Carter County public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Session
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the general plan for the physical development of the county. The board will also discuss purchasing property at 129 Judge Don Lewis Blvd and vote on several budget amendments and contracts.
- Public hearing on resolution amending the General Plan for the Physical Development of Carter County
- Discussion on the purchase of real property at 129 Judge Don Lewis Blvd
- Proposed $150,000 purchase order to Schaus Professional Services for Helene Flood consulting
- Proposed $6,501,818.87 budget amendment for the Helene Bond Fund
- Proposed $326,687 loan agreement with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
Budget Committee Regular Meeting
The Budget Committee will discuss the upcoming budget process for the reappraisal year and review several budget amendments. The body will also consider requests for consulting services from Schaus LLC.
- Upcoming Budget Process for Reappraisal Year
- PO Request for Schaus LLC for Consulting Services
- Schaus Invoice check request
- Awards for additional road repairs
- Budget amendments 101 BA 5, 116 BA 3, 127 BA 2, 131 BA 3, 141 BA 4, 142 BA 3, and 180 BA 3
Financial Management
The committee will discuss the renewal of a tourism contract and review a loan agreement for additional HEAL Program funds. Members will also consider a property transfer from the county to ARM.
- Tourism Contract Renewal discussion
- HEAL Program Loan Agreement for additional funds
- Property Transfer from County to ARM
- Review of November 2025 Bid Report
Regular Session
The committee is reviewing the status of the Folsom House, including insurance and archival options. Members are also discussing an interim facility for the UT-Ag Extension office at Judge Don Lewis.
- Folsom House FEMA and insurance status
- Folsom House archive options and hand-off to historic organization
- Attorney Hardin report on Folsom House
- Sound system and courtroom update
- UT-Ag Extension office interim facility contract at Judge Don Lewis
Regular Session
The Health & Welfare Committee will hold a regular session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no new or old business listed for discussion.
Regular Session
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several road repair contracts and the purchase of a building at 129 Judge Don Lewis Blvd. The meeting includes reports on disaster updates and a presentation from the Tri-Cities Airport.
- Appropriation of $1,000,000 for a UT Extension Office building at 129 Judge Don Lewis Blvd.
- Road repair POs including $905,850 for Hampton Creek Road and $819,853.40 for Long Hollow Bridge
- Grant contract for Helene Interest Payment Reimbursements in the amount of $5,497,650.00
- Purchase of a 2026 F-250 for the Landfill for $50,862.00
- Appointment to fill a vacancy in the 5th District on the County Commission
Special Called Session
The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update from EMA Director Umrichin regarding disaster recovery. The body will consider action items from the Budget Committee to appropriate funds for disaster response, recovery, and reimbursement efforts.
- Disaster Recovery Update from EMA Director Umrichin
- Appropriation of funds for disaster response and recovery expenditures
Budget Committee Special Called Meeting
The Budget Committee is meeting to review various construction and repair invoices. The body will consider approving contracts for several road projects and addressing flood-related repairs.
- Approval for Mayor to sign contracts for Hampton Creek, Heaton Creek, Laural Highlands, Long Hollow, and Perkins Hollow bid results
- Summers-Taylor paving quote for Helene damaged Elk Mills Roads
- Mikes Auto quote and PO for Animal Shelter Truck flood damage repairs
- Slagle Construction Invoice #220 for County Road Repairs
- Invoices for RK&K regarding Poga Bridge 1, Poga Bridge 2, and Long Hollow Bridge
Financial Management
The committee will discuss hotel/motel taxes and review various surplus property disposals. Members will also consider a property exchange for Keenburg Elementary and a radio project RFQ for White Rock Tower Road.
- Hotel/Motel Tax discussion with Bridge and NE Tourism Association
- RFQ for White Rock Tower Road Radio Project
- Keenburg Elementary Property Exchange
- Property transfers from County to Loaves and Fishes and ARM
- Surplus property disposals for School Transportation, HVE, EMA, Finance, Highway, and Register of Deeds
Regular Session
The committee will review options for the Folsom House, including insurance status and a potential hand-off to a historic organization. Members will also discuss an interim facility for the UT-Ag Extension office and the location of archives.
- Folsom House options and FEMA/insurance status
- Potential hand-off of Folsom House to a historic organization
- UT-Ag Extension office interim facility
- Archive location
- Sound system information
Regular Session
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no items listed under old or new business.
