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Cpt. Kelly Owen has retired after 30 years in the Dickson Police Department. Owen began his career at the department in 1994, graduating from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy that same year. He served as a patrol officer for six years then was promoted to patrol corporal in 2000. He...

Oliver Springs Mayor Jason Stiltner joined the town’s five street workers to help clear streets following recent snowfall. Stiltner logged 36 hours of work in his own personal skid steerer to help make roadways more passable in the community. Stiltner cited his love for serving his community as why...

Lt. Stephen Hale with the Nolensville Police Department has been selected to participate in the 289th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Over a 10-week period, Hale will participate in physical tests and attend classes similar to those required for FBI agents. Approximately 250...

Margaret “Missy” Sullivan has retired as municipal court clerk for the city of Dickson after nearly 38 years of service. At the time of her retirement, Sullivan was the longest-serving employee of the city of Dickson. Sullivan began her career with the city as a records clerk for the Dickson Police...

Sami Kincaid has been named the new public information officer for the city of Mt. Juliet and will serve alongside Communications Director Justin Beasley. Kincaid will help with communications for the city’s police, fire, and other departments as well as building the city’s social media presence...

Mike Mains has been selected as the director of parks and recreation for the city of Bristol. Mains comes to Bristol from Elizabethton, where he has served as parks and recreation director, director of the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Center, and with the Elizabethton/Carter County Boys and...

Two Tennessee fire officials have graduated from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Executive Fire Officer certification program, making them among less than 80 individuals in the state to hold the certification. 

Nolensville Fire Assistant Chief Matthew Lupo and Hendersonville Fire Chief...

Becky Wade has been appointed by Mayor Indya Kincannon to serve on the Board of Commissioners for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). Wade retired as the director of Housing and Neighborhood Development for the City of Knoxville in 2022. She previously worked for 31 years at KCDC...

Two longtime city managers have retired after a combined 82 years of public service.  

Mark Johnson has retired as the city manager of Alcoa after 25 years of service to the city and 50 years in government. He is the second-longest serving city manager in Alcoa’s history, after its very first city...

Mark Hill, city manager of Forest Hills, has earned the Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) designation. Hill has served as city manager for Forest Hills since September 2021. The CMFO program was established through the 2007 Municipal Finance Officer Certification and Education Act...

Johnson City Police Chief Billy Church recently announced multiple promotions within the department.

“I am proud to announce the promotions of these dedicated officers,” said Chief Church. “Their commitment to serving our community and upholding the values of our department earned them this well...

David Smith has been selected as the new director of the Clarksville Street Department. Smith has worked for the city of Clarksville for 18 years, including leadership positions in the parking commission, project management, and building and codes before joining the street department. Smith holds a...