Class of 2009 Vision Statement

East Tennessee, 2025, is recognized as a world leader for creating a cooperative climate that has produced sustainability in the areas of educational excellence, economic growth, energy utilization and environmental quality, while preserving the natural beauty and heritage of our region.

Class of 2008 Vision Statement

East Tennessee in 2023 is a thriving region that respects, promotes and protects its natural, cultural, human and economic resources while creating opportunities for future generations through strong regional partnerships.

Class of 2007 Vision Statement

East Tennessee in 2022 is a beautiful, healthy and economically secure place to live, learn, work and play, where regional leaders and the people collaborate through continuing, thoughtful planning and cost-effective implementation for vibrant, sustainable growth and the preservation of our cultural/heritage traditions and our precious natural resources.

Class of 2006 Vision Statement

East Tennessee in 2020 is a model community that preserves the natural beauty and heritage of the region and effectively delivers the best healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for all.

Class of 2005 Vision Statement

East Tennessee is a collection of communities that speaks with one voice to achieve growth, prosperity, and educational excellence, while protecting the environment, preserving its heritage, and enhancing its quality of life.

Class of 2004 Vision Statement

East Tennessee is a region nationally recognized as a center of excellence in technology, education and tourism as a result of its collaborative approach in planning, policy and decision-making and as identifiable by its unique heritage, culture, aesthetic beauty and outstanding quality of life.

Class of 2003 Vision Statement

“East Tennessee in 2015 is an empowered region connected by mass transit that actively pursues a clean environment by protecting its natural resources, preserves the uniqueness and heritage of each community, and  builds an infrastructure to support a high quality of life for our future generations.”