Regular Session
The Education Committee will meet to review the Carter County Schools Report. No new or old business items are listed for discussion.
- Carter County Schools Report
Regular Session
The Carter County Highway body will meet to discuss the placement of school zone lights. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and reports.
- School zone light placement
Budget Committee Regular Meeting
The Budget Committee will discuss updates on FEMA flood-related projects and review numerous invoices for road and bridge repairs. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and consider several budget amendments.
- Updates on flood projects including Long Hollow Bridge, POGA 1 and 2 Bridges, and repairs to Laurel Highlands, Heaton Creek, and Hampton Creek roads
- Review of flood-related invoices from Landworx, Hampton Construction, RKK, Slagle Construction, Straight Path Distributing, Sun Belt Rentals, Trilec Products, Martin Marietta, and Summers Taylor
- Certification salary increase for Hayle Davenport
- Funding request for an appraisal for a possible UT Extension Office
- Review of nine budget amendments (101 BA 4 through 180 BA 2)
Financial Management
The Financial Management Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body is reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs) for flood-related repairs and a radio project. The Director of Finance will provide an update on FEMA and TEMA reimbursements.
- RFPs for repairs at Hampton Creek Road, Heaton Creek Road, Long Hollow Bridge, Laurel Highlands Bridge, and Estep Bridge over Doe River
- RFQ for White Rock Tower Road Radio Project
- Grant contract with State for reimbursement of bond fees
- Surplus property disposals for Transportation-Schools, HVE, EMA, and Finance
- Maintenance asset transfer to Planning
Health & Welfare
The committee is meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. No old or new business items are listed on the agenda.
- Election of Chairperson
- Election of Vice Chairperson
Regular Session
The committee will review options for the Folsom House and the UT-Ag Extension office interim facility. Members will also discuss a request from John Farrell regarding a property donation for Gap Creek Park.
- Folsom House FEMA and insurance status
- Potential hand-off of Folsom House to a historic organization
- UT-Ag Extension office interim facility
- Property donation request for Gap Creek Park from John Farrell
- Archive location and sound system information
Regular Session
The Education Committee will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The session includes a report from Carter County Schools.
- Election of Chairperson
- Election of Vice Chairperson
- Carter County Schools Report
Highway Committee
The committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.
- Election of Chair
- Election of Vice Chair
- Road Superintendent Report
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will discuss updates to flood-related FEMA projects and a TCI grant application for the Sheriff's Department. The body will also review several budget amendments and invoices from Summers-Taylor Materials Co.
- Update of Flood Related FEMA Projects
- TCI Grant Application for Sheriff’s Dept
- RV Addition for Sheriff Dept
- Invoices 651609, 651657, and 651633 from Summers-Taylor Materials Co
- Budget Amendments 101 BA 3, 131 BA 1, 141 BA 2, 142 BA 1, and 145 BA 1
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to review various invoices and purchase order requests. The items primarily concern road repairs, bridge work, and professional services.
- RK&K invoices for POGA Rd Bridge #1, POGA Rd Bridge #2, and Long Hollow Bridge
- Purchase requests for plastic pipe from Straight Path Distributing
- Purchase requests for safety barriers from Permatile Concrete Products
- Purchase requests for stone for county roads from Martin Marietta Materials
- Invoices from Landworx Construction Contractors, Schaus Professional Services, and Trilec Products
Financial Management
The committee will discuss the Tweetsie Trail and the Schaus contract renewal. Members will review the August 2025 bid report and a Highway Right of Way Agreement. The meeting includes updates on FEMA/TEMA reimbursements and surplus vehicle disposals.
- Tweetsie Trail discussion
- Schaus contract renewal discussion
- Review of August 2025 Bid Report
- Highway Right of Way Agreement review
- Surplus disposals for Transportation (Schools), HVE, and EMA
Buildings & Grounds
The Buildings & Grounds Committee will review the status of the Folsom House, including insurance and a potential transfer to a historic organization. The body will also discuss an interim facility for the UT-Ag Extension office.
- Folsom House FEMA and insurance status
- Potential hand-off of Folsom House to historic organization
- Attorney Hardin report on Folsom House
- UT-Ag Extension office interim facility
- Archive location and sound system information