Collegedale Airport

10/13/2026

It is a pleasure to have this beautiful 1938 Stinson Reliant visiting the Collegedale Airport this evening! Thanks for stopping by!

10/09/2026

To: Mayor Lloyd and Collegedale City Commissioners
From: Jon Holmes, City Manager
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
RE: Weekly Update 10/05 – 10/09

Administration – Jon Holmes, City Manager
Jon Holmes – City Manager & Michelle Toro – Finance Director/Asst. City Manager
• Continuing to work Staff to schedule Sunshine Law Training Sessions for City Boards Members, City Commission, and the City Staff
• Drafted various Resolutions and Management Memos for Commission Agenda
• Discussions with developers regarding economic Development Programs/Requests and discussions with legal counsel regarding these items
• Met with individual Commission Members
• Work on development of City Commission Orientation Manual for new and current City Commission Members
• Planning meeting for the Christmas Parade with Staff
• Working on RFP for Freedom Fest Coordinator Services – Posted online and advertised
• Attended Library Board Meeting
• Worked with Library Director on Library transition items

Human Resources Dept. – Kristen Boyd
• Attended implementation meeting with new EAP vendor for 2027
• Coordinated the distribution of Evergreen outreach surveys to all employees
• Assisted a neighboring city with OSHA processes and reporting
• Participated in interviews

Communications and Engagement Report – McKenna Wallace
Week of October 5:
• Met with Parks & Recreation and RecDesk, our recreation programs and facility rental software provider, to discuss improvements that will make the system easier for residents to navigate.
• Attended National Night Out and Walk to School Day to gather photos and connect with community members and partners.
• Set up a new newsletter platform and began exploring its features to develop a newsletterspecific communications plan.
• News this week:
o https://www.collegedaletn.gov/news_detail_T8_R430.php
o https://www.collegedaletn.gov/news_detail_T8_R431.php
o https://www.collegedaletn.gov/alert_detail.php
Reminder: Free Community Shred Day event next Tuesday!

Collegedale Airport – Ryan Byford
• Received encouraging news that our environmental submittal for the obstruction removal project has been approved and the engineers are anticipating to issue the project for bid in the next
couple of weeks. We hope to have contractors mobilized around the first half of November.
• Working with our engineers on the initial siting study for the PAPI. Staff met with Allen and Hoshall to review their findings, discuss challenges, and offer recommendations. A comprehensive analysis should be provided in the next two weeks for a follow up discussion.
• Began acquiring quotes to install a panic alarm for front line worker safety.
• Preparing the agenda for our first Airport Advisory Board meeting which will be held October 29th at 6 PM.
• Various maintenance and groundskeeping related tasks.

Building Dept. – Andrew Morkert, Building and Codes Director
Building Permits
(2) Building-new home
(3) Building-renovation/repair
(1) Electrical-renovation/repair
(3) Mechanical-new home
(4) Mechanical-new townhouse
(2) Plumbing-new home
(4) ROW-new residence
(1) ROW-existing residence
(1) ROW-utility work
(1) Sewer-new residence
(1) Sign-business banner

Code Enforcement – Andrew Morkert, Building and Codes Director
• Responded and investigated email complaint regarding possible code violations involving down spouts and water run-off concerns
• Completed on-line training entitled: Need to Know: Mobile Security
• Completed on-line training entitled: Creating a Cyber Secure Home
• Sent correspondence email to Azora regarding upcoming short-term vacation rental expirations.
• Sent Notice of Violation letters via certified mail for various code violations
• Reviewed and updated AXON body camera footage information
• Responded to a barking dog complaint.
• Returned a phone call to a citizen regarding questions about a code violation.
• Completed CPR certification training class.
• Attended focus group – compensation study.
• Followed up with a citizen regarding a complaint about mold in her former apartment.

