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With penny production halted and circulation shortages reported by banks and retailers, cities across Tennessee are also looking for guidance on how to handle currency issues. Perhaps nowhere is the

A special exhibit at the Circle Gallery at Kingsport City Hall is showing a different side of city employees. Kingsport Cultural Arts, a department within the city, is hosting the exhibit of art works

Nearly one-fifth of Tennessee children are living in poverty as childcare costs soar above rates of in-state tuition for state colleges. Data from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY)

Legislators returned to Nashville on Jan. 13, 2026.  to convene the second session of the 114th General Assembly. Top priorities expected for this session include the expansion of Gov. Bill Lee’s

With a new year comes a new look for the Tennessee Municipal League (TML). When developing the roadmap for the next 20 years of TML, the 2025 Visioning Committee highlighted the need for impactful

Information technology is a major component of every municipality’s annual spending, yet many towns and cities struggle with where to begin. A thoughtful IT budget helps uncover inefficiencies, reduce

As countrywide celebrations of America’s founding kick off, municipalities across Tennessee are showcasing how local stories are an important part of national history.

The State Funding Board voted to set a growth rate for the state lower than average but higher than last year’s projected numbers as economic experts cited a “volatile” and “uncertain” economic future

Investments in AI technology, maintaining state roadways and bridges amid declining revenues, and growing economic development and tourism initiatives were among funding requests presented by state

As officials reflect on 35 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the city of Knoxville was recently named the nation's most accessible and affordable community for

The city of Springfield is partnering with Austin Peay State University’s Geographic Information System (GIS) Center on a project that is helping the city make data-driven decisions and training the

Municipal officials from across Tennessee have gathered for Tennessee Municipal League (TML) District meetings, discussing upcoming legislative issues as well as local and regional concerns.