MTAS was asked about the advisability of spending city funds to improve a road outside of the city limits.

Cities are granted the right to impose taxes to raise public funds in Article II , § 29 of the Tennessee Constitution, which states: “ The General Assembly shall have power to authorize the several counties and incorporated towns in this State, to impose taxes for County and Corporation purposes, respectively....” From this language has grown the public purpose doctrine, which dictates that public funds can be used only for public purposes. The courts have applied this doctrine to claims for indemnity by public officials and employees, and the reasoning in these cases apply to indemnity clauses in contracts and other situations in which municipalities attempt to indemnify other parties.

MTAS was asked about the legality of a city and church sharing in the costs of constructing a fence on an easement.

A model for the MTAS comprehensive management review (CMR).

MTAS Management Consultant Honna Rogers created this list of interview questions to be used by the Town of Signal Mountain, Tennessee during a search for a new Finance Director.

An ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the New Tazewell Code Book regarding the regulation of cats and dogs.

MTAS participated in Collegedale's strategic planning process in February 2025. The session resulted in a mission and vision statement for the city, as well as a SWOT analysis that identified the city's internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats. The council also identified goals and objectives to address key issues.