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Fall elections held in six cities

Elections were held in six municipalities this fall, including a run-off in Knoxville.

Budget Hearings

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

Harriman

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

Ron Williams and Anthony

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.

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Opioid settlement

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

Grand opening

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

USDA Summer Feedings

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

Freddie O'Connell

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

Rossville

Tennessee municipalities hold fall festivities

Municipalities across the state of Tennessee came together to celebrate the autumn season with harvest festivals, trick-or-treating, and plenty of fun local events. 

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Mt Juliet Train Display

Former mayor's train display brings Mt. Juliet history to life

As the WeGo Star pulls out of the Mt. Juliet station, bringing commuters into Nashville, another, smaller train is making its way around the bend nearby in the Mt. Juliet Community Center in the city

Blue Oval Construction

New data projects more than 176,000 West Tennessee residents by 2045

New population projects indicate that Blue Oval City could bring more than 176,000 new residents to West Tennessee by 2045 with population growth increasing in all 21 counties. Sharon Younger, founder

Ayers foundation

Parsons entrepreneur center, statewide initiative aimed at growing Tennessee's rural economies

Private and public officials gathered in Parsons to unveil a new statewide initiative to grow Tennessee’s rural economies.  

Gov. Bill Lee and other dignitaries joined the Ayers Foundation Trust Founders, Jim and Janet Ayers, to unveil the new Come Home Tennessee initiative and open the Ayers...