Public Chapter 148 passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in April 2013 and effective on January 1, 2014, requires all cities that have 'youth athletic activities' to comply with guidelines issued by the Tennessee Department of Health concerning risk and symptoms of concussion and head injuries.

MTAS was asked for follow-up information about creating a new charter for the airport authority.

A survey of selected cities regarding salaries and benefits for city managers and administrator. Benefits included are vehicle allowance or take-home vehicle, retirement plan, and leave accrual. Survey data also includes years of service for the current manager or administrator, whether a agreement is in place with the current manager or administrator, the length of the agreement and if any other compensation options are offered.

A summary of what cities can expect to receive from the state shared taxes for the 1999-2000 fiscal year.

A job description for the position of Economic Development Director.

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.

The purpose of this guide is to present a simple, step-by-step procedure to aid Tennessee municipal officials in procuring engineering, architectural, land surveying, and other professional services by using the QBS process.

This guide promotes the qualifications based selection (QBS) process. QBS is an equitable, rational, objective process that enables the city to obtain the services of a highly qualified professional at a fair and reasonable cost. By using the QBS process, a city chooses to base consultant selection on qualifications. The quality of engineering services may lead to lower overall life cycle costs for the project.When initiating a project, all owners—whether municipalities, private companies, or institutions—and the design professionals with whom they contract, seek the same results: a completed project that meets the owner’s short-term and long-term needs, is completed on schedule and stays within budget. Following an organized process for selecting and procuring professional services will help both the owner and the design professional achieve these results.This guide establishes a framework for a successful project. Procuring professional services is both an objective and a subjective process. This publication provides guidance for the process. It discusses nine essential steps and provides sample documents and forms for procuring professional services.

Cities may receive a share of these funds for needed transportation projects by participating in the planning process that identifies transportation needs and allocates project funds.

A summary of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (signed into law March 18, 2020) to assist employers and employees during the pandemic.

A review of the growth in the Police Department budget and some suggestions for balancing the FY 2006 budget. (Note: please contact report authors before sharing with another municipality.)