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As Greene County approaches the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, a major investment in Greeneville’s water infrastructure is helping turn the community’s recovery into an opportunity to build a stronger future. The Water & Light Commission of the Town of Greeneville has been awarded $19.1 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support the reconstruction and capacity upgrade of its surface water facility, which was destroyed by flooding d

The First Tennessee Development District (FTDD) is expanding its workforce leadership structure to strengthen the programs, partnerships, and resources that connect Northeast Tennessee’s students, families, employers, and communities to opportunity. As FTDD continues to grow its workforce and childcare initiatives, one leader will be taking on an expanded role to help guide this work across the region: Leslie Thompson, Director of Workforce & Childcare Initiatives. Her experi

The First Tennessee Development District (FTDD) is expanding its workforce leadership structure to strengthen programs and partnerships that connect individuals with employers and create pathways to meaningful employment throughout Northeast Tennessee. As part of this expanded focus, Kristina Peters has been named Director of Workforce Recovery and Reentry Initiatives. In her new role, Peters will lead FTDD’s workforce recovery and reentry efforts while continuing her work ma