What’s your local government up to this week? Following is a list of the public meetings that are being held. Monday, May 18 The Tipton County Regional Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for the Turnage Store property Monday night, the most consequential item on a relatively quiet week of local government meetings. The […]
Read MoreGeneral Assembly passes redrawn congressional map — what’s next for Tipton County?
The Tennessee General Assembly passed a new congressional map Thursday. Here’s what it means for Tipton County. The approval process The map passed both chambers and now goes to Gov. Lee’s desk. He is expected to sign it, at which point it takes effect immediately. How our representatives voted State Rep. Debra Moody and State […]
Read MoreThis Week in Local Government: May 4-8, 2026
The biggest decision facing Tipton County residents this week comes Wednesday night, when Mason’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a public hearing and a final vote on an ordinance to raise water and sewer rates. The board is also expected to discuss increases to sanitation rates at the same meeting. The special called meeting […]
Read MoreMason adopts new form of government, appoints interim town administrator
After nearly two hours of public debate, sharp accusations and at least one moment of raw personal reflection, the Mason Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday night to rewrite the town’s charter and immediately install a retired law enforcement officer as interim town administrator. The 5-2 vote on the charter amendment — which shifts […]
Read MoreThis Week in Local Government: April 27-May 1, 2026
Tipton County, TN — April 27 through May 3, 2026 At a glance Munford BMA opens FY27 budget season Monday night. Mason votes Monday on a charter amendment to create a Town Administrator form of government. Two public hearings: River Ridge Lane road-length reduction + Crigger Street rezoning. Covington BMA approves April bills totaling $609,168, […]
Read MoreMason set to vote Monday on sweeping change to town government
The Town of Mason is set to restructure how it governs itself. At a special called meeting Monday night, Mason’s mayor and board of aldermen will vote on whether to adopt a charter amendment that would shift day-to-day executive authority away from the mayor and to a newly-created town administrator position appointed by the board. […]
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