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In Touch with Tennessee
A podcast of The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS). IPS, through its six agencies, is the university's source of outreach for public service entities across the state. Through interviews with our expert consultants and trainers who advise Tennessee's state and local governments, industries and law enforcement, we highlight how the institute makes an impact across the state.
Episodes
27 episodes
Unlocking Opportunities in Tennessee's Economic Landscape
Unlock the secrets of effective economic development with insights from Tennessee's experts! Join us on "In Touch with Tennessee" as we sit down with Tintin Czach from the Center for Industrial Services to explore the fascinating journey of the...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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19:04
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Skill Building and Certification in Modern Manufacturing
Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing workforce development in Tennessee's manufacturing sector with insights from Todd Reeves of the Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership (TMEP) and Jackie Larson from Tooling U SME. Discover how their ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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24:07
Transforming Lives Through Employment: The Tennessee Office of Reentry's Groundbreaking Initiatives
Can employment be the key to breaking the cycle of recidivism? Join us as we uncover the groundbreaking initiatives led by the Tennessee Office of Reentry, featuring Dr. Andre Temple and Dr. William Arnold Jr. Discover how the nation's fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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18:03
The Journey to Enhanced Leadership Skills for Tennessee's Public Servants
Discover the transformative power of the Tennessee Certified Public Manager (CPM) program in our latest episode, where we're joined by Trent Clagg, the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership Center Program Manager, and Terry Bell, a CPM graduat...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:05
A Milestone for Tennessee Municipalities and MTAS Service
Step into a celebration of service and knowledge as we toast to the 75th anniversary of the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS). With the agency's long-standing dedication to Tennessee municipalities, this episode is a treasure trove of...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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47:59
Bridging Language Barriers in Community Service: Second Harvest Food Bank's Journey
Ever wondered how the power of language can transform community service? Join us as we uncover the story of how Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, together with Maya Campbell from the Tennessee Language Center and Jessica Goode from ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:46
Exploring the Evolution of HR Practices in Tennessee
Ever wondered how the intricate world of Human Resources operates in Tennessee cities? Can you distinguish between the HR practices in the public and private sectors? Join us, along with our brilliant HR consultants, Betsy Cunningham, John Grub...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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24:54
Navigating Opioid Settlements: The SMART Initiative's Role in Tennessee
Are you ready to navigate the complex waters of opioid settlements with us? We look into Tennessee's opioid crisis and the SMART initiative's role in guiding counties and cities on the use of funds from the lawsuits against pharmaceutical compa...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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23:27
CTAS - Celebrating 50 Years
Six former executive directors and Jon Walden, the agency's current executive director sit down to talk about 50 years of history at the County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS).
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:28
Cultural Ambassadors for Disasters
Richard Ponce de Leon with the Tennessee Langauge Center and Heidi Mariscal with Nashvilles Emergency Management Office discuss the Cultural Ambassadors for Disasters program. The program places ambassadors in immigrant areas in the event of a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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19:48
Professional Excellence Series of Classes
The Naifeh Professional Excellence Series, a program of the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership provides quarterly leadership development courses in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson. One day of training includes two courses, one in th...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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7:35
CONNEX Tennessee: Connecting Suppliers and Manufacturers
CIS Solutions Consultant Kevin Cooper and Dwaine Raper, CIS director of manufacturing extension discuss CONNEX Tennessee. CONNEX is a powerful online capabilities and connectivity platform that enables manufacturers to find additional suppliers...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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19:09
Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council
Learn more about the history and mission of the Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council (TREEDC). The guests are Warren Nevad, a management consultant and TREEDC co-founder, and Dwain Land, president of the council and forme...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:00
Retail Alliance can be an Economic Driver for Communities
MTAS Municipal Management and Finance Program Manager Angie Carrier and Farragut Town Administrator discuss the new Tennessee Retail Alliance. Tennessee cities are the economic engine of our state. For many communities, sales tax is...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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9:42
Instructing First Responder Public Information Officers
At the end of 2022, the Law Enforcement Innovation Center launched a Master of Public Information Officer certification. The certification is geared toward first responder PIOS throughout Tennessee.LEIC Training Specialist Jeff Hundley ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:19
A Partnership for Job Seekers, Employers
In 2022, the East Tennessee Local Workforce Development Area, under grant funds from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, tabbed the UT Center for Industrial Services or CIS to operate the American Job Centers in East Te...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:17
Creating a Dialogue Across Tennessee
The Tennessee Language Center's interpretation and translation services program provides language interpretation across the state. Clients include medical offices, courts, school systems and various state departments. Hear more abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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12:34
A History of Collaboration
The County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) and the Tennessee County Services Association (TCSA) work hand-in-hand to benefit the state's 95 counties. CTAS Executive Director Jon Walden, TCSA Director David Conner and TCSA Board presid...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:41
Sending New Sheriffs to School
Before they take office, newly elected sheriff's in Tennessee attend a training course. The course, developed by the County Technical Assistance Service and the Tennessee Corrections Institute, orients new sheriffs with everything from personne...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:07
Manufacturing Resiliency Initiative
Center for Industrial Services Program Manager Beth Phillips discusses the agency's manufacturing resiliency initiative. Through this initiative, UT CIS is connecting manufacturers and communities to resources including the Manufacturing Extens...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:58
Civility, Respect and Engagement in the Workplace: Learn More about the Naifeh Center's New Training
Catch up with the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership with the center's Executive Director Kim Harmon. Harmon discusses the agency's newest training offering Civility, Respect and Engagement in the Workplace (CREW).
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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11:23
Understanding the Public Records Act in Tennessee
MTAS Legal Consultant Elisha Hodge interviews Tennessee Open Records Counsel Maria Bush about the Open Records law. They discuss the law, how it works and how citizens can understand it.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:40
Community Planning in Anticipation of Blue Oval City
Consultants with the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) and County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) worked with communities surrounding Ford's Blue Oval City development to help them plan for the growth.In this e...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:13
Training for Tennessee's Rural Law Enforcement Agencies
Donnie Ross, a training specialist, with the UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC), talks about the rural law enforcement training initiative at the center. He travels across the state and nation to take the top-notch training offered by ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:01
Successful Connections with MTAS and CTAS
MTAS Municipal and Finance Program Manager Angie Carrier discusses the Successful Connections program. Successful Connections is a joint venture with MTAS, CTAS and the Tennessee Comptroller's office. It brings together city, county and utility...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:32