Public Notices, Recordings, and Agendas
Our department provides public notices for regular and special meetings. Details on such meetings are outlined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-44-103.
If the physical quorum is present, boards and commissions may, but are not required to, allow participation by electronic or other means of communication (ie.: webinar, conference call, etc.) for the benefit of the general public and governing body in connection with any meeting authorized by law (Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-44-108).
For further information, you may contact SWDB at Workforce.Board@tn.gov.
Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in such proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzmán 10 days prior to the meeting at Evelyn.Gaines.Guzman@tn.gov or by phone at (844) 224-5818, fax - (615) 741-4722 or TN Relay Service: 711.
Servicio de Relevo en Espanol: Voice, TTY, ASCII: (866) 503-0263 Fax: (615) 532-1355.
2026 Public Notices and Agendas
Public Notice for February 27, 2026, Meeting
Posted January 23, 2026
The State Workforce Development Board meeting has been scheduled for:
Friday, February 27, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
PEARL Center
220 French Landing Drive Nashville, TN 37243
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues relevant to Tennessee’s Workforce Development System. The vision of the State Workforce Development Board is to increase the competitive position of Tennessee businesses and attract new businesses through the development of a highly skilled workforce.
Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Such contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means and should be made no less than ten days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time to provide such aid or service. Contact the Department of Labor and Workforce Development at telephone number (615) 741-0354. Hearing impaired callers may use TTY (615) 532-2879 or 800-848-0298. TDD (Voice) 800-848-0299.
Individuals who may need assistance and who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzman ten days prior to the meeting at evelyn.gaines.guzman@tn.gov, 615-253-1331.
Agenda for February 27, 2026, Meeting
PEARL Center
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN
Welcome - 10:30 a.m.
Tim Berry, Chair
Roll Call - 10:32 a.m.
Iler Bradley, Workforce Systems Project Manager, Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Economic Development and Tennessee’s Workforce - 10:35 a.m.
Stuart C. McWhorter, Deputy Governor and Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Strategic Goal: Coordinated Workforce System - 10:55 a.m
Early Childhood Education Pathways
Blair Taylor, President & CEO, Tennesseans for Quality Early Education
Consent Agenda - 11:05 a.m.
Vote required
Workforce System Updates - 11:10 a.m.
Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Strategic Goal: Worker Mobility - 11:20 a.m.
Labor Market Intermediaries
Jon Shefner, Director, Community University Research Collaboration Initiative, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Strategic Goal: Increasing Labor Force Participation - 11:40 a.m.
Advancing Careers Benefits Cliffs: Tennessee Data
Alexander Ruder, Assistant Vice President | Community & Economic Development
Committee Updates - 12 p.m.
Oversight Committee
Operations Committee
Innovation Committee (vote required)
Closing Remarks - 12:30 p.m.
Tim Berry, Chair
Public Notice for May 8, 2026, Meeting
Posted April 14, 2026
The State Workforce Development Board meeting has been scheduled for:
Friday, May 8, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
PEARL Center
220 French Landing Drive Nashville, TN 37243
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues relevant to Tennessee’s Workforce Development System. The vision of the State Workforce Development Board is to increase the competitive position of Tennessee businesses and attract new businesses through the development of a highly skilled workforce.
Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Such contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means and should be made no less than ten days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time to provide such aid or service. Contact the Department of Labor and Workforce Development at telephone number (615) 741-0354. Hearing impaired callers may use TTY (615) 532-2879 or 800-848-0298. TDD (Voice) 800-848-0299.
Individuals who may need assistance and who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzman ten days prior to the meeting at evelyn.gaines.guzman@tn.gov, 615-253-1331.
