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Warren Preparing Next Generation Of Community Leaders

The Warren County Youth Leadership program is cultivating the next generation of leaders by teaching life skills, entrepreneurship, and teamwork. Chamber of Commerce Social Media Manager Lakelinn Simmons said this year’s group includes 11 high school juniors. She said when students reach their junior year, they begin to make connections about what leadership means in their lives. Simmons said the ... Read More »

Leadership Fentress Gearing Up For Next Class Of Leaders

This year’s Leadership Fentress Class is set to mold new leaders for their communities and workplaces. Fentress County Chamber of Commerce Director of Tourism Seth Vaughn said the class has been revamped after dissolving several years ago due to a lack of interest. He said this will be an opportunity for people who want to help facilitate progress in Fentress ... Read More »

Bumbalough Overseeing Health Departments As Interim

Putnam County Public Health Director Lisa Bumbalough will oversee the Overton, Fentress, and Pickett County Health Departments until a replacement is selected for the retired Andy Langford. Bumbalough said she has met with city and county officials to get a feel for how operations at those sites differ from what she is used to in Putnam County. He said she ... Read More »

Highlands Economic Partnership Accepting Applications For Leadership Program

Applications for the Highlands Economic Partnership’s Leaders program are now available. Vice President Adam Poe said the program’s goal is to provide local businesses the opportunity to grow and prosper in the partner counties of Putnam, White, Jackson, and Overton. He said they will be accepting two professionals per county for each of the eight industry sectors in the region. ... Read More »

DeKalb, Warren Will See New Leadership After Thursday Election

Several Upper Cumberland Counties will see new leadership following Thursday’s election. Matt Adcock will serve as DeKalb County’s new County Mayor. He defeated challenger Mike Foster. Adcock said he calls the experience humbling. “I really think DeKalb County has some life-changing things here for our citizens, great opportunities we’re going to take,” Adcock said. “We’re considering building a new school, ... Read More »

Putnam Schools Use Leadership Programs To Prepare For Potential Changes

Changes in leadership at Putnam County Schools have the system wanting to plan ahead. Director of Schools Corby King said that it’s important to have a robust pool of candidates who are eager to fill leadership roles. He said that the system currently has a principal and leadership pipeline through a “learn-to-lead” program. “The principals nominate,” King said. “Teachers will ... Read More »

Highlands Economic Partnership Introduces New Staff Members

A new leadership team set to take the Highlands Economic Partnership forward. CEO and President Amy New said three new faces join the group: Economic Development Director Rod Kirk, Investor and Community Relations Director Adam Poe and Existing Industry and Workforce Development Director Ryan Barnhart. “This is obviously a big change in leadership, but I feel like with change comes ... Read More »

Fentress Chamber To Reactivate Leadership Programs

Leadership Fentress and Youth Leadership Fentress are gearing up for a comeback. Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Membership Director Seth Vaughn said that the courses are personal development programs that connect adults and high school students with industry leaders in the area. “I think that it’s an overall great thing to do to get involved with your community,” Vaughn said. ... Read More »

OCEA Supports School Board’s Decision On Leadership Change

The Overton County Education Association supports the school board’s decision to remove Dr. Mark Winningham as director of schools. The Tennessee Education Association affiliate organization is an advocate for teachers and students. President Jennifer Eilender said the organization does not have concerns about the leadership change. “We have great faith in the board to make decisions,” Eilender said. “We feel ... Read More »