@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialA recent committee meeting in Sumner County highlighted the urgent need for reliable tonnage data and effective ash disposal strategies to make waste-to-energy projects feasible.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialBecky is calling for a groundbreaking 10-20 year solid-waste plan in Sumner County that could revolutionize recycling and even pave the way for a waste-to-energy facility!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialThe commission is set to manage over $10 million in grants this school year, while also updating its PowerSchool contract amid budget revisions.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialBradley County is gearing up to take on major players in the fire apparatus market as a resolution to join antitrust litigation heads to the voting session!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Charter Commission is seeking an additional $19.6 million for FY28 to support a surge in enrollment, anticipating 29 new schools and over 10,750 students!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Public Charter School Commission is one step closer to finalizing key policies and a new rule after the committee's unanimous recommendations!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialTennessee Higher Education Commission's Jason Cavender reveals how a strategic bridge plan keeps TSU in the running for vital state funding on key projects like the Lab Science Building.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialMount Juliet commissioners are sounding the alarm over a new state law that could dramatically change the way permits are handled, leading to faster approvals and potential fee refunds that could strain local budgets.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialResidents of Bradley County are demanding a 24-month pause on controversial data center and cryptocurrency projects, citing serious concerns over environmental and economic impacts.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialKnoxville City Council is taking a monumental step to protect the rich history of the Lyons View neighborhood by exploring a conservation overlay after passionate pleas from residents.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialKnoxville City Council is set to apply for a $300,000 federal grant to enhance police forensic capabilities, but community voices are raising concerns about prioritizing alternative crisis responses instead.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialA proposed 121-lot development in Knox County is facing a critical road safety debate that could reshape its future!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialExciting developments are underway in Shelbyville as three major public projects, including the Riverwalk and airfield improvements, gear up for action!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialA proposed data center called Project Midspan is sparking controversy as a New York company challenges county regulations that could put it just 1,700 feet from Walker Valley High School.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialThe Knoxville City Council has sparked controversy by approving a $300,000 grant to boost police forensics, despite calls for funds to be redirected towards community crisis response.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialTennessee State University takes a major step forward with a unanimous vote on a 3–5 year bridge master plan, paving the way for future state-funded projects!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialRepresentative Michael Veil just announced a game-changing $26 million for volunteer firefighters, with nearly $800,000 going directly to DeKalb County!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialKnoxville City Council has unanimously denied a religious-exemption appeal that could have displaced two disabled tenants, raising essential questions about safety and community needs.
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