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Board hears partner updates: state, TCAT, schools, chamber and local projects

2220127 · January 23, 2025

Summary

Representatives from the State of Tennessee, TCAT, the school system, the chamber and local development partners reported ongoing projects, workforce training capacity and upcoming stakeholder meetings.

Representatives and board members provided brief updates on projects, workforce training and upcoming events affecting Hawkins County.

Lynn Tully (State of Tennessee) said the office is continuing work on projects carried over from December and reminded board members of a meeting in Nashville with county mayors next Tuesday. Calvin Clifton reported a land survey for a site (related to Fits Bend) is complete and a plat should issue the following day; he said staff are continuing to work with prospects and provide infrastructure information. TCAT reported that virtual programming has reduced disruption from weather and that class sizes remain full, with placement numbers high and truck‑driving classes full.

Nancy Barker of the Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce discussed an upcoming legislative breakfast (tickets $20) and the chamber’s ongoing 3‑star ACT Work Ready Community recertification work; she said a stakeholder meeting with consultant Jody Slider will be scheduled in February. Board staff noted they will provide tickets to any board members who want to attend the legislative breakfast and distributed meeting calendars and a board contact roster for updates.

No formal actions were taken on these reports; they were received for informational purposes.

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