City of La Follette public hearing at 5:30pm, followed by meeting

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It generally happens once or twice a year when the last Monday of the month falls on the final day of the month. That means that the next month’s regular meeting for City of La Follette leaders is the next day, the first Tuesday of the month. That’s the case this week; a short turn around. A public hearing takes place this afternoon at 5:30 followed by the regular monthly meeting for September, all at City Hall. The agenda and notice are below.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The following Public Hearings will be held on Tuesday September 01, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at LaFollette City Hall and will proceed with the City Council meeting that is scheduled for this day and time to approve the final passage of ordinances:

*Public Hearing for Public to comment on Ordinances.

1. Ordinance 2026-07 An Ordinance of the city of LaFollette, Tennessee establishing a Temporary (1) year moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for new data centers.

CITY OF LAFOLLETTE

Council Meeting

Tuesday September 1, 2026 5:30 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING CALLED TO ORDER

*Public Hearing for Public to comment on Ordinance.

1. Ordinance 2026-07 An Ordinance of the city of LaFollette, Tennessee establishing a Temporary (1) year moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for new data centers.  

* Comments from the Public.

* Comments from the Council.

Public Hearing Adjourned

Prayer & Pledge

1. Meeting called to order by Mayor
2. Roll call by Clerk
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes from meeting in August 2026.    
4. Reports from Boards, Committees and Departments.
5. Comments from the Citizens regarding any of the agenda items.
6. Announcements.

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

1. Ordinance 2026-07 An Ordinance of the city of LaFollette, Tennessee establishing a Temporary (1) year moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for new data centers. (Final Reading)
2. Resolution 2026-13-Amending the 2026/2027 Budget.
3. Resolution 2026-14- Authorizing the City of LaFollette to participate in PEP Risk Management Pool (Property Conservation) Loss Control Matching Grant Program.  

ADMINISTRATION

1. Approval of an event permit Post Mark of LaFollette.
2. Approval of advertising for bid sealing and striping rear parking lot at the LaFollette Municipal Building.
3. Approval of bid for THDA home grant bid for 408 South Indiana Avenue.
4. Approval of bid for repairing/paving city right of way on Nevada Avenue.
5. Approval of bid for guardrail on Depot St. and Claiborne Road.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

1. Discussion on promoting Daniel Stevens to a full-time Entry-Level Fire Fighter effective September 5, 2026.
2. Discussion on promoting Jesse George to a full-time Entry-Level Fire Fighter effective September 5, 2026.

ADJOURNMENT

BEER BOARD MEETING

1. Meeting called to order by Chairman.

• Roll call by Clerk.
•    Approval of new beer license Legacy Driven Dreams Inc., 207 West Central Avenue, LaFollette, TN 37766.
•    Approval of new beer license 1984 LaFollette Inc.., 102 N Massachusetts Avenue STE14, LaFollette, TN 37766.

ADJOURNMENT

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-09/01/2026-6AM)