Local Government Archives

October 11, 2026

Tipton County data center rules: What the proposal would and would not do

Tipton County residents will have the opportunity to weigh in Monday on proposed rules that would decide where data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations could be built in the county and what developers would have to show before getting approval. The Tipton County Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the county…

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August 16, 2026

On the Agenda: Local government meetings, Aug. 17-21, 2026

Tipton County’s Legislative Body is scheduled to fill a vacant seat on the county school board, re-appoint the county’s public works director to another four-year term, and consider transferring three […]

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July 19, 2026

Special-called planning votes in Munford open a light week for Tipton County government

Planning commissions in Munford and Atoka open the week Monday with the only two meetings scheduled before Wednesday, as Tipton County government settles into one of its lighter weeks of […]

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July 9, 2026

Huffman to deliver state of the county address tonight

Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman will deliver a State of the County address Thursday evening in Brighton, giving residents an update on the county’s achievements over the past year and […]

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July 7, 2026

Paper Folds’ Candidate Forum is tonight

More than a dozen candidates running for eight offices on the Aug. 6 ballot will take the stage tonight at the Ruffin Theatre in Covington for the first Tipton County […]

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May 26, 2026

Local Government This Week: May 26-30, 2026

Four local government bodies are scheduled to meet Tuesday in the first government meetings since the Memorial Day holiday, with both the Covington and Munford boards of mayor and aldermen […]

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May 17, 2026

Local Government This Week: May 18-22, 2026

What’s your local government up to this week? Following is a list of the public meetings that are being held. Monday, May 18 The Tipton County Regional Planning Commission will […]

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May 7, 2026

General Assembly passes redrawn congressional map — what’s next for Tipton County?

The Tennessee General Assembly passed a new congressional map Thursday. Here’s what it means for Tipton County. The approval process The map passed both chambers and now goes to Gov. […]

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May 3, 2026

This Week in Local Government: May 4-8, 2026

The biggest decision facing Tipton County residents this week comes Wednesday night, when Mason’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a public hearing and a final vote on an ordinance […]

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April 28, 2026

Mason adopts new form of government, appoints interim town administrator

After nearly two hours of public debate, sharp accusations and at least one moment of raw personal reflection, the Mason Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday night to rewrite […]

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