Putnam Family Tragedy Leads To New State Suicide Law
New felony penalties for coercive suicide went into effect this week across Tennessee to protect citizens from individuals who use manipulation to encourage others to take their own lives. State Representative Ryan Williams said the state previously only maintained an assisted suicide statute. Williams said the new legislation was crafted with specific language to protect […]
Counties Want To Reclaim Revenue From Transfer Fees
Tennessee lawmakers will consider options to restore real estate transfer tax revenues to local governments. Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton is navigating ongoing legislative efforts to return these specific tax dollars to county levels following requests from Upper Cumberland mayors. The state previously utilized local funds from various departments to cover revenue shortfalls before […]
Celina Considering Adding To Its Board Of Aldermen
The City of Celina is looking to add seats to its three-member Board of Aldermen after several seats recently went empty. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said Board Member Brittney Kerr was recently added to the board, filling an open seat. He said since then, the board has entertained the idea of adding more in the […]
Sales Tax Holiday Impacted Cookeville Revenues, Awaiting State Answers
Cookeville’s sales tax revenue took a major hit during the state’s three-month Food Sales Tax Holiday, a loss of some $500,000. City Manager James Mills said the revenue numbers from the first two months are exactly what the city had feared. Mills said that the law states that municipalities and cities like Cookeville are to […]
New White County State Park Funded By Legislature
The Scott’s Gulf State Park in White County will become a reality over the next several years, after the State Legislature funded the project. State Senator Paul Bailey and other local leaders pushed for the $27 million plus to build a visitor’s center, roadways and parking for the new wilderness park. The legislature approved the […]
