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Hagerty is a lifelong businessman. He started his business career with the Boston Consulting Group, where his work took him to five continents, including three years based in Tokyo, Japan. He later became a venture capital and private equity investor where he invested in and served as an executive and board member of a wide range of companies, including ones listed on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. From 2011 to 2014, Hagerty took leave from his business career to serve as a member of the Governor’s Cabinet and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.

 

During his tenure as commissioner, Hagerty reorganized the department, eliminating over 40 percent of the positions and saving millions of taxpayer dollars. At the same time, the new approach helped spur the strongest economic transformation seen — taking Tennessee from an unemployment rate higher than the national average when he arrived to become the number one state in the nation for jobs created through foreign investment and being named State of the Year for Economic Development an unprecedented two years in a row during his tenure.

 

Hagerty, an Eagle Scout, is originally from Sumner County, Tennessee. Today, he and his wife Chrissy are both active volunteers in several community and civic organizations, and live in Davidson County, Tennessee. They are the parents of four children.



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Congratulations to Lily Barrie, who has been awarded the Bob Fletcher Memorial Scholarship!

 

This scholarship will provide funding for Lily to attend The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to study Political Science with a Minor in Environmental Studies.

 

For more information about the scholarship, please visit tnrecycles.com/scholarship.

 



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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in conjunction with the planning team for the Tennessee Sustainability Conference (TNSC), invite you to join us at the beautiful Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg for an opportunity of learning and networking while enjoying the natural seasonal beauty of the mountainous region.


Tennessee Mayors will gather for the 4th annual Mayor’s Retreat to gain resources, share in conversation, and collaborate for solutions. TDEC will provide information and updates on various programs including one of the most exciting new funding opportunities for communities, the Brownfields Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG). The Mayor’s Retreat is complimentary for current Tennessee mayors and will be offered in-person or through a virtual portal on Thursday, August 22, 2024.


Registration is required and can be completed by clicking the button.


Please register through this link only.


Registration Draft Agenda: Wednesday 8/21/24 Travel – Bring the family as the hotel offers an indoor pool, restaurant, and bar. Minutes away from downtown shops/restaurants, Aquarium, Anakeesta, etc.


Option 1, 10:00 am: Golf at Gatlinburg Country Club. Charity event benefitting Bob Fletcher Memorial Environmental Scholarship ($125) Blog about Scholarship


Option 2, afternoon: optional field trip- details TBD (recycling)


Welcome Reception will follow afternoon events.



Thursday 8/22/24 (All Eastern Standard Time)


7:30am -8:30am Breakfast and networking


9:30am-12:00am Join TDEC Commissioner David Salyers and Deputy Commissioner Greg Young to learn more about topics of interest including the TDEC Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) program, ARP updates, Recycling, etc.


12:00pm-1:20pm Lunch buffet with conference exhibitors


1:30pm-3:20pm Afternoon conference sessions


7:00pm-10:00pm Reception & Dinner networking event


The Mayor’s Retreat is hosted in conjunction with the Tennessee Sustainability Conference which will be held on August 20-23, 2024. Conference agenda (coming soon), golf and conference registration information can be found on the website TNSC (tnscnow.com)






For more information or questions, contact Jan Compton jan.compton@tn.gov.

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