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Locally administered grants for arts projects focusing on community priorities The Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program, administered locally by the First Tennessee Development District (FTDD), is designed to support arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality-of-life issues through the arts, and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises. Organizations may apply for grants of up to $5,000, and no matching funds a

Leaders from across Northeast Tennessee gathered yesterday at the historic General Morgan Inn in Greeneville for FTDD’s Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting, a time to reflect on accomplishments, plan for the future, and recognize those making a lasting impact across the region. The meeting began with a financial update from Jayne Morrell, Director of Finance, who presented the FY2027 Budget. Following discussion, the Board unanimously approved the budget, positioning FTDD

Between sessions FTDD staff took a moment to meet Bully, Mississippi State University's mascot, at the ARC Annual Conference The First Tennessee Development District was well represented at the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) 2026 Annual Conference, Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth, held in Starkville, Mississippi last week. FTDD Executive Director Mike Harrison, Director of Community Development & Business Financing Christina Wichlin, and Co