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Bradley County commissioners approve wide-ranging budget amendments, including EMS ARP reimbursement and juvenile court renovation funding The Bradley County Commission approved a package of departmental budget amendments — nearly all by unanimous vote — that recognized grant and service revenues, reallocated internal line items and funded a $90,000 juvenile court renovation; commissioners also scheduled budget hearings for April 16.

Bradley County commissioners just greenlit a significant budget overhaul, including vital funding for emergency services and renovations to the juvenile court—what does this mean for the community?

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5 days ago

Mayor Davis says department budget requests could imply higher taxes; residents urge caution over sewer and property costs County Mayor Davis told commissioners department requests totaling about $7–8 million could equate to roughly a 15% property tax increase and additional fire tax; residents at the meeting objected to reported tax hikes and rising sewer bills, and the mayor said those requests are not a final proposal.

Mayor Davis's budget talks could mean a hefty 15% tax hike, leaving residents worried about rising costs and looming sewer bills.

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1 month ago

Bradley County finance committee tells departments to include carryover PO amounts in 2026–27 budget requests after six‑month cutoff After the county shortened the purchase‑order closure window from 12 months to six months following state‑auditor guidance, Bradley County finance committee members advised department heads to add previously tied‑up amounts to 2026–27 budget requests rather than rely on fund‑balance rollovers.

Bradley County is shaking up its budgeting process by cutting the purchase order closure window in half, compelling departments to rethink their financial strategies for the upcoming fiscal year.

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1 month ago

Commission backs Tennessee Waste 2 Jobs Act in formal resolution Bradley County Commission voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting the Tennessee Waste 2 Jobs Act, citing statewide recycling shortfalls and landfill pressure; commissioners read statistics from the proposed bill into the record.

The Bradley County Commission just took a bold step towards a greener future by unanimously backing the Tennessee Waste 2 Jobs Act to tackle our recycling crisis!

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1 month ago

Bradley County Commission approves resolution to apply for $1 million CDBG for parks upgrades The Bradley County Commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing an application for 2026 Community Development Block Grant funding to upgrade county parks, a request the mayor earlier urged the commission to support; the measure passed 14–0.

Bradley County is gearing up for a major parks transformation with a $1 million grant application approved unanimously by the commission!

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1 month ago

Bradley County EMS reports rising revenue, seeks vans and pay-plan as demand grows Director Adam Lewis told the commission that Bradley County EMS logged about 26,887 responses in 2025 and is on track to bring in roughly $1 million more than budgeted; he proposed adding convalescent vans, hiring staff, replacing cardiac monitors and advancing a pay-plan to retain personnel as new stand-alone ERs increase call volume.

Bradley County EMS is not just responding to emergencies—it's exceeding revenue expectations and planning to expand services with new convalescent vans and improved pay for staff!

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1 month ago

Commissioners narrowly ask mayor to return with turf-financing proposal after debate over sources and timeline After debate about loan terms, grant matching and which funds can be used, the finance committee voted 3-2 to request a mayoral plan for financing county sports-field turf installations; mayor emphasized restricted funding (HCI, hotel-motel tax, grants) and said no property or sales tax would be used.

The finance committee's narrow vote sparks a heated debate over turf financing that could reshape Bradley County's sports fields and funding priorities!

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1 month ago

Finance committee refers draft TIF policies to legal and legislative committee for detailed review Commissioner Collins moved and the committee voted 5-0 to refer a draft tax-increment financing (TIF) policy and procedures document to the legal & legislative committee for a section-by-section review, after a presentation from an Industrial Development Board representative.

Bradley County's Finance Committee is taking a deep dive into a draft TIF policy that could reshape local funding for schools and infrastructure for decades to come.

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1 month ago

Bradley County finance committee approves series of budget amendments, including $150,000 for fire rescue tools The finance committee approved a package of departmental budget amendments and transfers, including a $150,000 reallocation to replace three hydraulic rescue tools for the fire department and multiple line-item corrections across sheriff, community corrections, and courts.

Bradley County's finance committee just approved a crucial $150,000 reallocation for new "jaws of life" tools to enhance fire rescue operations—an essential step in saving lives!

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2 months ago

Please Help Locate Nancy Debra Willis Nancy Debra Willis was last seen on December 23, 1986 in Bradley County, Tennessee.

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2 months ago

Bradley County reviews proposed tax increment financing policy for Industrial Development Board County staff and bond counsel presented draft policies to govern use of tax increment financing (TIF) by the Industrial Development Board, outlining process safeguards, an 80/20 split ceiling for increment allocation, a recommended minimum project size and term limits; commissioners asked about risks and next steps.

