Tennessee Mayor's Retreat at the TNSC Conference

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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.

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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.