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Plain-language summaries of agendas, minutes, ordinances, and legal notices, organized by jurisdiction. Each item links to the original public document.

CountyWashington County, TN — County CommissionJonesborough, TN

County Commission — April 28, 2026 work session

Work session covered the FY27 budget framework, an update on the BWXT site rezoning conditions adopted in March, and a request from the highway department for paving funds.

  • FY27 budget framework introduced
  • BWXT rezoning conditions: implementation update only
  • Highway department paving fund request to come back at next regular meeting
CityTown of JonesboroughJonesborough, TN

Called meeting notice — May 5, 2026 budget workshop

A called meeting will be held May 5 at town hall to walk through the FY27 budget. No formal votes are scheduled. Public attendance is welcome.

  • Budget workshop, not a voting session
  • Held at town hall
  • Public welcome
CountyWashington County legal noticesJonesborough, TN

Three new legal notices posted for Washington County

Two notices of intent to sell tax-delinquent property and one public hearing notice for a proposed water-line easement near Boones Creek. All three include the required published deadlines for objections.

  • Two tax-delinquent property sale notices
  • One public hearing notice for a water-line easement
  • Objection deadlines printed in each notice — read source for exact dates
State agencyTennessee Dept. of Environment & ConservationJonesborough, TN

TDEC BWXT FAQ updated — April 22, 2026

TDEC posted updated answers about air monitoring, water sampling locations, and how residents can request public records related to the BWXT Jonesborough facility. No new permit decisions are announced on this page.

  • Air monitoring and water sampling sections expanded
  • Public records request instructions clarified
  • No new permit decisions announced
CityJonesborough Planning CommissionJonesborough, TN

Planning Commission — April 21, 2026

Reviewed two subdivision plats off Boones Creek Road and a site plan for a small mixed-use building near the visitor center. The commission asked the applicant for an updated parking layout and continued the item.

  • Two Boones Creek Road subdivision plats reviewed
  • Mixed-use building near visitor center continued for parking revisions
  • No re-zoning items on this agenda
CityTown of JonesboroughJonesborough, TN

Ordinance 2026-08 — water and sewer rate adjustment

The town adopted a small water and sewer rate adjustment that takes effect July 1, 2026. The adjustment is described in the ordinance as routine annual indexing, not a new program.

  • Effective July 1, 2026
  • Described as routine annual indexing
  • Read the full ordinance from the source link before quoting specific rates
CityJonesborough Board of Mayor & AldermenJonesborough, TN

BMA April 13 livestream — captions available

Full meeting livestream with auto-generated captions. Use captions to keyword-search for "BWXT", "sidewalk", or "rental" before watching the relevant clip.

  • Full livestream with auto captions
  • Search captions for keywords before watching
CityJonesborough Board of Mayor & AldermenJonesborough, TN

Board of Mayor & Aldermen — April 13, 2026 regular meeting

The board considered a downtown sidewalk repair contract, a budget amendment for the Jackson Theatre HVAC, and an update on the BWXT zoning compliance review. A short-term rental ordinance was deferred to the May meeting.

  • Sidewalk repair contract on Main Street up for award
  • Budget amendment to fund Jackson Theatre HVAC replacement
  • BWXT zoning compliance: staff update only, no vote scheduled
  • Short-term rental ordinance pushed to May 11 meeting
CityJonesborough Historic Zoning CommissionJonesborough, TN

Historic Zoning Commission — April 9, 2026 minutes

Approved exterior paint colors for two Main Street storefronts and a window replacement for a private residence on Fox Street. One sign permit was tabled while staff confirms it complies with the historic district sign standards.

  • Two Main Street storefront paint requests approved
  • Window replacement at Fox Street residence approved
  • One sign permit tabled pending staff review

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