On January 13, Plainview Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat for Heritage Place Subdivision at 1705 Tazewell Pike across from Pit Stop Market and renewed the Letter of Development. According to Plainview’s ordinances, the development must be reviewed annually if grading and construction are not begun within one year of the initial approval. Developers Travis Bowman and Chris Tolliver stated that it may be a while before development begins.

Luttrell Volunteer Fire Department and their families and friends enjoyed their Christmas dinner at the Plainview Fire Station in mid-December. Fire Chief Brad Woods welcomed everyone and encouraged them to not only enjoy the food but also the location. He also mentioned several of the LVFD blessings including new firefighters, improved equipment, and the expanded Plainview Station. He thanked the cities of Plainview and Luttrell and the many volunteer firefighters and citizens that provided the growth.

Only one business item was on the City of Plainview November agenda. The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Resolution 95 to implement the overtime pay rate of $40 per hour for police officers. The funds are from a grant.

During the October Plainview Board of Aldermen meeting, Brad Woods, LVFD Fire Chief, reminded everyone that burn permits are required to burn leaves or other plant waste from October 15 to May 15. Without a permit, the fire department must extinguish the fire. Also burning without a permit may cause a fine. For a burn permit contact the Tennessee Division of forestry at 1-877-350-2876 or online at Burnsafetn.

In the meeting on September 9, 2025, the City of Plainview set its city elections to be at the same time as the Union County General Election beginning with the August 2026 election. Mayor Lynn Beeler stated, “This action will save the city thousands of dollars."

Vice Mayor Richard Phillips presided over the Plainview Board of Aldermen at the August meeting at the Plainview Community Building. Prior to the meeting, the board held a public hearing on Ordinance 168 to rezone Parcel 064.00 on Map 78 from R1 to AR1. During the meeting, the ordinance was approved on the second reading.

Plainview City approved the rezoning request by Douglas Curtis from R-1 to AR-1. There will be a public hearing at 7:00 at the next meeting of the Board of Aldermen on August 12 for Ordinance 168 which addresses this change.

The board also approved routine budget transfers and heard reports from officials. Resolution 92 was approved to transfer money between accounts. Chief of Police Kenny Crider reported 88 calls for service that resulted in 10 citations for 17 offenses.

The City of Plainview awarded Braden Cantrell a scholarship at the regular Board of Aldermen meeting in May. Braden graduates with a 4.0 GPA and plans to enter East Tennessee State University to study engineering. He has performed over 300 hours of community service, mostly in construction of sheds, festival stages, cabinets and a platform desk used by the Union County Board of Education and Director Greg Clay. The Plainview Scholarship is awarded annually to the graduating senior with the highest GPA who is a resident of Plainview.

Mayor Lynn Beeler of Plainview proclaimed the week of April 6-12 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week at the regular April meeting of the Board of Aldermen. The proclamation reaffirms the commitment of the City of Plainview and Union County to create a victim service and criminal justice response that assists all victims of crime not only during this week but also throughout the year.

Plainview welcomed a new recorder in its regular March meeting. Pam Holbert resigned effective March 31. She, along with well known financial consultant Ann Dyer, trained Emily to take over on April 1. Emily is the current business owner of Butterblume Bakery (formerly Buttercup Bakery) in Maynardville. Ann Dyer, who is Emily's great aunt, taught Emily to bake. Ann’s mother , who was an amazing baker of German delights, was also a mentor to Emily. So changing the bakery to a German name for buttercup pays homage to them both.