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FTDD's Bill Forrester, Mike Harrison, and Christina Wichlin gather with representatives from other Tennessee Development Districts at the NADO conference. Members of the First Tennessee Development District’s (FTDD) Executive Leadership Team recently traveled to Reno, Nevada, to attend the National Association of Development Organizations’ (NADO) 2026 Annual Training Conference. The four-day conference brought together regional development professionals, elected officials, an

Johnson City AJC team members Linda Sanders (left) and Ruth Potts (right) received beautiful floral arrangements from a grateful customer after helping him successfully secure employment. Sometimes the greatest recognition comes from the people we serve and sometimes, it arrives with flowers! Three dedicated team members at the Johnson City American Job Center (AJC) recently received a heartwarming surprise after helping a customer successfully find employment. Linda and

What if your future career is one you haven't discovered yet? For more than 400 area high school students, that question took on new meaning last week at MeadowView during CareerQuestTN Hospitality Works, held September 30. Students stepped into a world of possibilities, meeting nearly two dozen industry professionals and discovering career paths they may never have considered. From creating unforgettable events and experiences to promoting destinations, entertaining guests,