New/Opened Code Violation Cases
(14) Temporary sign in ROW
(2) Accumulation of trash and debris (dirty lots)
(1) STVR
(1) Permit required
(2) Prohibited sign
(1) Trash violation
(1) Barking dog

Closed Code Violation Cases
(1) Accessory building violation
(6) Accumulation of trash and debris (dirty lots)
(1) Permit required
(1) Swimming pool guard
(1) Grass/weeds violation

Katie Lamb Public Library – Sarah Richardson, Library Director
The Katie Lamb Public Library Weekly Wrap-Up:
This week we welcomed 1,507 visitors who checked out a total of 3,225 items.
Upcoming Programs:
• October 10 at 3:00 PM join us for Crime Reads Book Club to discuss Still Life with Crows by
Preston and Childs.
• October 11 at 2:00 PM join us for Yoga for Mind & Body.
• October 12 at 4:30 PM join us for Minecraft Monday.
• October 13 at 10:30 AM join us for Preschool Storytime and then drop by at 6:00 PM to hear UTC Physics and Astronomy lecturer Steven Kline discuss the Life Cycle of Stars.
• October 14 at 10:30 AM join us for Baby and Toddler Storytime and then drop by at 4:30 PM for Spoiler Alert our Teen Book Club to discuss the Inheritance Games.
• October 15 at 4:30 PM join us for LEGO Robotics.
• October 16 at 2:00 PM join us for our third Homeschool Homecoming event. Dress in your favorite sports team apparel and come ready to play flag football.
Staff Items:
• Library Administrator attended Library Board Meeting 10/06
o Provided management update to Library Board
o Worked on Library Board Meeting Dates for 2027
o Worked on Library Board transition items for planned City management beginning January 2027
• Worked with vendor and a demo for Integrated Library System to replace the old system that is part of the LS&S contract for services

Collegedale Parks and Recreation – Christina Clark, Parks and Rec. Supervisor
Collegedale Parks & Recreation have the following upcoming programs and events:
• 10/13 Happy Hookers Yarn Club
• 10/14 Friends & Fun
• 10/15 Game Club
• 10/15 Thursday Night Threads
• 10/20 Silent Disco
• 10/24 HES Vaccine Clinic
• 10/29 Fall Carnival
• 12/6 Christmas in Collegedale
• 12/13 Christmas Parade

Planning Dept. & Community Development – Garrett Haynes, Planning Director
• Worked with the Public Works Director to determine the infrastructure installation status of the next phase of the Chastain Trails development in preparation for the October 12 Planning Commission meeting.
• Reviewed signage requirements in response to questions about locating a new billboard.
• Responded to questions regarding landscaping regulations.
• Prepared documents for the upcoming City Commission review of proposed Sign Ordinance amendments.

Collegedale Police Department – Jack Sapp, Chief of Police
Collegedale Police Department Weekly Report:
• The police department hosted the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday. National Night Out is a national law enforcement outreach initiative that allows the community to meet and
interact with their local law enforcement and first responders.
• Officers are attending their annual fi****ms qualifications this week as part of their in-service training requirement
• Calls for service and daily reports are located on the Collegedale Police page

Collegedale Public Works – Kris McAloon – Public Works Director
• Covered City-operated Flock cameras at various locations at Commission request
• Repaired the sidewalk at Thatcher Switch bathrooms
• Submitted Transfer Station Quarterly report
• Discussed phase acceptance status with City Planner for Chastain Trails development
• Weekly mowing of City properties and ROW

Upcoming Meetings & Events
October 19th, City Commission Regular Session Meeting
October 26th, City Commission Workshop

10/02/2026

To: Mayor Lloyd and Collegedale City Commissioners
From: Jon Holmes, City Manager
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
RE: Weekly Update 09/28 – 10/02

Administration – Jon Holmes, City Manager
Jon Holmes – City Manager & Michelle Toro – Finance Director/Asst. City Manager
· Worked with Staff to schedule Sunshine Law Training Sessions for City Boards Members, City Commission, and the City Staff
· Drafted various Resolutions and Management Memos for Commission Agenda
· Discussions with developers regarding economic Development Programs/Requests and discussions with legal counsel regarding these items
· City Manager and City Staff met with WWTA staff regarding local wastewater infrastructure needs
· Met with individual Commission Members
· Began work on creation on a City Commission Orientation Manual for new and current City Commission Members
· Began planning work for the Christmas Parade with Staff
· Working on RFP for Freedom Fest Coordinator Services
· Two open records requests
· Comp study training
· Comp study orientation
· CPR training
· Met with a Commissioner with finance questions
· Sewer invoicing
· Worked with Hamilton County regarding REIDA discussions
· Attended "A Taste of Southern" event with Southern Adventists University
· Attended the Grand Opening of the Ruth McKee School of Business at SAU

