Hamblen County committees approve preliminary budget plan, small health-department change order and 2026 road paving list The county's budget and finance committees approved a preliminary FY26-27 plan, a $5,345 construction change directive for the Hamblen County Health Department, school budget amendments including two tutoring grants totaling $88,600, and a paving list covering roughly nine miles (about 14,000 tons); commissioners amended approval to require commission sign-off before any use of remaining funds for extra paving.

Hamblen County committees just greenlit a preliminary budget plan and a road paving list that could reshape local infrastructure—what's next for our community?

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County officials discuss $6.2M budget deficit and future revenue strategies County officials forecast a $6.2 million budget deficit requiring increased revenue solutions.

Hickman County faces a staggering $6.2 million budget deficit, sparking urgent discussions on revenue solutions and tax implications that could reshape local funding.

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County Commission approves $75K for EMS and $75K from opioid funds for ambulance Commissioners allocate $75,000 for EMS ambulance, seeking split funding with opioid abatement.

The Hickman County Budget Committee just approved a crucial $75K for Emergency Medical Services to fund a new ambulance, igniting a debate over opioid fund contributions!

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