County officials and staff held an informational briefing for veterans in Stewart County on tax relief eligibility, property assessment and the upcoming 2027 reappraisal. Trustees and the assessor outlined application steps (including an F-16 VA authorization form), landfill fee exemptions and options such as Greenbelt for owners with 15+ acres.

Discussion Points

•2027 county reappraisal timing and likely increases in assessed land values
•Eligibility rules for 100% service-connected veterans and surviving spouses
•Greenbelt and forest-management options for landowners (15-acre minimum)
•Industrial park investment and job creation plans
•One-residence landfill fee exemption for approved veterans
•Potential state-level change to rental property assessment rate
•Stewart County veteran population and coordination of veteran services
•Use of F-16 authorization to obtain VA records
•Veterans memorial project and brick fundraising

Directions

•Assessor encouraged residents to request on-site reviews and to prepare documentation for appeals
•County staff to continue coordination, fundraising and planning for memorial and job-outreach website features
•Trustee staff to assist veterans with application forms and accept appointments or walk-ins

Jul

The Museum of Military Culture at the Stewart County Tennessee Visitors Center with Fred Shaw

The director of the Museum of Military Culture at the Stewart County Visitor Center described a newly dedicated exhibit honoring a Medal of Honor recipient, explained the museum’s effort to record local veterans’ stories, and said the county’s war monuments will be relocated to a new plaza at the Visitor Center.

Discussion Points

•A concrete pad at the Visitor Center will host relocated war monuments and create a focal point to draw visitors.
•Museum rotates exhibits quarterly and displays weapons and artifacts from multiple conflicts.
•Need to capture veteran oral histories before they are lost; museum recorded four World War II veterans and has added Korean and Vietnam-era interviews.

Decisions

•New William Morris exhibit dedicated and to remain on permanent display (as stated by the director).

Directions

•Relocate county war monuments to the Visitor Center pad (as described by the director).

Jun

Candidates Speak At Stewart County Republican Mayoral and Sheriff Forum June 25, 2026

A Stewart County candidate forum where mayoral and sheriff candidates outlined positions on data centers, county finances, zoning, transparency and public safety; the event featured back-and-forth Q&A and closing statements. The transcript contains variant spellings of local names (e.g., "Steuart").

Discussion Points

•Officer retention and pay disparities with state/federal agencies.
•School drug and alcohol use: focus on education, school dogs, and vendor compliance checks.
•Technology and equipment needs (storage, body cameras, K9 program).
•The county’s fiscal exposure from relying on fund balance and the need to update a decades-old growth plan.
•Use of automated license-plate camera systems and retention policies.
•Whether Stewart County should host large AI/data centers and how state law (Senate Bill 2128) affects utility oversight and permitting.
•Whether zoning should be countywide, handled by referendum, or avoided to protect property rights.

Directions

•Candidates proposed greater training opportunities, grant-seeking and partnerships with neighboring towns for technology deployment.
•Candidates proposed increased public information (weekly videos, district visits) and partnership with Fort Campbell for technology matters.

Apr

Stewart County NonProfit Meeting 21 April 2026

A meeting segment where the chair opened the floor for an election of chairman and discussed a chamber request for tourism funding, noting organizational reforms, a cited figure of 25,000, and timing/conditions for disbursement; a motion was moved and seconded but the transcript does not record its full text or final vote.

Discussion Points

•A motion was made and seconded; no vote recorded in transcript.
•Chair argued tourism dollars boost local economic growth and cited a figure of 25,000.
•Chair described chamber reforms (bylaws rewritten) and rebranding plans.
•Chair explained funds are contingent on receipts and may not be disbursed until later in the year.
•Chair opened the floor for election and solicited motions.
•Staff (Heather) requires summaries and financials before placing requests on the agenda.

Decisions

•No funding decision recorded in transcript.

Directions

•Staff to require and verify financial summaries before agenda placement (implied).

Apr

Stewart County Public Safety Committee Meeting April 27, 2026

A Stewart County safety committee heard a presentation on aging firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) and voted to recommend $80,000 to the commissioner of finance to purchase eight replacement packs; the committee also held short procedural votes to fill officer positions.

Discussion Points

•Mayor urged use of TVA impact funds and pursuing AFG grants.
•Nominations for vice chair were opened and Archie Cry was nominated and seconded.
•Presenters emphasized aging SCBA inventory and safety risks for two-in/two-out protocols.
•Presenters reported a $144,000 bid for 16 packs and requested eight immediately (approx. $10,000 each).

