City Of Bristol, Tennessee City Council Work Session
The City Council Work Session agenda focused on several administrative and developmental topics. Key items included a revision to purchasing regulations, a cost-sharing agreement for the Highway 394 Corridor Management Plan, and a text amendment concerning long-term recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. The session also covered the adoption of updated building and fire codes, proposed changes to the community development fee schedule, and State Revolving Fund financing for sewer improvements. Additionally, the council reviewed strategies for emergency communications and civil defense sirens, discussed the Bristol Sessions Centennial Festival, evaluated the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and considered the draft meeting schedule for the 2027 calendar year.
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The meeting agenda included several proclamations recognizing events such as the 25th anniversary of the Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Teen Driving Safety Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Fire Prevention Week. Other topics included the recognition of the Bristol Tennessee Police Department for highway traffic safety awards, a public hearing regarding the Sweet Knobs Trail Plan of Services report, and appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The agenda also featured discussions on right-of-way and alley abandonment ordinances, along with various resolutions concerning personnel policies, administrative services agreements, employee appreciation, software support, and equipment purchases.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City Council Work Session
The City Council work session agenda included a variety of administrative and operational items. Key discussion topics featured a personnel budget amendment request from the Bristol Public Library, the adoption of an amended and restated personnel policy, a discussion on the grant approval process, and specific grant applications for a Safety First Grant (drone equipment for the Fire Department) and a Slater Center Grant. The Council also reviewed a shared usage agreement with Bristol Tennessee City Schools, a lot consolidation request for the school's athletic facility, updates on the water tank maintenance program and the Bristol Sessions Festival, and a request for support for the Rural Healthcare Access Modernization Program grant. Additionally, the Council discussed the upcoming November meeting schedule.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
Bristol Tennessee City Council City Council Meeting
The Council meeting included the issuance of three proclamations: Child Passenger Safety Week, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Senior Center Month. The Board of Education provided a report covering student mental health programs, the expansion of therapy dog services, and various school events. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted to discuss fiscal year 2027 budget amendments, which included adjustments to the general fund, capital equipment fund, and capital facilities fund. A citizen also presented an inquiry regarding a property abandonment request.
