Winter 2025

Aerial footage of a city with completely flooded streets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

When the Waters Rose

Hurricane Helene brought record floods to Tennessee. Public officials, teamwork, and community spirit helped save lives and set the path…

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Piles of paperwork on a desk.

IPS Training Programs Help State Officials Work Better, Smarter

For years, IPS agencies have offered training opportunities to help state and municipal officials like Gary Behler get off to…

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Old black and white photo from the late 1940s, showing three men suits overlooking a cityscape.

MTAS Traces Its Roots to Post-WWII

UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) was established in 1949 to assist city governments across the state.

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An elderly man in a suit talks with a woman in a green dress.

MTAS Wraps up 75th Anniversary Celebration

The UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) held three events across the state to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

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