Decisions

•Archie Cry approved as vice chair by voice vote.
•Committee approved recommendation to send $80,000 funding request to the commissioner of finance.

Directions

•Pursue federal grant funding (AFG) for additional replacements and develop a multi-year replacement plan.
•Recommend $80,000 to commissioner of finance for immediate purchase of eight SCBA packs.

Apr

Opioid Abatement Committee meeting 4-2-26

Committee discussed using state opioid abatement funds to temporarily fund a trauma-focused therapist for Stewart County children, approved an emergency request to forward a $40,000 funding item to the County Commission, and approved allocating $53,000 for AED purchases with a subcommittee to recommend placements.

Discussion Points

•Committee discussed priority placements (public-safety vehicles, courthouse, schools) and community involvement
•Committee discussed using opioid abatement funds for short-term therapy coverage
•Judge described loss of grant-funded therapist and 17–20 children on waiting list
•Private donation of $15,000 covered three children temporarily
•Staff noted approximately $53,000 available and unit cost estimate of $1,750 per AED
•Subcommittee membership recommended and approved

Decisions

•Allocate $53,000 for AED purchases; approve subcommittee membership by voice vote
•Committee approved forwarding emergency funding request by voice vote

Directions

•Finance Department to prepare routing if Commission approves
•Form five-person subcommittee with named members to vet purchases and placements
•Forward $40,000 emergency funding item to County Commission for approval
•Place emergency order on County Commission agenda
•Subcommittee to report back with recommendations

Jan

Opioid Abatement Committee meeting 01/22/2026

Stewart County committee discussed returning counselor-program funds to the school, prioritized a school-based counselor over county purchases, reviewed a proposal to buy about 55 AEDs at roughly $1,700 each (~$93,000), debated distributing $400 leftover funds for Narcan box materials and moved a motion to authorize up to $500, and set follow-ups; no formal roll-call vote was recorded.

Discussion Points

•About $400 remained from the last distribution; a participant proposed using it for Narcan boxes.
•A materials line-item of $361.85 was cited as covering the Narcan-box wood/parts.
•Estimate of about 55 AEDs and a unit price of $1,700.
•Need to set a meeting timeline aligned with the school board's decision to avoid delay.
•Subcommittee recommends returning counselor-program funds to the school and holding funds until the school decides.
•The committee must identify a partner because committee involvement and funds end when grant money is exhausted.
•Trade-offs between AED procurement and counselor/staffing costs.
•Training and maintenance responsibilities to be provided for entities that receive devices.
•Vendor pricing cadence (about three times a year) and the potential need to lock a quoted price.

Decisions

•Committee prioritized school-based counselor funding over immediate AED purchases or other uses.
•Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded, and the meeting proceeded to adjournment.
•Motion to authorize up to $500 was moved and seconded; no formal recorded vote tallies appear.

Directions

•Ask vendor if price can be held through March.
•Authorize up to $500 as a not-to-exceed amount to cover materials if needed.
•Confirm vendor pricing and ask whether price can be held through the end of March.
•Follow up with a local official for a recommendation and reconvene at the next meeting to receive the board's response.
•Route funds through county channels to pay for Narcan-box materials.
•Schedule committee’s next meeting to review the school board decision.
•Send a written request to the school board to place the counselor proposal on its agenda.

Mar

Stewart County NonProfit Committee Meeting 25 March 2025

Discussion Points

•Athletic Association funding increase tied to maintenance agreement for Walter Trail Forest.
•CASA presented program expansion and volunteer training needs.
•Chamber asked for funding to hire staff and run a digital tourism campaign tied to a state reimbursable grant; commissioners sought accountability and six-month reporting.
•Chamber of Commerce sought hotel/motel tax allocation and staff funding; commission approved a reduced immediate allocation and requested follow-up reporting.
•Commissioners and chamber discussed hotel/motel tax distribution and web-presence strategies for short-term rentals and local businesses.
•Commissioners approved immediate funding but required follow-up planning for long-term capital and staffing needs.
•Fire and Rescue described a $70,000 cascade grant for SCBA air fills, recent vehicle donations, call volumes and volunteer staffing challenges.
•Fire and Rescue requested operational increase; commission approved and requested a multi-year capital/staffing plan.
•Multiple nonprofit requests reviewed; most approved at prior-year levels.

