First Tennessee Development District

Nearly 100 people take steps towards a better life!

https://www.caringworkplaces.org/post/another-tcat-graduation-successfully-in-the-books

Juneteenth Community History Harvest (WJHL) Amy Lynn visits with Adam Dickson at the Langston Centre about an upcoming event called Juneteenth Community History Harvest. The event will be held Friday, June 19th from 11 – 1pm.

You will be missed Scott Vaughn! We wish you all the best in your new role as Pastor Vaughn at Orebank Missionary Baptist Church!

https://www.caringworkplaces.org/post/it-is-always-bittersweet-to-have-an-amazing-person-leave-our-caring-workplaces-team

Come and see us today for this great bulk meal of the week! ☺️ We are at either Jonesborough Elementary or Boones Creek Elementary from 11 to 12. First come, first serve. We can’t wait to see you all! 😁🥔🍓

🥕 Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

Week of June 15-19, 2026

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee will host Mobile Food Pantry distributions this week at the locations listed below.

This week’s locations:
Dunbar Apartments, Johnson City– 6/15- 12:00PM
Unicoi Methodist– 6/15- 11:00AM
Flag Pond Ruritan– 6/16- 11:00AM
Glen Alpine Church, Kingsport– 6/17- 3:45PM
Maple Oak Apartments, Kingsport– 6/17- 2:00PM
Mtn. City Presbyterian, Mountain City– 6/17- 1:30PM
Village Apts., Mountain City– 6/17- 11:30AM
South Central Ruritan, Chuckey– 6/18- 11:30AM
American Legion Post 145 Bristol– 6/19- 10:00AM
Elizabeth Chapel UMC, Bluff City– 6/19- 12:30PM

Note- Distribution times vary by site and are first come, first served. Sites, dates, and times are subject to change based on weather.

We serve Carter, Hancock, Hawkins, Greene, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties in Northeast Tennessee. If you are located in Southwest Virginia, please contact Feeding Southwest Virginia. If you are located west of us, please reach out to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.

There is a little something for everyone this week! Here is the lineup Blountville. 🍧🍦🍔🥙🦀

Have you tried FUSION in Kingsport lately?
They are a Caring Workplace and we appreciate their support, not to mention their amazing food & service!
https://www.caringworkplaces.org/post/looking-for-a-restaurant-to-try-in-the-tri-cities-who-is-also-a-caring-workplace

Looking for a restaurant to try in the Tri-Cities who is also a Caring Workplace? FUSIONCelebrate Your SensesFusion is a locally owned restaurant in Kingsport, Tennessee, serving a unique blend of Tex-Mex, Italian, and American cuisine. Fusion offers lunch, dinner, cocktails, and catering in a relaxed atmosphere — including patio seating on the terrace at Ridgefields — for lo...

🎨 **Arts Build Communities Grant Deadline Approaching!**

Local nonprofits and government organizations are encouraged to apply for the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program, administered by FTDD.

This program supports creative projects that expand access to the arts, strengthen community connections, and enhance local identity through cultural initiatives. Grants of up to $5,000 are available with no match required.

Past projects have included youth theater programs, high school band initiatives, and public art such as murals.

📅 **Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2026**

Learn more about eligibility, project ideas, and how to apply by reading the full blog here:
👉 https://www.ftdd.org/post/arts-build-communities-grants-open-to-support-creative-projects-across-the-region

🚧 CALLING ALL CONTRACTORS! 🚧

The Town of Greeneville is seeking qualified bids on the "E Bernard Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project" near East View Recreation Center and East View Elementary

This project will help enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility in our community, and we invite licensed contractors to submit a sealed bid.

Project includes 5’ sidewalks, crosswalk improvements, additional parking spaces, and related drainage improvements.

Bid Opening: June 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. EST
Location: Greeneville Town Hall, 200 N College Street

📋 Plans and specifications are available at no cost and will only be provided digitally.

For project plans, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 865-270-3283

For project-related questions, contact:
📧 [email protected]

Please share this post with contractors, construction firms, and others who may be interested in bidding on this project.