The Dickson County commission opened its December work session with routine business and moved several items to the Dec. 15 regular meeting for formal action.

The commission approved the Nov. 3, 2025 work session minutes after a motion by Commissioner Petty and a second by Commissioner Spicer; the chair called for a voice vote and recorded 'aye' with no opposition noted. Commissioner Simpkins said his term on the Agriculture Extension Committee is ending in January and nominated Becky Spicer to succeed him; the nomination was seconded by Commissioner McElwain and carried by voice vote.

The chair added a 9-1-1 interlocal agreement to the Dec. 15 agenda. The chair described the proposal as bringing Shawna Atchison, the 9-1-1 director, onto county payroll with reimbursement from the 9-1-1 board so that she would receive county employee benefits; a motion by Commissioner Brent, seconded by Commissioner Ledger, put the item on the Dec. 15 regular-meeting agenda.

Finally, the Harpeth Ridge volunteer fire station proposal was presented and the commission voted to move that item to the Dec. 15 regular meeting for consideration (motion recorded during the work session). The chair told commissioners the county expects to fund the proposed station from excess or debt-service reserve funds and that the arrangement should not require a tax increase.

Other items included a high-level school facilities presentation and the distribution of annual financial reports; the chair cited Tennessee Code Annotated reporting requirements and directed commissioners with financial questions to Don Hall. The next work session date was set for Jan. 5, 2026 at 7 p.m., with a holiday event before the meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of minutes (11/03/2025): Motion by Commissioner Petty; second Commissioner Spicer; voice vote 'aye' — approved.
- Agriculture Extension Committee appointment (Becky Spicer): Motion by Commissioner Simpkins; second Commissioner McElwain; voice vote — approved.
- Add 9-1-1 interlocal agreement to Dec. 15 agenda: Motion by Commissioner Brent; second Commissioner Ledger; voice vote — approved to add to agenda.
- Move Harpeth Ridge fire station proposal to Dec. 15 regular meeting: Motion to move (Commissioner Beatty indicated intent and motion was seconded by Commissioner McElwain); voice vote — item moved for formal consideration.