The Tennessee Development District Association (TDDA) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals/firms to represent TDDA in developing and successfully pursuing its legislative priorities with the State of Tennessee General Assembly. The successful firm must show a record of success in the General Assembly on behalf of local governments and agencies. The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Monitoring and Tracking Bills
• Legislative Advocacy
• Coordination of Legislative Efforts
• Establishment of a Presence in Nashville
• Attend Associated Meetings as Required

Questions can be directed to Chris Craig, Executive Director, First Tennessee Development District, at 423-722-5091 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The proposals are due no later than Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. EST to the following address: Chris Craig, Executive Director, 3211 N. Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601.

TDDA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received, to waive any informalities, and to re-advertise if necessary.

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What is the Tennessee Development District Association? 

The Tennessee Development District Association or TDDA is an association of the nine state-wide development districts, which were established by the General Assembly under the Tennessee Development District Act of 1965.

The Act established a statewide system of nine regional planning and economic development organizations to promote intergovernmental cooperation on growth and development issues, including regional and statewide concerns. The organizations also promote more effective utilization of available resources in dealing with these needs.

The Board Membership for each Development District is made up of the chief elected officials from member counties and cities, a designated economic development professional from each county, and one Senator and one State Representative from within each region.

The Tennessee Development District Association was established to serve as a statewide forum for the diverse problems the Districts must solve in their mission to serve 95 counties and some 350 municipalities.

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