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Tennessee Public Works Magazine
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5 Kimberly Strong Looking to the Future of TCAPWA 20 A Big Thank You to our Many Conference Sponsors
Kimberly Strong, incoming/current TCAPWA President, says 22 Lessons Learned and Continued Growth
that becoming the first woman of color elected TCAPWA
President is an incredible milestone for her, filled with pride, Outgoing TCAPWA President Regina (Santana) Calvo-Arline
responsibility and a sense of purpose and inclusivity. reflects on key lessons learned in the time leading up to
and during her presidential year, including “Get out of your
6 Conference Overview comfort zone,” “Step away from your desk,” and “Nobody’s
The City of Chattanooga hosted three days filled with events perfect.”
when the Tennessee Chapter of the American Public Works 24 TPWI Fleet Management in Public Works Class
Association and Solid Waste Association of North America
attendees came to town. TCAPWA Chapter Secretary John Chlarson gives a report on
last month’s successful Fleet Management Class, in which 19
10 Equipment Roadeo students attended, representing 12 local government entities
12 A Little Friendly Golf Contest from Memphis to Kingsport.
25 A First-Timer’s Experience at PWX
14 Tradeshow Tiffany Howlett, City of Germantown’s Capital Improvements

16 2024 TCAPWA Annual Awards Recipients Program Manager, Engineering, describes her very first PWX
Recipients of the TCAPWA Annual Awards, Regina (Santana) as invaluable, saying that as a young professional in the field,
Calvo-Arline, Mark Miller, Klair Kimmey, Tiffany Howlett, the event allowed her “to connect with industry leaders, learn
Kenny Wiggins, Nelson Breeden and Justin Wilburn are about cutting-edge technologies, and gain valuable insights
highlighted in this year’s awards wrap-up. into the future of public works.”

18 Pigeon Forge Reuse System: 2024 Mark Miller 26 A Journey Through Public Works: Betsy White’s
Tennessee Public Works Project of the Year Story of Dedication, Service, and Family
This award recognizes a project that epitomizes outstanding Betsy White’s journey at the City of Lebanon, which began in
planning, construction and management. At the 2024 April of 1998, is a testament to how hard work, dedication,
Conference, the City of Pigeon Forge and LDA Engineering and a sense of community can shape a successful and
received this award for the Pigeon Forge Reuse System. fulfilling professional life.
19 Germantown’s Elevated Water Tank: Inaugural 27 Contributors
Bob Freudenthal Public Utility Project of the Year 28 2025 TCAPWA Leadership Directory
Germantown’s Elevated Water Tank project won the 2024 Familiarize yourself with the leaders of the Tennessee
inaugural Bob Freudenthal Public Utility Project of the Year Chapter. Find your branch, meet your Branch Directors and
Award. Germantown’s Bo Mills says while the award is new, get involved.
the Germantown Elevated Water Tank Project was more than
five decades in the making. 30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide

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