Municipal E-News | September 2026 | Quarter 3 | Issue 121 |
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Welcome to the redesigned MTAS Municipal E-News. 🎉 The E-News brings all of the MTAS news to cities and towns across the state of Tennessee.Â
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Angie Carrier Named MTAS Executive Director |
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The UT Institute for Public Service has named Angie Carrier is the new executive director of the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS).
Carrier has served as interim executive director of MTAS since October 2025. She will start in the permanent role Sept. 1.
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Staying the Course While Reading the Room |
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A new fiscal year brings new opportunities, renewed energy, and a fresh budget. For many local governments, it also marks the beginning of implementing strategic priorities and initiatives that have been carefully planned and funded. -- Angie Carrier, MTAS Executive Director
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Congratulations CMFO Graduates! |
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106 municipal finance professionals earned their Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) designation and were honored at a graduation ceremony in Nashville, hosted by MTAS and the Comptroller's Office, recognizing their dedication to strengthening local government finance across Tennessee. -- Kay Stegall, MTAS Finance & Accounting Consultant
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Chlorine in Potable Water |
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Ever wondered why your tap water smells faintly of chlorine? Learn why water utilities are required to add chlorine to your drinking water and how it protects you from dangerous pathogens and contaminants along the way. -- Steve Wyatt, MTAS Utilities Operations Consultant
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I-9 Record Storage and New Tennessee E-Verify Requirements |
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Tennessee municipalities face new compliance responsibilities as a law requiring all state and local government employers to use the federal E-Verify system took effect July 1, 2026. -- Peter Voss, MTAS Human Resources Consultant
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Scores or Impressions? Both! |
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For cities that use structured interviews, panel interviews, or oral boards, one of the most important parts of the process is separating rater impressions from observed candidate behavior. -- John Grubbs, MTAS Human Resources Consultant
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Economic Development and Funding in South Central Tennessee |
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Communities across South Central Tennessee are increasingly leveraging state and federal funding sources to strengthen infrastructure, attract industry, and position themselves for long-term economic growth. -- Patrick Marsh, MTAS Municipal Management Consultant
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Fire Crew Staffing: A Critical Issue for Municipal Leaders |
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One of the most important issues facing fire service leaders today is determining fire crew staffing. Staffing is not simply a budget issue; it is an operational readiness, firefighter safety and community risk issue. -- Steve Cross, MTAS Technical Program Manager & Fire Management Consultant
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Log In, Update, Done: FY2027 MTAS Salary Survey is Here |
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The MTAS Salary Survey is now open for FY2027 — log in to update your data or register as a new participant, and gain access to the Salary Survey Reporting Dashboard to help inform pay decisions for your city. -- Frances Adams-O'Brien, MTAS Librarian
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TREEDC Member City Algood Sucessfully Recruits Light Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Development |
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and state officials announced that LEV Manufacturing will invest $7 million and create 288 jobs at a new 100,000-square-foot assembly and distribution facility in Algood, marking the company's first Tennessee location and a new U.S. hub for Rad Power Bikes production. -- Warren Nevad, MTAS Municipal Management Consultant
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Rising Health Insurance Premiums? ParTNers for Health Can Help |
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Facing rising health premiums? Local education, government, and eligible quasi-governmental agencies can find relief through PARTNers for Health — the state's medical, dental, and vision program — contact Jessica Crosby  to learn how your agency can enroll.
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Foundations and Updates for Municipal Courts |
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The Foundations and Updates for Municipal Courts is coming up this September and October in eight cities across the state. This is a four hour training for all things municipal courts. This is geared towards municipal court clerks, city attorneys, and city judges. Four hours of CLE credits are available for attorneys. Plus, it’s free to attend!
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Sneak Peek! Training Needs Assessment |
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Thank you to everyone that participated in our biennial training needs assessment. We’re still analyzing the data but here’s a sneak peek.
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Big Wins-Tackling High Dollar Inefficiencies
- Making the Shift to Leaderhip
- Financial Oversight of Water Utility Systems
- Municipal Leadership Program
- Business Tax Update
- Records Requests & Making Sense of Retention Schedules
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Other Conferences and Events |
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TAMCAR 2026 Fall Conference
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TCMA Fall 2026 Conference
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TGFOA 2026 Fall Conference
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TCAPWA/SWANA Annual Conference
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ICMA Conference
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TREEDC Annual Conference & Awards Reception
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MTAS offices will be closed September 7, 2026 for the Labor Day holiday
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