East Tennessee Regional Leadership Class visits Campbell County

A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: â€œThere is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

Campbell County hosted East Tennessee Regional Leadership on June 25. The topic for the day was “Health and Wellness” specifically “Mental Awareness from Children to Veterans.” The class is pictured in front of the UT Life Star helicopter.

By Charlotte Underwood

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County hosted East Tennessee Regional Leadership on June 25. The topic for the day was “Health and Wellness” specifically “Mental Awareness from Children to Veterans.”

The day kicked off at 8 am at the Roane State Community College Campbell County campus conference room with breakfast sponsored by La Follette Utilities Board. Speakers included Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director Missy Tackett, Campbell County Vice Mayor Randy Brown, and La Follette Utilities General Manager Regina Kennedy. Speakers highlighted Health care facilities for mental health care as well as outdoor tourism opportunities “to refresh your spirit.”

Campbell County Vice Mayor Randy Brown addresses East Tennessee Regional Leadership class members last Wednesday. 

Other speakers included Campbell County Children’s Center Director Tracie Davis, as well as Michael Yates, Director of the Ridge View Mobile Unit, along with Roane State Campbell County campus Director Sharon Wilson, Katelyn Lee with Community Health of East Tennessee and E.L. Morton with the East Tennessee Human Resources Agency.

The Tennova-LaFollette Medical Center opened at the LaFollette Community Hospital in 1956.

Leadership East Tennessee members then traveled to Tennova-La Follette Hospital where they heard from speakers Jessica Muse, Chief Nursing Officer and Sarah Lloyd, Chief Operations Officer.

Lunch was provided by Tennova-La Follette Medical Center at the La Follette Methodist Church.

The East Tennessee Regional Leadership Class spent last Wednesday, June 25th in Campbell County. Part of the day showcased UT LIFESTAR.

After lunch, Leadership members toured UT LIFESTAR’s facility at the Campbell County Airport where they heard from J.R. Gore, UT LIFESTAR Instructor Coordinator.

UT LIFESTAR Flight Nurse Josh Claiborne, a Campbell County native, addresses East Tennessee Regional Leadership class on June 25th.

Wednesday’s tour included a trip to Indian River Marina hosted by Brandi Leeck.

Naomi Asher provided an Enneagram presentation on managing conflict.

East Tennessee Regional Leadership class members took visited Indian River Marina on June 25th, enjoying a pontoon boat ride.

The day finished at Cove Lake State Park with speaker Casey Hatmaker, the park manager, who spoke on the “benefits of unplugging from work and the tech world to enjoy nature.”

Organizers for the event said a “huge thank you to everyone who made this day a great success! Campbell County Children’s Center, Ridgeview Health, CHET, ETHRA, Chamber of Commerce, County Mayors Office, Roane State Community College, Tennova-La Follette Medical Center, La Follette Methodist Church, UT Life star, Indian River Marina, La Follette Utility Board, Johnson’s Creek Jellico, Pine Branch, Chapman Hill Winery, ORNL, Y-12, Mugs, Gifts from Above, Walmart Pharmacy, and Builtwell Bank. It was a great day!”

A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: â€œThere is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

For bookings, email Olivia Lobertini at ohlobertini03@gmail.com. Check on avails HERE.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-07/07/2025-6AM)

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