Check Out Our Benefits

Plan Options ( BlueCross Blue Shield of TN)

• Traditional PPO: Comprehensive coverage with predictable co-pays.
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP): Paired with Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Insurance Eligibility
Regular Full-Time Employees are eligible for coverage on the first day of the month following their date of hire.

Plan Options (BlueCross BlueShield of TN):

• Traditional PPO: Comprehensive coverage with predictable co-pays.
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP): Paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Network Choices:

• Network P: Larger provider group.
• Network S: Limited provider group at a reduced premium.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):

• Set aside pre-tax dollars for Healthcare (co-pays/deductibles) or Dependent Care.

Wellness Program
We offer a robust wellness initiative designed to keep you healthy and save you money:

• Free On-site Clinic & Fitness Center.
• Wellness Classes: Incentives and programs for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Life Insurance: Free term life and accidental death/dismemberment (AD&D) policies.
• Education: Tuition reimbursement for career growth.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
The City uses a combined leave bank for vacation and sick leave, allowing for maximum flexibility.

• Accrual: Earned every biweekly pay period.
• Usage: Can be used in increments as small as 15 minutes.
• Rollover: Carry over up to 10 days annually (maximum bank of 100 days).

Official City Holidays (12 Days)

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran’s Day
• Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday)
• Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

General Pension Plan (GPP)
The GPP offers a lifetime benefit with annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).

• Contributions: You contribute 2% of gross earnings; the City contributes a variable percentage to ensure plan stability.
• Growth: Assets are professionally managed across stock, bond, and real estate markets.
• Resources:
  • Download Pension Plan Document
  • Retirement Benefit Calculator (Excel) – Project your monthly benefit and Social Security offset.

Supplemental Savings (457 Deferred Comp)
Boost your retirement through tax-advantaged accounts via Empower, Nationwide, Voya, or Mission Square.

• Options: Traditional 457 (tax-deferred), Roth IRA, or Tax-Free IRA.
• Services: On-site enrollment, individual education sessions, and quarterly newsletters.