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Tullahoma BMA Special Called Meeting June 1, 2026
Monday, Jun 1, 2026
Jeff Damron Appointed City Administrator Without Contract
The Board of Mayor and Alderman discussed and voted on the permanent appointment of Jeff Damron as City Administrator. A motion was made to end the selection process and offer the position to the interim administrator, Jeff Damron, as a regular city employee without a contract, with responsibilities and benefits outlined in personnel regulations. Concerns were raised about bypassing the standard selection process and the appearance of impropriety, as well as the need to revise personnel regulations regarding grievances and discipline for the City Administrator. After considerable debate on procedural matters and the candidate's qualifications, the motion to appoint Jeff Damron passed with a vote of 5 to 1. Damron expressed his preference to work without a contract under the same rules as other city employees.
City of Tole Passes First Reading of Annual Budget, Discusses Senior Center Operations and Tourism Fund Reallocation
The City of Tole, Tennessee, held its first reading of the annual budget ordinance (1685) for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2026, and ending June 30th, 2027. Several discussions and proposed amendments occurred during the meeting, including a significant debate regarding the potential transfer of operations for the Coffee County Senior Citizens center to the city's Parks and Recreation department. There was also a motion to reallocate tourism funds from the Chamber of Commerce to the Sports Council, which ultimately failed. The board also discussed future plans for reducing reliance on reserves for the airport's financial stability, projecting it could become more self-sufficient within 24 to 28 months. The ordinance was approved on its first reading with a vote of 6 to 0.
Beer Permit Approved for Baseball LLC at Grider Stadium
The Tole Board of Alderman approved a special event beer permit for Baseball LLC, operating as Test Pilots Events, to be held at Grider Stadium from June 4th through August 15th, 2026. Alexander Allred and Josh Morris will oversee beer sales during the event season. The board also noted that Ian Anderson, a 37-year city employee, would throw out the first pitch on Friday. The permit was approved with a vote of 6 to 0.
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