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After nearly 40 years of service in local government, Goodlettsville City Manager Tim Ellis will retire Sept. 30, 2026. Ellis caps off his distinguished career in public service after 15 years as
With citizens constantly bombarded with information, it can be hard for municipal officials to effectively communicate and educate residents about projects, initiatives, and future goals.
As nearly half of the government workforce nationwide is expected to retire within the next four years, many municipalities are facing the task of identifying the right employees to take over
Dr. Herb Byrd III retires on Sept. 30 after a decade in his current role as vice president of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (UT-IPS), and a total of 40 years of service to
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
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.
With lean staff and lean budgets remaining static, many municipalities face increasing resident service demands, higher workloads, and not enough time in the day to do everything. As expectations for
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.
Elections were held in 70 municipalities on Aug. 6, 2026, to coincide with state and federal primary elections.
A further 205 municipal elections or special elections are scheduled to coincide with
Tennessee may have its first female governor after Tennesseans went to the polls on Aug. 6, 2026, to determine candidates for a slate of federal and state races to be decided in November.
