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Drone policies must balance privacy, innovation as use grows

As drone use increases by the public, governments, and private businesses, state and local policies around drone usage are being shaped by a debate. The protection of personal privacy and data is up...
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Growing pains influencing Tennessee economic outlook

While “all growth is good growth” has long been Tennessee’s mantra when it comes to the economy, perspectives are changing toward a more managed approach with deep implications for municipalities.
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Communication is key for leaders managing public pressure, free speech regulations

Whether addressing issues in person, via email, at public meetings, during press conferences, or on social media, municipal leaders have tools to avoid legal troubles and public backlash.
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News Across Tennessee

Federal grant to aid expansion of Nashville's Mill Ridge Park

Nashville’s Mill Ridge Park will receive $4 million in improvements through a $2 million grant from the National Park Service and matching funds from the Joe C. Davis Foundation. The funds will be used to advance the Farm at Mill Ridge Park, a project that will create new spaces for outdoor...

Prysmian to double Jackson operations

Prysmian officials announced the company will expand its Jackson operations, creating 100 new jobs and investing $100 million to renovate and double the size of its present facility. This is the...

Tennessee Historic Commission awards grants to five cities

Five municipalities have been awarded grants from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund to restore and conserve historic resources in their communities.

The Tennessee Historical Commission and the...

Nation's first indoor golf course coming to Nashville

Nashville will be home to the first completely indoor 18-hole golf course in the country. CityGolf USA will work with GOLFZON simulators to create the course, which will feature real putting surfaces, short-game areas, and an indoor driving range. Ultimately, golfers will be able to play a full...

Dyersburg opens new Criminal Investigation Division building

Officials with the city of Dyersburg and Dyersburg Police Department (DPD) cut the ribbon on the new DPD Criminal Investigation Division North Precinct. The Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for investigating major crimes, processing evidence, and working with local, state, and federal...

Kyoto Fusioneering to move headquarters to Oak Ridge

Kyoto Fusioneering (KF) officials will move its headquarters to Oak Ridge, creating 51 new jobs and investing $46.9 million. The project includes the buildout of critical fusion testing infrastructure designed to drive down fusion technology risk. This investment centers on developing UNITY-3, a...
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Krushenski selected as TMBF VP and COO

Kevin Krushenski
Kevin Krushenski

The Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund (TMBF) has announced the appointment of Kevin Krushenski as the new executive vice president and chief operating officer. 

The announcement was made by TMBF President and CEO Wade Morrell.  

“Kevin has shown strong leadership and a deep commitment to serving cities...

Jamie Isabel

Jamie Isabel
Jamie Isabel

Jamie Isabel, former Metro Nashville Councilman and business leader, died Aug. 10, 2026, at the age of 61. Isabel represented Nashville’s District 2 on the city council from 2003 to 2007 as well as established the Nashville City Council Black Caucus. He owned Nashville Threads, a retail shop at the...

David Schreiner

David Schreiner
David Schreiner

David Schreiner, former mayor and councilman for the city of Gallatin, died Aug. 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Schreiner was first elected to the Gallatin City Council in 1980 and then served as mayor from 1985 to 1989. A native of Kentucky, he graduated Southeastern Christian College Bible Institute...

Sarah Childress

Sarah Childress
Sarah Childress

Sarah Childress has been named the first executive director of the newly created Office of Entertainment for the city of Nashville. The newly established office will work to support Nashville’s creative community and serve as a liaison to the mayor’s office. Childress has experience in film, TV...

Ryan Lynch

Ryan Lynch
Ryan Lynch

Ryan Lynch has been selected as the new director of the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). Lynch presently serves as senior advisor to the commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation and previously served as chief of staff. He’s also held...

Jon Ward

Jon Ward
Jon Ward

Jon Ward has been appointed the first assistant city manager for Cookeville. Ward has served as the city’s community development director for the past 10 years and will continue in that role while serving as assistant city manager. Prior to serving as community development director, Ward also served...
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State Briefs

Tennessee state budget $418.2M above estimates for July 2026

Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of July with Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson reporting total July tax revenues were $2.2 billion, $418.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $337.8 million more than July 2025.  

The total tax growth...

Sycamore Institute report expresses concern about state transportation, lottery scholarship funding

The Sycamore Institute's annual State Budget Primer is highlighting what the organization considers “structural deficits” in the Tennessee budget related to transportation funding and lottery-funded scholarships. The report from the nonpartisan research organization listed the concerns under a new...

Tennessee falls in annual state rankings of child wellbeing

Tennessee fell in annual rankings for education, economic-wellbeing and over-all wellbeing for children in 2025. The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its study ranking states on a variety of child wellbeing measures. Tennessee ranked 37 in overall wellbeing and 42 in economic wellbeing. While...

Tourism generated $32.5B in Tennessee economy in 2025

Tennessee’s tourism economy increased by 2.7% year-over-year and generated $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025, according to a recent reported by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Other highlights from the report found Tennessee saw 150 million visitors in 2025 with $89...

Tennessee unemployment dips in June 2026

Tennessee’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in June, matching its lowest point of the year. Data from the the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) put the June rate at one-tenth of a percentage point down from the previous month and unchanged from its year-over-year month...

Tennessee June 2026 revenues above estimates, despite declines in fuel taxes

Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of June. 

Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson reported that total June tax revenues were $2.5 billion, $281.8 million more than the budgeted estimate and $182.2 million more than June 2025. The total tax growth...
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