Decisions

•Approve charitable contributions slate for 2025–26; specific amounts listed in article and votes passed by voice vote.
•Approved $10,000 to the chamber for 2025–26 (conditional on reporting).
•Approved $125,000 to Fire and Rescue for 2025–26; requested follow-up planning.

Directions

•Chamber to deliver a six-month performance report with web metrics and membership outcomes if county funds are provided.
•Chamber to report back in six months with performance metrics if county provides funds.
•Fire and Rescue to prepare a 5-year capital/staffing plan and return with specifics for capital repairs and staffing options.
•Fire and Rescue to prepare a five-year capital and staffing plan to guide future appropriations.

Jan

Youth Speaks Forum

Students from Stewart County Prevention Coalition CATS team presented concerns about school engagement, teacher mental health, substance use, and a lack of teen activities and asked for better communication and more regular youth outreach.

Discussion Points

•Students and organizers discussed expanding mentorship programs ("lunch buddies") and improved school-to-student communications.
•Students recommended hands-on lessons, adjusted timing for personal-finance curriculum, stronger teacher counseling access and more community activities for teens.
•Students reported disengagement caused by repetitive curriculum, lack of real-world relevance, insufficient feedback and early substance use.

Directions

•Organizers (CATS) will reach out to school officials to explore resuming monthly visits and mentoring programs.
•Organizers requested survey completions from attendees to gather broader input.

Jan

Dover Tennessee Planning Commission Meeting 13 January 2025

Stewart County commissioners approved a rezoning for property on Water Street, tabled a proposed conversion of 104 Buckner Road until the applicant can attend, and agreed to begin consideration of updates to the Dover subdivision regulations with training to be scheduled; several motions passed by voice vote.

Discussion Points

•Applicant absent due to doctor's appointment; his father represented him and said applicant likely intends townhomes but had no formal plans.
•Applicant called to request postponement; proposed conversion to laundromat with pool tables; safety concerns raised by commissioners; lack of submitted plans.
•Commission noted one adjacent rental and said any future project must meet applicable criteria.
•Risk of weather cancelling meetings motivated tabling; training could be combined with review to satisfy hours.
•Speaker 3 described the review and training as a two-part process and noted training credit for planning commission members.

Decisions

•Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request.
•Item tabled until applicant can attend.
•Substantive review tabled until February; training to be scheduled.

Directions

•Applicant to attend next meeting and present specific layout/entrance information.
•Applicant to submit plans and comply with subdivision and permit requirements before development.
•Staff to coordinate combined training materials and present them at the February meeting.

Jan

Dover Tennessee City Council Meeting 13 January 2025

Town of Dover council meeting covering annual police and fire reports, multiple ordinance readings including zoning and tiny-home code changes, and approval of several ARPA-funded projects and contracts.

Discussion Points

•Council considered multiple ordinance readings and ARPA-funded contract awards and discussed functionality and customer benefits of AMI meters.
•Fire captain reported call volumes, volunteer training hours, equipment grants and pending grant applications for 2025.
•Police chief presented 2024 enforcement and training statistics.
•Staff clarified ARPA is the funding source for several projects and referred to the meeting packet for itemized amounts.

Decisions

•Adopt Ordinance 491-24 (liquor by the drink) and Ordinance 492-24 (rezone R-1 to R-3).
•Advance Ordinances 493-25 through 497-25 on first readings.
•Approve Resolutions 687-25, 686-25 and 685-25 to award ARPA-funded projects.

Directions

•Police chief to present five-year vision to council in coming weeks.
•Proceed with procurement and contract finalization for awarded projects; return first-reading ordinances for subsequent readings as required.
•Staff to follow up with council on grant outcomes and ISO report when available.

Jan

Cumberland City Council Meeting 2 January 2025

Cumberland City board met Dec. 5, 2024; they approved a 15-day extension to replace a mobile home, discussed code issues and redevelopment options for 118 Main Street, reviewed a grant and demolition plan for the old school, and approved switching the city finance system to a NextGen platform with a one-time setup fee.

Discussion Points

•Board discussed practical alternatives (pay commercial rate, split zoning) for mixed-use parcel at 118 Main Street.
•Board members asked about features and budget impact.
•Current annual cost to FlexGen is $22,440.
•Fundraising and volunteer labor credits proposed to offset costs.
•Grant application totals and expected local engineering/admin share were discussed.
•NextGen would require a one-time $12,390 setup and reduce annual support to $9,928.
•Owner requested extra time due to winter weather.
•School building must be demolished per grant assumptions and safety concerns.
•Staff confirmed building permit required for placement of the new unit.

