TWRA celebrates area coordinator s 42 years of service
An Iraq war veteran, TWRA area coordinator, and UT Knoxville grad, Danny Akins, was celebrated for his service to his country and community last week. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 2:33 PM EDT April 10, 2021
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said farewell to Region 4 Wildlife Management Area Coordinator Danny Akins last week after 42 years of service.
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered at the Ball Farm Convention Center in LaFollette to celebrate.
Akins began his career with TWRA in 1979 as a wildlife technician at Tellico Hatchery with the responsibility of culturing fish.
During his tenure at the hatchery, he attended night classes at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville earning his Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife and fisheries.