The Marshall County Board of Zoning and Appeals will meet on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Marshall County Courthouse Annex, Lewisburg, TN. 2nd floor, room 2204.

The agenda is as follows:
1.Call to order
2.Roll Call
3.Public Comments
4.Approval of minutes from the last stated meeting.
5.New business

A. Owner request setback variance for an existing nonconforming use to be eligible for C2 zoning located at 2460 Franklin Pike, Lewisburg TN 37091.
B. Recommend and discuss the adoption of BZA meeting bylaws.

6. Directors Report
7. Adjourn

Notice is hereby given that at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, located at the Marshall County Courthouse Annex, second floor, room 2204 a public hearing will be held before the Marshall County Planning Commission for the approval of the 2025 Marshall County Subdivision Regulations.

Public comments are to be heard on the following proposal:

A. The adoption of the 2025 Marshall County Subdivision Regulations

All interested parties are invited to attend. The proposed subdivision regulations may be viewed at marshallcountytn.com/Building Inspector/Codes. Please direct all questions to the Marshall County Building Official at 931-359-0567.

 

Tennessee Highway Safety Office Reports 92.2 Percent Seat Belt Usage Rate in 2024

TENNESSEE – Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. This survey returned a statewide usage rate of 92.2 percent. The 2024 usage rate represents an increase of approximately 0.2 percent compared to Tennessee’s 2023 survey result of 92.0 percent. The 2024 survey result is Tennessee’s highest annual seat belt usage rate to date.

“For the second year in a row, Tennessee achieved its highest seat belt usage rate on record,” said THSO Director Buddy Lewis. “We appreciate all of our traffic safety partners for prioritizing occupant protection, spreading awareness, and engaging local communities. We look forward to continuing these partnerships as we work to reduce serious injuries and traffic fatalities.”

Every year, the THSO works to increase the state’s seat belt usage rate by collaborating with state and local partners through THSO grant-funded programs like Ollie Otter, Reduce TN Crashes, Rule the Road, and Tennessee’s Occupant Protection Coalition. The THSO also promotes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign, reminding citizens to buckle up.

Highlights from Tennessee’s 2024 seat belt survey are as follows.

• Research data was collected at 190 pre-identified roadway locations across Tennessee.
• Researchers observed almost 29,000 vehicle occupants.
• Vehicles observed included passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs.
• The highest usage rate was observed among occupants in sport utility vehicles (96.3 percent).
• The lowest usage rate was observed among occupants in pickup trucks (84.6 percent).
• Female occupants were observed to have a higher usage rate (96.2 percent) than males (89.2 percent).
• Front-seat passengers were observed to have a higher usage rate (92.3 percent) than drivers (92.1 percent).
• County-level usage rates exceeded 90 percent in 14 of 16 counties included in the survey’s sample.
• McMinn County had the highest usage rate (97 percent) among sampled counties.
• The 2024 survey captured Tennessee’s all-time high average seat belt usage rate for the second year in a row.

This data was collected through an annual roadside observational survey conducted by the University of Tennessee’s Center for Transportation Research in accordance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s mission is to serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee.

Long-sleeved T-shirt for coming to donate through Jan. 3

[TENNESSEE, Dec. 16, 2024] — December is a time to close out the year making new memories. With just two weeks left in 2024, the American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets now to help those in need enjoy the rest of the holiday season with loved ones. Donors with type O negative blood and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now so patients can continue to receive the care they count on in the coming weeks.

This is a busy time for many. In addition to travel, seasonal illness and the threat of winter weather can also lead to lower appointment numbers and decreased donor turnout, making it tougher to keep the blood supply stable. Those who give regularly and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to take one hour this December to help save lives with a blood or platelet donation.

Those who come to give Dec. 16, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.

To extend a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood, platelets and plasma during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1-26, 2025, during National Blood Donor Month, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.

Making and keeping donation appointments can help keep the national blood supply strong enough to weather winter challenges now and into the new year. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
 

How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

Amplify your impact − volunteer! 

 

COLUMBIA – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Marshall County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program.

Marshall County will use the funds to identify priority sites for redevelopment. The grant is one of 36 brownfield redevelopment grants across the state announced in July.

BRAG grants are derived from the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which protects the environment and creates economic opportunities, especially in rural settings. The legislation empowers local governments and development boards with resources needed for investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of blighted properties.

A brownfield is a property vacant or underutilized due to potential contamination. Remediation minimizes threats to public health and the environment while incentivizing economic investment.