,653 TN House Dist. 41 Democrat Democrat US House Dist 3 Democrat Dallas E. Sivley 1,755 Republican Bill Peach 3,717 3,216 Republican Savannah Williamson 3,692 Democrat Ryan Williams 7,838 TN House Dist. 64 Ricky Dixon 2,743 66,420 Jackie Williams 3,637 Edward Nelson 1,556 Democrat Republican TN House Dist. 86 Jeremy Massengale 9,967 John H. York, Jr 1,259 TN House Dist. 20 Terry Scott 2,467 Scott E. Cepicky 5,785 Republican Democrat TN Senate Dist. 29 Republican TN House Dist. 43 Michael A. Fulbright 5,077 No Candidate Qualified Danielle Mitchell 30,462 Republican 7,206 Republican Democrat Democrat US House Dist 4 No Candidate Qualified Democrat 6,039 A. J. Holmes 3,078 Barbara Cooper 5,147 Republican Democrat Susan Sneed 2,003 Jerry Lowery 3,311 TN House Dist. 65 Amber Huett-Garcia 1,194 Scott DesJarlais 61,979 14,854 TN House Dist. 21 Democrat Republican TN House Dist. 87 Jack Maddux 26,571 Justin Ford 10,572 Republican Les Trotman 3,274 7,514 Republican Democrat TN Senate Dist. 31 5 ,528 TN House Dist. 44 Democrat No Candidate Qualified Mariah Phillips 15,468 Republican Tony R. Aikens 4,504 Republican Toby Shaffer 2,716 Democrat Christopher J. Hale 11,305 22,761 Democrat 6,522 TN House Dist. 66 7,075 US House Dist 5 Democrat Laura Miller 1,961 Democrat Republican TN House Dist. 88 Republican Gabby Salinas 7,732 TN House Dist. 22 Rachel Mackey 2,006 Sabi “Doc” Kumar 9,037 Republican Jody M. Ball 20,125 TN Senate Dist. 33 Republican TN House Dist. 45 Democrat No Candidate Qualified Glen Dean 1 5,959 Republican 8,120 Republican Larry Proffitt 2,894 Democrat Democrat No Candidate Qualified Democrat Johnny C. Garrett 6,362 TN House Dist. 67 Larry J. Miller 5,744 Jim Cooper 69,937 Democrat No Candidate Qualified Avery L. Field 1,219 Republican TN House Dist. 89 US House Dist 6 14,162 TN House Dist. 23 Democrat Tommy J. Vallejos 2,426 Republican Republican Reginald Tate 6,464 Republican Hana Ali 2,251 Democrat 2,734 John Rose 43,788 6,008 TN House Dist. 46 2,240 Tim Hutchison 2,322 Bob Corlew 33,088 TN House Dist. 1 Donald (Trey) Winder 4,210 Republican Houston Rye 506 Democrat Judd Matheny 16,753 Republican Democrat 9,205 TN House Dist. 68 Coleen Martinez 2,290 Democrat John Crawford 6,244 Brad W. Hartley 1,450 Menda McCall Holmes 1,757 Republican Keifel A. Agostini 463 Dawn Barlow 16,875 Democrat TN House Dist. 24 Democrat Curtis Johnson 6,895 TN House Dist. 90 Merrilee Wineinger 6,828 No Candidate Qualified Republican Mark Cagle 1,890 Democrat Republican US House Dist 7 TN House Dist. 2 4,219 Faye Northcutt-Knox 1,651 Dennis Potvin 3,032 No Candidate Qualified Republican Republican Garry D. Moore 1,576 TN House Dist. 47 TN House Dist. 69 Democrat Mark E. Green 81,584 8,476 Democrat Republican Republican John J. Deberry Jr. 4,736 Democrat Democrat Mallory Pickert 1,208 5,008 Michael G. Curcio 7,485 3,110 Justin Kanew 20,846 Arvil Love Jr. 1,359 TN House Dist. 25 Ronnie Holden 3,993 Democrat TN House Dist. 91 Matt Reel 1 2,759 TN House Dist. 3 Republican Democrat Eddie Johnson 3,371 Republican US House Dist 8 Republican 10,360 Mike Winton 3,769 TN House Dist. 70 No Candidate Qualified Republican Timothy Hill 10,532 Democrat TN House Dist. 48 Republican Democrat 57,733 Democrat Anne F. Quillen 2,254 Republican 5,362 London P. Lamar 3,392 George Flinn, Jr. 40,893 No Candidate Qualified TN House Dist. 26 6,415 Barry Doss 5,057 Doris Deberry Bradshaw 2,134 Democrat TN House Dist. 4 Republican Democrat Democrat TN House Dist. 92 Erika Stotts Pearson 17,129 Republican 7,767 Matt Ferry 2,912 Jessica B. Yokley 2,508 Republican John Boatner 16,845 John B Holsclaw Jr. 7,024 Democrat TN House Dist. 49 TN House Dist. 71 4,788 US House Dist 9 Tim Lingerfelt 3,087 Jean-Marie Lawrence 1,971 Republican Republican 3,583 Republican Democrat David Jones 1,668 2,430 David “Coach” Byrd 10,413 Democrat Charlotte Bergmann 17,967 No Candidate Qualified TN House Dist. 27 Tim Morrell 2,335 Democrat C.S. “Scott” Coffey 2,303 Democrat TN House Dist. 5 Republican Democrat Frankie G. Floied 1,996 TN House Dist. 93 67,418 Republican Patsy Hazelwood 7,756 Chris Mayor 1,823 TN House Dist. 72 Republican Kasandra L. Smith 4,728 David B. Hawk 7,999 Democrat Richard C. Petty 830 Republican No Candidate Qualified Democrat Brent S. Morris 3,362 TN House Dist. 50 4,590 Democrat TN Senate, Dist. 1 Park Overall 1,225 TN House Dist. 28 Republican Dan Hughes 4,401 G. A. Hardaway, Sr. 4,816 Republican TN House Dist. 6 Republican Judd Cowan 4,990 Democrat Eddie Neal 959 Steve Southerland 22,800 Republican Lemon C. Williams Jr. 1,250 Democrat James T. Haynes 1,892 TN House Dist. 94 Democrat Micah Van Huss 4,861 Democrat 6,231 TN House Dist. 73 Republican No Candidate Qualified Steve Darden 2,678 Yusuf A. Hakeem 2,766 TN House Dist. 51 Republican Ron M. Gant 10,288 TN Senate, Dist. 2 Democrat Brandon D. Woodruff 1,187 Republican 5,098 Democrat Republican No Candidate Qualified TN House Dist. 29 No Candidate Qualified Jay Bush 4,016 Terry S. Saine 3,103 Art Swan 13,823 TN House Dist. 7 Republican Democrat Democrat TN House Dist. 95 Scott P. Williams 6,831 Republican 6,495 Bill Beck 5,473 James A. Baxter 1,790 Republican Democrat 5,668 Democrat Trey Palmedo 2,036 T. Robert Hill 1,406 11,016 No Candidate Qualified Democrat Tammy Magouirk 2,305 TN House Dist. 52 TN House Dist. 74 Democrat TN Senate Dist 3 Nathan Farnor 1,364 TN House Dist. 30 Republican Republican Sanjeev Memula 3,061 Republican TN House Dist. 8 Republican No Candidate Qualified Jay D. Reedy 5,321 TN House Dist. 96 22,478 Republican 3,507 Democrat Democrat Republican Democrat Jerome Moon 6,142 Jonathan Mason 3,367 Michael Stewart 4,791 Billy Borchert 2,953 Scott McCormick 3,973 No Candidate Qualified Rick Hillegas 1,982 Democrat TN House Dist. 53 TN House Dist. 75 Patricia “Patti” Possel 2,472 TN Senate Dist 5 Democrat Joda Thongnopnua 2,798 Republican Republican Democrat Republican Jay Clark 1,893 TN House Dist. 30 Amberlee' Brooks 2,355 Bruce I. Griffey 6,380 6,072 Randy McNally 23,518 TN House Dist. 9 Republican Democrat Tim Wirgau 4,547 TN House Dist. 97 Democrat Republican 9,806 4,757 Democrat Republican Stuart Starr 6,300 Gary W. Hicks, Jr. 5,926 Democrat TN House Dist. 54 Richard Carl 2,871 6,664 TN Senate Dist 7 Melville Bailey 2,934 Dean M Sparks 2,231 Republican TN House Dist. 76 Democrat Republican Democrat TN House Dist. 31 No Candidate Qualified Republican Allan Creasy 3,823 19,159 Derek Winkle 898 Republican Democrat 6,539 TN House Dist. 98 Democrat TN House Dist. 10 9,351 Vincent Dixie 3,207 Scott Fortner 1,685 Republican Jamie Ballinger 9,315 Republican Democrat Terry R. Clayton 2,833 Democrat No Candidate Qualified TN Senate Dist 9 4,435 Mary Ellen Blencoe 2,328 TN House Dist. 55 Deane Arganbright 2,259 Democrat Republican Tommy Pedigo 2,632 TN House Dist. 33 Republican TN House Dist. 77 4,387 24,533 Democrat Republican No Candidate Qualified Republican Johnnie Hatten 996 Democrat Barbara Simmons 962 John D. Ragan 6,717 Democrat Bill Sanderson 8,924 TN House Dist. 99 Carl Lansden 4,773 TN House Dist. 11 Democrat 6,623 Democrat Republican TN Senate Dist 11 Republican Richard Dawson 2,394 TN House Dist. 56 No Candidate Qualified Ron Lollar * 8,891 Republican 7,531 Nathaniel Varner 670 Republican TN House Dist. 78 Democrat 20,230 Greg Fodness 2,914 TN House Dist. 34 Brent Moody 5,303 Republican David Cambron 3,313 Democrat Democrat Republican Joseph Williams 4,175 7,610 Randy Price 8,142 Vincyl Fitzgerald II 862 6,894 Democrat Democrat *Lollar, who died unexpectedly TN Senate Dist 13 TN House Dist. 12 Democrat 7,359 John E. Patrick 3,034 in July, remained on the primary Republican Republican Jennifer Vannoy 3,381 TN House Dist. 57 TN House Dist. 79 ballot. The Shelby County Re- 10,637 7,642 TN House Dist. 35 Republican Republican publican Party has chosen out- Ernest G. Burgess 7,632 Democrat Republican Susan M. Lynn 8,686 8,793 going Shelby County Register Democrat Robert G Williams 1,172 Jerry Sexton 4,533 Aaron Shane 4,537 Democrat of Deeds as Kelly Northcutt TN House Dist. 13 Mike Williams 3,204 Democrat Gregory Frye 2,078 his replacement for the general TN Senate Dist. 15 Republican Democrat Jordan Cole 4,324 TN House Dist. 80 election in November. Republican Eddie Smith 4,951 No Candidate Qualified TN House Dist. 58 25,802 Democrat TN House Dist. 36 Democrat www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 13, 2018 CDBG funds awarded to 49 municipalities Nearly 50 municipalities Municipality Project Award across Tennessee have been award- ed Community Development Adamsville Wastewater treatment plant $525,000 improvements The Tennessee Lottery posted mated 13,000 nonfarm jobs during Block Grants as part of a round of record sales in the past fiscal the time period. The professional/ 70 grants awarded statewide. Alamo Water system improvements $404,100 Tennessee Gov. year, grossing a total of $1.73 business services, information, Bean Station Fire protection $270,380 billion. Lottery officials said nearly and leisure/hospitality industries and Economic and Community $422 million will be returned to experienced the biggest job gains Development Commissioner Bob Benton Water system improvements $525,000 educational programs in the state, in June. Rolfe recently approved nearly Big Sandy Fire protection $314,980 a 9 percent increase over what the $28 million in Community De- Blaine Fire protection $255,150 lottery was able to give to education Tennessee State Parks’ Healthy velopment Block Grants (CDBG), last year. Officials said big jackpots Parks Healthy Person program which assist communities with in- Bradford Fire protection $296,300 frastructure improvements, health in Powerball and Mega Millions has been designated as a 2018 Caryville Fire protection $279, 752 games helped push up sales in the SHIFT Awards Official Selection and safety initiatives and façade 2017-18 fiscal year. Additionally, by The Center for Jackson Hole in improvements in downtown com- Copperhill Water system improvements $250,000 mercial districts. instant games raked in a new state Jackson Hole, Wyo. The program Covington Sewer system improvements $451,935 record of $1.41 billion while sales rewards park-goers for outdoor “Congratulations to the 70 records for tickets were achieved in activity in state parks. Through the Community Development Block Crossvile Sewer system improvements $525,000 nine of the past 12 months. Since use of the Healthy Parks Healthy Grant recipients,” Haslam said. Dayton Sewer system improvements $525,000 “It’s always great to see