Tennessee Record
Coffee County
RC

Roger Chambers

Commissioner District 22024-03-12 - 2030-08-31

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Term ending Aug 31, 2030.

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Feb 2026[43]

Industrial Board Operations and Economic Development

The county receives approximately $162,000 from the 8.1-acre land sale at $20,000 per acre.

high↑Feb 2026[36]

J.E. Sartain Road Review

Potential allocation for road maintenance or improvements.

high↑Jan 2026[32]

County Paving and Shoulder Maintenance

Paving and maintenance funded through county road budgets and upcoming SS4A grant funds.

high→Jan 2026[29]

Family Land Divisions and Variance Requests

Saves family members from costly full-scale subdivision engineering requirements.

high→Mar 2026[28]

Justice Center Roof Repairs and Building Maintenance

The project is fully funded within the pre-approved capital budget, with bids coming in under budget expectations.

high↑Jul 2026[27]

November 3, 2026 election preparation

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critical↑Feb 2026[24]

School Board and County Budget Amendments

Involves assigning $500,000 for after-school programs and transferring textbook and grant funds within the existing school budget.

high↓Jul 2026[23]

Post-election audit of August 6 election

Zero disruption to city spending, since keeping the same mayor means ongoing projects and budgets stay right on track.

critical↓Jun 2026[22]

Data Center Zoning Regulations & Safeguards

Costs for ongoing environmental, noise, and chemical testing will be borne by the facility operators rather than the county.

medium↑Feb 2026[21]

Old Courthouse ADA Restroom Renovations and Grounds Maintenance

Not specified in the published agenda.

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Library Roof Replacement Project

The cost depends on which contractor the committee selects — no figures are on the published agenda.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Library Financial Transparency and Internal Controls

Could shift how county library dollars are distributed between branches.

high↑Mar 2026[18]

Federal SS4A Grants and Local Match

Includes a 20% local match requirement for grant utilization.

high↑Sep 2026[18]

Sheriff's Department Fentanyl Detection Equipment

Involves accounting for approximately $60,000 previously drawn by the defunct program.

high↑Jan 2026[18]

Rural Water Infrastructure

Estimated project cost increased to $72,000 for the J.E. Sartain Road water line.

high↑Aug 2026[18]

Pickleball Facility Site Plan Review

Private investment costs for facility construction are unknown.

high↑May 2026[17]

Ambulance Fleet Maintenance and Equipment Transfer

Reduces county insurance and maintenance costs by removing a surplus vehicle from inventory.

high→Feb 2026[17]

J.E. Sartain Road water line

Estimated at $71,000 for six-inch pipes plus a $19,000 engineering study, totaling $90,000.

high→Aug 2026[16]

Pickleball facility on Blanton Chapel Road

Private investment funded by the applicant.

high↑Jan 2026[16]

Animal Control Operations

The shelter brought in $38,232.05 total, including $16,455 in adoption fees and $4,314 in reclaim fees.

Decisions during term (567)

Recorded while Chambers was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (48)

36 yes1 no11 abstained

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Voted noOct 13, 2026

Elect Commission Chairman Pro Tempore

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Approval of June 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Adoption of Proclamation Resolution 2026-17

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Approval of Resolution 2026-18 (Data Center Zoning)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Approve Agenda with consent items

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Resolution 2026-16 Resolution to rezone property on map 022, parcel 006.04 of Chad Hillis, located at 12541 Murfreesboro highway from A-1 TO C-2

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Review and approval of minutes from the June 09, 2026 meeting

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Resolution 2026-13 Resolution in honor and recognition of Joseph Michael Hodge (deceased)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Resolution 2026-09 Resolution to amend the Coffee County Zoning map by rezoning 39 Goosepond Road (Tax Map 32, Parcel 32) from A-1(Agriculture- Forestry District) to C-1 (Rural Center District)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Resolution 2026-15 Resolution setting the tax levy in Coffee County, Tennessee for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Resolution 2026-14 Resolution making appropriation for the various funds, departments, institutions, offices and agencies of Coffee County, Tennessee for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Miller (8) Second by Stubblefield (8)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Miller (8) Second by Hershman (6)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Hershman (6) Second by Watkins (9)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Stubblefield (8) Second by Duncan (7)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Stubblefield (8) Second by DeFord (5)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Stubblefield (8) Second by Watkins (9)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Hershman (6) Second by Watkins (9)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Watkins (9) Second by Stubblefield (8)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Hershman (6) Second by Watkins (9)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Watkins (9) Second by Stubblefield (8)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

Motion by Stubblefield (8) Second by DeFord (5)

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

2027 General Fund Budget Discussion and Recommendation

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

School Board Vacancy Appointment

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Resolution 2026-07 to amend the Coffee County zoning map by rezoning tax map 059, parcel 078.08, located at 4282 McMinnville Highway, from C-1 to C-2.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Review and approval of the minutes from April 14, 2026 meeting.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Coffee County Equalization Board For 2026.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Certificate of recognition Mrs. Jeannette Gunn

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Resolution 2026-06 Authorization for the Mayor of Coffee County to sign a proposal with Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Resolution 2026- 08 The Coffee County Commission in the State of Tennessee unanimously resolves to embrace the Transportation Safety action plan.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Amend Agenda to Remove Items 5.b and 5.c from Consent and Add Item 10.d

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approval of March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

April is Safe Digging Month Proclamation

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Resolution 2026-04 Coffee County 2030 Reappraisal Plan

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Revised Sick Leave Policy

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Rezoning Old Tullahoma Highway

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Approval of Agenda with Consent Items

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Motion to Amend Agenda to Add Hodge Ouster

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Approval of January 13, 2026 Minutes

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Recognizing VFW Post 10904 and Award Winners

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Separations Policy Approval

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Coffee County Commission Public Comment Policy Approval

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Resolution 2026-03 Municipal Solid Waste Regional Plan

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Adjournment