State Chief Information Officer Kristen Darby and STS described cloud migrations, cybersecurity grants to local governments, and a portfolio of ARPA‑funded projects — including offender management, Edison ERP and court e‑filing — and said most large projects expect delivery within ARPA timeframes.

Tennessee enacts House Bill 1097 to regulate local government compliance with state law.

Tennessee amends federal assistance application deadlines from February 1 to March 1.

Legislators pass bill to enhance state oversight of local government policies in Tennessee.

Tennessee General Assembly modifies Code to exclude utility system materials from purchasing rules

Tennessee mandates documentation for development fees exceeding $250 from local governments.

Ridgeside City Commission creates a City Court and appoints a four-year term judge.

City Commission outlines attorney qualifications, duties, and fiscal year structure.

Ridgeside authorizes distress warrants for collecting unpaid property taxes and improvements.

Board amends city charter to clarify roles of recorder and treasurer.

Tennessee amends hotel occupancy tax code to extend deadline by six years.

House Bill 373 allows one-year apprenticeship for tattoo artists in Tennessee.

Tennessee bills enhance county and city attorney roles in advising officials on legal compliance.

House Bill 50 passes with unanimous support, changing election dynamics for local governance.

Tennessee amends cooperative purchasing regulations exempting certain utility and maintenance materials