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Greene County approves lease of 30 Greeneville parking spaces for courthouse staff; vote 19–1
Summary
Commission approved leasing 30 parking spaces from the Town of Greeneville for Courthouse employees at $25 per space monthly (total $750/month), with one commissioner dissenting (Parton).
Greene County Commissioners voted April 20 to lease 30 parking spaces from the Town of Greeneville for courthouse employees, at a rate of $25 per space per month, for an aggregate monthly lease cost of $750.
The lease was presented as a pragmatic response to limited on-site parking for judges, clerks, security officers and other courthouse staff. Commissioner Robin Quillen moved the measure and Commissioner Paul Burkey seconded. The motion passed on a roll call: 19 ayes, 1 no (Commissioner Parton), with Commissioner White recorded as absent.
The commission record shows the lease will be executed by the county mayor and is expected to be charged against operating or facilities budgets. Supporters said the arrangement is a near-term solution that keeps staff parking close to the courthouse while longer-term campus options are evaluated.
Why it matters: Courthouse operations depend on reliable, on-site staff presence; leased nearby parking reduces staff time spent searching for spaces and helps maintain punctual staffing for court proceedings and public service.
Next steps: County mayor’s office to finalize contract with the Town of Greeneville and begin payments from the assigned fund.
