Advisory commission approves TVA PILOT report, flags distributor credits and fuel impacts Commission staff presented the Tennessee share of TVA payments-in-lieu-of-taxes and the commission approved the annual report after members asked for follow‑up on distributor credits, contract flexibility, and how data centers affect the payment formula.

Tennessee's TVA payments are set to surge by $49 million, but what does this mean for future tax credits and energy costs?

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Commission delays certification decision in Hancock County officer matter after public comment The Post Commission did not certify the November informal hearing on William Evans of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office and moved the matter to a January formal hearing, directing investigators to deepen fact‑finding. A victim’s mother spoke at public comment to thank the commission and urge further action.

The Hancock County Commission is taking a stand for justice by delaying certification on a controversial case involving a sheriff's deputy and calling for deeper investigations after powerful public testimonies.

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Commission moves several certification matters to formal hearings, closes files and issues defaults At its December informal hearing the Tennessee Federal Commission moved one case to a formal hearing, closed another file, decertified one trooper, took no action on a separate case and entered default decertifications for three absent individuals.

The Tennessee Federal Commission's December hearing was packed with dramatic decisions, including the decertification of a trooper and the elevation of a contested case to formal review.

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Commission staff report budget, grants and staffing updates; office space expanded to seat 28 Commission staff reported on office space buildout, vacancies, FY26 budget status and grants: office expansion seats 28; three vacant positions will be assessed after appeal cycle; commission expects more than $8,000,000 in grants to schools and an ADM true-up this month.

The commission is making big moves with a newly expanded office and over $8 million in grants set to boost Tennessee schools!

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Commission Approves Notaries and Nominates Trustee Robert Bruner for Jefferson County Commission votes to approve four notaries and appoint Robert Bruner as trustee.

Jefferson County's latest commission meeting saw unanimous approval for new notaries and key committee appointments, paving the way for effective governance!

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Warren County Sheriff Requests Criminal Waiver for DUI Offender Gavin McKenzie Slaughter Warren County commissioners discuss DUI waiver request from Gavin McKenzie Slaughter's past offense.

A former law enforcement candidate’s plea for a DUI waiver sparks a heated debate on accountability and second chances in Tennessee.

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Board selects Linda Bruce and John Scott for candidate run-off Board votes to advance Linda Bruce and John Scott for candidate selection process.

In a landmark decision, Linda Bruce emerged as the front-runner in the Hartsville/Trousdale County Commission vote, signaling a new chapter for local governance.

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