MTAS was asked to develop a bid package for demolition of a structure containing asbestos materials.

A sample ordinance providing for the licensing and regulation of adult-oriented businesses.

MTAS responded to several code enforcement related questions on the topics of downed trees, repeat offenders, and tire storage.

A review of areas of Spring City where residents had complained about drainage problems, as well as a recommendation against the town doing drainage work on private property due to various legal, liability and risk management issues. Other measures to address the complaints include cleaning out or replacing drainage tiles and/or obtaining easements in order to grade ditches.

According to the National Volunteer Fire Council, volunteers make up 67% of our nation’s fire service. In Tennessee, volunteers account for 69% of all firefighters, but the number of volunteer firefighters in Tennessee is decreasing. There were 17,122 volunteer firefighters in Tennessee in 2013, and that number dropped to 15,833 in 2015. Many communities today face volunteer recruitment and retention issues, as volunteers strive to balance work, home, personal time needs, and the fire department in a depressed economy when many people have more than one job or manage a single-parent household. Many people do not have a lot of free time, and if they spend their free time helping their community, they want to know that their time and effort has value. Here are some examples of volunteer recruitment and retention efforts that have proven successful in communities across Tennessee. Not every idea will work in every community or situation, but these resources may provide ideas for programs that will work in your community.

An interlocal agreement between the Town of Mount Carmel and the City of Kingsport for certain residential solid waste collection services.

MTAS was asked whether the beer board may refuse to issue an off-premises beer permit to an establishment which intends to sell guns as a part of its business.

In 2024, the Tennessee General Assembly took a significant step in addressing the unique challenges faced by Tennessee’s public safety officers who are part of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) by unanimously passing House Bill 2683, now codified as Public Chapter 919. This legislation marks a pivotal moment in the state's approach to the retirement benefits of its law enforcement officers, firefighters, and correctional officers; individuals who dedicate their careers to protecting public safety and maintaining order. Recognizing the inherent risks and responsibilities associated with these roles, the General Assembly introduced the “hazardous duty supplemental benefit,” a new optional provision designed to offer enhanced financial security to those who retire after years of service in these demanding and often dangerous public safety positions.

Public Chapter 919 is not just a routine amendment to the retirement system; it represents both a deliberate and thoughtful effort to acknowledge the sacrifices made by public safety officers. By implementing this law, Tennessee joins a growing number of states that are reevaluating the retirement benefits offered to public safety individuals serving in high-risk professions. This enhancement ensures that public safety employees’ retirement compensation reflects the hazardous nature of their duties.

Job description for the position of Fire Chief.

Volunteer incentive programs must be developed by each fire department to insure that the drop out rate is reduced to the lowest level possible.