Public Finance
Public Finance
Bass, Berry & Sims has long been a preeminent public finance and economic development law firm in Tennessee with experience that extends across the Southeast.
Closing more than 400 transactions valued at a combined total $10.5 billion over the past three years, our clients benefit from unique insight, efficient service and subject-matter knowledge earned from thousands of transactions and decades of leadership in public finance.
We represent local governments, nonprofits and financial institutions, serving as bond counsel, underwriters and disclosure counsel in the full-range of public financing matters, including:
- Government finance
- Economic incentives
- 501c3 financings
- Affordable housing
- Public finance investment banking and commercial banking
- Post-issuance tax and securities law compliance
Bass, Berry & Sims has long been a preeminent public finance and economic development law firm in Tennessee with experience that extends across the Southeast.
Closing more than 400 transactions valued at a combined total $10.5 billion over the past three years, our clients benefit from unique insight, efficient service and subject-matter knowledge earned from thousands of transactions and decades of leadership in public finance.
We represent local governments, nonprofits and financial institutions, serving as bond counsel, underwriters and disclosure counsel in the full-range of public financing matters, including:
- Government finance
- Economic incentives
- 501c3 financings
- Affordable housing
- Public finance investment banking and commercial banking
- Post-issuance tax and securities law compliance
Experience
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We served as bond counsel and disclosure counsel to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority in connection with the issuance of...
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We represented The Sports Authority of the County of Hamilton and the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, in connection with the...
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We represented DGA Residential as borrower’s counsel and developer’s counsel in connection with the approximately $30 million financing for the...
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We served as bond counsel to Truist Bank in connection with a $20 million 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bond transaction to finance...
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We represented the City of Memphis, Tennessee, as co-disclosure counsel in connection with the issuance of $135.3 million in General...
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We represented the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of $91 million in electric...
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We represented Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation as borrower’s counsel and developer’s counsel in connection with the approximately $22 million financing...
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We represented Pinnacle Bank as bond counsel in connection with a $23 million 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bond transaction to finance the...
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We served as bond counsel in connection with the $35 million issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by the Health,...
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We represented the City of Lexington, Tennessee as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of $12 million in Electric...
Experience
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We served as bond counsel and disclosure counsel to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority in connection with the issuance of...
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We represented The Sports Authority of the County of Hamilton and the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, in connection with the...
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We represented DGA Residential as borrower’s counsel and developer’s counsel in connection with the approximately $30 million financing for the...
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We served as bond counsel to Truist Bank in connection with a $20 million 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bond transaction to finance...
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We represented the City of Memphis, Tennessee, as co-disclosure counsel in connection with the issuance of $135.3 million in General...
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We represented the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of $91 million in electric...
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We represented Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation as borrower’s counsel and developer’s counsel in connection with the approximately $22 million financing...
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We represented Pinnacle Bank as bond counsel in connection with a $23 million 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bond transaction to finance the...
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We served as bond counsel in connection with the $35 million issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by the Health,...
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We represented the City of Lexington, Tennessee as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of $12 million in Electric...
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Professionals
| Name | Phone | |
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Lillian M. Blackshear Member |
(615) 742-7902 | lblackshear@bassberry.com |
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Michael J. Bradshaw, Jr. Counsel |
(901) 543-5781 | Michael.Bradshaw@bassberry.com |
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Heather G. Ferguson Attorney |
(865) 521-2034 | heather.ferguson@bassberry.com |
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Betsy F. Knotts Counsel |
(615) 742-7878 | Betsy.Knotts@bassberry.com |
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G. Mark Mamantov Member |
(865) 521-0365 | mmamantov@bassberry.com |
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Russell A. Miller Member |
(615) 742-7778 | rmiller@bassberry.com |
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James Polk Moneyhun, Jr. Member |
(865) 521-0368 | jmoneyhun@bassberry.com |
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Jeffrey A. Oldham Member |
(615) 742-7704 | joldham@bassberry.com |
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Alexandrea R. Samber Senior Public Finance Attorney |
(865) 521-2038 | alexandrea.samber@bassberry.com |
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Keith B. Simmons Member (retired) |
(615) 742-6234 | ksimmons@bassberry.com |
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Bria Smith-Edwards Associate |
(615) 742-7959 | bria.smith@bassberry.com |
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Russell E. Stair Member |
(865) 521-2021 | rstair@bassberry.com |
Publications
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December 17, 2025 | Urban Land Institute
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August 27, 2025 | Firm Publication
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August 19, 2025 | Firm Publication
Past Events
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October 1-3, 2025 | Murfreesboro, TennesseeTennessee Government Finance Officers Association
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September 22, 2025 | WebinarBass, Berry & Sims
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August 20, 2025 | Chattanooga, TennesseeTennessee Economic Development Basic Finance Course
Media Mentions & Firm News
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October 31, 2025 | Knoxville Bar Foundation
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June 9, 2025 | University of Tennessee Winston College of Law
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June 4, 2025 | Urban Land Institute, Nashville Chapter
Publications
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December 17, 2025 | Urban Land Institute
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August 27, 2025 | Firm Publication
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August 19, 2025 | Firm Publication
Past Events
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October 1-3, 2025 | Murfreesboro, TennesseeTennessee Government Finance Officers Association
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September 22, 2025 | WebinarBass, Berry & Sims
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August 20, 2025 | Chattanooga, TennesseeTennessee Economic Development Basic Finance Course
Media Mentions & Firm News
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October 31, 2025 | Knoxville Bar Foundation
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June 9, 2025 | University of Tennessee Winston College of Law
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June 4, 2025 | Urban Land Institute, Nashville Chapter
Contact
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.