The Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) participated in the Red Bank City Commission's strategic planning process on February 23, 2024. The session began with an overview of the strategic planning process. The objectives of the process were to create a mission statement, scan the internal and external environments via SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), create a vision statement, select values, and then to devise goals to guide the city in achieving its vision. The final step in the process of strategic planning is to create a list of programs and policies (objectives) that will help the city achieve its goals.

MTAS was asked to prepare a Comprehensive Management Review for the Greeneville Water Commission.

The Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) participated in the Lakesite Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's strategic planning process on February 20, 2024. The session began with an overview of the strategic planning process. The objectives of the process were to create a mission statement, scan the internal and external environments via SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), create a vision statement, and then to devise goals to guide the Board in achieving its vision. The next step in the process of strategic planning is to narrow down the list of goals. The city manager will provide further information regarding the goals listed. At a later time, the Board will gather to narrow down the goals based on staff information.

An ordinance to amend the city of New Tazewell's municipal code regarding the hours for the sale of beer, in accordance with Tennessee state law, which mandates that beer sale hours cannot be more restrictive than those for liquor by the drink.

MTAS was asked whether it would be acceptable to use occupancy tax (hotel/motel tax) revenues to fund a percentage of a Director of Parks, Recreation & Tourism position.