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Bradley County's latest finance committee recommendations could significantly enhance local services, from a $252,520 school land purchase to a $30,000 ADA health lobby upgrade!

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Finance committee items: school land purchase, ADA health lobby upgrade, sheriff and EMS grants
Commission documents and attachments list multiple budget amendments and grant awards recommended to the full commission, including a $252,520 school land-purchase amendment, a $30,000 Health Department ADA door grant, sheriff office grants (Securus $70,000; recruitment $15,000) and a state immigration enforcement grant of $103,811 for a transport van and equipment.
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October 24, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Bradley County is making strides in broadband access, with Volunteer Energy Cooperative set to serve over 1,100 households thanks to significant funding—find out what this means for your community!

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Work-session updates: VEC broadband award, ARPA funding and public comments on litigation and development
In the Oct. 12 work session, Volunteer Energy Cooperative reported completion of ARPA-funded broadband projects and a BEAD award to serve roughly 1,100 households; public commenters raised questions about county legal representation in a lawsuit and urged a pause on large-scale development.
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October 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Volunteer Energy is set to revolutionize connectivity for 1,154 households in Bradley County by delivering high-speed fiber internet to every blue dot on the federal map!

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Volunteer Energy says BEAD award will bring fiber to 1,154 unserved homes in Bradley County
Volunteer Energy told the Bradley County commission it won a federal BEAD/BEED award to bring fiber-to-the-home to all federally-identified 'blue-dot' locations in the county, covering 1,154 households; the cooperative said engineering, proximity and a contract deadline (Aug. 2028) will determine final coverage for nearby addresses.
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October 14, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Bradley County is gearing up to join a powerful coalition in the fight against alleged antitrust violations in the fire apparatus market.

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Bradley County authorizes joining antitrust litigation over fire apparatus market
Commission approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter an employment and contingency agreement to join other local governments in litigation alleging antitrust violations in the fire apparatus market; the motion passed on a roll call.
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October 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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County attorney Crystal Freyberg reveals that while local governments can regulate legal businesses, outright bans are off the table—and moratoria may face legal challenges.

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County attorney says outright bans on legal businesses are not permitted; moratoria can be challenged
Crystal Freyberg, Bradley County's attorney, told the commission that zoning can regulate legal businesses but typically cannot ban them outright; she warned that moratoria are sometimes legally vulnerable and said the county will defend its April regulations in court.
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October 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Residents are rallying for a moratorium on data centers in Bradley County, demanding clarity on the impacts of industrial projects near schools.

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Residents ask Bradley County Commission for moratorium and clarity on data centers near schools
Citizens urged the commission to pause new large industrial developments and questioned previous approval decisions after commissioners adopted data-center regulations now challenged in court; several speakers called for a moratorium until impacts can be fully assessed.
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October 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Bradley County is standing firm against a lawsuit challenging its regulations on large data centers, with the commission voting unanimously to back the mayor and county attorney in their fight.

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Bradley County Commission votes to back mayor and county attorney in lawsuit over data-center rules
The commission voted 13–0 (one member absent) to back the mayor and county attorney in defending county regulations that limit large data-center development, after a county-attorney update that the insurer denied coverage for the suit filed Sept. 18, 2026.
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October 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Bradley County residents are demanding a halt on data centers and industrial developments, fearing the rapid pace of change is overwhelming their community.

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Residents ask Bradley County for moratorium on data centers and other large industrial projects
During public comment, residents urged the commission to impose a moratorium on data centers, power plants and similar developments until the county evaluates cumulative impacts; speakers pressed when and how prior approvals occurred and asked about annexation leverage.
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October 8, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Bradley County commissioners just made a bold move to fully back their legal defense against a lawsuit challenging new data-center regulations—will this set a precedent for other counties?

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Bradley County commission votes to fund legal defense of data-center regulations
The commission unanimously approved a motion directing the mayor and county attorney to defend a lawsuit challenging Aprilregulations governing large-scale data centers, authorizing hiring outside counsel and seeking budget amendments to cover litigation costs.
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October 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Mayor Davis and County Attorney Freyberg shed light on the complex issues surrounding annexation and data center regulations, revealing the limits of local government authority.

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Mayor, county attorney clarify county limits on annexation and data-center bans
Mayor Davis told residents annexation authority lies with the city council for contiguous requests; County Attorney Freyberg explained that while zoning and regulation are allowed, outright bans on legal uses are typically not legally sustainable, framing why the county regulated rather than banned data centers.
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October 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Bradley County is gearing up to take on major players in the fire apparatus market as a resolution to join antitrust litigation heads to the voting session!

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Commissioner proposes resolution to join antitrust litigation over fire apparatus market
Commissioner Mike Hughes placed a resolution on the Oct. 5 agenda authorizing the mayor to enter an agreement to join litigation with other local governments alleging antitrust violations in the fire apparatus market.
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October 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Residents of Bradley County are demanding a 24-month pause on controversial data center and cryptocurrency projects, citing serious concerns over environmental and economic impacts.

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Residents urge 24‑month moratorium on data centers, urge study of environmental and economic impacts
Multiple residents asked the Valley County Commission to impose a 24‑month moratorium on data centers, cryptocurrency power plants and related biomass projects, citing environmental, health and economic concerns and urging the commission to study local impacts before permitting moves forward.
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October 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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A proposed data center called Project Midspan is sparking controversy as a New York company challenges county regulations that could put it just 1,700 feet from Walker Valley High School.

