When the Waters Rose
Hurricane Helene brought record floods to Tennessee. Public officials, teamwork, and community spirit helped save lives and set the path…
IPS Training Programs Help State Officials Work Better, Smarter
For years, IPS agencies have offered training opportunities to help state and municipal officials like Gary Behler get off to…
MTAS Traces Its Roots to Post-WWII
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) was established in 1949 to assist city governments across the state.
MTAS Wraps up 75th Anniversary Celebration
The UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) held three events across the state to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Putting out Fires
UT and MTAS research helped reduce Tennessee fire deaths by 26% between 2003 and 2022, improving home safety across the…
Leadership Training Program Launched for Agriculture and Forestry Industries
TAFLP is an 18-month leadership program with industry trips, networking, and development for agriculture and forestry professionals.
Learning to Lead
Learn how the CPM program's growth in West Tennessee is enhancing professional development for local leaders and driving significant economic…
TPGI Graduates Sharpen Their Leadership Skills
55 state employees recently graduated from the Tennessee Government Professionals Institute, an initiative for emerging leaders by the Naifeh Center.
Lost and Found
CTAS Criminal Justice Consultant Derrick Woods used drones to locate a missing teenager.
ELI Kicks off with Orientation Session
The Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership held an orientation session for the fifth cohort of the Executive Leadership Institute.
Certified Learning
The Naifeh Center's Tennessee Certified Public Manager program allows graduates to earn graduate school credits.
LEIC to Extend Cultural Competency Training
A program that started on UT’s undergraduate campuses will go nationwide, thanks to a grant the Law Enforcement Innovation Center…
CIS Takes Manufacturing Skills Training to Jails
The TDLWD Office of Reentry partnered with the Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board, the Southwest Tennessee Workforce Agency and CIS to…
LEIC Takes Leadership Training to Memphis PD
Earlier this year, University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center partnered with the Memphis Police Department (MPD) to establish the…
Searching for Chocolate Chips
A new program will allow those dealing with drug addiction to test street drugs for the presence of the powerful…
LEIC Develops Public Information Officer Certification
Employees from the Tennessee Department of Correction participated in the first course for public information officers held in November 2022.
Disease Realities
Tennessee is in the throes of a substance abuse epidemic. It’s time for us all to get SMART.
UT Tackles Challenges
The UT System, with its statewide presence, people, expertise, resources and influence, is uniquely positioned to tackle grand challenges.
CTAS Hosts Orientation for Newly Elected County Officials
Close to 800 newly elected county officials gathered in Franklin in August to ready themselves to take office.
From Tunes to Letters
The Tennessee Language Center uses music, literature and calligraphy to help students learn.
SMART Hosts Summit
Since moving to IPS, the Substance Misuse and Addiction Resource for Tennessee (SMART) Initiative has broadened in scope to engage…
Ah-Ha Moments
A CIS resource consultant had a light bulb turn on, or maybe off, when he realized the amount of energy…
