Tennessee Town & City

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – To keep up with the growing needs of the city’s fleet services and public works department, the city of Knoxville knew it was time to update its fleet services facility, and chose to do so in a way that employed both cost-saving and sustainable measures.

For the efforts taken by municipal officials in building an effective and efficient fleet services center while still taking into consideration the needs of taxpayers and environmental issues, the Tennessee Municipal League presents the city of Knoxville with an award for Excellence in Public Works.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Once known as a hotbed of activity for the coal industry, the leaders of the town of Dunlap have both embraced their community’s legacy of providing energy and moved it into a new, modern age by advocating for energy-saving upgrades to municipal facilities and bringing solar power to the town.

In recognition of the efforts of town officials to promote energy efficiency in both the private and public sector, the Tennessee Municipal League is pleased to present Dunlap with an award for Excellence in Green Leadership.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –  Working in one of the fastest growing municipalities in the state, members of the Murfreesboro Fire Department must both juggle the current needs of the community they serve while also planning ahead to ensure quality of service doesn’t fall behind as the community expands.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Known as the oldest town in Tennessee, Jonesborough has progressed by leaps and bounds in recent years by renovating downtown structures and landmarks into havens for arts and culture, improving tourism and recreation offerings, and making improvements to municipal facilities.

In recognition of town efforts to revitalize and reinvigorate the community, the Tennessee Municipal League is pleased to present Jonesborough with an award for Excellence in Community Planning and Development.