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TCAPWA EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Upper East Branch Lunch & Learn By Shane Snoderly

An informative “snow procedures” in the case of a major snow event, “Stay which consisted of smoked BBQ, baked
panel discussion was held by the Upper home” and “Don’t park on the road.” beans, slaw, mac and cheese, and amazing
East Branch of TCAPWA on June 5 at the Additionally there was consensus cobbler with ice cream. Cor-Tenn also
City of Knoxville’s Public Services facility. on the wisdom of teaming up the less- demonstrated DeWalt battery-powered
The event was attended by over 35 Public experienced employees with the more tools and equipment.
Works professionals. seasoned workers during the event. CMI provided a non-CDL street
Panelists included Chipper Wyatt, Most importantly we learned that we all sweeper for demo as well as sponsored
Alcoa; Paul Brown, Morristown; Chad faced similar situations, budgets, and work door prizes. Stringfellow also contributed
Weth, City of Knoxville, and Chris Manis, force issues. The opportunity to network door prizes and demoed an all-new
City of Kingsport, who discussed issues and learn from each other is a key Public electric side loader garbage truck by Heil.
faced in the January 2024 snow event, Works attribute, and we encourage any Other door prizes came from Blalock
including snow removal procedures, organization to seek out opportunities to Construction, Consor, Mattern and Craig.
communications, and lessons learned. connect with their peers. Thanks to all our sponsors, to City
The importance of communication with Lunch was provided by Cor-Tenn Co. of Knoxville for hosting, and all of our
the public was emphasized. All panalists represented by Mark Newman. Newman attendees for making it a great “spring-
wished they could say to their citizens, prepared the delicious meal himself, ish” meeting.

Panelists included (left to right) Chris Manis, City of Kingsport, Paul Brown, City of Morristown;
Chipper Wyatt, City of Alcoa; and Chad Weth, City of Knoxville.

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