Human Resources Dept. – Kristen Boyd
· Coordinated and attended CPR training
· Coordinated nine employee focus group meetings with Evergreen as part of the compensation study
· Scheduled several upcoming training sessions for employees and boards
· Scheduled Sunshine Law Trainings and scheduled a the trainer

Communications and Engagement Report – McKenna Wallace
· Website redesign: Website company will begin next phase of redesign — content migration.
· Print materials: Worked on potential new designs for print pieces.
· End-of-year communications: Drafted initial ideas and concepts for EOY outreach.
· Library transition: Finalized the communications plan.
· Christmas Parade: Presented the survey results at Monday's commission workshop.
· News this week:
o https://www.collegedaletn.gov/news_detail_T8_R429.php

Collegedale Airport – Ryan Byford
· We have been working with Michael Baker International, the engineering firm who is conducting TDOT’s Statewide Obstruction Clearing Project, to provide existing easement data for the properties in question, as well as notifying the property owners via certified mail of the upcoming tree clearing project. The engineers are working to confirm that all of the obstructions are within the boundaries of our easements. The tentative schedule is to put the project out for bid and begin tree clearing in the first quarter of next year.
· Airport Staff participated in the Evergreen Solutions salary and benefits study.
· Reviewing applications for our Maintenance Supervisor position.
· We were delighted to host Dream Flights on Thursday, who provided airplane rides to Veteran’s and Seniors from Beo Senior Living.
· Various routine maintenance items

Building Dept. – Andrew Morkert, Building and Codes Director
Building Permits
(3) Building-new home
(1) Building-renovation/repair
(4) Electrical-new townhouse
(5) Electrical-new home
(1) Electrical-swimming pool
(1) Electrical-residential addition
(1) Gas-renovation/repair
(2) Plumbing-new home
(3) Sewer-new residence

Code Enforcement – Andrew Morkert, Building and Codes Director
· Followed up on several accumulation of debris code violation complaints.
· Investigated inoperable vehicle code violation complaint.
· Spoke with citizen on the phone explaining courtesy notice for accumulation of trash and debris.
· Contacted local business regarding permit required for hanging banner outside of establishment.
· Reviewed and updated AXON body camera footage information.
· Conducted re-inspection of property with an accumulation trash and debris that was set for court. Violation has been resolved and citation was dismissed.
· Attended court regarding a property with violations for accumulation of trash and debris, inoperable vehicles, unprotected bare wood, roof drainage. Case continued by the judge.
· Assisted Officer Gettmann in conducting a health and safety inspection for a short-term vacation rental.
· Assisted a citizen in addressing overgrowth in the county jurisdiction adjacent to the city.
· Patrolled various subdivisions and streets within city limits

New/Opened Code Violation Cases
(17) Temporary sign in ROW
(7) Accumulation of trash and debris (dirty lots)
(1) Swimming pool guard
(1) Permit required
(1) Inoperable vehicle
(1) Grass/weeds violation
(1) Housing violation
(1) ROW violation
(1) LD violation

Closed Code Violation Cases
(1) STVR
(17) Accumulation of trash and debris (dirty lots)
(1) Permit required
(1) Inoperable vehicle

Katie Lamb Public Library – Sarah Richardson, Library Director
The Katie Lamb Public Library Weekly Wrap-Up:
This week we welcomed 1,659 visitors who checked out a total of 3,078 items.

Upcoming Programs:
· October 2 at 2:00 PM join us for our first ever Homeschool Homecoming event. Dress in your favorite pjs and join us for board games!
· October 4 at 2:00 PM join us for Chess Club.
· October 6 at 10:30 AM join us Preschool Storytime and then 5:30 PM drop in for Medicare Made Easy to enjoy refreshments while learning about Medicare basics.
· October 7 at 10:30 AM join us for Baby and Toddler Storytime.
· October 8 at 4:30 PM join us for a new STEM Challenge making Hydroponics.
· October 9 at 2:00 PM join us for our second Homeschool Homecoming event. Dress up in apparel from your favorite decade and join us for karaoke.
· October 10 at 3:00 PM join us for Crime Reads Book Club to discuss Still Life with Crows by Preston and Childs.
Staff Items:
Library Administrator attended Library Board Meeting 7/24

