Tennessee's aging utilties face challenges from growing technology, population base

With Tennessee’s population projected to hit 9 million by 2050 and the increased electricity needed for electric vehicles and data centers, municipalities need to be more proactive than ever when…

NLC provides guidance on how municipalities can use new federal housing plan

The most comprehensive federal housing plan in more than three decades, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act provides municipalities with new incentives, grants, and supports to reduce housing costs…

Goodlettsville's Ellis discusses career, future of city management

After nearly 40 years of service in local government, Goodlettsville City Manager Tim Ellis will retire Sept. 30, 2026. Ellis caps off his distinguished career in public service after 15 years as…