Personnel & appointments in Tennessee local government
What Tennessee city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about personnel & appointments — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
302 Tennessee meetings since 2024 covered personnel & appointments. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Tennessee with the most personnel & appointments activity
- Nashville, TN (77)
- Clarksville, TN (68)
- Blount County, TN (25)
- Hendersonville, TN (18)
- Coffee County, TN (15)
- Knoxville, TN (9)
- Bristol, TN (8)
- Smyrna, TN (8)
- Washington County Schools, TN (8)
- Shelby County Schools, TN (8)
- Sumner County Schools, TN (8)
- Jefferson City, TN (7)
Latest matching meetings
Committee to consider tree trimming metrics and 25 board appointments
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will discuss a resolution requesting performance metrics from Nashville Electric Service regarding its tree trimming program. The body will also interview and consider confirming 25 appointments to various city boards and commissions.
Council to vote on appointments and redevelopment plans
The Metropolitan Council will consider confirming 13 appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Director of Law and members of the Hospital Authority. The body will also vote on resolutions related to Vision Zero pedestrian safety and tax increment financing for several redevelopment projects.
City Council to discuss equipment purchases and liquor license limits
The Jefferson City Council will review proposed purchases of vehicles, radios, and software, as well as a request to limit liquor store approvals. The body will also discuss filling two vacant positions on the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Ambulance director announces retirement; board to discuss successor requirements
The Coffee County Ambulance Authority will review and approve write-offs and bad debts, receive a quarterly financial report from Director Marianna Edinger, and discuss Michael Bonner's intent to retire along with prerequisites for a new director. No final decision on the retirement or successor is expected at this…
Public Safety Committee meets July 15 to discuss department reports and K-9 retirement
The committee will review reports from the Building & Codes, Fire Rescue, Police, and Municipal Court departments. Additionally, a resolution is presented regarding the retirement of a patrol service dog.
Clarksville Housing Authority to review director assessment and handbook revisions
The Clarksville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and operational updates. The board will discuss revisions to the employee handbook and a 90-day assessment of the Executive Director.
Workshop: County considers $8M purchase of Alcoa South Plant
The Blount County Commission workshop will discuss several major budget increases, including an $8 million purchase of the Alcoa South Plant, a $5 million right-of-way acquisition for the Pellissippi Parkway extension, and over $2 million in reappropriations. Other items include grants for school security officers and…
Airport Board to discuss hangar leases and manager title change
The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will meet to review hangar construction documentation and land lease edits. The board will also discuss the Airport Manager's performance evaluation and a potential title change to Airport Director.
Committee confirms appointments to key Nashville-Davidson County boards and commissions
This committee is handling routine board appointments and confirmations for Nashville-Davidson County. Members will vote on resolutions approving notaries, honoring a local broadcaster, and recognizing the city’s naloxone distribution program. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major policy or budget votes.
Council advances U-turn ban on Highway 11-E medians.
The Jefferson City Council will review monthly department reports and approve several board appointments. Members will vote on contracts for Fire Station 2 upgrades, police vehicles, and sanitation equipment to maintain city services. The council will also consider a traffic ordinance banning U-turns at Highway 11-E…
Pension Board reviews retirement resolutions and fund updates
The Pension Board will review pension fund updates and approve several retirement resolutions. These include allowances for spouses or dependents of deceased retirees and service retirements for city employees.
Commissioners to review multiple budget amendments and library board appointments
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several budget amendments for various funds, including drug court, tax relief, and school funds. The board will also review appointments for the Library Board. Departmental reports and committee minutes will be presented.
Board to adopt annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-2027
The Board will hold public hearings and consider two ordinances: one amending the current FY 2025-2026 budget, and another adopting the annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-2027. Additionally, they will vote on appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning Commission, and consider a…
Board to discuss Bradford-Berry House preservation and personnel policy changes
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss the Bradford-Berry Property and consider resolutions to establish a partnership with the Bradford-Berry Preservation Society. They will also hold a public hearing and discuss personnel policy changes regarding public safety assistant chiefs.
Board approved $498,000 purchase of 2,000 meter collars
The Essential Services Board approved a $73,696 annual support and warranty contract with Alianza for five years and a $498,000 purchase of 2,000 CPMD meter collars from Carina Technology. It also noted a TVA fuel cost increase to $0.02873 per kWh for residential customers beginning July 2026. The board discussed an…
Council to adopt annual budget and tax rate for fiscal 2026-27
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances to adopt the annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, and to amend the current year's budget. They will also consider resolutions authorizing up to $10 million in bond reimbursement for municipal projects, an agreement for federal…
Committee to consider board appointments and honorary resolutions
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will review several ceremonial resolutions honoring individuals and recognizing Black Music Month and Juneteenth. The committee will also interview and confirm multiple appointments to boards and commissions including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory…
Town Council to consider annual performance evaluation of Town Manager
The Smyrna Town Council will hold a special-called meeting to consider the annual performance evaluation of the Town Manager. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with public comment and other procedural items.
