MTAS was asked how to change a city's election date to correspond with the county election in August.

Seven cities were asked about utilizing the lien provision of state law for recovering costs related to slum clearance and for overgrown lot clearance.

Dennis Wolf responded to a request for information from Murfreesboro regarding ISO credit for a residential fire safety program.

MTAS was asked how cities accept and refuse gifts.

MTAS was asked what actions may be taken by municipalities that do not have a zoning ordinance and seek to prohibit wildcat trailer parks from springing up.

A comprehensive guide to the laws governing eminent domain in Tennessee.

MTAS was asked whether the city could charge for sewer service solely on the basis of water consumption.

A sample ordinance to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Christmas Eve official holidays for municipal employees. The ordinance also adds a section to the city personnel policies to provide employees sick leave benefits.

MTAS was asked whether Barrett requires the clerk of a municipal court exercising concurrent jurisdiction to be elected.

With the widespread use of cellular telephones and similar wireless electronics, cities are receiving an increasing number of requests from telecommunications companies to place antennas and towers in their communities. Many of these towers are quite large and can pose safety risks for neighboring residents and businesses. Communications towers may conflict with the aesthetics of the neighborhood and generate concerns from residents when applications are received at city hall. A modern city should have a strategy in place before it considers a request from a telecommunications service to erect a tower. The strategy should recognize the important role that telecommunications services play in the community and not unduly prohibit tower construction. At the same time, however, the policy should assure that citizens will be protected against shoddy construction and ensure against an unreasonable proliferation of such antennas in the community.