Collegedale Parks and Recreation – Christina Clark, Parks and Rec. Supervisor
Collegedale Parks & Recreation have the following upcoming programs and events:

• 10/6 Happy Hookers Yarn Club
• 10/6 National Night Out
• 10/7 Friends & Fun
• 10/8 Game Club
• 10/8 Thursday Night Threads
• 10/8 Game Night
• 10/11 Power Wheel Derby
• 10/20 Silent Disco
• 10/24 HES Vaccine Clinic
• 10/27 Fall Carnival
• 12/6 Christmas in Collegedale
• 12/13 Christmas Parade

Planning Dept. & Community Development – Garrett Haynes, Planning Director
· Reviewed and approved one temporary sign permit.
· Followed up with an applicant on lighting questions related to a design review.
· Completed initial staff review of the final plat for Phase 1C of the Chastain Trails Subdivision, which is scheduled for consideration at the October 12 Planning Commission meeting.
· Finalized the agenda and meeting materials for the October 12 Planning Commission meeting.
· Responded to resident and business owner questions regarding zoning, signs, design review, subdivisions, and other general planning matters.

Collegedale Police Department – Jack Sapp, Chief of Police
Collegedale Police Department Weekly Report:
· Calls for service and daily reports are located on the Collegedale Police page

Collegedale Public Works – Kris McAloon – Public Works Director
· Cleaned up rock debris on Old Apison Pike
· Attended CPR training presented by Collegedale PD
· Participated in compensation study with City consultant
· Met with WWTA to discuss potential development opportunity
· Worked with City Planner on finalizing process for final acceptance of development infrastructure
· Held a safety training class on chainsaw safety for DPW employees
· Pump Station progress
· Final paperwork submitted and under review
· Final punch list items being addressed by Contractor

Upcoming Meetings & Events
October 5th, City Commission Regular Session Meeting
October 19th, City Commission Regular Session Meeting
October 26th, City Commission Workshop

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

It was a pleasure to host Dream Flights and get to honor veterans from Beò of Chattanooga by watching them take to the skies this morning! Thanks for stopping by the Collegedale Airport!

10/01/2026

Such a fun morning! Airport staff would like to extend our ‘Thanks’ to these veterans for their service!

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

We are excited to host Dream Flights and their beautiful 1942 Stearman biplane, as they provide airplane rides for local military veterans from Beò Senior Living!

09/30/2026

Shoutout to the folks with Tennessee Aviation Association who continue to be a voice for Airport’s in the State of Tennessee. With funding becoming significantly more competitive, it is important to support the work of this organization! Your friends at the Collegedale Airport thank you!

09/26/2026

To: Mayor Lloyd and Collegedale City Commissioners
From: Jon Holmes, City Manager
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
RE: Weekly Update 09/21 – 09/25

Administration – Jon Holmes, City Manager

Jon Holmes – City Manager & Michelle Toro – Finance Director/Asst. City Manager
• Work on reviewing previous year’s Annual Finance Reports (Audits) for research on various items
• Met with two citizens regarding various concerns
• Completed the entries that the auditors left for me last week
• Worked with finance software (Incode) regarding upcoming upgrade
• Completed annual Hotel/Motel state report
• Completed monthly Airport sales tax report
• Payroll
• Finance report
• Assisted the Library Director with annual state report

Human Resources Dept. – Kristen Boyd
• Coordinated with Evergreen consultants and City staff to select participants and schedule nine employee focus groups for the upcoming compensation study
• Advertised and reviewed applications for open positions
• Onboarded new staff

Communications and Engagement Report – McKenna Wallace Week of September 21:
• Met with Director of Operations and Engagement for Katie Lamb Public Library to discuss communication plan for library transition under city management.
• News this week:
o https://www.collegedaletn.gov/news_detail_T8_R423.php
o https://www.collegedaletn.gov/news_detail_T8_R418.php

