Twenty-one municipalities responded to an MTAS survey regarding training and development positions. The survey began by asking whether the municipality has any dedicated positions for staff training and development. Respondents were then asked to provide details on those positions, such as whether they are full-time or part-time, their salary range, and in which department the positions are housed. Position descriptions for relevant positions were provided by Chattanooga, Farragut, and Gatlinburg.

This resolution renames a short city street after the family that lives on the street.

This document contains items to consider including in a policy related to remote work (AKA telework or telecommuting) within a city's internal controls manual.

This ordinance prepared for the City of Townsend states that all businesses in the city shall utilize animal resistant refuse containers or refuse container enclosures where animal resistant refuse containers are not practical. The goal of this ordinance is to protect citizens, visitors, and the wildlife population by reducing bear feeding, which directly contributes to an increase in bear interactions. Keywords: bear-proof trash cans, dumpsters, black bears.