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Tennessee Public Works Magazine
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5 Happy New Year! Welcome 2026! 16 Getting to Know the Branch Directors
We are looking forward to another great year of Chapter Events. The state’s topography may be diverse in its different regions
Please add these to your calendars so you don’t miss a thing. across Tennessee, but the four 2026 Branch Directors have
6 A Vision for the Future of TCAPWA impressive goals and similar aspirations in leading TCAPWA
and promoting its services. Here’s a closer look at how these
Incoming TCAPWA President Ethan Skaggs shares his leaders plan to educate, inspire and guide their branches.
vision of our organization in the future, stating that the
keys to continued success include a thoughtful balance of 18 Supporting Those Who Serve: Strong Administrative
relationships, education, career development, workforce Staff Strengthens Public Works
development, technology and innovation, and most importantly Public Works employees are the backbone of the City of
value added to our membership. Chattanooga, and David Collins says the Administrative Staff’s

8 Solid Waste Collection Fund Notes Regarding “behind the scenes” work supports these employees so they
Setting Fees and Charges can perform their duties safely, efficiently, and with pride.
Municipal solid waste programs that are operated as enterprise 20 Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Hits
or special revenue funds are expected to cover their program Million-Pound Milestone
costs through user fees and charges, and to restrict the funds Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful announces its milestone
to the solid waste program. of one million lbs. of trash removed by more than 5,000
10 TPWI Leadership and Administration volunteers at river cleanups, held within the seven-state
in Public Works Tennessee River watershed.
The 2025 Leadership and Administration in Public Works Class 22 Upper East Branch Lunch & Learn
of the Tennessee Public Works Institute (TPWI) was conducted 23 Lower East Branch Lunch & Learn
last fall at the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Training
Station, Murfreesboro. Thirty students attended the class, 24 West Tennessee Branch Lunch & Learn
representing 21 statewide government agencies.
24 Middle Tennessee Branch Lunch & Learn
12 TPWI 2026 Class Schedule

Four classes are scheduled for 2026: Construction Inspection, 25 Christmas Party – Middle Tennessee Branch
Maintenance Technologies, Basic Supervision, and Leadership 26 2026 TCAPWA Leadership Directory
& Administration. Registration is now open.
14 PW Spotlight: Tiffany Howlett 29 Contributors to This Issue
We turn the spotlight on Tiffany Howlett, Development Services 30 Local Government Buyer’s Guide
Manager for the City of Germantown Engineering Department. Cover: Ice, snow and dropping temperatures are here for the next few
She serves as the TCAPWA Young Professionals Committee months. Be careful out there. Thank you to the crews who keep their
Chair, where she helps engage early-career professionals. communities safe in all seasons of the year.

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