WHEREAS, a natural disaster occurred within the geographical limits of Hardeman County on April 3, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the impact of this disaster has resulted in extensive property damage, displacement of residents, disruption of essential services; and

WHEREAS, the safety, health, and well-being of residents and visitors of Hardeman County are at risk, from additional forecasted storms, thus, requiring immediate government response and coordination of emergency services; and

WHEREAS, local resources, emergency personnel, and first responders are fully engaged in response and recovery efforts but require additional support to effectively address the crisis; and

WHEREAS, this situation meets the conditions for an official declaration of emergency as per the order of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on April 3, 2025;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Todd Pulse, Mayor of Hardeman County, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of Tennessee, do hereby declare a State of Emergency in Hardeman County.

Todd Pulse
Hardeman County Mayor

The Hardeman County Landfill will be closed today February 3rd, 2026, due to scale malfunction. Middleton, Pocahontas, Toone and Whiteville Convenient Centers are expected to open at 10am.