Decatur County Seeks Bids, Plans Meetings on January Schedule

Decatur County government posted multiple public notices on January 3 that set key dates for procurement and local governance. The most immediate action is an Advertisement for Bids for SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES; sealed bids will be received at the County Mayor’s office in the Decatur County Courthouse until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Bid documents are available through F&M Consulting in Savannah, Tennessee.

Also on January 13, the Decatur County Industrial Development Board will meet at 5:00 PM in the Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 443 Virginia Ave S., Parsons. The Industrial Development Board manages local economic development initiatives and its meetings provide a venue for project review and community-business coordination.

The County Commission’s regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in the Decatur County Courthouse at 22 W. Main St., Decaturville. At that session the Commission will seek to fill three vacancies: two seats representing District 7 and one seat representing District 8. A 15-minute public input period will be offered at the start of the meeting, giving residents an opportunity to address commissioners before business begins. The notice also included the County’s public comment guidelines for commission meetings.

The solid waste procurement has direct implications for residents across Decatur County. Contracts for disposal services determine where and how household waste is managed, influence collection and drop-off operations at convenience centers, and can affect service costs over the life of a contract. The bidding process gives local contractors and regional firms an opportunity to propose terms that could shape service continuity and environmental compliance for years to come.

Filling the vacant commission seats will affect district-level representation and decision-making on budgets, county services, and land use. The staggered timing of the bid deadline and the commission appointment process means residents who follow both procurement and local government appointments can track how decisions on service contracts and elected representation proceed in tandem.

The county notice also reiterates that the courthouse and convenience centers were closed January 1 for New Year’s Day. Residents seeking to participate in the bid process or to attend the January meetings should note the dates, times, and locations published and may consult county offices for further procedural details.