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TENNESSEE
Public Works Week CELEBRATED!

City of Alcoa (photos) supporting the Chattanooga Area Food Commons. The afternoon featured a
Bank (Foxwood Center) and lending live DJ, local food trucks, and outdoor
City of Chattanooga a hand to Signal Centers for their park recreational activities. The celebration

Celebrating Chattanooga’s Backbone: beautification project. concluded with a special awards ceremony
National Public Works Week 2026 Heavy Machinery and Big Celebrations featuring Council members Cody Harvey
While most of us don’t think about it The mid-week excitement shifted (Public Works and Parks Committee
daily, Public Works is the backbone of to friendly competition and employee Chair), Jenni Berz (District 6), Dennis
Chattanooga: keeping our water clean, our recognition with two major events: the Clark (District 5), and Kimberly Strong,
roads safe, and our city running. National equipment rodeo and the employee the mayor’s office representative, Director
Public Works Week 2026 was all about appreciation luncheon. of Constituent Services (and TN Chapter
stepping out “from behind the scenes” to The equipment rodeo was held May 20 Past President of APWA). The group
celebrate that impact and give back to the at the Riverpark. This event showcased recognized our outstanding employees
community we serve. our team members’ incredible aptitude and equipment rodeo winners. Thank
The week kicked off with a strong focus and skill on the heavy equipment they use you to all the dedicated professionals who
on community impact. Public Works daily to maintain the city. keep Chattanooga moving every single
team members rolled up their sleeves for The employee appreciation luncheon day!
various volunteer opportunities, including was held May 21 at Founders Hall The Town of Collierville (photos)

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