Language Assistance

This webpage and all State of Tennessee webpages may be translated with "Google Translate" using the "Translate" button on the bottom right of the webpage.

Esta página web y todas las páginas web del Estado de Tennessee se pueden traducir con "Google Translate" usando el botón "Traducir" en la parte inferior derecha de la página web.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. TDEC is committed to taking reasonable steps to ensure that people of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access to participate in our services, programs, and activities.

TDEC offers free language assistance services to participate in our programs or activities for people whose primary language is not English. These services may include the translation of written documents or providing qualified interpreters in-person or over the telephone. Please contact TDEC.TitleVI@tn.gov for additional support.

Language Access Plan

TDEC's Language Access Plan (LAP) ensures meaningful access to programs and activities for persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The LAP establishes Department-wide guidance to provide timely and effective language services for LEP individuals.

Division Contacts

Each TDEC division has a contact who can assist people in obtaining free language assistance. Please use the chart below to identify the appropriate contact for the TDEC program or activity for which you need assistance.

DivisionContactEmailPhone
Air Pollution ControlLida WardenLida.Warden@tn.gov(615) 532-0606
Budget, Fiscal, Grants & ContractsChristina C. HumphreyChristina.C.Humphrey@tn.gov(615) 532-0290
Commissioner's OfficeKati HicksKati.Hicks@tn.gov(615) 532-1525
Energy ProgramsAngela McGeeAngela.McGee@tn.gov(615) 852-0131
General CounselCraig SergeantCraig.Sergeant@tn.gov(615) 532-0146
Mineral & Geologic ResourcesAngela CartledgeAngela.Cartledge@tn.gov(865) 310-8632
Human ResourcesElyse ChamberlainElyse.Chamberlain@tn.gov(615) 829-0713
Parks and Natural AreasDebra HicksDebra.Hicks@tn.gov(615) 571-4428
Radiological HealthStephen SimonStephen.Simon@tn.gov(615) 253-5423
RemediationMelanie DixonMelanie.Dixon@tn.gov (615) 532-0926
Solid Waste ManagementChristine FloodChristine.Flood@tn.gov(615) 532-0780
Sustainable PracticesHeather WeldonHeather.Weldon@tn.gov(615) 741-8822
Tennessee Historical CommissionBarbara GrissomBarbara.Grissom@tn.gov(615) 532-1550
Underground Storage TanksCarrie AncellCarrie.Ancell@tn.gov(615) 532-0973
Water ResourcesAlisha LooperAlisha.Looper@tn.gov(615) 571-4470

TDEC ofrece servicios gratuitos de asistencia con el idioma para participar en nuestros programas o actividades para personas cuyo idioma principal no es el inglés. Estos servicios pueden incluir la traducción de documentos escritos o proporcionar intérpretes calificados en persona o por teléfono. Las páginas web del estado de Tennessee también se pueden traducir con Google Translate a través del botón "Traducir" en la parte inferior derecha de esta página. Para obtener más información, comuníquese TDEC.TitleVI@tn.gov.

Contact

For general language access support, please contact: 

Nondiscrimination Coordinator
TDEC.TitleVI@tn.gov  

More information about TDEC’s Title VI program via the Office of Policy and Planning.  

This Page Last Updated: April 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM