State revenues predicted to grow at a slower pace over the next two years The State Funding Board set a growth rate for general fund revenue collections to fall between a negative 0.5% to 0% for the remaining FY2023. For the FY2024-25 budget, the board adopted a modest Proposed EPA rule would require removal of lead water pipes within a decade The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is asking for feedback on a new rule proposal that would require all lead drinking water pipes to be replaced within ten years, offering few exceptions. The Radar survey shines new light on historic Gallatin City Cemetery A walk through Gallatin’s historic city cemetery is a walk through the city’s history. Ken Thomson, president of the Sumner County Historical Society, said the first plot of land on which the cemetery Knoxville leaders explore use of delivery robots as autonomous services seek to expand Following the successful rollout of food delivery robots on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus in 2022, city leaders in Knoxville are now considering whether or not the technology is a good Fall elections held in six cities Elections were held in six municipalities this fall, including a run-off in Knoxville. Amid slower growth, state budget requests focus on infrastructure, economic development With economic officials expecting the state to see slight to moderate growth in the next fiscal year, budget presentations from state department heads to Gov. Bill Lee focused largely on leveraging Flash drought, burn season leave firefighters battling wildfires across Tennessee The state’s usual wildfire season combined with a “flash drought” event is leading to dozens of wildfires across Tennessee and prompting concerns from firefighters, city officials, property owners TML Board of Directors hold autumn meeting in Nashville The Tennessee Municipal League Board of Directors held its fall meeting Nov. 2, 2023 at the offices of Spencer-Fane in Nashville. Topics of discussion included upcoming district meetings, the impending legislative session, and reports from various committees and directors with the organization. , Opioid abatement council delivers annual report; updates grant information The Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council issued its annual report for 2023 including the total amount of funds received by the fund, abatement strategies that have been approved, and what funds and Northeast Tennessee municipalities use opioid abatement funds to finance life-changing recovery facility A former prison work camp is giving a new lease on life to those in recovery in Northeast Tennessee. The Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center is the result of funds from 11 counties and cities Mayors can play vital role in ending summer hunger for kids Mayors are being asked to lead the charge to defeat childhood hunger across America by promoting new programs in their cities. More than 30 million American children participate in the USDA’s school Six cities hold fall elections; Mayors decided in Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville Elections have been held in five municipalities so far this fall, including mayoral and council elections in Knoxville and Memphis and run-off elections for mayor and council in Nashville. New mayors Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … Ellipsis indicating non-visible pages 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 … Ellipsis indicating non-visible pages Next › Next page Last » Last page
