As Tennessee marks Economic Development Week and the 100th anniversary of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), we’re celebrating 100 years of work by the University of Tennessee to help communities grow, attract investment and create opportunities across our state.
Let me show you by taking a journey through Tennessee.
We start at city hall or the county courthouse, where decisions shape how communities attract investment and serve residents. Through the UT Institute for Public Service (IPS), we help local governments do this work every day, from planning industrial parks and housing to supporting economic development strategy.