MTAS was asked to prepare a curfew ordinance.

MTAS was asked whether a municipal utility board may enter into a franchise agreement with a utility corporation without the city being a party to the agreement.

An article answering questions about negative consequences because of this private-sector association.

Eighteen Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding employee health insurance, paid leave, paid holidays and retirement benefits.

Cities adopting building codes by reference must adopt the complete codes by ordinance. Includes sample ordinances

Topics covered include the economic and environmental benefits of urban forestry, how to start an urban forestry program for your community, roles of tree boards and staff, identifying potential community stakeholders, technical assistance providers, and best management practices in urban forestry.

Use of tobacco products in non-smoking areas of municipal buildings is prohibited.

Twenty-two cities were asked whether their city performs DIY street paving and how they made their decision.

An ordinance to close all or part of a street.

This is a sample policy to be used as a template for a fire department to create a specific policy for their fire department. Though Tennessee law allows a properly trained individual to administer naloxone for a suspected opioid overdose, the fire department should check with their medical director BEFORE implementing a naloxone administration SOP and should follow the medical director’s advice.