Lookout Mountain officials report water‑tank disruptions, public‑works schedule and upcoming community events

Mayor Jones and town officials used the June 13 meeting to update residents on public‑works and community developments.

Mayor Jones briefed the board on the Tennessee‑American Water Company project to upgrade water tanks at the Bragg Avenue location, saying the "project will cause disruption for several months." Commissioner Bentley urged drivers to be cautious because of an increased presence of children during the school vacation period and reminded residents about noise‑ordinance restrictions and state rules for Slow Moving Vehicles. Commissioner Valadez reported brush pickup is nearing completion and crews will next address pothole repairs; he said access to the Garden Club trail is virtually complete though water had caused issues at the trail gate.

Chief Schermerhorn announced the promotion of Officer Brian Killingsworth, a town employee since 2021, to the rank of Sergeant. Mayor Jones also noted the new Massey's Kitchen would open on June 19, 2023, and reviewed plans for the annual July 4 parade from Fairyland School to the Town Common.

Commissioner Leavengood provided education updates, including that Ruth White (though retired) is helping fill staff vacancies, the school will have an assistant principal for the first time, and the summer library program will run 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday through Thursday; she introduced new principal Emily Haney and assistant principal Missy McKenna. Leavengood also said Night Out For Lookout set a record for fundraising and that renovation of the school office area is underway.

The meeting record shows these items as informational updates; no formal board actions tied to these reports were recorded in the minutes.