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Mayor Davis says Project Midspan proposes data-center campus near Walker Valley High School; county regulations and lawsuit under way
Mayor Davis told the Bradley County Commission that materials on a proposed data center called Project Midspan were delivered Sept. 18 and that a New York company has sued to overturn county data-center zoning rules; the proposal would locate a campus roughly 1,700 feet from Walker Valley High School, he said.
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October 2, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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Bradley County is set to receive a $77,842 cybersecurity grant to enhance its digital defenses while the Sheriff's Office makes budget moves to tackle unexpected insurance costs.

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Sheriff's Office records $77,842 cybersecurity grant and seeks insurance transfers to cover higher premiums
Committee documents show a $77,842.26 State/Federal cybersecurity grant for Bradley County (SLCGP FFY24) to fund network, EDR and switch upgrades; the sheriff's office also requested intra-department transfers totaling $63,558 and additional entries to cover insurance deductibles and workers' compensation costs.
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September 29, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Mayor Davis warns of a looming legal battle as developers challenge new regulations for a massive data-center campus near Walker Valley High School.

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Bradley County mayor alerts public to Project Midspan and lawsuit targeting county data-center rules
Mayor Davis told the commission that developers have proposed a 300-acre data-center campus called Project Midspan near Walker Valley High School and have filed a lawsuit challenging the county's data-center regulations; he urged citizens to follow the case and said the county will defend its regulations.
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September 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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As plans for 110-120 new homes on Benton Pike move forward, residents are sounding alarms about worsening traffic and safety concerns—will the commissioners heed their warnings?

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Commissioners refer Benton Pike rezoning to voting session amid traffic-study warnings and resident concerns
A Benton Pike parcel rezoning to R‑1 was placed on the Sept. 21 voting docket after planning staff said the site could yield about 110–120 single-family lots; staff and a traffic study flagged intersection constraints and residents warned current school-run congestion is "horrid" and "dangerous."
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September 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Commissioner Mylan Blake has officially taken the helm as chair of the Bradley County Commission, setting the stage for exciting new leadership!

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Commissioner Mylan Blake Elected Chair of Bradley County Commission
At the Bradley County Commission organizational meeting, Commissioner Mylan Blake was elected chair after a roll-call vote; the commission then chose Commissioner Slater as vice chair and approved minutes and the consent agenda.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Bradley County is taking a bold step towards equity in its opioid-abatement grant process by adopting a standardized application template—could this be a game changer for funding fairness?

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Bradley County Adopts Standardized Opioid-Abatement Grant Application and Timeline
The finance committee and full commission approved a standardized application and presentation template for opioid-abatement grants and set the application window to close Oct. 23, 2026; hearings are scheduled for Nov. 2 and funding recommendations will be taken to the full commission Dec. 7.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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A new traffic study warns of potential gridlock at the Benton Pike/Menace Road intersection, but a proposed roundabout could be the game-changer we need!

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Traffic study finds future congestion at Benton Pike/Menace Road; planners refer study to road committee
A traffic study for the Meadowrest/Meadow View developments found some movements could reach failing levels at full buildout; commissioners voted to send the study to the county road committee and asked the developer to provide a cost/concept for a roundabout.
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August 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Commissioners are demanding clarity on the use of LPR cameras, questioning whether they truly serve public safety or risk privacy invasion.

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Commissioners press sheriff on privacy and use limits for LPRs and drones
During Q&A Commissioners Thompson and Wyers asked whether LPR cameras and drones are used only for criminal investigations and whether occupants can be seen; department officials said LPRs capture plates not occupants, searches require case numbers and supervisory approval, and misuse carries discipline and potential criminal exposure.
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August 22, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Sheriff Lawson reveals critical safeguards in Bradley County's new license-plate reader program, ensuring privacy while enhancing public safety with 11 strategically placed cameras.

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Bradley County outlines license‑plate reader program: 11 cameras, 30‑day retention and monthly audits, officials say
Sheriff Lawson and staff explained the county's LPR system: 11 cameras at seven public‑roadway locations, limited search privileges to investigators and on‑duty patrol supervisors, monthly audits and a department directive that narrows access; officials said they retain LPR data for 30 days though state law allows up to 90.
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August 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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A major 385-acre annexation request near Exit 33 could reshape the landscape of Cleveland, but what does it mean for the future of this area?

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County mayor says 385-acre annexation request near Exit 33 will proceed through Cleveland planning process
Bradley County's mayor told commissioners a property owner has requested annexation of roughly 385 acres near Exit 33 into the City of Cleveland, that the request will go through Cleveland's planning process (not the county commission), and that speculation about a data center is unconfirmed.
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August 11, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Bradley County just approved a $1.78 million contract for inmate health services, ensuring better care behind bars!

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Bradley County Commission authorizes $1.78 million first-year contract with TK Health for inmate care
The Bradley County Commission on Aug. 3 authorized County Mayor D. Gary Davis to enter a three-year health services agreement with Turn Key Health Clinics (TK Health) for inmate medical care, with a year-one base compensation of $1,780,782.45. The vote was unanimous, 13–0.
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August 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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DEVELOPMENT GRANTS: Local communities in our viewing area received development grants to help renovate and preserve historic venues. #rheacounty #dayton #bledsoecounty #pikeville #meigscounty #decatur #bradleycounty #clevelandtn www.wdef.com/local-commun...
Local communities receive Tennessee Historic Development Grants - WDEF
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced local recipients of the Tennessee Historic Development Grants.
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December 3, 2024 at 11:29 PM
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Please Help Locate Nancy Debra Willis

Debbie was last seen on December 23, 1986.

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Please Help Locate Nancy Debra Willis
Nancy Debra Willis was last seen on December 23, 1986 in Bradley County, Tennessee.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM