At the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (FTAAAD), we know that aging well is about more than medical care or access to services—it’s also about connection. Feeling supported, engaged, and valued in the community can make a powerful difference in an older adult’s quality of life.   That’s why we are excited to share that FTAAAD has been invited to participate in a new pilot program highlighted in a recent East Tennessee State University (ETSU) News article,

This week, Mike Harrison, Executive Director of FTDD, attended the Tennessee Development District Association meeting in Nashville. During the meeting, several local leaders were presented with Legislator of the Year  awards to outstanding leaders who have demonstrated exceptional service to their districts and to the State of Tennessee. Representative Rebecca Alexander Rebecca Alexander has served Tennessee’s 7th District with integrity, wisdom, and heart since taking office

On March 3, 2026, The Sycamore Institute will host the Regional Housing Summit: Tri-Cities at the Langston Centre in Johnson City.   The First Tennessee Development District (FTDD) is excited to attend this summit and engage in meaningful dialogue that can strengthen housing outcomes across our region. As an organization committed to supporting local governments and communities in Northeast Tennessee, FTDD recognizes the importance of collaborative, data-driven conversations