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Tennessee Public Works Magazine
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5 Winners Again in 2024! 16 2024 TCAPWA/SWANA Annual Conference
TCAPWA again was selected to receive the Presidential in Chattanooga – Registration is Open
Award of Chapter Excellence (PACE). APWA President Gary Join us for: Industry Tour, Golf Open, Equipment Rodeo, Trade
Losier said our chapter has “provided concrete examples of Show, Technical Sessions, Networking, Great Food and all that
how Public Works professionals can enhance membership Chattanooga has to offer!
benefits at the local level.” 21 Chattanooga Fun Things To Do!

6 Strickland Receives Snoderly Award Attendees of the annual TCAPWA/SWANA Conference, might
Doug Strickland, heavy equipment operator with the City of consider arriving early or staying a day late (or bring the
Maryville’s Engineering and Public Works Department, began family) to further enjoy the city and its surrounding areas.
answering to the nickname of “Rubber Duck” shortly after
he was hired 41 years ago. This year, he’s also called “The 22 West Branch Second Quarter Lunch & Learn:
Murphy Snoderly Award Winner.” Advantages of UV-Cured Liners
The West Branch Lunch and Learn drew an impressive
8 TML 2024 Achievement Awards number of Public Works and Engineering professionals, eager
The Tennessee Municipal League announced its 2024 to learn about ultraviolet (UV) cured high strength liners.
Achievement Awards for excellence in 12 different
communities across the state, honoring programs ranging 23 TPWI Class Schedule
from recreation and compensation to installation of solar One last TPWI class is scheduled for 2024: Fleet Management
microgrids and EV charging stations. for Public Works. Registration is open.

12 PW Spotlight: Richard DePriest, Superintendent, 24 CPII Certification Creating Value for
City of Gallatin Public Works Public Works Professionals in Tennessee
Richard DePriest, Superintendent, City of Gallatin Public Public Works professionals are enhancing their skill sets
Works, says his department recently has begun the process of and creating value for their communities by obtaining APWA
becoming APWA accredited, and looks forward to the many certifications – providing better service to our communities
advantages that will give the division’s wide range of services. and advancing the quality of life for all.

13 Supporter Spotlight: CMI Equipment Sales, 26 Calling for Nominations for the 2024
Celebrating 40 Years of Outstanding Service Tennessee Chapter Annual Awards
This year, CMI Equipment Sales Inc., headquartered in Recognize the hard work of your employees or co-workers by
Goodlettsville, marks four decades of exceptional customer nominating them for one of the Annual Awards.
service and sales. CMI’s leaders say they’re proud of being
“someone you can trust with your equipment needs.” 29 Contributors

14 Tips to Help Water Systems Comply with 30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
New EPA Water Line Rules Cover: Murphy Snoderly Award winner, Doug Strickland (left) with
LDA Engineering experts are offering guidance to help public Maryville City Manager, Greg McClain after the 2024 TML Annual
water systems operators comply with new EPA regulations. Conference and Awards Breakfast.

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