Council to vote on final reading of FY2027 budget ordinance
The Memphis City Council will consider the third and final reading of the FY2027 budget ordinance, which sets the tax levy and appropriations. Other business includes several MLGW contracts, a street name change, a paid parental leave resolution, and multiple interfund loans for capital projects. The council will also…
Committee to vote on pension changes and charter amendments
The Personnel and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider reappointments to the Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board and the Convention Center Commission. The body will also vote on an ordinance to amend the city's pension system and two referendum ordinances regarding civil service arbitration and…
Committee to vote on pay step 5 for assistant fire/police chiefs, costs $20,250
The Public Safety Committee will consider Ordinance 2026-08 to amend personnel rules so that internally promoted assistant fire and police chiefs start at pay Step 5, requiring a $20,250 budget amendment. They will also discuss applying for an AFG grant for fire nozzle replacement and a general discussion on electric…
Board to vote on annual budget and tax rate for FY2027
The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the second reading of Ordinance 2026-07 adopting the annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also consider a resolution amending the city's Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Council to rule on CareCuts zoning appeal and approve $465K water quality contract
City Council will vote on a zoning appeal overturning a Board of Zoning Appeals decision regarding CareCuts' religious land use exemption at 5200 Clinton Highway. The agenda also includes multiple contracts for infrastructure and events, board appointments, and a $4,500 appropriation for youth event grants through the…
Council to adopt FY2027 budget, tax levy, and zoning code amendment
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances adopting the FY2027 annual budget, setting the property tax levy, and approving appropriations for public service organizations. They will also consider a zoning code amendment to permit adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a…
Committee to appoint youth representatives for 2026-2027 academic year
The Education Relations Committee will meet to discuss the appointment of youth representatives for the 2026-2027 academic year. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.
Council to consider adopting 2026-2027 budget and tax rate
The city council will hold public hearings on a zoning change for 1808 King College Road and on the CDBG/HOME grant action plan. They will then consider first reading of the annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-2027, along with zoning amendments, alley abandonments, and resolutions on transit fare changes and an…
Committee to vote on new pay plans for thousands of city employees
The Government Operations and Regulations Committee is considering resolutions to adopt new pay plans for general government employees, Board of Health staff, and Police and Fire Department personnel, all effective July 1, 2026. They are also reviewing a grant application for a pilot Sobering and Stabilization Center…
Council committee to vote on NES CEO firing and power board no-confidence
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will consider resolutions urging the termination of Nashville Electric Service CEO Teresa Broyles-Aplin and expressing no confidence in the Electric Power Board due to failures during Winter Storm Fern. The committee will also vote on multiple board and…
Council to vote on tax levy and annual budget for FY 2026-27
The City Council will hold public hearings and then vote on second readings of ordinances to levy a property tax and adopt the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Other business includes appointing members to the Historic Zoning Commission and Library Board, approving bids for sidewalk improvements, and discussing…
Public hearing set for rezoning properties on Bowen Lane
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss a future public hearing regarding zoning changes for two properties. They will also review airport committee minutes and a board reappointment.
Committee to consider expanding paid family leave for city employees
The Personnel and Government Affairs Committee will discuss an ordinance to amend the city's personnel policy expanding paid family leave benefits for all full-time employees. The ordinance is sponsored by Councilmembers Easter-Thomas and Green and applies citywide.
Coffee County committee to consider judicial commissioner reappointment
The Coffee County Legislative Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss unfinished business, including a recommendation to reappoint a Judicial Commissioner.
Council to consider budget amendment, Mossy Creek rehab, and sidewalk bids
The City Council will discuss a proposed interlocal agreement with Jefferson County for rehabilitation of the Mossy Creek Wildlife Viewing Area, a proposed amendment to the FY25-26 operating budget, and bids for the Sidewalk Improvements Project Diabetes Phase 1. They will also review a maintenance agreement with…
City council called meeting with beer board appointment
This is a procedural meeting with call to order, roll call, citizen comments, and a single appointment to the Beer Board. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
Council to vote on reducing grocery sales tax and $208M borrowing
The Metropolitan Council will consider several resolutions, including a proposal to reduce the local sales tax on groceries and a resolution authorizing up to $208 million in tax anticipation notes. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a beer permit exemption for three restaurants on Houston Street, and votes…
Commission to consider rezoning 3.19 acres at 10800 Hwy 109 N to rural residential
The Wilson County Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning 3.19 acres at 10800 Hwy 109 N from agricultural to rural residential, with a unanimous positive recommendation from the Planning Commission. The board will also vote on a speed limit reduction on Smith Hollow Road to 25 mph, multiple appropriation…
Agriculture Committee to discuss new 4-H agent hire
This is a routine meeting of the Coffee County Agriculture Committee. Agenda items include approving previous minutes, receiving program reports, and discussing the new hire of a 4-H agent. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.
Roxy Regional Theatre Board discusses staff contracts and financial updates
The board will review staff wages and contract discussions for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The meeting includes a financial report regarding credit card usage and limits, alongside reports on upcoming season programming.
Budget & Finance Committee to discuss 2027 General Fund Budget
The committee will hear a budget presentation from Sheriff Chad Partin and review budget amendments for schools and other funds. Members will also discuss the 2027 General Fund Budget and a proposal regarding employee medical costs.
Commission to discuss $3.6M in school repairs and a rezoning
The Blount County Commission Workshop will consider several budget increases and transfers, including $1.8 million for Friendsville Elementary roof and brick repairs, $1.77 million for high school track renovations, and a zoning amendment from R-1 to RAC on a 3.758-acre parcel at 4750 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy. Other…