2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (326+ words) Gainesboro Mayor Rick Head said he will prioritize new revenue streams to improve employee compensation and address critical water infrastructure as he begins his first term in office. Head said he decided to seek the position because city employees expressed…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (387+ words) White County Schools applying for a $50,000 SPARC grant to modernize career and technical education programs and expand dual enrollment partnerships for students. CTE Director Lane Ward said the funding from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission is designed to address unmet…...

1+ mon, 4+ hour ago   (443+ words) Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen formalizing a new ordinance to establish regular public work sessions held one week prior to its monthly voting meetings to improve board preparedness and transparency. City Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the town is updating…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (366+ words) Overton County Commission approved a motion to cover any additional expenses required to install a septic system and connect water services at the Monroe Community Center after the project exceeded its original budget. Officials said the project has already surpassed…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (353+ words) Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster is calling for fiscal restraint following the approval of a new county budget that utilizes reserve funds to cover ongoing operational costs. Foster said the recently approved budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year avoids a property…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (327+ words) The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized a $500,000 capital outlay note to complete several ongoing grant projects. Mayor Alex Garcia said the interest-bearing general obligation note is intended to bridge the gap between project expenses and the arrival of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (180+ words) The UC Now Commissioners Pass Budget Despite Significant Deficit Concerns The Cumberland County Commission approved a new budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Monday night that avoids a property tax increase. The budget maintains the current property tax rate of $1.1350 for…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (507+ words) The Jackson County Commission approved a new budget Monday that lowers the property tax rate to 1.518 while providing pay raise for county employees. Jackson County Commission Chair Joey Denson said the county was required to adjust the tax rate downward…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (350+ words) Putnam County employees receiving a $500 bonus after the Putnam County Commission approved the payment during its budget session Monday night. “I think there’s more than enough money in our general fund based on funds that were turned in last year…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (343+ words) Celina officials will move forward this fiscal year with a new budget that includes a 30 percent increase in water rates and no pay raises for city employees. Mayor Luke Collins said the budget passed its first reading in July and…...