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, including $272,653 to Chris-Hill for sewer improvements.
• Tipton County Board of Education holds a finance work session Tuesday night.
• Tipton County BZA meeting Monday is canceled (no business filed).
• No meetings this week from the Tipton County Commission, Atoka, Brighton, Garland, Gilt Edge, or Burlison.

Public hearings — your comments go on the legal record

• Tipton County Planning Commission — 6:15 p.m. Monday: Reduce River Ridge Lane from 0.43 to 0.12 miles. Affects who maintains which portions of the road.
• Munford BMA — 6:30 p.m. Monday: Rezone the Wes Ashworth property on Crigger Street from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to B-3 (Central Business District). Planning Commission already recommended approval.

Meeting-by-meeting

Monday, April 27

Tipton County Board of Zoning Appeals — CANCELED
5 p.m. · Tipton County Justice Center, 1801 S. College Street, Covington

Source · Agenda

Tipton County Regional Planning Commission — Public Hearing + Regular Meeting 6:15 p.m. hearing, 6:30 p.m. meeting · Tipton County Justice Center

• Public hearing on River Ridge Lane road length
• Vote on River Ridge Lane reduction
• Final plats: Martin–McWilliams Road Subdivision; Done Dada GP Subdivision
• Site plan: Rialto Townhomes
• Subdivision Regulations amendment — sidewalks/bike paths and curb & gutter (countywide rule change)
• 15-minute Public ForumSource · Agenda

Town of Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen
6:30 p.m. · Municipal Building, 70 College Street 

• Public hearing + 2nd reading: Crigger Street rezoning (Ord. 2026-03-01)
• 1st reading: FY27 budget and tax rate (Ord. 2026-04-01)
• 1st reading: 5 budget amendments — Operating, State Street Aid, Drug Fund, Scholarship, Solid Waste
• 1st reading: FY27 Water/Sewer and Gas Fund budgets
• Financial report — including checks over $10,000Source · Packet

Town of Mason Mayor and Board of Aldermen — Special Called Meeting
6:30 p.m. · Mason Police Department, 12157 Main Street

• Resolution approving Charter Amendment to establish a Town Administrator form of government (requires 2/3 vote)
• Contingent: appoint Terry Leggett as Interim Town AdministratorSource · Agenda

Tuesday, April 28

City of Covington Public Safety Committee
4 p.m. · City Hall, 100 West Washington (lower level conference room)

• Fire: 233 calls Mar 19–Apr 23 (744 YTD); two firefighters graduate Fire & Codes Academy May 1; budget at 68% (75% YTD); 2 open positions
• Police: budget at 78% (slightly over pace); $9,322 to Integrated Communications; CID roof repair $46K covered by PEP Insurance; seized firearms sold for $7,175; 1 vacancy
• Traffic complaint: Holly Grove Road and S. Main Street speedingSource

Town of Munford Library Board
4:30 p.m.

Operational meeting — director’s report, finances, programs.

Source · Packet

City of Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen
5:30 p.m. · City Hall, board room

• City Attorney report: Main Street Contract
• Committee minutes for approval — including:
  • 506 Garland Ave declared surplus, sale by sealed bid ($4,000 minimum)
  • $65,000 Wooten Tractor purchase for Public Works
  • Fire Department fund transfers: $8K for security cameras, $6K for station mattresses
  • Beer Board ordinance proposal — drop the 40% food-sales requirement
  • Purchasing Policy bid-threshold update (under review)
• Bills total $609,168.45. Top items: Chris-Hill Construction sewer $272,653, Symmetry gas $54,708, Covington Electric $53,236, MEAC gas $43,170, Cadence Bank business card $14,096, Cass-TN pool steps $11,391
• Sales tax watch: January −10.8% YoY, FY26 YTD −1.5%Source

Tipton County Board of Education — Work Session
6 p.m. · Tipton County Schools Central Office Complex, 1580 Hwy. 51 South, Covington

Sole topic: Finance. No votes typically taken.

Source · Agenda

Wednesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 3

No regularly scheduled meetings.