Water & utilities in Tennessee local government
What Tennessee city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
811 Tennessee meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Tennessee with the most water & utilities activity
- Nashville, TN (179)
- Clarksville, TN (63)
- Crossville, TN (47)
- Murfreesboro, TN (45)
- Spring Hill, TN (42)
- Lebanon, TN (38)
- Bristol, TN (38)
- Gallatin, TN (35)
- Mount Pleasant, TN (34)
- Coffee County, TN (31)
- Springfield, TN (23)
- Farragut, TN (23)
Latest matching meetings
Commission to consider reappointments, committee picks, and stormwater ad-hoc group
The Blount County Commission workshop will set its agenda, hear public input, and consider consent items including a proclamation honoring Dolly Parton and certified election results. Under unfinished business, the commission will review reappointments to the Industrial Development Board and the Smoky Mountain Tourism…
Crossville City Council to discuss airport standards and Northwest Connector funding
The City Council will consider several items including airport minimum standards and flight training school approvals. The meeting also includes discussions on the Northwest Connector Phase 2 project and mitigation credits for the Meadow Park Lake dam project.
Planning Commission holds public hearings on abandoning three road right-of-ways
The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend to City Council the abandonment of the North Thompson Lane–West College Street connector road, a portion of Cason Lane, and a portion of Samsonite Boulevard. Staff also presents reports on abandoning a sanitary sewer easement on Forbus Drive…
Committee reviews transit fare expansion and multiple infrastructure contracts
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing resolutions for public transit fare programs, railroad encroachments, and water/sewer infrastructure projects. It will also conduct second readings on ordinances regarding driver permits, waste fees, and greenway easements. Most items have already passed…
Council to vote on AI policy, new planning fees, and 11 contracts
The Smyrna Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially approve a consent agenda of 11 contracts and agreements, including utility testing, radio maintenance, janitorial services, and a commuter bus service. The council will also consider a resolution to adopt an Artificial Intelligence Policy and two…
Power Board meets; agenda items include contracts, purchases, policy, and division updates
The Clarksville Power Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely routine, covering approval of the July minutes and monthly report, plus updates from divisions like Broadband, Customer Service, Operations, and Human Resources. The board will also consider contracts/professional services…
Water Resources Board to consider multiple vehicle purchases and contracts
The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes several vehicle purchases, a cleaning services contract, a polymer purchase amendment, and equipment support agreements. They will also discuss a cellular equipment purchase, survey-grade GPS units, a CSX agreement for sewer…
Council to consider $2.95M water filtration project and $355K CNG trailer
The Gallatin City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several ordinances and resolutions, including funding for a water filtration project, a compressed natural gas trailer, and fire apparatus repairs. They will also review an annexation study, an updated job title, an insurance contract…
IDB to vote on land sale, cost-sharing, and proceeds policies
The Millington Industrial Development Board will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to consider several action items, including resolutions establishing policies for cost sharing of professional services and for allocating proceeds from property sales, a contract to sell 9.99 acres to Most Dependable…
Council to consider eminent domain for Jordan Rd & Eva sidewalks project
The Finance Committee is reviewing monthly department reports and several ordinances and resolutions that will require City Council action. Key items include authorizing negotiations or eminent domain for the Jordan Rd & Eva sidewalks project, amending drainage regulations, and agreements with federal and local…
Planning Commission to review plats, annexations, and utility extension
The Crossville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on annexations and then consider several plats, site plans, a utility extension, and two annexation plans of services. The agenda includes preliminary and final plats for residential and commercial projects, as well as a variance request.
Board to vote on rezoning, budget amendments, and utility rate changes
The Springfield Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings and take final votes on four ordinances, including a rezoning on Highway 41 North, temporary use permit rules, FY2027 budget amendments, and developer credits for system development charges. They will also discuss and possibly act on electric and…
Council votes on railroad crossing and sidewalk projects on North Castle Heights Ave
The City Council will approve four ordinances during the consent agenda. These actions cover infrastructure improvements on North Castle Heights Avenue, a playground resurfacing project, and a utility emergency repair. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.
Council to vote on water plant contract, rates, budget
The Crossville City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on a contract for a new membrane filtration system at the Meadow Park Lake Water Treatment Plant, a resolution setting water rates for FY 26-27, an appointment to the Planning Commission, and a budget amendment. Public comment will be…
Commission to vote on ambulance service regulation, ARPA asset transfers
The Blount County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items, including a resolution to regulate ambulance service, several budget increases and reappropriations, and the transfer of ARPA-funded utility assets to local utility districts. The agenda also includes numerous proclamations honoring commissioners…
Board to vote on contracts, policy changes, and new SPED positions
The Washington County Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to act on a consent agenda, district and school contracts, and several recommendations from the Director of Schools. These include approving a utility easement agreement, new special education assistant positions, and a policy change…
Gas & Water Board approves $40K Teeter settlement, multiple contracts
The Clarksville Gas & Water Board approved several bid summaries and contracts, including a $40,000 settlement for the Teeter family condemnation case. The board also reviewed financial reports and monthly activity summaries for the water, wastewater, and gas divisions.
Council to review water/sewer rate study and police services agreement
The Jefferson City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a water and sewer rate study, a truck purchase for building maintenance, a healthcare foundation grant, and a request to extend police services. The council will also consider appointments to the Adjustment and Appeals Board and…
Board to vote on 44-acre industrial rezoning for Spring Hill Commerce Center
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and second reading vote on Ordinance 26-12, which would rezone a 44-acre portion of the Spring Hill Commerce Center from I-2 General Industrial to Planned Development with a base zoning of I-2. The board will also consider several resolutions, including a…
Sevierville board to finalize Old Newport Highway annexation and zoning
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold final votes on annexing and rezoning property on Old Newport Highway, plus establish a sewer fee and a moratorium on data centers. They will also consider several new business items, including a $2.5 million grant application and various equipment and project purchases.
