Maryville Policy Pulse

Maryville City Council passed its first reading of the FY27 budget Tuesday, citing stable revenues and an employee-first focus.

• Blount County holds...

Tennessee's HB 1847 now prohibits utilities from billing residents for data center electricity needs or infrastructure costs above the 50 MW...

Blount County leaders are set to review exceptions tonight for two developments proposing more than 800 apartments amid ongoing concerns over traffic...

Blount County Public Safety

• 🔥 Employee on Leave: A Blount County Sheriff’s Office employee has been placed on administrative leave without pay...

Tennessee and Kentucky are taking distinct paths to manage data center growth and shield residents from costs.

• Tennessee's approach: A new state...

Second Harvest Food Bank is serving roughly 500 more kids this summer than last year as school meal programs end.

• Families face tighter budgets...

A Blount County Sheriff's Office employee was placed on administrative leave without pay Tuesday after multiple misconduct allegations, prompting an...

Maryville police are warning residents about sophisticated phone scams impersonating officers, with at least four reports in the past month.

Key...

Blount County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two developments totaling more than 800 units.

Key issues raised include:

• Proposed access...

Blount County Planning Commission approved 62 townhomes at Morganton Road and William Blount Drive after a packed meeting with 22 public speakers.
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The Blount County Planning Commission approved a 62-townhome development with recommendations.

TVA is preparing for a huge increase in electricity use from data centers across Tennessee, while local governments statewide work on regulations to manage such development.

Alcoa Procurement Review

• 🔥 TBI Assistance Requested: The City of Alcoa requested TBI assistance after identifying purchasing irregularities...

Blount County Communications Center Director Jimmy Long is concerned about future operations following the state veto on 911 surcharge revenue. Local emergency communications funding now faces uncertainty that could affect county services.

Blount County residents are voicing strong opposition to rumored AI data centers, citing water, noise, and light pollution plus higher electricity...

Alcoa has requested TBI assistance to probe purchasing irregularities found during an internal review that led to an employee's firing. With details...

Blount County Planning Commission Meeting

• 🔥 Resident Opposition to AI Data Centers: Applause broke out after a resident condemned AI data...

• Resident opposition grows: Blount County Planning Commission heard strong condemnation of AI data centers over water, light, and noise pollution.
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Maryville's first use of its new Industrial Campus Lodging Facility zone passed despite resident pushback.

• Board approval: Unanimous special...

Maryville Open Container Approval

• 🔥 Greenway Village Permits: The City of Maryville's Beer Board approved the first open-container district...