Tennessee its inception in 2004, the Tennessee Person app, participants can use Decatur Sewer system improvements $514,710 State Lottery has generated more their mobile device to create a communities taking the initiative than $4.6 billion for education profile and begin earning points to invest in themselves to create Dunlap Water system improvements $496,400 better environments for their res- across the state, including college and rewards for getting outside and Elizabethton Water system improvements $525,000 scholarships. active in any park in Tennessee. idents to live and work. With the Tennessee State Parks and the Ten- assistance of these grants, each Gadsden Early warning sirens $44,950 Tennessee is no longer among nessee Department of Health part- community will be better equipped Gilt Edge Fire protection $285,974 the top 10 states for business, nered to develop the app in 2017, for success in our state and will according to a new analysis. allowing park visitors to redeem continue to help Tennessee lead Graysville Water system improvements $261,856 Tennessee fell to No. 13 – down activity points for state park mer- in economic development and job Halls Housing rehabilitation $428,500 growth.” from ninth in 2017 – in CNBC’s chandise and experiences, from Harrogate Sewer line extension $449,784 latest “America’s Top States for gift shop swag to a round of golf. A total of 49 cities and towns Business” survey. Health was the The program also includes a Park received a portion of the funds. Henning Water system improvements $354,568 “The Community Develop- major pitfall that contributed to Prescription feature through which Hohenwald Water system improvements $525,000 Tennessee’s drop from the top 10. healthcare providers can prescribe ment Block Grants are a huge asset Tennessee’s quality-of-life rank- outdoor activity as part of a health- to communities across the state and Huntingdon Sewer system improvements $336,000 ing fell five spots down to 47 out care regimen for patients. For more Tennessee as a whole,” Rolfe said. Jellico Water system improvements $525,000 of 50, a ranking largely based on information about Healthy Parks “The 70 communities receiving health and health care availability. Healthy Person, visit http://app. CDBG funding will be better pre- LaFollette Wastewater treatment plant $525,000 The state ranks dead last in child- healthyparkstn.com/login. pared for economic growth, which improvements hood obesity, 45 out of 50 in adult will in turn help Tennessee con- Lenoir City Sewer system improvements $525,000 tinue to succeed. I look forward to obesity, and 46 out of 50 in adults Tennessee’s health care system Madisonville Fire protection $315,000 with heart disease. The state also ranks 41 out of 50, according to a the future success each community dropped from fifth to seventh for study by the Kaiser Family Founda- will see in the years to come.” Mason Water line extension $387,280 In addition to cities, grants states with the best economies tion. The survey found Tennessee Monterey Sewer system improvements $475,000 and went from fourth to eighth in ranked 22 out of 50 for healthcare were also awarded to Cannon, business friendliness. The state also cost, 30 out of 50 for the number of Carter, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Mt. Pleasant Sewer system improvements $525,000 dipped from sixth in cost of doing residents with access to health care, Decatur, Fayette, Grainger, Hay- New Market Emergency communication $165, 372 business to 15 out of 50. and 48 out of 50 for health care wood, Henderson, Henry, Jackson, system improvements outcomes. The state also ranked 48 Jefferson, Marshall, Maury, Mc- Tennessee ranks dead last in vot- out of 50 in number of dentists per Nairy, Pickett, Sumner, Union, Van Parrottsville Fire protection $282,931 er turnout and near the bottom capita. Vermont ranked the highest Buren, and Wayne counties also Ridgely Wastewater treatment plant $477,450 for voter registration, according in terms of health care while Loui- received CBDG grants. improvements The allocation of CDBG funds to an analysis of recent elections. siana was last. While 88.1 percent Ripley Sewer system improvements $495,000 The PEW Charitable Trust said of Americans have a place to go is based on priorities set through only 74 percent of Tennesseans are for regular medical care, the survey the public meeting process held Rogersville Wastewater treatment plant $357,6000 registered to vote, putting the state found there is a wide gap between each year with local representa- improvements tives from across the state. The 40 out of 50 for registration. The the cost and quality of service for Samburg Fire protection $197, 238 state’s 28.5 percent voter turnout patients depending on where they CDBG program is funded through led to Tennessee having the worst live. The average American spends HUD and administered in Tennes- Savannah Sewer system improvements $336,000 voter turnout in the nation. A lack of $10,000 annually out of pocket on see by TNECD. Sharon Fire protection $194,470 Each application was support- information and education on how personal heatlh care expenses. Sneedville Sewer system improvements $520,255 to vote, where to vote, and voter ed by the community’s senator and disaffection are some of the reasons The Tennessee Promise scholar- representative in the Tennessee Sparta Sewer system improvements $498,000 General Assembly. why Tennesseans aren’t coming to ship program has won a regional Springfield Sewer system improvements $525,000 the polls. award for innovation. The pro- Funds are available for water gram and the Tennessee Higher and sewer improvements and ex- Tazewell Housing rehabilitation $525,000 The state of Tennessee is cele- Education Commission were tensions, housing rehabilitation, Trenton Sewer system improvements $525,000 brating a year of historically low one of two winners of the 2018 health and safety projects as well unemployment rates, posting State Transformation in Action as commercial façade improve- Troy Wastewater treatment plant $227,500 3.5 percent unemployment for Recognition (STAR) Award. The ments in Main Street and Ten- improvements the month of June. In the past 14 program was recognized for its nessee Downtown communities. Vanleer Water line extension $209,300 Commercial façade grants will be months, Tennessee has maintained contributions to the increase in the Viola Fire protection $166,430 a statewide average of 3.5 percent state’s number of students earning awarded this fall. unemployment or less. Tennessee college degrees or post-secondary For more information on the Wartrace Water system improvements $390,600 CDBG program in Tennessee, visit also experienced substantial job certificates. The award was- pre Whiteville Sewer system improvements $415,569 growth between May and June of sented by the Southern Legislative www.tn.gov/ecd/community-de- this year. Employers added an esti- Conference. velopment-block-grant/cdbg.html Woodbury Water system improvements $525,000 Registration open for TDEC Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum Registration is now open for ence Center in Knoxville. from the U.S. Federal Transit As part of the event, TDEC and To register for the event, visit Tennessee Department of Environ- “This event brings together Administration, Oak Ridge Na- TDOT will announce and honor the tsta.eventbrite.com. For more ment and Conservation’s (TDEC) expert voices in transportation and tional Laboratory, the Shared Use winners of the 2018 Tennessee Sus- information about the Tennes- fourth annual Sustainable Trans- planning from the federal, state Mobility Center, BCycle and more tainable Transportation Awards. see Sustainable Transportation portation Forum and Sustainable and local levels,” said TDEC Com- providing insights, case studies and These awards recognize out- Awards, visit www.tn.gov/envi- Transportation Award ceremony. missioner Dr. Shari Meghreblian. lessons learned on topics related to standing initiatives to improve ronment/tsta. TDEC, in partnership with the “Attendees can expect to learn sustainable transportation innova- the efficiency, accessibility, af- If you would like to become a Tennessee Department of Trans- about new research, technologies tion and implementation. fordability and sustainability of sponsor or display a vehicle at the portation (TDOT) and Tennessee and solutions to improve the mo- To view a preliminary agen- transportation systems in the state, alternative fuel vehicle showcase, Clean Fuels (TNCleanFuels), will bility needs of all Tennesseans and da and confirmed speakers to consistent with ongoing efforts to please contact TN Clean Fuels Ex- hold the fourth annual Tennessee protect our environment.” date, visit www.tn.gov/content/ improve the health and well-be- ecutive Director Jonathan Overly Sustainable Transportation Forum The two-day forum, entitled dam/tn/environment/energy/doc- ing of Tennesseans, provide for a at [email protected] or and Expo from Sept. 17-18 at the “Where Innovation Meets Imple- uments/2018 STFE Preliminary strong economy and protect our 865-974-3625. University of Tennessee Confer- mentation,” will feature speakers Agenda.pdf. state’s natural resources. www.TML1.org 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 13, 2018 More than 60 municipalities hold elections during August primary ELECTIONS, from Page 1 Ritter along with newcomer Nick Council. re-elected to the two open alder- Sims, Billy J. Snider, and Darlene Incumbents John L. Bil- Weatherington, were elected to Challengers Johnny “Knob- man seats. Roach Stout will be joined by brey, Barbara Mitchell, and Rex three of the five open alderman by” Brackett and Bear Tidwell newcomers Mary Connell, Steve Tompkins were also re-elected to seats. failed to garner enough votes for MONTEREY Dickson, and Kenneth Parrish on the three open alderman seats in No candidates qualified for the one of the three open seats. Incumbent Bill Wiggins the board. the town. two other open seats. Newcomer Kenyon Mee ran staved off current alderwoman Another newcomer – Jennifer unopposed and was also elected to Rebecca C. Iaquinta for Monte- D. Powers – also ran in the election. CHAPEL HILL ERIN the unexpired term on the Harri- rey’s mayoral seat. Newcomer Jackie King ran Incumbent Paul Bailey de- man City Council. Incumbents Amy Callahan SIGNAL MOUNTAIN unopposed and was elected as feated challenger Faye Sanders Martin and Nathan Walker ran Newcomer Gary