Development News for Greeneville, Tennessee

Property at 1202 Tuscalum Boulevard Rezoned from Residential to Arterial Business

The city council held the second and final reading for an ordinance to rezone a property at 1202 Tuscalum Boulevard from R1 low-density residential to RB4 arterial business. The property is currently used as an office business site and will remain as such, with the rezoning intended to bring it into compliance with zoning regulations. The motion to approve was made and seconded.

City Council Approves Use of Bond Proceeds for Capital Projects, Reallocating Funds from Depot Street

The city council considered a resolution authorizing the application of $350,000 of available general obligation bond proceeds for other capital projects. Approximately $450,000 in bond proceeds remained from the Depot Street project. The resolution proposes allocating $95,000 to tennis complex renovations and the remaining $255,000 to the turn lanes project at Roof Taylor Road on Highway 11, as the Depot Street walkway project is stalled. The council approved this resolution.

Greenville City Council Approves FY2027 Budget on First Reading, Includes Property Tax Increase

The city council reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2027 budget on first reading, which includes a four-penny property tax increase, taking the tax rate to 1.7471. This increase is primarily to cover the maintenance of effort for schools and additional employee costs. The budget also addresses bond proceeds reallocation for capital projects, including turn lanes at Roof Taylor Road and tennis complex renovations, and includes provisions for storm water improvements, although the specific projects within that allocation are subject to further review by a new city manager. Various other funds, such as solid waste, landfill, and state street aid, were also discussed and adjusted within the budget.

Agreement Approved for Eagle's Rest Pocket Park Improvements Funded by DIG Grant

The council approved an agreement with Main Street Greenville for improvements to the Eagle's Rest Pocket Park. This agreement is part of the documentation for the Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG grant), where Main Street Greenville allocated $50,000 for public improvements. The town has already committed its local match of $175,000 for the park, with approximately $171,000 spent to date. Remaining funds will cover an archway, railing, and potentially a water station. The agreement formalizes the process for reimbursement from the grant funds.