Celina To Finalize Budget With Water Rate Hike
Celina officials will move forward this fiscal year with a new budget that includes a 30 percent increase in water rates and no pay raises for city employees. Mayor Luke Collins said the budget passed its first reading in July and will face a final vote in August. “You always hate for the rates to […]
Algood Pauses Firefighter Expansion Citing Budget Concerns
The Algood City Council voted Tuesday to table the idea of adding two full-time firefighters to the city’s fire department. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the proposal to hire the additional personnel would require the city to spend approximately $207,000 that was not included in the current fiscal year budget. Chapman-Fowler said the recurring expense would […]
Celina Proposes 30% Water Rate Hike, No City Pay Raises
Celina officials discussed a proposed budget Tuesday that includes a 30 percent water rate increase and no pay raises for city employees. Mayor Luke Collins said the state reviewed the financial plan and provided a positive assessment despite the difficult decisions. Collins said the city is facing the same economic pressures as residents from inflation. […]
Cookeville City Council Approves $244 Million Budget
The Cookeville City Council approved the final $244 million annual budget for the city’s new fiscal year. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city budget serves as an outline for everything the municipal government is responsible for. Wheaton said the budget sets the blueprint and constraints of what is possible of local government. “This is […]
Crossville Budget Passed With No Property Tax Increase
The Crossville City Council passed a new fiscal year budget Thursday that maintains the current property tax rate while adjusting utility fees to cover the cost of service. Finance Director Nathan Clouse said the city will hold the property tax rate at 0.6059 for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year. Clouse said the rate is effectively […]
Byrdstown Budget Maintains Minimal Property Tax Rates
Byrdstown officials approved the first reading of a new fiscal year budget that maintains a property tax rate of less than 35 cents per 100 dollars of property value. Mayor Sam Gibson said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year keeps the tax rate at approximately 34.9 cents to remain consistent with previous years, Gibson […]
Livingston Narrowly Approves Budget And Tax Increase
Livingston Aldermen approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and a property tax increase during a Monday meeting. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the approved budget includes a five-cent property tax increase to help the city manage escalating expenses. “I would love not to do that too, but like we say, everything is, it is, everything […]
Baxter Budget Funds Employee Raises Without Tax Increases
Baxter officials proposing a new budget that includes a $1 hourly raise for all full-time employees while maintaining the current tax rate for residents. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city prioritized the pay increase to help retain staff amidst rising cost of living. Holmes said aldermen would have to cut several departmental requests to balance […]
Sparta Board Maintains Tax Rate And Approves Budget
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and maintained the property tax rate at $0.59. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the tax rate remains the same from the previous fiscal year. Tindle said the budget ordinance establishes the spending levels for city departments through June […]
Cookeville City Council Approves Budget, Worker Raises
The Cookeville City Council approved a $244 million annual budget on first reading during its Thursday meeting. Finance Director Jenni Nisewander said the budget addresses priorities including capital infrastructure, equipment, and employee compensation. Nicewander said the spending plan includes a $2,000 market adjustment for all full-time employees and a merit raise of up to 2 […]