S. Humble mayor of Chapel Hill. for the Erin mayoral seat while in- HENDERSON unopposed and were re-elected to defeated fellow challengers Keith Incumbent Thomas H. Law- cumbent Lisa Moore also defeated Incumbents Mark A. Bar- the Ward 1 alderman seat and Ward H. Grant and Andrea Hayduk, for rence III and newcomer Michael challenger Wanda Smith for the ber, Donna Butler, and Keith 3 alderman seat, respectively. the one unexpired term of Signal “Mike” Faulkenberry were four-year Ward 1 Alderman term. W. Smith were all re-elected to Newcomers J.J. Reels and Mountain municipal judge. elected to two of the three open Incumbent Cecil H. Baggett their seats following an election Starlett Garrett Wessells also ran Interim Judge Tracy Cox has aldermen seats. defeated fellow incumbent Betsy for three open alderman seats in unopposed and were both elected been filling in for the position after Brian Williams took the Ligon for the city’s four-year Ward Henderson. to the Ward 2 and Ward 4 seats, previous Mark Rothberger, the pre- third alderman seat as a write-in 2 seat. Ligon has been serving as respectively. vious city judge, retired six months candidate. the city’s vice mayor. LEWISBURG earlier than anticipated. Running unopposed, incum- Incumbent Jim Bingham ran MOSHEIM CHARLESTON bents Jacquelyn “Jackie” Parch- unopposed and was re-elected Newcomer Harold Smith ran SMITHVILLE Incumbent Walter Goode, man and Paul “P.J.” Gooden were mayor of Lewisburg while in- unopposed and was elected to the Newcomer Josh Miller de- who presently serves as Charles- re-elected to their seats, Parchman cumbent Roy “Bam” Haislip ran Ward 1 Alderman seat in Mosheim. feated both incumbent Jimmy W. ton’s mayor, fended off challengers to Erin’s two-year term Ward 3 seat unopposed and was re-elected to Incumbent David B. Myers Poss and fellow challenger Curtis Garett Hammontree and Allen and Gooden to the city’s four-year- the Ward 1 seat on the Lewisburg ran unopposed and was elected to L. Rust for Smithville’s mayoral Martin for a seat on the Charleston term Ward 4 seat. City Council. the city’s Ward 2 Alderman seat seat. City Commission. Newcomers Jackqlyn Larget Incumbent Charlie W. “Art- while newcomer James A. Foshie Incumbents Brandon J. Cox Smith, Lisa Bass, and Jennifer ie” Allen defeated challengers was elected to the unexpired term and Gayla C. Hendrix were also CHARLOTTE Warren also ran unopposed and John H. Christmas and Ronnie in Ward 2. re-elected to their aldermen seats. Incumbent William “Bill” were elected. Smith will hold Joe Hudson for the one open Ward R. Davis beat challenger Alex M. Erin’s two-year Ward 1 alderman 2 seat while incumbent Cecil H. MURFREESBORO SMYRNA Spann for the Charlotte mayoral seat, Bass the two-year-term Ward Harwell Jr. defeated newcomer Shane McFarland ran unop- Incumbent Brittany Stevens seat. 2 seat, and Warren the four-year- Rick “Goldfinger” Ackley for the posed and was re-elected as the ran unopposed and was re-elected Six open seats on the Charlotte term Ward 3 seat. city’s Ward 3 seat. mayor of Murfreesboro. town court clerk for the city of City Council were also on the bal- No candidate qualified for the Incumbent Jerry N. Gordon Incumbents Madelyn Scales Smyrna. lot. Incumbents Jim Robertson, city’s two-year-term Ward 4 seat. also took the Ward 4 seat over Harris, Rick LaLance, and new- Shelia Sesler, and Sheri Thiel challenger Frank Luna III. comer Ronnie Martin fended off SOUTH CARTHAGE were re-elected to their seats along ETOWAH challengers Byron Glenn, Nancy Alderman Hollis Mullinax with challengers, Benjamin Cole Incumbent E. Burke Gard- LIBERTY Rainier, Terry Schneider and defeated challengers Barney Gann Killebrew, Melinda Miller, and wood will be joined by newcomers Incumbent Dwight Mathis Shawn Wright for the three open and Timothy Harold Grisham for Stevie Smith. Mike Casteel and Max Miller on defeated challenger Darrell W. seats on the Murfreesboro City the South Carthage mayor’s seat. Challenger Bill Gilbert did not the Etowah City Commission. Johnson to serve as mayor of Council. Current Mayor Jimmy S. garner enough votes to earn a seat Incumbent Robert “Roby” Liberty. Wheeler did not seek re-election. on the council. Helm and challenger Haroldean Incumbents Dwayne Blair, NEW JOHNSONVILLE Newcomers Shane A. Greg- Thompson failed to garner enough J.D. Bratten, Jason H. Ray, and Incumbents Noverta K. Kil- ory and David Silcox Jr. ran CLEVELAND votes for election. William Howard Reynolds Jr., gore, Justin Nichols, and Wayne unopposed and were elected to the Former State Rep. Kevin D. will be joined by challenger Derek Woods are all re-elected to their Ward 1 and Ward 2 alderman seats Brooks defeated fellow newcomer FARRAGUT Johnson on the city’s Board of seats on the New Johnsonville respectively. and math teacher Duane D. Schriv- Ron Williams, who is cur- Mayor and Alderman. City Council, defeating challenger er for Cleveland’s mayoral seat, rently serving as an aldermen in Current aldermen Todd Dodd Elizabeth Mashaw. SPARTA previously held by Tom Rowland. Farragut, defeated fellow alderman and Paul Neal decided not to seek Incumbent Jeff Young ran Newcomer Kevin Webb beat Robert N. “Bob” Markli for the re-election after a charter change OAKDALE unopposed and was re-elected as out fellow challengers Larry open mayoral seat in Farragut. in the town. Incumbent Buddy F. Miller mayor of Sparta. D’Agata, David Durkin, and Scott Current mayor Ron Pinchok ran unopposed and was re-elected Incumbents Jim Floyd, Hoyt McGowan for the single at-large ran unopposed and was re-elected LINDEN to the Oakdale mayor’s seat. Jones, and Robert “Bobby” seat available on the Cleveland to the Ward 2 alderman seat. Incumbent Wess Ward ran No candidates qualified for the Officer also ran unopposed and City Council. Newcomer Scott J. Meyer unopposed and was re-elected as open at-large aldermen seat. were re-elected to the three open Incumbent Charlie M. McK- also ran unopposed and was elected mayor of Linden. aldermen seats in the city. enzie also defeated challenger to the Farragut Ward 1 alderman Incumbents Bart Rosson and OAK HILL Hiawatha F. Brown for one open seat. Dean Heady also ran unopposed Incumbent candidate and cur- SPRING CITY District 1 seat and were re-elected to the open rent Mayor Heidi Campbell and Newcomer Jody Bauer joined Incumbent Bill Estes ran un- FRIENDSVILLE Ward 1 and Ward 3 aldermen seats challenger Dale Grimes took the incumbents Brad Collins and opposed and was re-elected to his Incumbent Commissioner respectively. two open city commissioner seats Reba Murphy in being elected to District 2 seat on the council. Michael “Shane” Rogers was Challenger Patrick Denton in Oak Hill. the three open seats on the Spring re-elected to his position on the defeated incumbent Gary Rogers Challengers Cal Cobb and City Commission. COOKEVILLE Friendsville City Commission for the open Ward 2 alderman seta Kemp Maxwell failed to earn Incumbents Ricky Shelton – There were two other seats in Linden. enough votes. TENNESSEE RIDGE who presently serves as the city’s open but no candidates qualified. Incumbent Bryan Bumpus mayor – and Charlie T. Womack LOBELVILLE OLIVER SPRINGS and newcomer Trent Hearndon will be joined by newcomers Mark GAINESBORO Incumbent Robby J. Moore City Court Clerk and Finance defeated challenger Mark T. Moore Miller, Erick Walker, and Laurin Incumbent Lloyd Williams ran unopposed and was re-elected Officer Ramona Walker ran for the two open seats on the Ten- Wheaton on the Cookeville City ran unopposed and was re-elected to the Lobelville mayoral seat. unopposed and was re-elected to nessee Ridge City Commission. Council. as mayor of Gainesboro Incumbents Don Barnett and her post. Incumbent Dwight Henry and Challengers Roger Gore, Josh Warren were also re-elected TOWNSEND challenger Vern Crabtree failed to Jackie Jenkins Jr., and Wayne to the two open aldermen seats in PEGRAM Incumbents Michael S. Tall- garner enough votes. Strong beat out fellow newcomer Lobelville. Newcomer Pat Anderson ran ey and Ron Palewski along with Incumbent Councilmembers Fred W. Smith for the three open unopposed and was elected to the challenger Rindi Martin were Larry Epps and Jim Woodford did aldermen seats on the Gainesboro LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN open seat on the Pegram Board of elected to the three open seats on not seek re-election. Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Incumbents Jim Bentley, Mayor and Alderman. the Townsend City Commission. Walker Jones, Brooke Pip- Newcomer Patrick Jenkins DOWELLTOWN GLEASON penger, and Don Stinnett along PETERSBURG failed to earn enough votes to Only Ronald L. Griffithqual - Incumbent Keith R. Radford with challenger Frank Schriner Current mayor Kenneth Rich- qualify. ified for three open alderman seats defeated challenger James Mayor were elected to the five open seats ardson and current vice may- in Dowelltown. Hines for the unexpired at-large on the Lookout Mountain City or Barbara Woodward were TRENTON No write-in candidates gar- alderman seat in Gleason. Commission. re-elected to two of the four alder- Trenton City Court Clerk Wil- nered votes for the other two open Current Lookout Mountain man seats open on the Petersburg ma Champion ran unopposed and seats. GREENBRIER Mayor Carol Mutter did not seek Board of Mayor and Alderman. was re-elected to her seat. Incumbent candidate Billy re-election. No write-in candidates qual- EASTVIEW Ray Dorris defeated Ed Moran ified for the two other open seats. TULLAHOMA Incumbent Jessie Robbins ran for Greenbrier’s Ward 1 alderman LYNNVILLE Incumbents Jimmy Blanks unopposed and was elected as the seat while incumbent Jeffrey L. Incumbent Lori Edwards RIVES and Ray L. Knowis beat out chal- mayor of Eastview. Delong retained his Ward 2 seat along with challengers June Grish- Current alderman Lester M. lenger Stephen B. Landers for the Incumbents Elvis Butler, over challenger David Edwards. am Green and Carnell McCand- Burnes ran unopposed and was two open seats on the Tullahoma Jeff Coln, and Lucy M. Martin Newcomer Chris Davis de- less took the three open aldermen elected to the Rives mayoral seat. Board of Mayor and Aldermen. along with challengers Chase J. feated incumbent Larry Stroup seats in Lynnville. Newcomer Warren “Craig” Koehler and Steve W. Lambeth for the city’s Ward 3 seat while Incumbent Richard Lamb and McCord was elected to one of the WARTBURG took the five open aldermen seats incumbent Bill Deaver fended Ronald