Committee to review 23 items including zoning changes and infrastructure agreements
The Planning and Zoning Committee is meeting to review 23 items, including resolutions for infrastructure agreements with TDOT, sewer and water improvements, and zoning ordinance changes. The agenda includes both resolutions and bills on second and third reading, covering topics from greenway construction to mixed-use…
Committee to weigh street sweeping contract, TDOT signal maintenance, and sewer easements
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing 22 items, including resolutions for a street sweeping contract, several TDOT intergovernmental agreements for signal maintenance and road projects, and numerous sewer and water infrastructure acceptances. The committee will also hear an update on the Connect…
Industrial Development Board to review Baptist Hospital draw, water authority support, Ameriflo PILOT
The Fayette County Industrial Development Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and hearing public comments. They will receive an update from the County Mayor and discuss old business, specifically Baptist Hospital Draw #5. New business includes a potential resolution of support for…
Council to consider rezonings, annexations, and building code adoption
The Murfreesboro City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on several land use items, including rezonings along Rushwood Drive, Elam Road, and Joe B Jackson Parkway, and annexations along Franklin Road and Shelbyville Pike. The council will also consider adopting new building codes, a water resources…
Commission to vote on rezoning 1681 North Main Street to highway commercial
The Mount Pleasant City Commission will hold public hearings and final readings on three ordinances, including a rezoning of 1681 North Main Street from low-density residential to highway commercial. The commission will also consider multiple resolutions, including contracts for a fire truck, police software, and…
Stormwater committee to review annual report, sewer rehab, storm repairs
The Stormwater Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the 2025-2026 annual report and discuss the FUD Sewer Rehab Project and Glen Abbey Blvd storm infrastructure repair. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, minutes approval, and coordinator report.
Council to weigh water rate hike, de-annexation, and data center rules
The Crossville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a third reading of an ordinance to add data center regulations, a budget amendment, and a contract amendment for ARPA funds. They will also discuss and potentially act on the de-annexation of a specific property, a contract…
Commission to consider 10% pay raise for all county employees
The Blount County Commission workshop will consider several resolutions, including a 10% pay increase for all county employees, adoption of 2027 medical and dental plan funding rates, and a resolution to regulate ambulance service. The agenda also includes proclamations honoring outgoing commissioners, approval of…
Council to vote on adopting Complete Streets design guides and four ordinances
The Transportation, Street & Garage Committee is meeting to review department reports and forward four ordinances to the City Council for action. The most consequential item is Ordinance 07-2026-27, which would adopt NACTO and GDCI design guides as official standards for street design, affecting future road, sidewalk…
Council to consider rezoning, franchise fees, and new planning fees
The Smyrna Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including two rezonings, a franchise fee for TDS Telecom, and new Planning Department fees. The consent agenda includes routine contracts for services and equipment. The meeting also includes a wastewater treatment…
Council committee to review NES tree-trimming clearance increase
The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is holding a special called meeting to follow up on RS2026-2145, focusing on NES's justification for increasing tree clearance from 10 to 15 feet. The committee will discuss reliability data and species-specific pruning practices, as well as possible refinements to the…
Planning Commission to consider releasing $1.98M bond for Southern Springs Phase 6
The Spring Hill Municipal Planning Commission will vote on consent agenda items including releasing a $1,979,560 performance bond for Southern Springs Phase 6 and dedicating its roads and utilities. They will also review a site renovation plan for a former fast-food restaurant at 4907 Main Street to become a US Bank…
Council to consider $39K roller purchase, water rights agreement, budget
The Jacksboro City Council will discuss and take action on several items, including the purchase of a used BOMAG dual drum roller for the street department, a ballot for the Texas Health Board Region 5 representative, and a water rights agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District. The council will also hold a…
Stormwater commission to hear four floodplain and buffer cases
The Nashville Stormwater Management Commission will meet on August 6, 2026, to review four cases involving floodplain and buffer disturbances for development projects. The body will also approve minutes from its July 16 meeting and hear public input before adjourning.
Council to consider first reading of mobile food vendor ordinance amendment
The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 6, 2026, with a consent agenda covering multiple equipment purchases and a public hearing date for a rezoning. New business includes a first reading of an ordinance amending mobile food vendor regulations, a resolution to accept a state grant for a…
Highway commission to discuss routine road maintenance
The Coffee County Highway Commission will hold its monthly meeting, which includes public comments, approval of minutes, and discussion of routine road maintenance topics such as upcoming paving, mowing, patching, and drainage issues. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinances are on the agenda; the meeting…
Council to consider $350M refunding bonds for city debt
The Budget Committee is considering a resolution to issue up to $350 million in General Improvement Refunding Bonds to refinance certain city debt. The committee will also receive reports on two sewer fund capital outlay notes totaling $37 million and an update on a proposed motor vehicle registration fee increase to…
Committee to review Overton Park drainage and Bellevue Tennis Center updates
The Parks & Environment Committee is meeting to receive updates on two items: drainage issues at Overton Park and the status of the Bellevue Tennis Center. Both are informational updates requested by committee members, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
Council to discuss de-annexation, water rates, and water treatment contract
The Crossville City Council will hold a work session to discuss the de-annexation of a property, wholesale water rates, a contract amendment for ARPA funding, and a proposed contract for a membrane filtration system at the Meadow Park Lake Water Treatment Plant. The Airport Committee will also meet.
Committee to recommend final wastewater treatment plant sites
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee is meeting to review matrix scores for the final four potential sites. The committee will provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding these sites and additional evaluation factors.