At the First Tennessee Development District (FTDD), we are proud to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of several employees who have recently earned college degrees while continuing their work and service to our region. Balancing careers, responsibilities, and higher education requires incredible dedication, and we are excited to honor these outstanding individuals for reaching this important milestone. Please join us in congratulating: Hope Everhart – Master of Scie

Lorrie Jarnigan, Information & Assistance Program Manager For more than two decades, Lorrie Jarnigan has been a familiar and caring presence at First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging & Disability. Since joining FTAAAD in 2003, she has dedicated her career to helping older adults and individuals with disabilities access the resources and support they need to live healthier, more independent lives. As Information & Assistance Program Manager, Lorrie says the most rewarding part o

A decade ago, Lottie Ryans discovered MiCareerQuest in West Michigan—an innovative, hands-on experience designed to introduce students to careers in a way that goes far beyond the traditional career fair. Inspired by its impact, she brought that vision home. In Spring 2017, the first CareerQuestTN launched on the campus of East Tennessee State University, welcoming students in grades 8–12 to explore careers in Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, and Informatio