Public Meeting Information

Below is a list of archived or upcoming public meetings for the Department of Tourist Development.

iN-PERSON ONLY

Date: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET

Location: East Tennessee Historical Society Museum, 601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN  37902

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting -  Agenda

Individuals wishing to make public comment should contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower or Virtually via Microsoft Teams  

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting -  Watch / Agenda

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Meeting has been cancelled

Date: Friday, December 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower or Virtually via Microsoft Teams  

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Join the Meeting / Agenda

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower or Virtually via Microsoft Teams  

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting -  Watch / Agenda / MeetingMinutes

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Friday, August 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower or Virtually via Microsoft Teams  

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting -  Watch Agenda / Meeting Minutes

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Friday July 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or Virtually via Teams  

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting -  Watch Agenda / Meeting Minutes

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Tuesday May 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Location: Virtually via Zoom  

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting -  Watch / Agenda / Meeting Minutes

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication. 

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

(IN-PERSON ONLY THIS TIME)

Date: Friday, May 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37243  

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Agenda

Individuals wishing to make public comment should contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Friday, April 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Watch / Agenda / Meeting Minutes

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

This meeting has been cancelled.

Date: Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Watch/ Agenda

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Friday, January 13, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Watch/ Agenda / Meeting Minutes

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Friday, November 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Watch / Agenda / Meeting Minutes

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

This meeting has been cancelled.

Date: Friday, October 7, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Join Meeting / Agenda

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Friday, September 9, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Watch / Agenda / Meeting Minutes

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

Date: Friday, August 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Watch / Agenda / Minutes

This meeting will include members of the governing body who are participating by electronic means of communication.

Individuals wishing to make public comment should either contact Andi Grindley at Andi.Grindley@tn.gov prior to the meeting or if you participate in the meeting by electronic means, you will be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of the meeting’s business. During that time, you will be asked to provide your name. All comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

This meeting has been cancelled.

Date: Friday, July 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

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This meeting has been cancelled.

Date: Friday, June 10, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

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This meeting has been canceled.

Date: Friday, May 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams

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Date: Friday, April 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

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The March 2022 meeting has been cancelled.

Date: Friday, March 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

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The February 2022 meeting has been cancelled.

Date: Friday, February 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams 

Events/Agenda/Minutes: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting - Join Meeting / Agenda

Public Input Meeting Locations and Dates:

December 6, 12:00pm ET:
Knoxville, East Tennessee History Center
601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

December 6, 4:00pm ET:
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
400 Clinchfield Street, Ste 100, Kingsport, TN 37660

December 7, 11:00am CT:
Tennessee Historical Commission, Clover Bottom Mansion
2941 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

December 8, 4:00pm CT:
Memphis Public Library
3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

December 9, 6:00pm CT: One hour virtual meeting. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Date: Friday, December 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. CDT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams

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Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. CDT

Location: Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor or virtually via Teams

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Date: Friday, August 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. CDT

Location: Microsoft Teams Conference, Nashville or In-person:  Tennessee Tower, 13th Floor, 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN  37243

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Date: Friday, June 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. CDT

Location: Microsoft Teams Conference, Nashville

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Date: Friday, April 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. CDT

Location: WebEx Video Conference, Nashville

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Date: Friday, March 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. CST

Location: WebEx Video Conference, Nashville

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Date: February 2,2021

Location: WebEx Video Conference, Nashville, TN

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Date: December 15,2020

Location: WebEx Video Conference, Nashville, TN

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