Sr. Administrative Coordinator
This position performs a variety of technical, financial and administrative functions in support of the Finance department.
This position performs a variety of technical, financial and administrative functions in support of the Finance department.
This position is responsible for maintaining accurate Police Department records, entering data into a computer, and responding to requests for documentation.
This position is responsible for performing clerical duties in support of the Parks Department.
Municpal Courts Specialist John Eskew provides an update on the law related to Hands Free law (T.C.A. 55-8-199) regarding the unlawful use of wireless telecommunication devices effective January 1, 2026.
| Motor vehicles--Laws and regulations |
These documents address common questions asked by municipal courts, including what fines are retained by the cities, and which fines are submitted to the Department of Safety, as well as what statutes are in the Tennessee Code Annotated that permit cities to retain certain fines, and which statutes mandate those fines be forwarded to the Department of Safety. The memo provides guidance on how to properly establish jurisidiction of motor vehicle offense in municipal courts and subsequently properly retain the fine money for most offenses.
Documents attached:
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Memorandum on Fines to send to Safety 2023.pdf
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Form 401 GS itemizations.pdf
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| Fines and court costs Motor vehicles Tennessee |
Municipal Courts Specialist John Eskew shared information on a change and a reminder regarding the Department of Safety’s processes for reinstating a driver’s license and submitting compliance documents.
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| Licenses and permits--Motor vehicles Licenses and permits--Laws and regulations |
An update for municipal court clerks from Municipal Courts Specialist John Eskew regarding the change to Litigation Tax Form PRV 401, Line 12. Originally sent to court clerks 2/9/2026.
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PRV_401_2026_screenshot.jpg
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PRV_401_-_2026_version 2.pdf
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67-4-602_Tax_imposed__1_.pdf
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| Courts--Municipal--Tennessee Fines and court costs |
A sample ordinance for levying a municipal litigation tax.
| Taxes--Litigation Taxes--Municipal ordinances Municipal ordinances |
MTAS was asked whether or not a city still has the authority to set and to collect a city litigation tax after the enactment of the Municipal Court Reform Act.
| Courts--Municipal Taxes--Litigation Fines and court costs |
The University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) seeks applications for a Legal Consultant. This field position is based out of our Knoxville, Johnson City, or Chattanooga office but is afforded the flexibility of our alternate work arrangement (AWA) program. MTAS is an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service and provides professional and technical consulting services to Tennessee municipalities, state government, and municipal government-related associations.
This position provides professional advice and technical assistance in the area of municipal law and municipal codes to a broad range of customers and groups, including municipalities in the state, state agencies, the Tennessee Municipal League, state legislators, and associations of municipal officials.
In addition to providing direct client assistance, this position researches, develops, and maintains timely technical reports and publications on critical issues, develops and teaches training courses, and assists other consultants in the agency in the performance of individual and team projects.
This position will perform other special project work as assigned by the Legal Consulting & Codes Program Manager or the Executive Director.