THDA resources aim to help cities find data-driven housing solutions As local leaders seek to tackle housing issues, officials with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) are hoping their data can help municipalities make the best decisions for their State officials forecast future of data, A.I. in aiding in disaster responses As severe weather events across Tennessee increase, state officials are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology into emergency responses and exploring new ways technology can Jackson officials reflect on success of Love Your Block As the application period for a new round of grants opens, officials in Jackson are reflecting on how their participation in the Love Your Block grant program served as a catalyst to create a new city Technology plays increasing role in how cities respond to, plan for major events From natural disasters to major community gatherings, IT provides a critical backbone for how municipalities and emergency officials respond. 114th General Assembly adjourns sine die The second session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned Thursday, April 23, 2026, with lawmakers ultimately passing a $58.3 billion state budget. Elections held in four municipalities Spring elections were held in four municipalities this spring, including a highly publicized referendum on the role of the mayor in Germantown. Emerging Examples of How AI Can Benefit Municipalities Today Many municipalities dabble in AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot, but they are hitting a wall—wondering what else AI can do for them other than answer general questions and draft documents. Comptroller issues guidance for munis overseeing LEA budgets The Comptroller’s Office of Local Government has issued guidelines for local governments who review the annual budgets of local school districts or systems. TSDC: Tennessee's biggest growth story may be in Cookeville A familiar set of counties held the top ten despite some reshuffling, but the more interesting story might be at No. 11. Watershed project helping cities build local cooperation, knowledge Efforts to repair a Tennessee watershed are also building intergovernmental cooperation, institutional knowledge, and public trust for two East Tennessee municipalities. State officials expressing concern over spread of new, deadly synthetic opioid Officials are raising awareness about a new synthetic opioid linked to nearly 35 deaths in East Tennessee. Municipal leaders gather for TML Legislative Conference in Nashville Municipal officials from across Tennessee gathered at the Downtown DoubleTree Hotel in Nashville March 2-3, 2026, to hear from policy experts, meet with legislators, and discuss timely municipal Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Ellipsis indicating non-visible pages Next › Next page Last » Last page
