TEDC members gathered in beautiful Kingsport, TN, for a fall conference that did not disappoint. Sixteen new members joined for an overview of TEDC, and 174 members enjoyed informative sessions and lively networking opportunities: a reception at the Kingsport Chamber with whiskey tasting and rides on a hand-crafted carousel; golf at the beautiful Meadowview Conference Center Cattails Golf Course; laps around NASCAR's Bristol Motor Speedway; and a visit to the Birthplace of County Music Museum. On Thursday evening, we honored two EDC professionals for their contributions to our state's economic development success: Hedi Smith from TVA as the Legacy Award winner and Chassen Hansen with the State of Tennessee as the Professional of the Year.

In this newsletter, you will find an overview of the conference, including our newly elected slate of officers, award winners, golf winners, and a photo gallery of the celebrations of TEDC's 55th year.

Lindsay Frilling, TEDC President

Professional of the Year

Chassen Haynes

Director, Business Development

Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development

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Legacy Award

Heidi Smith

Director, Global Business

Tennessee Valley Authority

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1st place

Joe Ledford, Trey Dykes, Green Faircloth, Bryan Hall

2nd Place

Lucas Graham, Daniel Tidcomb, Tom Gregory, Allison Woodward

3rd Place

Marshall Ramsey, Ryan Bates, Kyle Peters, Alan Grissom

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Marshall Ramsey

Closest to the Pin

Heath Slapikas and Marshall Ramsey

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If you are currently actively engaged in or supportive of economic development within the state of Tennessee, you may apply for membership to TEDC. Membership may be granted to more than one individual from a particular agency, organization or firm. Memberships reside with the individual rather than with the organization. If you have questions regarding membership, contact Suzie Lusk via email or by calling 615.256.5141.

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