A. Edwards Jr. did not re- three open aldermen seats for the Incumbent Jonathan Dagley on the Eastview Board of Mayor off challenger Benton Hart for the ceive enough votes for a seat. city of Rives while write-in candi- ran unopposed and was re-elected and Aldermen. unexpired Ward 3 term. date and fellow newcomer James to the Wartburg mayoral seat while MANCHESTER Willcutt took the second seat. incumbent Phil Vespie ran unop- ELKTON GREENEVILLE Newcomers Marilyn How- No other candidates qualified posed and was re-elected to the Challenger Jimmy Dean Incumbent W.T. Daniels de- ard, Mark Messick, and Bill for the third seat. open at-large alderman seat. Caldwell defeated fellow new- feated challenger Jim Warner for Nickels took the three open seats comer Jackey James Lamb for the open mayor’s seat in Green- on the Manchester Board of Mayor SARDIS WAYNESBORO the Elkton mayor’s seat. Mayor eville. and Alderman. Newcomer Joseph G. Incumbents Chris Bevins Carolyn S. Thompson did not seek Incumbents Jeff Taylor and Three other newcomers – Hudgins Sr. ran unopposed and and Jeff Howell – who presently re-election. Sarah E.T. Webster defeated Tammie K. Fuller, Terence B. was elected to the position of may- serves as the city’s mayor – both Incumbents Rebecca Bryant challenger Peter Higgins for the Hillsman, Donny Parsley, and or for the town of Sardis. Current won their re-election bids. Tony and James Lathrop defeated two open Ward 2 alderman seats James Threet – failed to garner Mayor James Freeland did not seek Lynn Creasy will also return to the fellow incumbent Brandy Blade in the city. enough votes for a seat. re-election. Waynesboro City Commission. for the two open aldermen seats Incumbents Richard Hol- Incumbent Brant Sanders in Elkton. GREUTLI-LAAGER MICHIE land and Gail Wade along with did not garner enough votes for Incumbent Kelly Gibbs beat Incumbents Robert Dunn and challengers Teresa R. Beecham, re-election. ENGLEWOOD out challenger and current alder- Jay Poindexter were elected to Kenneth Scott, and Larry Smith Incumbent Shawn Martin man Phillip “Rabbit” Stephens for the two open alderman terms on were elected to the five open alder- WHITEVILLE and challenger Belinda Holt took the title of Greutli-Laager mayor. the Michie Board of Mayor and man seats on the Sardis Board of Incumbent and current White- the two open Englewood City Newcomers Allison Borne Aldermen while incumbent Buddy Mayor and Aldermen. ville mayor James R. Bellar and Commission seats, defeating chal- and Allen “Big Al” Joslyn were Poindexter was elected to the one incumbent Jimmie Lee Robert- lengers John Couture Jr. and Randy the only two candidates who ran unexpired term on the board. SCOTTS HILL son along with newcomer Ocie M. Reddish. for the two open alderman seats Incumbent Mayor Don Buck- Holmes took the three open seats on the board. MINOR HILL ingham defeated current alderman on the Whiteville Board of Mayor ENVILLE Current mayor Tracy Wil- Jessie S. Powers for the open may- and Alderman. Mayor Melinda K. Johnson HARRIMAN burn defeated challenger David oral seat in Scott’s Hill. Incumbent Richard R. Hamil- ran unopposed and was re-elected Incumbents Charles M. Adams for the Minor Hill mayoral Seven alderman seats were up ton and challenger Betsy Lou John- to her post as mayor of Enville. “Buddy” Holley and Sam Rus- seat. for election on Scott’s Hill’s Board ston failed to garner enough votes. Incumbents Christopher sell will be joined by newcomer Incumbents Scott Jarrell and of Mayor and Aldermen. Incum- “Shane” Johnson and Kaye Daryl Cook on the Harriman City Clinton Tankersley were both bents Sharlene S. Roach, Betty L. www.TML1.org 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 13, 2018

application. Applications are available grade/step placement and compliance apply, visit www.gallatintn.gov. Applica- to download at www.collierville.com, with all payroll regulations; ensuring tions will be accepted until the position or you may obtain one from our Human compliance with all federal, state and is filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Resources Office located at 500 Poplar local employment laws, regulations and View Parkway, Collierville, TN, 38017, ordinances; overseeing safety and risk PARKS & RECREATION DIREC- Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Com- management; other duties as assigned. Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No hardware and software throughout the TOR pleted applications must be submitted A bachelor’s degree in human resources charge to TML members. Send advertising to: city; troubleshooting computer related EAST RIDGE. The city of East Ridge either by mail or in person to the above management, business management, Carole Graves: [email protected]. problems through the city help desk; is currently seeking a qualified and ex- address. EOE. public administration or other related provide hardware and software technical perienced professional for the director field is preferred, with a minimum of of parks and recreation. This position is ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN support for all city computer users; other DISPATCHER two years related experience, or any responsible for the administration and COLLIERVILLE. The town of Collier- duties as assigned. Interested applicants COLLIERVILLE. The town has an equivalent combination of education, operations of the parks and recreation ville has an opening for accounting tech- should submit an employment applica- immediate opening for dispatcher. This training or experience that provides the department to include: planning, promot- nician. Duties to include bookkeeping tion and resume to the City of Cleveland is specialized technical, telecommunica- requisite knowledge and abilities for the ing, and organizing programs, activities and fiscal work for various financial and Human Resource Office, Municipal tions work in receiving and transmitting job. PHR certification or the ability to and sporting events for all ages; and main- accounts management functions. Work Building Annex, 160 2nd Street NE, radio, telephone, and computer messages acquire certification. Must possess and taining, enhancing and developing parks, involves receiving, preparing and pro- Cleveland, TN 37311 or by email to concerning crimes, as well as police, fire maintain a valid TN driver’s license. playing fields and recreational facilities. cessing financial documents; performing [email protected] . Applications and other emergencies, in the operation of Full background check including drug The successful candidate should possess accounts payable and/or receivables may be obtained on the city’s website a console in the town’s emergency public screen will be conducted. Salary will quality communication and marketing work; advanced customer service / ac- www.clevelandtn.gov/jobs. Deadline safety dispatching center. Requires a high depend on qualifications. Interested ap- skills, experience in recruiting tourna- counts management tasks; reconciling for applications is August 24, 2018. The school diploma or GED supplemented by plicants should submit a city of Cleveland ments and special events; as well as the accounting transactions; maintaining and city of Cleveland provides a competitive six months of experience in radio-tele- application including resume by mail ability to understand the varied functions balancing accounting ledgers; creating salary, and we offer a great benefit pack- phone communications work. Incumbent to: City Manager Joe Fivas, Cleveland of each sub-department. Bachelor’s de- and maintaining accounting databases age that includes paid vacation, paid sick must be a citizen of the U.S.; must suc- Municipal Building, P.O. Box 1519, gree in recreation or related field and a and automated files; and preparing re- leave and paid holidays; health insurance cessfully complete a course of study for Cleveland, TN 37364-1519, or they may minimum of three years’ experience in a cords, reports and summaries regarding benefits (medical, dental and vision); a Public Safety Dispatchers as approved be delivered to the Municipal Building responsible management position. Salary assigned fiscal operations. Requires an flexible spending account and retirement by the Emergency Communications at 190 Church Street NE, Cleveland, TN range $54,472-$68,090. A job descrip- associate’s degree with major course plans. The city of Cleveland is an equal Board within six months of hire date; 37311. Applications are available on tion can be found at www.eastridgetn. work in accounting, finance, business, opportunity employer. must become certified in the operation or a related field; supplemented by voca- the city’s website www.clevelandtn.gov gov. Send resume and cover letter to Trish of the N.C.I.C. system by the Tennes- or at the Municipal Building. Inquiries tional/technical training in bookkeeping CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL Perry, Human Resources Manager, 1517 see Bureau of Investigations; and must may be sent to [email protected]. or basic accounting; supplemented by TECHNICIAN Tombras Avenue, East Ridge, TN 37412, possess an Emergency Medical Dispatch or you may call the Municipal Building one year of previous experience and/ GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin Public or [email protected]. certification from the National Academy at 423-472-4551. Initial screening of or training involving basic accounting, Utilities Department is currently accept- of Emergency Medical Dispatch within applications will begin Sept. 4, 2018. The bookkeeping, office administration, ing applications a Cross Connection PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR one year of employment; or any equiva- city of Cleveland is an equal opportunity customer relations, personal computer Control Technician. The purpose of this WINCHESTER. The city of Winchester lent combination of education, training, employer. operations, and specific experience in position is to perform field and technical (pop. 8,562) is accepting applications and/or experience which provides the area of assignment, such as customer work in the inspection and testing of for public works director. Winchester’s requisite knowledge, skills, and abili- MAINTENANCE WORKER, SE- account maintenance, billing, accounts commercial, industrial, and residential Public Works Department is a full-service ties for this job. Incumbent must have NIOR receivable, collections, accounts pay- backflow prevention