During the Oct. 13 meeting of the Plainview Planning Commission, Jordan Rockwell, Plainview city planner, explained the Tennessee Land Trust Program.

Agricultural land is eligible to be placed in the trust. The act passed in 2025, but the Trust Board has spent approximately a year establishing rules and guidelines. The Legislature allocated $25 million for the trust.

Mayor Lynn Beeler installed newcomer Austin Collins and veteran Richard Phillips as aldermen for the city of Plainview before the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Collins was elected to represent the aldermen on the Plainview Planning Commission, and Phillips was elected vice mayor. Both will serve four-year terms.

During announcements at the Plainview Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on August 11, 2026, Alderman Keith Brantley resigned because he had moved out of Plainview to another county. His resignation was accepted. A replacement to complete his unexpired term will be appointed at the September meeting.

Then Police Chief Kenny Crider reported 60 calls and 8 citations and tendered his resignation. He explained that he would be leaving by August 31, 2026, to become employed by the incoming sheriff.