Bradley County is taking a step towards revitalization with new tax increment financing policies aimed at streamlining development while safeguarding public interests.

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3 months ago

Bradley Medical CEO reports staffing, service and quality gains, warns freestanding ERs pose coordination challenges Lisa Lovelace, CEO of Bradley Medical, told the Bradley County Commission the hospital has added staff, recruited physicians, converted to the EPIC electronic record and improved ER and inpatient metrics since its Aug. 20, 2024 acquisition; she warned a planned Parkridge freestanding ED may require transfers and could create billing and coordination issues.

Bradley Medical is on the rise with a $160 million investment, new services, and improved patient satisfaction—find out how they're transforming healthcare in Bradley County!

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3 months ago

Commission approves small annexation, debates fire-service arrangements for a second noncontiguous annexation The commission approved a noncontiguous annexation of 0.34 acres on Strawberry Lane; commissioners discussed fire-service responsibilities for a proposed 5-acre noncontiguous annex at Exit 33 (truck-stop proposal) and recorded a conflicting vote tally in the transcript that requires clarification.

Bradley County just approved a small annexation, but a heated debate over fire service responsibilities for a larger truck-stop development is raising eyebrows and questions!

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3 months ago

Park Ridge Health outlines 11,000-square-foot ER plan for Cleveland, cites $17.4 million investment Park Ridge Health told the Bradley County Commission it plans an ~11,000 sq ft emergency department with 11 treatment rooms and outpatient imaging/lab, a $17.4 million investment; a Certificate of Need hearing is scheduled for Jan. 28.

Park Ridge Health is investing $17.4 million to bring a state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency department to Cleveland, aiming to keep residents closer to the care they need.

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3 months ago

Bradley County Commission votes to oppose proposed state mental health hospital site in McDonald After sustained public comment and debate, the Bradley County Commission suspended rules and voted 12-0 (2 absent) on Dec. 15, 2025 to formally oppose a proposed state mental health hospital planned near Exit 20 in McDonald; commissioners also authorized drafting and circulating a letter of opposition.

Bradley County commissioners have taken a bold stand by unanimously opposing a controversial state mental health facility, igniting passionate debates about community safety and local impacts.

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4 months ago

Medical spending for inmates approaches $200,000 in first four months, staff warn of volatile costs County medical line has spent $199,481.39 in four months on off-site care, pharmaceuticals and imaging; speakers cited recent high-cost hospitalizations and medication expenses as drivers of budget pressure and said negotiated pricing with Erlanger may reduce future bills.

Bradley County's medical expenses for inmates have skyrocketed to nearly $200,000 in just four months, raising concerns over the budget and future costs.

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4 months ago

Chief outlines 287(g) jail enforcement plan; training on hold during federal shutdown Chief Johnstone briefed commissioners on the 287(g) jail enforcement model: a memorandum of agreement exists, implementation requires selecting 5-6 deputies for roughly four weeks of training, authority would be limited to inside the jail, and training is currently on hold because of the federal government shutdown.

Chief Johnstone reveals that the implementation of the 287(g) jail enforcement model in Bradley County is on hold due to the federal government shutdown, raising questions about its impact on local jail populations.

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4 months ago

Planning staff to draft zoning text amendment to regulate cryptocurrency mining; commissioners raise grid and environmental concerns Bradley County planning staff said they will draft a zoning text amendment to address Bitcoin and data mining operations and propose locating them in I‑1 and I‑2 industrial zones; commissioners raised concerns about energy use, environmental impacts, and local planning authority.

Bradley County is taking a big step towards regulating cryptocurrency and data mining operations, but concerns about environmental impact and energy use are sparking heated discussions.

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4 months ago

Bradley County fire leaders warn understaffing and aging fleet risk safety; request $3.2M first-year budget increase Bradley County Fire Rescue told commissioners it faces critical staffing and equipment shortfalls, citing a 31% retention rate and a starting pay of $38,000. Fire leaders asked for $1.34M in immediate salary increases, 12 additional personnel and options to fund apparatus replacement, totaling about $3.22M in the first year.

Bradley County Fire Rescue leaders are sounding the alarm over low pay and an aging fleet, warning that without a $3.2 million budget boost, safety and operations could be at serious risk.

