Tennessee Legislators Have Updated The Base Funding Formula For 911 Funding In Response To The Growing Population. Director Of Washington County’s 911 Emergency Communications District, Greg Matherly, Said This Could Complicate An Already Challenging Budget Process For His Agency. Matherly Said Of The $1.50 9-1-1 Surcharge Collected On All Phones Are Distributed, Based On The Address Of The Phones And Then Reimbursed To The Localities. The District Currently Operates On Over 5-Million Dollars And The Funds Received, Range From 35 To 95-Thousand Dollars On Average.