City of Newport TN City Council Meeting May 2026

The City of Newport, Tennessee City Council held a meeting on May 14, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved appointments to the Newport Utilities Board and the library board. They conducted first readings and approvals of multiple budget ordinances for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, including allocations for the Newport Grammar School. A key procurement decision was the approval of a $96,000 contract with AECOM for engineering and planning services related to the federally funded Safe Streets for All transportation grant. The council also approved an audit contract with Brown, Jake, and McDaniel, and amended police department general orders to add utility vehicles. Additionally, they approved a two-year maintenance agreement with Tennessee Department of Transportation and authorized the Cocke County Chamber to host annual events for 2026. Significant equipment purchases included a 2026 International dump truck for $111,329.35 and a snow plow for $18,181.09, both procured via Sourcewell contracts. The meeting concluded with a community outreach presentation from Youth Villages regarding foster care needs in the region.