Collegedale Airport – Ryan Byford
• We are in discussions with Harrison Bay Future Ready Center to chat about how the Airport can continue to play a role in their Aviation Career Pathway and potentially explore new ideas. We are working to set up a meeting with them next week.
• Completed transition upgrade of all computers to Windows 12 with Thomas Cook, IT Director.
• Working with Building and Codes to review plan submittals by a tenant, for a proposed hangar door upgrade on a ground leased hangar.
• Actively reviewing applicants for our Airport Maintenance Supervisor position.
• Various routine maintenance items

Building Dept. – Andrew Morkert, Building and Codes Director
Building Permits
(1) Building-new home
(2) Building-renovation/repair
(4) Electrical-new townhouse
(1) Electrical-renovation/repair
(1) Gas-new home
(4) Mechanical-new home
(3) Mechanical-renovation/repair
(3) Plumbing-new home
(4) Electrical-new townhouse
(1) ROW-utility work

Code Enforcement – Andrew Morkert, Building and Codes Director
• Spoke to citizen regarding applying for a permit for home improvements.
• Completed safety and health inspection for short-term vacation rental.
• Completed CPR certification training class.
• Responded to several possible code violations for accumulation of trash and debris.
• Reviewed and updated AXON body camera footage information.
• E-mail sent to MTAS requesting a legal opinion regarding proper citation for a section of the zoning ordinance.
• Met with a resident regarding on-going violations at her residence and yard.
• Followed up with the State of Tennessee Fire Marshal’s office regarding a complaint submitted through their office.
• Met with a resident regarding the violations still existing at his property.
• Patrolled various subdivisions and streets within city limits

New/Opened Code Violation Cases
(27) Temporary sign in ROW
(18) Accumulation of trash and debris (dirty lots)
(1) Prohibited sign
(2) Permit required
(1) Electrical violations/Fire code/Dangerous structure/premises
(1) Grass/weeds violation
(1) Sanitation

Closed Code Violation Cases
(1) Dead trees
(13) Accumulation of trash and debris (dirty lots)
(2) Grass/weeds violation

Katie Lamb Public Library – Sarah Richardson, Library Director

The Katie Lamb Public Library Weekly Wrap-Up:
This week we welcomed 1,573 visitors who checked out a total of 3,275 items.

Upcoming Programs:
• Upcoming September/October Programs:
• September 28 at 4:30 PM join us for LEGO Free Play.
• September 29 at 10:30 AM join us for Playtime and then at 4:30 PM drop in for Adult Craft: Key Chain/Purse Charms.
• September 30 at 10:30 AM join us for Playtime.
• October 1 at 4:30 PM join us for our Teen Quarterly Volunteer Orientation
• October 2 at 2:00PM join us for our first ever Homeschool Homecoming event. Dress in your favorite pjs and join us for board games!

Staff Items:
- Library Administrator attended Library Board Meeting 7/24

Collegedale Parks and Recreation – Christina Clark, Parks and Rec. Supervisor

Collegedale Parks & Recreation have the following upcoming programs and events:

• 9/28-10/2 NO PROGRAMS – Staff Training
• 10/6 National Night Out
• 10/8 Thursday Night Threads
• 10/8 Game Night
• 10/11 Power Wheel Derby • 10/20 Silent Disco
• 10/24 HES Vaccine Clinic
• 10/27 Fall Carnival
• 12/6 Christmas in Collegedale

Planning Dept. & Community Development – Garrett Haynes, Planning Director
• Continued researching the Little Debbie Parkway right-of-way abandonment requests, including reviewing information received from TDOT and preparing findings for the September 28 City Commission Workshop.
• EDC Staff conducted a pre-document submittal meeting with a potential applicant to discuss the overall review process for rehabilitation of a property on Lee Highway.
• Followed up with two stalled sign permit applicants regarding outstanding information needed to continue processing their applications.
• Distributed the proposed road and infrastructure acceptance process to City staff for review and comment.
• Responded to resident and business owner questions regarding zoning, signs, design review, subdivisions, and other general planning matters.

Collegedale Police Department — Jack Sapp, Chief of Police
Collegedale Police Department Weekly Report:
• Calls for service and daily reports are located on the Collegedale Police page

Collegedale Public Works – Kris McAloon – Public Works Director
• No report

Upcoming Meetings & Events
- September 28th , City Commission Workshop
- October 5th, City Commission Regular Session Meeting
- October 19th, City Commission Regular Session Meeting
- October 26th, City Commission Workshop