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Resolution concerning the proposed sale of the cable television service

A resolution concerning the proposed sale of the cable television service operated by the board of public utilities and providing for a referendum of the voters to approve such a sale.

Ashburn, Melissa
Resolution
Cable television
Elections--Initiatives and referendums
Cable television--Municipal resolutions
Internal
05/10/2021
07/30/2007

Resolution regarding the sale of intoxicating liquors in municipalities

A resolution requesting legislation to amend TCA to allow municipalities to permit the sale of alcohol by local option election.

Norris, Margaret
Resolution
Alcoholic beverages--Municipal resolutions
Public
07/27/2021
05/27/2008

Abolishing city juvenile court

MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the abolition of courts in general and municipal courts in particular, and more specifically, home rule municipal courts during the term of the judge.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Charters--City
Courts--Judges
Courts--Municipal
Internal
04/16/2021
04/22/2002

Sixth Circuit upholds Brentwood sign ordinance

The ordinance limited the size of billboards to a face area of 120 square feet and a height of six feet, including the length of any supporting pole.

Huffer, Dennis
General
Signs and signboards
Signs and signboards--Laws and regulations
Internal
07/16/2021
03/2/2005

It's not too late to achieve a good census count in your Tennessee municipality

An MTAS Hot Topic providing resources on the 2020 Census impact on local finances and resources for getting a message out encouraging participation in the decennial count.

Jaeckel, Gary
General
Census
Internal
07/26/2021
09/4/2020

Potential liability of municipality for certain solicitation activities of charitable or civic groups

MTAS was asked about a municipality's potential liability for injuries resulting from, or in connection with, a charitable or civic group's solicitation of contributions on city property, especially on city streets at traffic control devices such as stop signs and stop lights.

Bingham, Pamela
Legal Opinion
Municipal ordinances
Solicitations--Charitable organizations
Governmental tort liability
Liability
Internal
07/27/2021
07/14/1998

Relocation of city hall

MTAS was asked about moving City Hall from one county to another.

Darden, Ron
General
City halls
Management
Public
07/23/2021
08/9/2002

Water Needs of Small Tennessee Fire Departments (2011)

This report discusses the fire department's need for water, fire insurance ratings, hydrant marking regulations, problems confronting local government's ability to provide water for fire service, the value of residential sprinkler systems, and potential savings from improved fire service.

Darden, Ron
West, Gary
Report/Study
Fire--Operations--Water supply
Fire--Insurance ratings
Fire--Hydrants
Fire--Prevention--Equipment
Water supply
Internal
02/14/2011
02/14/2011

SARS alert: CDC exposure guidelines issued

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) encourage all fire departments that provide EMS or respond to medical calls to review this information and take appropriate infection control measures to limit the spread of this disease.

Wolf, Dennis
General
SARS Alert.pdf (88.34 KB)
SARS Alert.doc (42.5 KB)
Public health and safety
Emergency medical services
Fire--Administration
Personnel--Health and safety--Infectious diseases
Internal
05/20/2021
04/3/2003

Alcoholic beverage sales on election days

A Tennessee city requested information on whether or not it is legal to sell alcoholic beverages on election day. The author responded to the question letting the city know that neither the General Assembly nor the ABC have restricted sales on election days.

O'Hara, Stephanie Allen
Legal Opinion
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Alcoholic beverages
Public
04/14/2021
06/1/2018
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