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Roger Clark Award
Phillip Jones, Assistant Director of Operations

Metro Nashville Public Works

Jones Phillip Jones has held the positions of Branch Director, President Elect, and now
President of the Tennessee Chapter of APWA. He continues to strengthen the
Chapter and build strong relationships at all levels. On an annual basis, Jones
drives the Association to new heights. His leadership contributions continue to
set the bar high for new leaders while keeping the focus on the Association and
its members. Jones plays a vital role in supporting the Chapter’s strategic plan
and growing the Association. His staff has also been encouraged to be involved,
and several members play active roles on leadership committees. Jones is an
outstanding Public Works professional, with over 23 years of service with Metro
Nashville Public Works. He is a long-standing member of APWA and brings an
outstanding record and dedication to the Chapter.

Frank Kirk Meritorious Service Award
John Anderson, Stringfellow, Inc., Nashville

John Anderson has been an active member of the Tennessee Chapter of
APWA since joining in 2009. For the past several years he has volunteered as
chairman of the Conference Committee. Under his leadership, attendance and
sponsorship have grown steadily. Anderson has also chaired other committees
in the past and has been very active in the organization. He works diligently to
ensure that the Chapter’s goals and objectives are met.

Anderson Edward C. Archer Young Public Works Leader of the Year Award
Kristin Franklin, City of Chattanooga

Franklin Kristin Franklin has been an asset to the Department of Public Works since her
hire. She continues her success in leading the City Wide Services Division in
customer relations and keeping the division on task. During a time of transition,
she remained a steady and positive presence. Franklin served as the division’s
responder to CHATT311 requests, ensuring customer requests were completed
to the satisfaction and need of our customers.
While serving in her role in the City Wide Service Division, she had a great deal
of turnover due to retirements and promotions. During this transition many
key personnel were lost, but she volunteered her knowledge and expertise by
accepting additional responsibilities to ensure our division was successful in
our commitments and trusted services we provide on a daily basis. Franklin
coordinates the Chattanooga Public Works Rodeo Events.

TCAPWA Project of the Year
Chattanooga’s Anderson Avenue
Green Infrastructure
Demonstration Project

The project serves as a model for replication
in other areas where green infrastructure
practices can be established and monitored
to determine changes in water quality
and quantity. This green infrastructure
demonstration project was required by
Chattanooga’s Consent Decree with the
EPA. See article on page 18.

Chattanooga was well represented when accepting the award for Project of the Year. View online at tnpublicworks.com 17