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4 months ago

Finance committee recommends expanded opioid-abatement allocations to nonprofits Committee voted to recommend to the full commission a larger opioid-abatement distribution (committee discussion recorded as approximately $330,000 total) with specified allocations to Bradley Prevention Coalition, Caring Place, Foundation House and other local nonprofits; four organizations were asked to resubmit spending plans.

Bradley County's finance committee just recommended boosting opioid-abatement funding to nearly $330,000, sparking a vital debate over how to best allocate these resources for local nonprofits.

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4 months ago

Bradley County committee asks mayor for turfing proposal after hearing $600K–$800K estimates An ad hoc Bradley County committee heard staff estimates on turfing infields, discussed lost revenue from rainouts and possible funding through a pending TIF district or HCI funds, and voted to ask the mayor to return with a written proposal, updated quotes and a timeline for Bradley North and other candidate parks.

The Bradley County committee is pushing for a major upgrade, proposing to transform youth ballfields to artificial turf to boost revenues and reduce rainouts—could this be the game-changer the community needs?

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4 months ago

County staff probe paving done without inspections at Old Parksville Ridge; neighbors cite runoff County planners and road staff told commissioners that a developer paved sections of the Old Parksville Ridge subdivision without completing required road-department inspections or providing compaction test records; neighbors reported water runoff and possible flooding. County staff said they may refuse to accept the roads if inspection records orb

Bradley County officials are raising alarms over uninspected paving in the Old Parksville Ridge subdivision, amid troubling reports of water runoff and potential flooding issues.

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5 months ago

Bradley County approves Cigna renewal with 5% premium increase after multi‑month bid process After a four‑month bidding and negotiation process, the Bradley County Commission voted 12‑2 to renew employee health coverage with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Co. at a 5% premium increase and no change to plan benefits. Commissioners debated budget pressure, carrier bids and alternatives before the vote.

Bradley County has approved a crucial renewal of health coverage with Cigna, but a looming 5% premium hike could shake up next year’s budget!

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5 months ago

Bradley County officials address fatal shooting at Barcoo Plastics; investigation ongoing County commissioners expressed condolences after two people were killed in a shooting at Barcoo Plastics and said law enforcement located an apparent suspect death at a Spring Place Road home. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and regional agencies assisted in the response.

Tragedy struck Bradley County this morning as two lives were lost in a shooting at Barcoo Plastics, prompting an urgent investigation and heartfelt tributes from local officials.

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5 months ago

Eagle Creek homeowners press county for inspections, bond and possible moratorium after alleged substandard paving and drainage work Homeowners and a civil engineer told Bradley County commissioners the final phase of Eagle Creek subdivision lacks core testing, topcoat paving and storm drainage connections required by subdivision regulations; HOA asked county to require a bond or letter of credit and to consider halting further permits or certificates of occupancy until repairs.

Eagle Creek homeowners are demanding action from Bradley County after discovering serious construction flaws that threaten their community's safety and investment.

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5 months ago

Committee approves motion to grant easement for developer to extend 8-inch sewer line to proposed development County committee voted to approve granting an easement across Bradley County Road Department property so a developer can extend an 8-inch sewer main from an existing manhole near the landfill to serve a proposed industrial/housing development; the developer will pay for construction and dedicate utilities to the appropriate utility authority.

Bradley County is on the verge of significant development as a committee greenlights an easement for a crucial sewer line extension—could this be the start of something big?

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6 months ago

Committee Rejects New Pistol Range Proposal Over Safety Concerns in Bridal County The committee votes against the proposed pistol range due to safety compliance issues.

A proposed outdoor shooting range in Bradley County was decisively rejected by the planning committee due to serious safety concerns, sparking a heated debate over community welfare versus development.

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6 months ago

Bradley County Commission Approves Reappointments and Mental Health Services for First Responders Commission unanimously reappoints members and approves mental health services for first responders.

The Bradley County Commission's recent meeting revealed a commitment to effective governance, reappointing key members and prioritizing mental health services for first responders.

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6 months ago

Applicants Advised to Craft Clear Letters of Intent for HCI Committee Proposals Proposal clarity and adherence to guidelines are essential for HCI committee consideration.

Crafting a clear and compelling letter of intent could be your ticket to securing crucial funding for community projects in Bradley County!

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6 months ago

CTAS Conducts Study on Daily Inmate Housing Costs Amid State Funding Shortfalls CTAS initiates study to assess costs of housing inmates amid inadequate state compensation.

Bradley County's law enforcement is sounding the alarm over a critical funding shortfall that jeopardizes inmate care and community safety.

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