# 9/14/26 - Bradley County Commission Work Session

The Bradley County Commission Work Session held on September 14, 2026, included updates on local projects such as the completion of the turf project at Blue Springs Park and progress on a fire building on Menace Road. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the annual report from the County Trustee, Tim Aikens, who detailed tax collection programs including the partial payment plan, tax freeze, and tax relief programs. He highlighted the office's efficiency improvements, technology adoption for tax payments, and the financial benefits returned to the county, including nearly $1 million in excess fees turned over in fiscal year 2025. The commission also discussed upcoming rezoning resolutions for properties on Benton Pike and Harrison Pike, with attention to infrastructure and traffic concerns related to new residential developments. The need for future financial planning for road improvements, including potential roundabouts and right-of-way dedication by developers, was emphasized. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several rezoning items were slated for the upcoming voting session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [9/14/26 - Bradley County Commission Work Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=211veg46ArI) - Bradley County, TN - Government