Government

The County Legislative Body (County Commission) is the governing board and policy-making body of Tipton County Government. Much of its power and many of its duties and responsibilities are prescribed by law through various commissions, boards, committees, and independently elected county officials.

Below are other governing bodies within Tipton County Government.  On the left hand side you can click on an elected office department page for more information.

County Commission - Meets the 2nd Monday (unless otherwise noted on agenda or calendar) of every month 6:00PM at the Justice Center on 1801 S College St in Covington. The agenda for the current month is posted by the 1st Monday. The previous month's minutes are posted the next day after the current month's meeting.

The General Welfare Committee meets the hour before the County Commission meeting at the Justice Center on 1801 S College St in Covington.

The Finance Committee meets the first Monday of every month 4:30pm at the Administration Building, 103 E Pleasant Ave in Covington.

The Tipton County Public Works Committee meets the first Monday night of the month at the EMA building at 8629 Highway 51 in Brighton (by the Animal Shelter) at 6:00 pm.

Planning Commission - Meets the 4th Monday (unless otherwise noted on agenda or calendar) of every month 6:30PM at the Justice Center on 1801 S College St in Covington. The agenda for the current month is posted by the 3rd Monday. The previous month's minutes are posted the next day after the current month's meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals - Meets the 4th Monday (unless otherwise noted on agenda or calendar) of every month 5:00PM at the Justice Center on 1801 S College St in Covington. The agenda for the current month is posted by the 3rd Monday. The previous month's minutes are posted the next day after the current month's meeting.

TCGIS Board - Meets the 3rd Thursday during the months of January, April, July, and October 12:00PM at the EMA Building - 8629 Highway 51 S, Brighton TN 38011 (unless otherwise noted on agenda or calendar).  The previous month's minutes are posted the next day after the current month's meeting.