devices. Some es- department with 17 full-time employees fingerprints on file with the Tennessee COLLIERVILLE. The town of Collier- able, or payroll; or any equivalent sential duties include performing annual and a general fund budget of $1.1 million. Bureau of Investigation, have passed a ville has an immediate opening for a combination of education, training, and testing of backflow prevention devices Position reports to the city administra- physical examination as performed by senior level maintenance worker. This experience which provides the requisite and inspecting new construction for tor. Starting pay range is $55,000 to a licensed physician, have good moral is semi-skilled and unskilled manual knowledge, skills, and abilities for this compliance with cross connection con- $62,000. Salary is DOQ. A minimum of character as determined by investigation, work as part of a public works/utilities job. Must be able to pass a work related trol requirements. This is a 40 hours per an associate’s degree and seven years of be free from apparent mental disorders crew performing routine maintenance physical and drug test. The work of this week, day shift position. The starting rate supervisory related experience required, as certified by a qualified professional and construction tasks for various public job is primarily sedentary. Salary is is $16.71 per hour + excellent benefits. with a bachelor’s degree preferred. The in the psychiatric or psychological field, works/utilities projects. This position $29,375-$35,106 (DOQ) with excellent Minimum qualifications: high school ideal candidate will have public works or to enable the incumbent to perform the requires a High school diploma or GED; benefits package. To apply for this posi- diploma/equivalent, with two to five engineering experience in a full service essential functions of the job. Must supplemented by six (6) months previous tion, you must submit an official town years recent work experience in water city. Knowledge and skills required in be compliant with the NENA Hearing experience and/or training involving of Collierville Application. Applications distribution operations or related utilities areas of road and bridge construction, Standards for Public Safety Telecom- construction or maintenance work in are available to download at www.collier- experience; or an equivalent combination storm water management and erosion municators, sections 3.3.1, 3.3.2, and area of assignment; or any equivalent ville.com, or you may obtain one from of education, experience, and training. control, pavement evaluation man- 3.3.3. Must be in compliance with TCA combination of education, training, and our Human Resources Office located at Must have a valid, appropriate driver’s agement, fleet management, ADA and 786-205. Must be able to work rotating experience which provides the requisite 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, license. Must have current Tennessee MUTCD regulations and a strong desire and/or irregular shifts and hours that may knowledge, skills, and abilities for this TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 Certificate for Testing and Evaluation to serve the public. Mail resume and a include nights, weekends, and holidays. job. Must possess a valid Commercial p.m. Completed applications must be of Backflow Prevention Assemblies, cover letter to Human Resources, City Must retain all certifications mentioned Driver’s License (CDL) with class A submitted either by mail or in person to or obtain within six months of hire/ of Winchester,7 S High St. Winchester, above. Must possess a valid driver’s or B endorsement at the time of hire or the above address. EOE. promotion; and must retain certification TN 37398 by Aug. 17. Winchester is license. The work involved in this po- within six (6) months of hire date. Salary throughout employment. apply online at subject to the Tennessee Open Records sition is primarily sedentary. Applicant is $24,960, depending on qualifications, ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST www.gallatintn.gov. Applications will Act. Background checks will be con- must pass a work-related physical, drug with excellent benefits package. To apply COLLIERVILLE. The town of Col- be accepted until the position is filled. ducted. EOE and psychological test and an extensive for this position, you must submit an lierville has an immediate opening for Equal Opportunity Employer. background check. Selection process original town of Collierville application. STORMWATER/CONSTRUCTION administrative specialist. Duties include may include examinations, interviews, Applications are available to download at INSPECTOR specialized administrative work and pro- CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK assessment centers, practical skills, etc. www.collierville.com or you may obtain HENDERSONVILLE. The city of cess information/documentation relating COLLIERVILLE. The town of Collier- Drug testing may be required. Salary is one from our Human Resources Office Hendersonville is accepting applications to an assigned department/division. ville has an immediate opening for senior $30,000 - $35,106 annually (DOQ). To located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, Col- for a stormwater/construction inspector Requires a high school diploma or GED; customer service clerk. Duties include apply, you must submit an original Town lierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, within the public works department. supplemented by two years previous assisting customers, receiving payments, of Collierville application. Applications 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Completed applications Salary is $3,944 (monthly) or higher experience and/or training involving collecting payments on delinquent are available to download at www.collier- must be submitted either by mail or in DOQ. This function of this position is office administration, secretarial work, accounts, maintaining account records, ville.com, or you may obtain one from person to the above address. EOE. to enforce stormwater pollution control basic bookkeeping, customer service, and processing related documentation. our Human Resources Office located at record management, data entry, personal This classification is distinguished from requirements and to perform inspections 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, MECHANIC I computer operations, and experience in customer service clerk by the difficulty of roadways, storm sewers, sidewalks, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin Public area of assignment; typing speed at an of tasks, independence of action, degree and related systems. Minimum quali- p.m. Completed applications must be Works Department is accepting submis- acceptable level to the department; or of customer service / interaction, and fications include: high school diploma submitted either by mail or in person to sions from interested candidates for the any equivalent combination of education, responsibility for a program area or func- and knowledge and level of competency the above address. EOE. position of Mechanic I. Duties include training, and experience which provides tion. Requires a high school diploma or commonly associated with the comple- diagnosing, servicing, repairing and tion of specialized training in the field of the requisite knowledge, skills, and GED; supplemented by one year previous FINANCE DIRECTOR rebuilding components of cars, light and work. Associates degree preferred. Suffi- abilities for this job. Must possess strong experience and/or training involving PORTLAND. The city of Portland is heavy trucks, equipment and machinery. cient experience to understand the basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and customer service, cashiering, collections, seeking a finance director to be respon- This is a 40 hours per week, day shift principles relevant to the major duties Excel), excellent communications skills general office work, personal computer sible for a broad range of administrative, position. Some weekend work required. of the position usually associated with (phone, oral, writing), organizational operations, and experience in specific accounting and support services under The starting rate is $17.54 + excellent the completion of an apprenticeship/in- skills, and have the ability to prioritize area of assignment; or any equivalent the direct supervision of the mayor and benefits. The successful candidates will ternship or having had a similar position work effectively. Must be able to pass combination of education, training, and the authority of the city council including possess thorough knowledge of the for 1-2 years. Possession of or ability to a work related physical and drug test. experience which provides the requisite accounting and maintaining financial methods, tools and equipment including readily obtain a valid Tennessee driver’s Salary is $26,323 - $31,459 annually knowledge, skills, and abilities for this records for all funds of the city and electronic diagnostic equipment used in license for the type of vehicle or equip- (DOQ). To apply, you must submit an job. Must be able to pass a work related supervising and/or performing treasurer the repair of passenger cars, trucks, con- ment operated. Possession of or ability original town of Collierville application. physical and drug test. The work of this and cash management functions. The struction and maintenance or specialized to readily obtain the state certification for Applications are available to download at job is primarily sedentary. Salary is director is responsible for all financial equipment. Minimum qualifications: the type of inspections conducted. Must www.collierville.com, or you may obtain $27,848-$33,282, depending on qualifi- aspects serving as chief financial officer high school diploma/equivalent with one have TDEC Level 1 certification or the one from our Human Resources Office cations, with excellent benefits package. of the city; prepares annual budgets and (1) year of full time recent work expe- ability to obtain certification within six located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, Col- To apply for this position, you must budgetary reporting for all funds of the rience in equipment repair. Must have months. Ability to use basic computer lierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 submit an original town of Collierville city; performs, plans, organizes, assigns a valid CDL. For a full job description applications including Microsoft Word a.m.