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Spring is here! 🌼 Today marks the first day of spring—a time for renewal, growth, and new opportunities. MTAS is here to support Tennessee’s municipalities as we welcome brighter days ahead. Happy first day of spring! #WeServeTNcities

The town of Cumberland Gap is hiring a Building Inspector. Check it out here: ow.ly/1nkG50YwhET

The town of Greeneville is hiring a Planner/GIS. Check it out here: ow.ly/38nG50YuSB1

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Sliante! Good health and a good day to all.

Understanding grant requirements and writing a grant can be confusing. Fortunately, MTAS can help! Chris Shults was in West TN last week, sharing grant-writing tips and insights. He'll be teaching the class again, in Knoxville, on 3/24. Register at ow.ly/8xzO50Yt0Mr

Honna Rogers, our interim municipal mgmt program manager, was in Signal Mountain recently to facilitate strategic planning with the Town Council. Thank you to the Finance Director, Town Manager, Mayor, Councilmembers, and Vice Mayor for your hard work on this process!

Honna Rogers, our interim municipal mgmt program manager, was in Red Bank recently to facilitate strategic planning with the Board of Commissioners. Thank you to the Commissioners, Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Recorder/HR Manager, and City Manager for your hard work on this process!

Coming up soon in Nashville: The MTAS Municipal Leadership Program! Designed for leaders at all levels, MLP will equip you with the knowledge, tools and strategies to excel in your role. Just ask these folks who participated last year! Register now at ow.ly/V2UF50YsNQ2

Join MTAS utility management consultant Steve Wyatt on March 31 for "Overview of Water Utility Systems." You’ll learn what keeps these systems safe, operational, compliant and what challenges they face. Tennessee municipal officials/staff can register at ow.ly/r21n50YskJZ

MTAS was honored to participate in the 2026 Tennessee 4-H Congress last weekend🍀 ~300 students from across the state took part in “Municipal Mania," taught by our own Matt Hensley & Honna Rogers. Looks like the future of our communities is in good hands!

Shoutout to Yolanda Dillard for an engaging session on "Making the Shift to Leadership" at TGFOA last week! Ready to make your own shift to leadership? This class will be offered at multiple cities in April. Check the MTAS training calendar for more info: mtas.tennessee.edu/training/train…

Our dedication to Tennessee’s cities and towns will never change, but our WEBSITE is! mtas.tennessee.edu 🗓️ 👀Keep an eye out!👀 #WeServeTennesseans #WebsiteLaunch #TennesseeMunicipalities

Free Spanish course for TN municipal officials and staff! A 4‑day intensive beginner course March 24–27, 9am–1:30pm. Attend in Nashville or via Zoom. Perfect for true beginners! Register by March 17: utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9s…

Don’t forget! Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour (spring forward 🌻) and enjoy a little more daylight in the evenings. ⏰🌞 #TimeChange #DaylightSaving #UTMTAS

🏛️ Tracking Municipal Issues This week’s Municipal Monitoring Report provides a snapshot of legislation that may affect how Tennessee’s local governments serve their residents.

The March MTAS Municipal E-News is out! 📰 Get the latest updates and resources for Tennessee’s cities and towns. Check it out: ow.ly/x8Em50YpFI3

The city of Knoxville is hiring a KAT Deputy Director. Check it out here: ow.ly/jMyX50Yp4YI

The town of Smyrna is hiring a town attorney. Check it out here: ow.ly/1Lqv50Yo5lk

👀 Stay tuned as we unveil a fresh look and enhanced features designed to better serve our municipalities across Tennessee. Our new website will provide easier access to resources, training, and support tailored to your needs! mtas.tennessee.edu

🎉 Congratulations to John Chlarson, MTAS Public Works Consultant, on completing the Facilitation Skills for Trainers program through our sister agency, the Center for Industrial Services! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication. Great job, John! 👏