Agenda for May 8, 2026, Meeting
PEARL Center
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN
8:30 AM: Welcome
Tim Berry, Chair
8:32 AM: Roll Call
Iler Bradley, Workforce Systems Project Manager, TDLWD
8:35 AM: Consent Agenda (vote required)
8:40 AM: Workforce System Updates
Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development
8:50 AM: Regional & Local Plan Presentations: Overview of the Day
Amy Maberry, SWDB Executive Director, TDLWD
9 AM: East Regional Plan (vote required)
(Northeast, Southeast, and East LWDAs)
Brian Decker, Business & Workforce Director, TDLWD
Dr. Jennifer Thacker, Business & Workforce Director, TDLWD
9:15 AM: Southeast Local Plan (vote required)
Dr. Jennifer Thacker, Business & Workforce Director, TDLWD
9:30 AM: Northeast Local Plan (vote required)
Brian Vaughn, Program Services and Performance Coordinator, Northeast LWDB
9:45 AM: East Local Plan (vote required)
EL Morton, Executive Director East LWDB
10 AM: Break
10:15 AM: Middle Regional Plan (vote required)
(Upper Cumberland, Northern Middle, Southern Middle LWDAs)
Selina Moore, Business & Workforce Director Southern Middle LWDA
Nestor Reyes, Business & Workforce Director Southern Middle LWDA
10:30 AM: Northern Middle Local Plan (vote required)
Marla Rye, Executive Director Northern Middle LWDB
Ferrol Thomas, THA Industry Association Partner
Freda Herndon, Title II Adult Education Partner
10:45 AM: Upper Cumberland Local Plan (vote required)
Ryan Barnhart, Executive Director Upper Cumberland LWDB
11 AM: Southern Middle Local Plan (vote required)
Ashley Clevenger, Executive Director Southern Middle LWDB
Jessica Rivers, One-Stop Operator, In The Door
11:15 a.m.: Break
11:30 AM: West Regional Plan (vote required)
(Northwest, Southwest, Great Memphis LWDAs)
Roderick Woody, Business & Workforce Director Northwest LWDA
Allison Wright-Donahoe, Business & Workforce Director Southwest LWDA
Dr. Sabra Bledsoe, Assistant Administrator, TDLWD
11:45 AM: Greater Memphis Local Plan (vote required)
Melody Freeman, Executive Director Greater Memphis LWDB
12 PM: Northwest Local Plan (vote required)
Jennifer Bane, Executive Director Northwest LWDB and Southwest LWDB
12:15 PM: Southwest Local Plan (vote required)
Jennifer Bane, Executive Director Northwest LWDB and Southwest LWDB
12:30 PM: Closing Remarks
Tim Berry, Chair
Special Called Meeting Notice
Pursuant to the Tennessee State Workforce Development Board Bylaws, the Chairman has called a special meeting of the Tennessee State Workforce Development Board.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Location: Electronic Meeting
Purpose of Meeting
The purpose of this special-called meeting is to review and consider approval of the Tennessee Workforce Pell Grant Framework Policy. Adoption of this policy is necessary to ensure compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s Final Rule in preparation for implementing the Workforce Pell program.
This meeting will be conducted wholly by electronic means. All members of the Tennessee State Workforce Development Board will be participating by electronic means of communication.
The proposed Tennessee Workforce Pell Grant Framework Policy is available for public review and comment through June 22, 2026, and may be accessed on the Items for Public Comment page.
Requests for meeting access and public comment participation should be submitted in advance of the meeting to facilitate electronic participation.
Attend the Meeting
Attend the special meeting virtually via Webex.
Webinar number:
2305 140 5653
Webinar password:
rMMcKuFT722 (76625838 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone:
+1 615-747-4911 Webex call-in
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 230 514 05653
Public Notice for August 28, 2026, Meeting
Posted July 1, 2026
The State Workforce Development Board meeting has been scheduled for:
Friday, August 28, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
PEARL Center
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues relevant to Tennessee’s Workforce Development System. The vision of the State Workforce Development Board is to increase the competitive position of Tennessee businesses and attract new businesses through the development of a highly skilled workforce.
Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Such contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means and should be made no less than ten days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time to provide such aid or service. Contact the Department of Labor and Workforce Development at telephone number (615) 741-0354. Hearing impaired callers may use TTY (615) 532-2879 or 800-848-0298. TDD (Voice) 800-848-0299.
Individuals who may need assistance and who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzman ten days prior to the meeting at evelyn.gaines.guzman@tn.gov, 615-253-1331.
Public Notice for November 6, 2026, Meeting
Posted July 1, 2026
The State Workforce Development Board meeting has been scheduled for:
Friday, November 6, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
PEARL Center
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues relevant to Tennessee’s Workforce Development System. The vision of the State Workforce Development Board is to increase the competitive position of Tennessee businesses and attract new businesses through the development of a highly skilled workforce.
Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Such contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means and should be made no less than ten days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time to provide such aid or service. Contact the Department of Labor and Workforce Development at telephone number (615) 741-0354. Hearing impaired callers may use TTY (615) 532-2879 or 800-848-0298. TDD (Voice) 800-848-0299.
Individuals who may need assistance and who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzman ten days prior to the meeting at evelyn.gaines.guzman@tn.gov, 615-253-1331.
Archived Public Notices and Agendas
2025 || February 28 public notice (February 28 agenda) | May 16 public notice (May 16 agenda) | August 22 public notice (August 22 agenda) | November 14 public notice (November 14 agenda)
2024 || March 22 public notice (March 22 agenda) | May 17 public notice (May 17 agenda) | September 6 public notice (September 6 agenda) | November 8 public notice (November 8 agenda)
2023 || March 24 public notice (March 24 agenda) | May 19 public notice (May 19 agenda) | August 25 public notice (August 25 agenda) | November 3 public notice (November 3 agenda)
2022 || March 25 public notice (March 25 agenda) | June 3 public notice (June 3 agenda) | August 26 public notice (August 26 agenda) | November 4 public notice (November 4 agenda)
2021 || March 26 public notice (March 26 agenda) | June 18 public notice (June 18 agenda) | August 27 public notice (August 27 agenda) | November 12 public notice (November 12 agenda)
2026 Meeting Recordings
February 27, 2026
May 8, 2026
June 23, 2026 (Special Called Meeting)