The Knoxville and Knox County mayors blessed the nominees, who have been preliminarily vetted. Author: John North Updated: 8:30 AM EDT April 15, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee Seven people, several with extensive community and sports experience, have been vetted and nominated to serve on the inaugural Knoxville-Knox County sports authority that would oversee financing and construction of a proposed downtown sports stadium.
The seven are Joan Cronan, Alvin Nance, Richard Bass, Rosalyn Tillman, Jeff Hagood, Tim Hill, and Nikitia Thompson.
They must be approved by the Knoxville City Council and Knox County Commission. The governing bodies are expected to review the nominees in the coming weeks.
Knoxvillle Mayor Indya Kincannon and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs jointly announced the appointments of seven people to the newly formed Sports Authority that would oversee the repayment of debt incurred in the construction of a proposed Tennessee Smokies baseball stadium in Knoxville s Old City.
The announcement advances the partnership of the city and county in the venture, and comes on the heels of a compromise proposed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, lawmakers and local leaders that would provide a $13.5 million state grant to avoid having to expand the sales tax district that will collect money to pay for the stadium s construction.
UGA announces 2021 Alumni Awards recipients
February 8, 2021
Outstanding alumni and friends recognized by the UGA Alumni Association
The University of Georgia Alumni Association has announced eight recipients of the 2021 Alumni Awards, an annual program dating back to 1936 that recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate a commitment to the university. The 2021 honorees are:
Chester Davenport, Alumni Merit Award
The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Alumni Merit Award
Bonney Shuman, Alumni Merit Award
Dr. Libby Morris, Faculty Service Award
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Friend of UGA Award
St. Mary’s Health Care System, Friend of UGA Award
The Paris Family, Family of the Year Award