Andria Smith and Chuck Carter during a panel discussion at the TQEE Summit Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE) hosted its Align Early Childhood & Family Policy Summit on Monday, November 17 in Nashville, bringing together leaders from across the state to focus on how Tennessee can ensure young children and their families thrive. The full-day event, featured nationally recognized speakers, state experts, and a diverse group of early childhood advocates, practitioner

The First Tennessee Development District is pleased to announce that three communities in our region—Johnson County, the City of Elizabethton, and the Town of Greeneville—have each been awarded $540,000  through the Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s (THDA) HOME Homeownership Rehabilitation Program. This significant investment will support vital housing rehabilitation efforts designed to strengthen neighborhoods and improve quality of life for local residents. The HOME Ho

Lottie Ryans and Sasha Johnson Food often makes an event truly memorable — and at the First Tennessee Development District, several of our signature events, including CareerQuest VIP and E2E, have become known for the exceptional dishes prepared by our regional high school culinary programs. When CareerQuest TN launched in 2017, the vision extended beyond providing career exploration for students. There was also a desire to thank regional leaders and sponsors for their contin