Decisions

•15-day extension approved by voice vote.
•Motion to approve NextGen setup passed by roll call (yes votes recorded for Dustin, Gillum, Taylor).
•No demolition contract signed; staff to return with more cost and schedule details.

Directions

•Board to consider county impact funding requests in February.
•Owner to obtain estimates and survey if rezoning pursued.
•Staff to continue NEPA/environmental testing and coordinate with county and district commissioner.
•Staff to move forward with contracting and implementation planning if administratively feasible.
•Staff to provide permit guidance and stay in contact with owner.

Dec

Dover TN City Council Meeting 9 December 2024

The Town of Dover council met for routine business: they approved minutes, heard police and fire reports covering public-safety activity and community events, and adopted two ordinances — a first reading amendment to the municipal liquor code and a zoning change for a property on Pillow Street. The meeting included motions and unanimous roll-call votes on both ordinances.

Discussion Points

•Clerk/Chair introduced minutes for approval; no substantive discussion recorded on minutes.
•Presenter combined police and fire reporting (fire totals to be given annually in January).
•Presenter reported police statistics and community events; no requests for policy action recorded.
•Public-safety presenter provided monthly enforcement totals and community-event announcements.
•Rezoning ordinance (492-24) went through planning and was forwarded to council; no substantive conditions or amendments were recorded in the transcript.

Decisions

•Approval of Nov. 11 minutes.
•First reading passed for Ordinance 491-24.
•No formal policy actions were taken based on the reports during the meeting.
•Ordinance 492-24 (rezoning) adopted via roll call.

Directions

•Post event details on Town of Dover Facebook page (as stated by the chair).
•Schedule second reading/next agenda placement for Ordinance 491-24.

Dec

Dover TN Planning Commission Meeting 9 Dec 2024

Stewart County zoning board approved a rezoning for a utility-owned parcel to C2 for future development and parking, and approved amendments to the zoning ordinance covering manufactured homes and tiny houses (definition, lot size and foundation rules).

Discussion Points

•Board members raised access, aesthetics and adjacent residential impacts.
•Lot-size threshold (7,500 sq ft or less) and foundation requirements for permanence and aesthetics.
•Members asked to add 'public water' to the sewer-connection sentence to clarify utility requirements.
•Members scrutinized Appendix C wording for 'modular home dwelling' and whether 'constructed on-site' was accurate.
•Parcel IDs were read and members discussed consolidating split zoning.
•Tiny-house definition (400 sq ft or less excluding lofts) and whether they meet modular-home standards.
•Utility representatives presented the request as needed for a substation and truck/equipment parking.

Decisions

•Board approved the amendment by voice vote.
•Board recommended approval of the amended ordinance with minor edits; approved by voice vote.
•Rezoning to C2 approved by voice vote (ayes recorded).

Directions

•Adopt tiny-house language into the zoning ordinance as drafted.
•Clarify requirement language to 'public water and sewer system.'
•Include the north triangle piece under the same zoning to avoid future returns to the board.
•Revise Appendix C phrasing to state modular homes are constructed off-site and placed on-site.

Dec

Dover TN Beer Board 9 December 2024

The Town of Dover Beer Board approved a beer license application for prospective owner Sung Hong Kim after confirming required background checks and fees were submitted; the board then adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Chair sought confirmation that required documentation (TBI background-check receipt and nonrefundable application fee) had been submitted; staff member Charles confirmed compliance.

Decisions

•Adjourn the beer board portion of the meeting.
•Approve beer license application for Sung Hong Kim (three affirmative votes; two members absent).

Dec

Cumberland City Mayor and Aldermen Meeting 4 December 2024

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Cumberland City met Nov. 7, 2024. Members approved Resolution 202503 to order a Ward 1 runoff after a tied election, set the holiday schedule, discussed property code enforcement and campers on Highway 434, and received an Angel Tree donation update.

