News & Information

Seasonal Safety: Preparing for Flooding and Heat-Related Hazards

As summer brings rising temperatures and unpredictable weather, local government organizations should proactively prepare for flooding and heat-related risks that can impact operations, facilities and employee health.

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Your Entity is Part of a Risk-Sharing Pool — Here’s What That Really Means

As a municipal employee, you work every day to serve your community — whether it’s keeping roads safe, responding to emergencies, or managing city services. And behind the scenes, you’re supported by something a little less visible, but just as important: your membership in a public risk-sharing pool.

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Upcoming Grant and Scholarship Opportunities

Public Entity Partners is excited to launch our grant and scholarship programs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year! In July, we will offer two grant opportunities and one scholarship to support our members.

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Public Entity Partners Introduces New PEP Talk: Remedial Measures

When an incident occurs, taking steps to prevent it from happening again is crucial. This PEP Talk delves into the concept of subsequent remedial measures — actions such as repairs or changes made after an incident to enhance safety and mitigate future risks.

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With Gratitude!

A couple of weeks ago, you received an email from PEP President Michael Fann expressing PEP’s gratitude for all you did during the legislative session. While he was correct in saying “thank you” is not enough, we want to take another opportunity to convey our gratitude.

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Civil Liability: Preventing Accidents, Injuries & Lawsuits in the Fire Service

Bob Lynch, Public Entity Partners’ Middle Tennessee Loss Control Consultant, was a featured speaker at the fourth Middle Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association’s Chief Officer Leadership Workshop.

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Tennessee Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies' (TAHRA) Spring Conference

The Tennessee Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities (TAHRA) held its spring conference April 21-25 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.

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Save the Date: 2025 Risk & Insurance Symposium

Mark your calendars and join us for the 2025 Risk & Insurance Symposium! This year’s event will be held on Oct. 1-3 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.

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Recent By-Laws Changes Adopted by Public Entity Partners' Board of Directors

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and member engagement in the governance of our organization, we would like to inform you of several recently adopted amendments to the by-laws of Public Entity Partners’ Board of Directors.

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Board of Directors Service Opportunity

The Board of Directors of Public Entity Partners is currently accepting nominations for *four Board of Directors positions that will be open as of Aug. 31, 2025.

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