As a regional association of governments, First Tennessee Development District represents a unique partnership of federal, state,  and local governments.  This unique partnership was forged some 39 years ago when the Development District was created to make the most efficient use of limited resources and to improve our efforts through cooperation. This philosophy is working in Northeast Tennessee as our local government leaders are speaking with a stronger voice on the many complex issues facing them in developing our localities as better places to live and work.

The activities of First Tennessee Development District affect the lives of people within the communities of the region, and part of the District's public information program is to communicate its purposes and actions to the regional constituency. Activities have included workshops, surveys, public hearings, teleconferences, displays, meetings, and special events. News releases were prepared and disseminated to area media to keep them informed and involved, as well as to insure that all requirements of laws, regulations, and contract terms and conditions were met for District programs. Informational and educational pamphlets, status reports, and brochures have been distributed to keep citizens of the region knowledgeable and informed.

The First Tennessee Development District continues to strive to make the most of our resources and to accept the challenges facing us. We remain committed to out mission to serve as a forum for the chief local elected officials to discuss issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries, to advocate on behalf of local governments, and to provide planning support to governmental units.

 

                                                For the 2005 fiscal year, the District

                                                  assisted communities with

                                          36 projects totaling $12.9 million.