Discussion Points

•County audit found 25-vote issue; options: board decision or runoff
•County offered financial assistance and logistics via county election office
•If owners fail to comply, counsel will draft legal notices and fines may be considered
•Mullins property on Highway 434 has campers and zoning conflict
•Program enrollment at 21 children; $1,850 donated to date; seven children unadopted
•Repeat prior year holiday schedule; perform meter checks before closure
•Staff sent certified letters and requested owners appear Jan. 2
•Statutory 80-day timeline for holding a runoff

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution 202503 to order a Ward 1 runoff election (4–1)
•Approved the holiday schedule by roll-call vote
•No formal board action recorded; informational update only
•No formal enforcement action taken at meeting; letters confirmed sent

Directions

•Counsel (Miss Markley) to prepare legal notices if owners do not comply
•Staff to complete checks and implement schedule
•Staff to coordinate with county election office to schedule runoff and arrange early voting and absentee ballots
•Staff to keep certified-mail refusal receipts as evidence and invite owners to the Jan. 2 meeting
•Staff to notify Ward 1 constituents and handle logistics
•Volunteers to continue outreach to adopt remaining children

Nov

Dover Mayor and Aldermen Council Meeting

Dover city council meeting: councilors heard police and fire department reports, approved the second reading of Order 490-24 amending the FY2024–25 budget, discussed resident requests for speed bumps and legal liability concerns, and the mayor clarified questions about a proposed Amazon distribution facility.

Discussion Points

•Brief discussion prior to vote; no detailed budget figures were read aloud.
•Councilors cited limited enforcement capacity and discussed alternatives such as signage, traffic studies and a TDOT signal request.
•Legal counsel warned of liability risks for speed bumps on public streets and noted emergency-response access concerns.
•Residents reported a recent crash in the park and urged speed bumps.

Decisions

•No formal council decision to install speed bumps on public streets recorded.
•Order 490-24 approved by roll-call vote.

Directions

•Staff to follow up with TDOT regarding caution/signal requests and continue to evaluate alternatives to speed bumps.

Nov

Cumberland City Mayor and Aldermen Meeting 7 November 2024

The local Stewart County meeting covered routine approvals, a drug take-back program set for Oct. 26, a request to transfer a police vehicle to McEwen, and resident concerns about the Mullins Camper Park and possible enforcement including charging $50/day. Several procedural motions (minutes, adjournment) were recorded.

Discussion Points

•Board adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
•Board: Legal route is required; certified notice and lawyer involvement needed; coordinate with Miss Markley to set a date.
•McEwen PD requested transfer of a Crown Day police car.
•Minutes read and accepted.
•Park & Recreation proposed drug take-back event with Dover for Oct. 26.
•Resident: Mullins Camper Park rezoned and now occupied in ways that raise safety concerns; children reportedly running away from a nearby building.

Decisions

•Minutes approved; adjournment approved. Other motions recorded but transcript does not show final vote tallies.
•No formal enforcement or fine adopted; direction to staff recorded.

Directions

•Clerk/park staff to confirm arrangements for the drug take-back event and record vehicle transfer; clerk to record minutes.
•Staff to send certified notice to property owner and set a compliance date; revisit item at next meeting.

Oct

Lakeview Women's Mission Opening Reception 31 October 2024

Melissa Biddle opened a newly renovated recovery housing site in Stewart County that will provide affordable housing and services to up to 15 women and their children, funded via a state RFA-style grant and local sponsors.

Discussion Points

•Intended capacity (15 women and children) and use of cabin with DCS for temporary holding
•Project origin and multi-year grant application process
•Property probate and purchase delays; use of short-term investor loans
•Renovation/demolition and volunteer contributions

Directions

•Organizers to prepare for occupancy and finalize operational supports with partner agencies

Oct

Cumberland City Tennessee Political Forum 24 October 2024

Stewart County hosted a candidate forum in Cumberland City where mayoral candidate Philip Taylor and Ward 1 alderman candidates Lydia Spencer and Melissa Dunlap Cross discussed priorities including growth, jobs at the Stuart Houston Industrial Park, road repairs, vandalism/parks, lighting events, and local sewage concerns; residents asked about a Dollar General market expansion and a sewage service gap affecting three homes.

Discussion Points

•Candidates acknowledged lack of technical detail and committed to follow up with staff
•Community cleanups and lighting could reduce vandalism and attract tourism
•Need to recruit industry to Stuart Houston Industrial Park to replace lost TVA jobs
•Resident-reported sewage-service gap affecting three homes requires investigation
•Resident reported three homes without sewage service
•Road conditions require prioritization given limited municipal funds

Directions

•Candidates and moderator committed to gather information and bring road- and utility-related data to the council; candidates said they would 'look into' the sewage concern
•Candidates to bring the issue to mayor/council or staff for investigation

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