# 10/12/26 - Bradley County Commission Work Session

Bradley County Commission work session, October 12, 2026: Volunteer Energy Cooperative reported that broadband projects funded through earlier ARP allocations are complete and accepting subscribers, and described a new federal BEAD award covering 1,154 currently unserved Bradley County households. The cooperative is working to extend fiber-to-the-home service to the mapped locations by August 2028; the grant area also extends into neighboring counties. The county previously contributed nearly $2 million through matching grants, but no new broadband spending or vote was proposed at this meeting. The cooperative noted that expansion beyond grant-eligible locations will depend on future funding and revenue.

The Insurance Committee recommended authorizing the mayor to continue employee health coverage with Sigma for the 2027 plan year. Sigma submitted the lowest bid, with an overall premium increase of 4%; the county’s four plan options include the local hospital. The resolution was directed to the October 19 voting-session agenda, but no vote occurred at this work session. Other discussion included upcoming Veterans Day activities, rezoning resolutions scheduled for a later session, and public comments opposing large-scale development and urging infrastructure investment and greater transparency; no related procurement action was taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Healthcare
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 12, 2026

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- [10/12/26 - Bradley County Commission Work Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJp_ho6O_iw) - Bradley County, TN - Government