UTC initiative brings law enforcement, academics together to fight violent crime A new research center at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga is bringing academics and law enforcement together, using data to tackle violent crime. City officials gather in Nashville for 2025 TML Legislative Conference Municipal officials from across Tennessee gathered in Nashville on March 3-4 to hear from a variety of lawmakers, state officials, and experts on the issues at the TML Legislative Conference. Police departments must meet federal cybersecurity standards to access important databases Police departments without proper cyber security measures in place could lose access to valuable state and federal databases that provide information about sex offenders, warrants, licensing data... Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly wins second term Tim Kelly will remain mayor of Chattanooga with two council races headed to run-offs and voters approving residency changes for city employees. News Across Tennessee Mt. Juliet expresses hope for hometown astronaut Officials with the Mt. Juliet Police and Fire Departments as well as local residents gathered to show their support for Mt. Juliet native Astronaut Capt. Barry “Butch” Wilmore, who has been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months alongside fellow Astronaut Capt. Suni... Clarksville launches Restoring Clarksville Initiative The Restoring Clarksville Initiative, a new task force established by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, has hit its first milestone, assisting in the demolition of two abandoned properties along Fort Campbell Boulevard. Led by Ward 2 City Councilman Deanna McLaughlin, the initiative brings a proactive... Columbia unveils historic market for Columbia Female Institute Officials with the city of Columbia have unveiled a new historical marker at the site of the former Columbia Female Institute, now the Columbia Plaza. The institute played a significant role in the history of education for women in the region, established in 1834 by a group of prominent Episcopalian... Aerospace company acquires, expand Tullahoma operations CG Model Tek LLC officials announced today the company will expand its manufacturing operations to Tullahoma. CG Model Tek will invest $4.5 million and create 32 jobs through the project, which includes purchasing the assets of longtime Tullahoma company, Micro Craft. CG Model Tek will operate... Franklin earns AAA bond ratings Both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services have given the city of Franklin their top rating (AAA) for Franklin’s expected $43.5 million series 2025 general obligation (GO) bonds. In assigning the AAA rating, the top rating available, the rating agencies cited the City’s healthy financial... Clarksville deploys LiDAR for safer streets Clarksville’s Street Department has begun to deploy Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) remote sensing technology in its pursuit of safer travel for the public throughout the city. Mayor Joe Pitts ceremonially turned on the technology to launch the program that partners the Clarksville Street... People Patrick Smith Patrick Smith Patrick Smith has been appointed to fill the municipal judge vacancy in Ashland City following the death of longtime city Judge Bill Stinnett Jr, who died in January. Smith is an Ashland City native who holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and the Nashville School of Law. He is the... Comptroller Mumpower recognized with National Leadership Award Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason E. Mumpower has been recognized as one of the nation’s top leaders after receiving the 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Leadership Award. Collierville's Mayor Fraser highlights March for Meals program's outreach to seniors Mayor Fraser joined LaGraize on his meal deliveries as part of the town’s involvement with the March for Meals program, which is administered locally through MIFA. The initiative provides more than 700,000 meals annually to 4,000 older adults across Memphis and Shelby County and is a nationwide... Todd Christian Todd Christian Major Todd Christian has been appointed the assistant police chief of the Dickson Police Department by Chief Seth Lyles has appointed as the department’s new assistant chief. A 24-year law enforcement veteran, Christian takes over the position from Lyles who took over as chief following the... Brentwood recognizes new firefighters The city of Brentwood has recognized three new firefighters with the Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department. From left to right, Matthew Feehan, Santino Miranda, and Robert Smith. and Brentwood Fire... Kathy Dillon Kathy Dillon Kathy Dillon, former city manager of Union City, died March 11, 2025, at the age of 67 after a long battle with cancer. Dillon began her career in local government in 1991, serving as a city clerk, city treasurer, and ultimately city manager. She joined the city of Union City in 2007 and began... State Briefs Tennessee February 2025 revenues $16.9M more than estimated Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of February with Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson reporting total February tax revenues were $1.37 billion, $16.9 million more than the budgeted estimate and $45.3 million more than February 2024. The total tax growth... Tennessee’s Births are Up – Now the Rest of the Story Despite a declining fertility rate, a growing female population is pushing the number of births in the state higher. The number of childbirths was up again last year in Tennessee. Pedestrian deaths in Tennessee decline in 2024 Pedestrian deaths declined year-over-year in 2024 but still remained well above where they were a decade ago. Tennessee reported a 30% decrease in pedestrian deaths with 63 deaths in 2024, down from 90 in 2023. However, the state has seen a 38% increase in pedestrian deaths since 2015 with more than... Tennessee AG's office announces top consumer complaints of 2024 In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announces the top ten complaint categories of 2024. Tennessee unemployment holds steady in January Unemployment in Tennessee held steady in January, matching the rate from December, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the month was 3.7%, while December’s rate was revised to 3.7%. In a... TDOT, Keep Tennessee Beautiful partner for March cleanup events Spring is upon us, and as Tennesseans begin to emerge from winter’s hibernation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) is partnering with Keep Tennessee... TML Updates Call for Nominations Set for April 1 for TML Achievement Awards TDEC accepting applications for waste tire reuse TDEC accepting applications for Solid Waste Management grants Restore Return Relief Advocacy