-5 p.m. Completed applications must application. Applications are available and supervises all duties of the general and to apply, visit our website at www. and Excel. To apply go to www.hvilletn. be submitted either by mail or in person to download at www.collierville.com, accounting department, billing & utili- gallatintn.gov. Applications will be ac- org and view the job openings page under to the above address. EOE. or you may obtain one from our Human ties collection department and general cepted until the position is filled. Equal the Human Resources Department or Resources Office located at 500 Poplar administration. Is also responsible for Opportunity Employer. come by Hendersonville City Hall at BUILDING /ELECTRICAL View Parkway, Collierville, TN, 38017, risk management administration and city 101 Maple Drive North, Hendersonville, INSPECTOR Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Com- council meeting documentation (agendas NATURAL GAS CONSTRUCTION TN 37075 Closing date for acceptance MT. JULIET. The city of Mt. Juliet is pleted applications must be submitted and minutes). The finance director is COORDINATOR/INSPECTOR of applications is Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. seeking candidates for a building /elec- either by mail or in person to the above custodian of all records. The qualified GALLATIN. The city of Gallatin Pub- CST. EOE trical inspector for building and codes address. EOE. candidate will have a bachelor’s degree department. Applications must be filed lic Utilities Department is currently in accounting and/or business admin- accepting applications for a natural sas electronically and are available at the DEPUTY COURT CLERK WASTEWATER OPERATOR istration and 7+ years of accounting, construction coordinator/inspector. The city’s website, www.mtjuliet-tn.gov. De- COLLIERVILLE. The town of Collier- PIPERTON. The city of Piperton is finance and supervisory experience. purpose of this position is to perform tailed job description and requirements ville has an immediate opening for a dep- seeking a full time wastewater operator, Must have the ability to be bonded and technical and administrative work in are available online. The city accepts uty court clerk. This position requires the this is an extremely important role. The possess a valid driver’s license. CPA, the inspection, installation, construction, electronic applications until position is performance of clerical work involving operator is responsible for performing a MBA or *CMFO (Certified Municipal repair, and maintenance of natural gas filled. The city of Mt. Juliet reserves the preparation of cases for court, to include wide variety of preventive and emergen- Financial Officer) desired. Must have lines and appurtenances; does related right to stop accepting applications at compiling and processing documenta- cy maintenance tasks for the wastewater ability to become CMFO within two work as required. Limited supervision any time. For questions, regarding the tion, recording case dispositions, and treatment plants and collection systems. years of assuming position. Additional may be exercised over subordinate gas electronic application process, please providing assistance to the public. This The city of Piperton is an Equal Opportu- qualifications include:knowledge of department personnel. The starting rate call (615) 754-2552. EOE/Drug-free position requires a high school diploma nity Employer and does not discriminate accounting principles and procedures is $19.33 per hour + excellent benefits. Workplace. or GED supplemented by four years of on the basis of race, color, national origin, for governmental finance; knowledge The successful candidates will have experience and/or training involving age, sex or disability in its hiring and of best supervisory and management knowledge of the tools, materials, and CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I court procedures, legal office work, office employment practices. Please forward techniques; advanced skills in Microsoft equipment used in the inspection, testing, BRISTOL. The city of Bristol is accept- administration, customer service, basic all resumes to [email protected]. Office Excel and Word; strong organiza- installation, replacement, maintenance, ing applications for a code enforcement bookkeeping, record management, and tion skills and ability to work effectively and repair of natural gas lines and appur- WATER AND SEWER DEPART- officer I. Under direction of code admin- personal computer operations; or any with minimum supervision; ability to tenances; knowledge of the safe methods MENT EMPLOYEE. istrator, inspects and enforces city, state equivalent combination of education, communicate effectively both verbally and practices used when working with TREZEVANT. The town of Trezevant and federal codes and ordinances and training and experience which provides and in writing and deal effectively with gas lines, meters, regulators, and related is accepting applications for a water and regulatory requirements on structures the requisite knowledge, skills and abili- the public; ability to perform mathemati- devices. Minimum qualifications: high sewer department employee. Applicant and properties throughout the city. H.S. ties for the job. Must have ability to work cal computations accurately and quickly; school diploma/equivalent, with two does not have to hold certificates in water diploma or GED plus 3-5 years related in a courtroom and team environment; and ability to work under pressure and to five years recent work experience in and wastewater to apply. Applicants must inspection experience. Must obtain Prop- follow instructions and detailed policies/ deadlines with frequent interruptions. natural gas distribution operations or re- be 18 years of age to apply. Deadline for erty Maintenance and Housing Inspector procedures; and process a heavy volume To apply, send resume and cover letter lated field; or an equivalent combination submitting an application will be Aug. certifications by International Code of telephone calls, customers, case files, to: City of Portland; ATTN: Human of education, experience, and training. 1, at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 5560 North Council within 12 months of the date legal documents and sensitive informa- Resources;100 N. Russell St.; Portland, Must have a valid, appropriate driver’s Broad Street, PO Box 100, Trezevant/, of hire. Possess valid driver’s license. tion. Must have the ability to effectively TN 37148 [email protected]; license. For a full job description and to TN 38258. EOE. Salary: $15.28-22.16/hr DOE. To read handle challenging situations and resolve or FAX: 615-325-148. EOE. additional responsibilities of the position related issues. Requires working knowl- and to apply, candidates must complete edge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and the HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR an online application and upload a resume ability to process a heavy volume of CLEVELAND. The city of Cleveland at http://bristoltn.org/jobs.aspx. EOE. data entry. Must have excellent cashier, is accepting applications for the posi- customer service, record management tion of human resources director. The COMPUTER TECHNICIAN and organizational skills. Must be able to position is responsible either personally MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLEVELAND. The city of Cleveland meet daily deadlines and work overtime or through the direction of others for TML RISK MANAGEMENT POOL is accepting applications from qualified as needed. Must be able to maintain a con- managing the human resources function individuals for the position of computer sistent physical presence at designated which includes: developing personnel Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the TML Risk technician in the Information Technology workstation in order to meet customers’ policies and procedures; recruiting, Department. Qualified applicants will needs in a timely manner. Must have a testing, on-boarding and orientation of Management Pool will meet in regular session on Friday, September possess a high school degree or GED valid driver’s license. Must be able to new employees; monitoring disciplinary 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. local time at The Pool’s office in Brentwood, equivalent, with 1-3 years of experience pass a work-related physical and drug action process and recommending ac- Tennessee for the purpose of considering and transacting all business working with computer hardware and test. Some evening hours will be required. tion in consultation with city manager; which may properly come before the Board. Additional information software. Related certifications and/or Salary is $26,323 depending on qualifi- administering all benefit programs; concerning the meeting may be obtained by calling The Pool’s office specialized training is beneficial. Major cations, with excellent benefits package. managing the employee classification/ at 800-624-9698. activities of the position include: install- To apply for this position, you must compensation plan and supervising ing and maintaining computer system submit an original Town of Collierville the payroll function to ensure proper www.TML1.org 9-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 13, 2018 Tennessee Municipal League 2018-2019 Officers and Directors PRESIDENT I-24 to pilot state’s Smart Corridor Wallace Cartwright Mayor, Shelbyville CORRIDOR, from Page 1 County interchange ramps will VICE PRESIDENTS actually works. We can let people be improved and several ramps in Jill Holland know if lanes are closed ahead Davidson County will be reworked. Mayor, McKenzie and control when people start to Several ramps will be rebuilt or re- Mike Werner merge over into another lane.” configured, and some bridges will TENNESSEE Mayor, Gatlinburg The first phase of the I-24 have to be replaced. FESTIVALS Ken Moore Smart Corridor Project involves Some funding for the project Aug. 18: Farragut Mayor, Franklin installation of technology and will come from the IMPROVE DIRECTORS Fun with Farragut’s Fleet signs to send messages to mo- Act passed in 2017 by the state Jimmy Alexander Come out to Mayor Bob Leonard torists is pending at an estimated Legislature, which included a three- Mayor, Nolensville Park between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for $37 million, according to state