Collett appointed Tennessee RiverLine’s first executive director 

KNOXVILLE, TN — After seven years of dedicated service leading the Tennessee RiverLine initiative as part of his teaching and research activity as a University of Tennessee faculty member, Brad Collett has officially assumed the role of executive director, marking a significant milestone for the initiative. This appointment, made by UT Extension, signifies a pivotal moment in the initiative’s evolution, allowing Collett to transition into a full-time leadership position and intensify his focus on organizational and partnership development. Aligned with UT’s century-old land-grant mission in community and economic development, the Tennessee RiverLine, now under UT Extension, further strengthens the university’s dedication to enhancing the overall well-being of communities in Tennessee and the broader Tennessee River Valley.& This mission is also shared by Tennessee Valley Authority, a principal partner for the initiative. The collaboration between UT Extension and TVA, as manifested through the Tennessee RiverLine, not only celebrates the beauty, diversity and history of the Tennessee Valley but connects its people and communities. Serving as a catalyst for sustainable economic development and river stewardship, this collaboration embodies a commitment to the well-being of the Tennessee Valley and its residents. “The appointment of Brad Collett as Executive Director of the Tennessee RiverLine...