Greg Brannon Pledges New Direction For Clay County
Greg Brannon preparing to take office in Clay County after a successful election night where he campaigned on a platform of bringing new ideas and growth to the region. Brannon said the support from the community was essential to his victory and remains vital as he transitions into his new role. “I’m so appreciative of […]
Rosenbaum Targets Growth As New Fentress Executive
Newly elected Fentress County Executive Jacob Rosenbaum preparing to transition into his new role with a focus on implementing ways to manage the area’s recent economic expansion. Rosenbaum said the community must engage in a strategic planning process to address the challenges of rapid development. Rosenbaum said the county has experienced record-setting growth over the […]
Algood Voters Elect Tiffany Anton Mayor To Lead Change
Algood voters elected Tiffany Anton as the community’s new mayor, signaling a desire for a new direction for the municipality. Anton said she is eager to begin her service to the community after receiving 43 percent of the vote. “I was really concerned that Algood has stayed kind of what it’s stayed, status quo for […]
Cumberland Chamber Celebrates 65 Years Of Service
The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 65th anniversary this week while focusing on future economic growth. President and CEO Ethan Hadley said the organization has spent six and a half decades serving as a growing entity for the community. Hadley said the chamber functions as a unifying voice for local businesses to […]
Sparta YMCA To Tackle White County Childcare Shortage
The Sparta White County YMCA constructing a new childcare center designed to serve up to 99 children and address a shortage of available and affordable care for working families. CEO Kyle Goff said the organization identified childcare as a top priority during a strategic planning process involving community leaders, business owners, and the school system. […]
Chamber’s Stephens Selected For Fellowship Work, Research
Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Zach Stephens has been selected as a founding fellow for the Porter Development Initiative. Stephens said the program helps economic development professionals and elected leaders understand the drivers of regional prosperity and competitiveness. Stephens said the initiative utilizes case studies to examine effective strategies and development […]
Putnam Maintains Two Fairgrounds Sites Amid Transition
Putnam County currently operating two fairground facilities, as transition to the new 160-acre site on Tennessee Avenue continues. County Mayor Randy Porter said maintenance costs for the two sites remain fairly limited. He said growing capital needs at the landlocked site off Jefferson led to the new facility. “We were having issues with the older […]
Foster Remembers Mentorship, Tenacity, Legacy Of Mayberry
Former City of Crossville Mayor James Mayberry being remembered as a mentor who was instrumental in foundational work on major economic developments. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said Mayberry served as a vital guide to him during his first term in office after the two established a partnership based on mutual respect between the city […]
Overton Adopts New Tax Incentives For Industry, Business
A new tax increment financing policy will provide additional incentives for industrial development and business recruitment wanting to locate in Overton County. Industrial Development Authority Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the policy change, along with the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) program serve as a way to entice big business into the area. “The […]
8 UC Professionals Hope To Gain Economic Future Thoughts
Eight professionals from across the Upper Cumberland selected for the inaugural PDI Fellows Academy, helping local leaders gain a statewide perspective on economic development. UCDD/UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the new leadership course is being rolled out for the first time across Tennessee to focus specifically on economic growth. Farley said the program is […]