year gas tax increase to fund a host Andy Berke this free event. Kids will have a officials. of road and bridge improvement Mayor, Chattanooga chance to see, touch, and climb on David Briley Bids are expected to be projects. trucks and equipment used by the Mayor, Metro Nashville taken in November on the ini- One of the goals of Smart Cor- town as well as local emergency Tony Cox tial work for the project, which ridors are to adapt as transportation and rescue organization. For more City Administrator, Morristown (District 2) runs from I-440 in Nashville technology evolves as well. The information, contact Special Event John Clark to Murfreesboro affecting 11 emergence of “connected vehicles” and Program Coordinator Brittany Mayor, Kingsport interchanges, and is supposed with access to cellular communi- Vance Coleman Spencer at 218-3378 or bspencer@ to make the interstate and Mur- cations, internet, wi-fi and other Mayor, Medina townoffarragut.org. Richard Driver freesboro Road work together technologies may even allow for to move traffic more efficiently. transportation departments to re- Mayor, Lafayette (District 5) Aug. 18: Portland The technology used by ceive and disseminate information Edmund Ford, Jr. 2nd Annual Farm-to-Table Dinner Smart Corridors is similar in to motorists in the future. City Council, Memphis (District 8) The Portland Chamber of Com- Mike French display to the dynamic message “One of the things about Smart merce will be hosting a Farm-to- Alderman, Somerville (District 7) boards already located through- Corridors is planning for things like Table Dinner on Main Street. Live Bill Graham out interstates in Tennessee as that happening in the future,” Freeze music and appetizers start at 7 p.m. Councilman, Dayton (District 3) well as the technology used by said. “Smart Corridors are about in- with dinner beginning at 7:30 p.m. J.H. Graham TDOT’s SmartWay app, which tegrating corridor management, and Tickets are $75 each. Call 615-325- Mayor Pro Tem, Crossville (District 4) gives mobile and desktop users are an all-encompassing concept. It John Hickman 9032 or visit www.portlandcofc. current updates on traffic speeds, is about all we can do to make the City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) com to purchase tickets. Avery Johnson delays and construction zones. system work more efficiently.” The next phase would deal TDOT officials said the I-24 Vice Mayor, Cleveland Aug. 30-Sept. 2: Livingston with about $22 million worth of Smart Corridor project may also These are some of the intersec- Bobby King 9th Annual Muddy Roots Music Mayor, Henderson interstate ramp improvements at work as a pilot program for other tions the state’s Smart Corridor Festival Christa Martin Rutherford County interchang- Smart Corridors to be built across system will monitor on I-24 to There are lots of camp-in-the-mud- Vice Mayor, Columbia es. Then three more Rutherford the state. keep traffic flowing. Lonnie Norman and-hear-epic-music kinds of fests, Mayor, Manchester but Muddy Roots draws people to Madeline Rogero Livingston for three days of hill- Mayor, Knoxville billy, bluegrass, and punk. People Charles “Bones” Seivers come the first time for the eclectic President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund music, but like a Bonnaroo for the Todd Smith The U.S. economy expanded at country’s unemployment rate fell Disease Control reported roughly country set, they come back again City Manager, Greeneville (District 1) a 4.1 percent rate in the April to from 4 percent to 3.9 percent while 50,000 women of the 4 million who for the community. Visit www.mud- Jim Strickland June quarter, the highest level in hourly wage earnings rose by 7 cents give birth in the U.S. annually die dyrootsrecords.com for more info. Mayor, Memphis nearly four years, the Commerce with the year-over-year wage-gain from dangerous and life-threaten- Mary Ann Tremblay Department said. The gross unchanged at 2.7 percent. While ing complications – many of which Vice Mayor, Three Way Sept. 6-8: Clarksville domestic product (GDP) report the figures for July came in lower could have been prevented. While Riverfest PAST PRESIDENTS was the strongest since the third than predicted, economists said that the rate of childbirth related deaths Bo Perkinson (2017) Councilman, Athens Now in its 31st year, Riverfest is John Holden (2016) Mayor, Dyersburg quarter of 2014 when growth hit numbers for May and June also ini- has rapidly decreased in other coun- Clarksville’s longest running com- Curtis Hayes (2015) Mayor, Livingston 5.2 percent. Officials said it was tially came in lower than predicted tries in the past 15 years, the U.S. still munity festival and brings more than Tom Rowland (2014) Mayor, Cleveland a sign that the economy could before revised results were made maintains one of the highest rates in 30,000 people to the banks of the Dale Kelley (2013) Mayor, Huntingdon expand at a 3 percent annual rate available. The manufacturing sector the developed world. Medical offi- Cumberland River in an arts and Ken Wilber (2012) Mayor, Portland for the first time since 2005, when gained the most number of jobs in cials said a lack of access to health recreation celebration. Music, art, Kay Senter (2011) Morristown Vice Mayor it grew at a 3.3 percent pace. July with 37,000. care, poverty, heart-related health and family events will unfold Sept. Sam Tharpe (2010) Commissioner, Paris issues, obesity, and race all play 6-8. The festival is presented by the Tommy Pedigo (2009) Councilman, Morristown The U.S. economy added More than 135 American women a role in the rate of deaths. Black Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg City of Clarksville Parks & Recre- 157,000 jobs in July, lower die during childbirth daily – one women are 3.5 times more likely ation Department. For more info, AFFILIATE DIRECTORS than the 190,000 originally of the highest rates in any devel- to die in childbirth than their white Ted Rodgers, Collegedale (TCMA) visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.org. predicted by economists. The oped nation. The U.S. Centers for counterparts. TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS Sept. 8: Goodlettsville (Ex-Officio Directors) Salty Dog Festival TN Assn. of Air Carrier Airports UT-MTAS JULY Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. near TN Building Officials Assn. UT-MTAS SEPTEMBER Goodlettsville City Hall, the eighth TN Assn. of Chiefs of Police MAP CLASSES annual Salty Dog Festival will TN Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders TN Government Finance Officers Assn. MAP CLASSES include the best in antiques, local TN Fire Chiefs Assn. art, crafts, music, businesses, and TN Fire Safety Inspectors LEADING BY LEARNING: EVERYBODY MATTERS food. Visit www.facebook.com/ TN Assn. of Floodplain Management events/875355895958958/ for TN Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. 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Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst (615) 255-1561 Denise Paige, Government Relations www.TML1.org 10-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 13, 2018 Weighing the costs: Making smart choices with business incentives INCENTIVES from Page 1 were 10 or 20 years ago. The competition is bigger,” he said. “TVA used to the main power company that was driving economic devel- opment, but now many utility companies are working on economic development. Some of the things that were advantages in our region are not as much of an advantage anymore.” John Lawrence, manager of strategic economic development planning for the Memphis-Shelby County Economic Develop- ment Growth Engine (EDGE), said many site selection officials will not even consider areas that will not offer them some kind of incentive. “The most recent survey of corporate relocation experts and professionals said once they identify the site, they want financial assistant,” Lawrence said. “At the top of the Incentives have brought many large corporations to Tennessee to do business. Amazon has facilities located across the state list, 86 percent consider tax incentives the while IKEA opened a new store in Cordova thanks to credits. Google is in the process of building a state-of-the-art data center in most important.” Clarksville while Volkswagen continues to be a major employer in the Chattanooga area as well as lead to the opening of various The role of incentives has changed in auto-supply manufacturers located statewide. multiple ways. Matt Murray, director of the Howard Baker Center for Public Police and Always exercise caution. It can associate director of the Boyd Center for Busi- be a really high price to pay for a ness and Economic Research at the University single job. When you put a dollar of Tennessee, said that many communities do into an economic incentive that not realize how much they spend to bring a is a dollar you could have put single job to their community. somewhere else in the commu- Murray said in the 1980s and 1990s it nity. That is a dollar for parks, wasn’t uncommon for an incentive package public schools, or returned to to cost $10,000 to $14,000 per job it brought taxpayers – all of which would to the community. Today, communities have have an impact on economic doled out incentive packages that cost their development.” communities anywhere between $100,000 Community leaders should and $1 million per single job it brings to the also keep in mind that economic area. incentive programs sometimes The second-largest business tax break in take decades to reap rewards. Tennessee is the jobs tax credit, which cost “Incentives often don’t pay the state an average of $52.1 million annu- off until a 20 or 30 year window ally from 2011 to 2014. It gives companies a of time; That is a long period of credit of $4,500 per job, with enhancements time, and you have to question depending on how much a company invests whether or not the company in in the state and where it locates. question will still have a pres- Companies claiming the jobs tax credit ence in your community in that created more than 41,000 new jobs from period of time,” Murray said. “A 2011 to 2014, and grew jobs at a faster rate lot of times, we don’t pay atten- than other companies that did not receive the tion to the cost side of the incen- credit, according to state economic develop- tive package. Public sector costs ment officials. are a really important aspect and Often times, Murray said communities often