In Covington, John E. Edwards and Chris Richardson won their elections to the board of mayor and aldermen. Edwards, who began serving as alderman after his father’s death, had a District 1 seat for more than a decade before giving it up to run for mayor in 2018. Edwards lost to incumbent mayor Justin Hanson and decided to run again this year when Minnie Bommer decided against … [Read more...] about Edwards, Richardson and Sullivan elected in Covington alderman race
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Covington’s leaders are working toward banning fireworks – here’s why
Covington’s leaders are tired of problems with fireworks, so they’re working on banning them within the city limits. Passed Tuesday on its first of three readings, a new ordinance will prohibit both the sale and discharge of fireworks. “It’s been a hot-button issue,” mayor Justin Hanson said. At the end of June, a house on South High Street was heavily damaged by a fire … [Read more...] about Covington’s leaders are working toward banning fireworks – here’s why
Election 2020: Here’s who’s running for mayor and alderman in Tipton County
In addition to the upcoming presidential election, there will be a lot of local faces on the ballot for mayor and aldermen. In Tipton County, every municipal mayor is part-time except for the City of Covington. The mayor is the chief executive officer of their city or town and is responsible for the city's financial decisions and everyday activities. Most municipalities have … [Read more...] about Election 2020: Here’s who’s running for mayor and alderman in Tipton County
Local sales tax revenues increased during quarantine
During the stay at home order, when many Tennesseans were working from home and limiting their trips to stores, more people did business here than they usually do. Revenues actually grew, reports show. “We say it all the time, ‘The money you spend here, stays here,’” said Covington mayor Justin Hanson. “When our residents were not traveling out of Covington to do their shopping … [Read more...] about Local sales tax revenues increased during quarantine
June 29: Tipton exceeds 600 confirmed cases, Gov. Lee extends state of emergency
On Monday, Tipton County's total confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached 605. Last week, county officials said numbers are "exploding" and transmission has increased in the Covington area. Many of the previous cases were in South Tipton. There are currently 132 active cases. Since June 1, the number of confirmed cases has grown by 153, which is an average of 5.27 cases per day. … [Read more...] about June 29: Tipton exceeds 600 confirmed cases, Gov. Lee extends state of emergency
Depot District selected for Tennessee Downtowns program – here’s what that means
Covington’s Depot District has been selected for the Tennessee Downtowns program, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced this week. The program provides funding and assistance in revitalization of the area near the East Liberty Avenue and Union Street depot, which is considered an extension of the Historic Court Square area. “During the … [Read more...] about Depot District selected for Tennessee Downtowns program – here’s what that means
Tipton County will likely see $1.87M in local government grants
This summer Tipton County is set to receive $1.87 million in local government grants from the state for one-time, local expenses for the 2021 fiscal year. “Capital maintenance, public safety and road projects don’t pause for disasters like the March tornadoes and the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Lee. “This grant fund will ease the burden on local governments as they work to … [Read more...] about Tipton County will likely see $1.87M in local government grants
Cities go digital, space out participants to conduct government meetings during pandemic
Teleconferencing is nothing new, but it's not the way city business is usually conducted in the City of Covington. Joining mayor Justin Hanson, recorder/treasurer Tina Dunn and city attorney Rachel Witherington virtually were six aldermen – five of whom fall into high-risk categories should they contract the COVID-19 coronavirus – and several department heads. On the west … [Read more...] about Cities go digital, space out participants to conduct government meetings during pandemic
