Obion County, TN News

Discovery Park of America honors four individuals who inspire others to see beyond. Honorees include: Lt. Col. Bernard, Dr. Nassar Nassar, Betty Ann Tanner, and Darryl Worley.

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Thank you to Jody Sliger, TN ECD Community Development Director, for facilitating our Three Star strategic planning session this month!

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The class traveled to Nashville for Legislative Day. We met with our State Representatives, Senator, and representatives from TN Wildlife Federation, TDOT, and TN Secretary of State.

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Today, Sergeant Danny Evans was awarded the Medal of Valor and a letter of commendation for his heroic actions in rescuing a man from a vehicle fire while on duty.

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Discovery Park of America is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its board of directors: Rafielle Freeman, Jenny Gillihan, George Leake, Kasey Muench and Lindsay Theobald.

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City has been working towards its goal of safe staffing for emergency medicine services professionals and respiratory therapists and improving patient care in Obion County and its surrounding communities.

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The Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (ESRA) engaged Economic Decisions Group, Inc. to conduct an economic impact study evaluating the airport’s role in regional economic development, including its operations, visitor spending, and business activities.

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Dave Dunn is a metal sculptor based in Silver Spring, Maryland. He creates movement and whimsy by welding found, repurposed and new metal objects into his artwork, which are displayed around the United States and in Europe.

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The class visited Obion County Central High School, Ridgemont, Union City Elementary, Union City High School, and South Fulton Middle/High School.

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With still several weeks remaining in the 2024-25 school year, Union City Director of Schools Wes Kennedy is already putting pieces into place for 2025-26.

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Periodically, we bring together our city mayors, county mayor, and community partners for a collaborative discussion on both individual and shared challenges.

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The Adult Leadership Board recently took a field trip to Jiffy Steamer, South Fulton Middle/High School, and Southern State!

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today 11 new Site Development Grant recipients.

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The Assistant Vice President and Chief Economic Development Director, Victoria Hirschberg, recently spoke at Rotary about the impact of economic prosperity for Tennesseans through economic development.

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The class visited the Obion County JEDC and Chamber of Commerce, toured Excel Boats, Everett-Stewart Regional Airport, Full Stop Aviation, and Final Flight.

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Union City High #6 in Tennessee (posted Jan. 14, 2025)

Union City Schools continue to occupy a lofty spot in the state’s ACT pecking order.

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This year’s class facilitated a Poverty Simulation for community members and volunteers as their class project!

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We hosted our annual JEDC Awards Banquet this month, and it was a truly memorable event!

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