Red Bank City Manager Steps Down; Commissioners Vote 3-2 To Pay Him Through End Of March To Finish Out Current Projects Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - by John Wilson
Red Bank City Manager Tim Thornbury has resigned, citing conflicts with some commissioners.
He did not mention any commissioners by name. Commissioner Ruth Jeno said, It wasn t me. I think Tim Thornbury is the best city manager we ve ever had. The city was going great until this came up. Now some developers are balking at coming in here because of the political climate.
Mr. Thornbury said in a resignation letter on April 16 that he would agree to stay on through the end of next March to continue ongoing projects and continue as building inspector if his full salary remains in place. He would no longer be city manager.
The Changing Face Of Red Bank Wednesday, April 28, 2021
I have lived in the city of Red bank my entire life (minus about three years when I lived just outside of it) and I have never seen it flourish and bloom quite like it has over the last few years. We have businesses moving in, buildings being renovated, new homes being built and old homes being brought back to life.
I love this town and love its people but I do not appreciate some of the changes being proposed. I am all for curbside recycling and having a connection to the public library once again. But turning the entire middle school property into a park? Not keeping the city manager who has gotten us on this track of prosperity and not wanting to pay him fairly for his services?
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Red Bank To Get New Playground; Flowers Planned At Former Car Wash Site By City Hall Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - by Gail Perry
The Red Bank Commissioners accepted two gifts on behalf of the city at the commission meeting Tuesday night.
Patricia Baker of the Red Bank Soddy Daisy Charitable Foundation presented a check for $22,500 to the city for the purpose of assisting in the purchase of equipment for a new playground that will be built next to the Red Bank Community Center. Ms. Baker said that the Foundation was established when Erlanger Hospital purchased the Red Bank Community Hospital many years ago. Proceeds from the investment of the money received from the sale of the hospital is divided between Soddy Daisy and Red Bank and designated to assist the cities in various projects. City Manager Tim Thornbury will bring various equipment that is targeted for different age groups of children to the commissioners, who will decide the kind of playground to
New Group Taking Over Red Bank Softball Fields; Mayor, Vice Mayor Say New Invocation Policy Well Received chattanoogan.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chattanoogan.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.