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It was a big weekend for football in Tennessee which makes it the perfect time to talk about one of FTDD’s favorite RPOs. On the football field, RPO usually means run-pass option — a play designed to give the quarterback options and keep the defense guessing. At FTDD, our RPO means something a little different: Chase Milner, Rural Planning Organization Coordinator. And just like a good RPO play, Chase knows how to assess the situation, spot an opportunity and make the right m

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