Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton Appointed To Tennessee Homeland Security Council

Gov. Bill Lee appointed Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton to the Tennessee Homeland Security Council.

Shelton was one of three new members appointed to the council. Shelton will work with the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security in planning and directing statewide homeland security activities and interacting with federal and local officials in promoting security interests.

Shelton said he looks forward to working with the Tennessee Homeland Security Office and is honored for the opportunity.

The other two members appointed by Lee are Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger and Chief of Police David Griswold of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Department of Public Safety.

“The insight and knowledge of these three selectees will be a great benefit in helping keep our homeland safe for the citizens of Tennessee,” said Jeff Long, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.