READ MORETullahoma, Chattanooga fight to expand municipal high-speed Internet
JASPER, Tenn. – Marion County leaders are pushing for changes to state laws that restrict companies like Chattanooga utility EPB from expanding high-speed Internet, TV and phone services outside their electric service areas.
Now they are encouraging other counties across Tennessee to join the fight.
Commissioner Wayne Willis introduced the issue in July and asked Marion County Mayor John Graham and County Attorney Billy Gouger to draft a resolution supporting legislation to allow companies like EPB to offer services in Marion.
“I’ve read [the resolution],” he said. “I like it, and I’d like for everyone to vote to support it.”