aren’t included in analysis. don’t do any type of cost-analysis to make sure If you are creating economic ac- the costs of providing incentives do not out- tivity that is going to bring new weigh the benefit the community will receive. people and new residents to your Additionally, he said many communities are community that is going to put a misinformed about how much economic de- lot of pressure on the public ser- velopment an incentive is actually generating. vice delivery you already have “A lot of people believe that the eco- in your community. The most nomic impact multiplier for their community important and most expensive is $8 or $10 for every $1 of incentives. That’s public service is typically the impossible,” he said. “Typically, it’s in the local public schools. neighborhood of $2 or $3. For small commu- Despite the risks, incentives nities, it’s often less than $2. That often means can still bring rewards to an that $1 you spent is turning over less than one area. Trent said communities time. Incentives should provide a well-defined can use project and development return on investment for public sector dollars, agreements to bring additional in other words taxpayer dollars.” benefits to the area as part of an Trent said other considerations – such as incentive package. having a ready site with utilities – are much “If you want them to hire more important to companies than incentives. local people or disadvantaged However, incentives can still sweeten the pot. business enterprises, a certain “Speed is critical and having a site ready is number of employees, or want critical,” he said. “You need to have an inven- them to give money to schools tory of land. Incentives alone will not get you you can do that,” he said. “You a deal. It used to be true, but it isn’t any more. can cut the deal in any way you Tax-increment-financing or TIF programs are one of the most common tax incentives offered by However, they can help by lowering the cost want as long as it’s legal and not municipalities in Tennessee. PILOT or payment-in-lieu-of-taxes programs are more common in of infrastructure. Once they have narrowed it discriminatory.” larger Tennessee cities. down to a few sites incentives can make the Incentives are also often a difference. Once they’ve gotten to that site requirement if a municipality jobs that will ripple across your community.” age is finalized and afterwards to make sure selection level, developers will also tell you wants state support on development associat- For Memphis and many other larger what was promised is delivered. that if you don’t put any incentives in, you’re ed with a project. cities, PILOT programs are more common “That allows you the opportunity to elim- no longer in the game. Incentives are a way “Often state programs look for contribu- than TIFs. Lawrence said that it can be hard inate incentives that are not effective, redesign to stay in the game.” tion from the community, especially if you to both satisfy businesses and taxpayers when an incentive to make it more effective, or sim- Lawrence agreed that the ability to deliver are looking for grants,” Trent said. “TIF and incentives come into play. ply retain the incentive and keep that model what a company is looking for in a timely PILOT programs can help you leverage those “Many of us in the economic develop- for use in the future,” he said. “Be aware that manner can be a major determining factor in costs if you are looking for grants.” ment industry are under constant pressure,” the data demands to do this type of analysis where a community wants to locate you. Murray said successful incentives accom- Lawrence said. “It seems no one is ever happy. are rather mind-boggling, but it doesn’t mean “They don’t want hurdles; they don’t plish several things: You aren’t doing enough for business; the tax- you shouldn’t do it. The methods used are very want multiple approvals,” he said. “They want payers feel you’re giving away the farm. For pivotal in affecting the findings.” timeliness , certainty, and a non-political en- • Provide an efficient, well-defined return us, the PILOT program is our lightning rod. In order to keep the public informed about vironment. If you can’t provide those things, on investment; Memphis is a community that doesn’t do a lot incentives without betraying the trust of busi- they will take you off the list before you even • Are transparent so that benefits and costs of TIFs. We have a handful of TIF districts, but nesses looking to locate in the area, Lawrence know you were competing. They want clear are clear to taxpayers; we rely heavily on PILOT programs.” said Memphis ensures board meetings are policies, simple applications, and a confiden- • Provide certainty on the magnitude and Lawrence said the city launched its first public and that expectations and evaluations tial process.” timing of tax relief as well as the real- ever PILOT guidelines six years ago and ad- of businesses receiving incentives are posted However, Lawrence said what companies ization of tax losses that impact public opted its most recent revision to those guide- online where the public can access them. A want from municipalities can clash with trans- budgets; lines in March. third party also analyzes projects to help show parency demanded by taxpayers. • Do not have retroactive policy changes; “Our policies have been painstakingly the benefits the incentives are bringing in to “The public expects businesses to benefit • Are easy and simple to administer and crafted so our community and the state of the company. the community,” he said. “For every business comply with; Tennessee are in the best position to attract “Once we receive an application, that official that thinks we aren’t doing enough • Are targeted and provided on a discretion- and retain businesses while still maintaining document is posted publicly on our website,” there are thousands of taxpayers who think ary basis only for economic activity that the trust the public has put in us for our tax he said. “Once we receive a cost-analysis, that we are giving away the farm. They think that won’t otherwise take place; dollars,” Lawrence said. “In that six-year pe- document is posted on our website. Once we everyone else should love our town as much • Minimize fiscal exposure of public funds riod, we have approved 74 PILOTs, creating receive a terms document, that is posted on our as we love our town, and therefore should through financial caps or time limits; 18,000 jobs with an average wage of $71,000. website. These are also sent to the media and do business with us. In reality, most of the • Have a leveraging effect, drawing on We have tracked $3.5 billion in capital in- anyone else on our email list. This all occurs businesses that are looking to site a location additional resources from the public and vestment, which has resulted in more than $1 before the board meets so it can be reviewed are doing this from a pure, cold bottom-line private sector billion in new tax revenue and $460 million before the board approves a project. We re- financial perspective. The public wants to • Are held accountable through perfor- in spending with minority businesses. We quire all PILOT recipients to submit annual know what we’re doing and how we’re doing mance-based criteria; have done this while capping every project’s reports and have on-site inspections. In-depth it, which is only fair. But more often than not, • Have built-in evaluation framework to benefit at 25 percent. This ensures there is an audits are done once every four years. For we hear from the public that they don’t think determine if incentives introduced new immediate return of 25 percent. We capped the companies that don’t meet their targets, we we are holding businesses accountable and economic activity or rewarded economic term at a maximum of 15 years without our either call back the incentive or eliminate it that long-term, these businesses are taking activity that was already existing; and city council’s approval.” completely. We always do it very quietly, and advantage of us.” • Are controlled by a public sector agency Enforcing this compliance and molding we don’t enjoy doing it.” While incentives remain vital to recruit- that ensures proper administration and the program to the Memphis-area’s specific For Murray, the best investment a com- ing business, not every community realizes evaluation. needs has ensured incentives bring back more munity can make is in its human capital, the larger effect incentive packages can have money to the community and that incentive providing education for its workforce that can on the community. Murray said caution is key Murray said communities should also packages are as transparent as possible for both attract new business as well as still have when it comes to putting together incentive make sure the projects they incentivize do taxpayers, Lawrence said. marketable skills if businesses leave the area. packages. not cannibalize existing industry or leave the There is one thing, however, Lawrence “Focus on investment in human capital,” “It’s not whether you’re going to play the community worse off than it was before the said EDGE has no plans to do in the future. Murray said. “That way, if the company leaves game or not; it’s the fact that you have to play company located to the area. “We are resistant and continue to be resis- the community you still have skilled workers the game. If you have to play the game, you “Only focus on industries that export tant to additional layers of approval that could that you can market as an asset. Recruit com- should play it well and play to win,” Murray goods or services from your community; you slow and politicize the process,” he said. “We panies that are competitive in a regional or said. “It’s very hard to find economic evidence don’t want to finance economic activity is that feel that would diminish economic activity.” global sense, which bring in new ideas and that economic incentives matter. Always keep is competition with other economic activity To make sure they are getting the most new practices. Invest in infrastructure like in mind that we are the custodians of public in your area,” he said. “You want to bring in out of incentive packages, Murray said cities roads, industrial parks, and so on. That is an sector funds that come from the taxpayers. new purchasing power, new income, and new should do cost analysis both before the pack- investment in the future that provides returns.”