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In Loving Memory of Sharon Darsaw Puryear: Devoted Leader, Advocate, and Mentor
Sharon Darsaw Puryear, a proud New Jersey native and longtime community advocate, passed away on July 2, 2025. She leaves behind a...
Jul 182 min read
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Leadership Fayette Class of 2025 Prepares to Inspire Future Leaders
The Leadership Fayette Class of 2025 is proud to introduce a new initiative designed to develop the next generation of civic-minded...
Jun 231 min read
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Leadership Fayette Class of 2025 Graduates, Poised to Lead Fayette County Forward
On June 1, 2025, the University of Tennessee Martin Somerville Center hosted the graduation ceremony for the Leadership Fayette Class of...
Jun 163 min read
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Leadership Fayette Class Explores Growth, Infrastructure, and Community Challenges
The Leadership Fayette Class of 2025 met for its ninth session on Tuesday, May 20, at the UTM Somerville Center’s Chickasaw Community...
Jun 22 min read
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Leadership Fayette Class of 2025 – Session Seven: Tour de Fayette County
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Leadership Fayette Class of 2025 participated in Session Seven: Tour de Fayette County . Over a full day...
Apr 281 min read
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Leadership Fayette Session 6 Celebrates National Agriculture Day with a Deep Dive into Fayette County Farming
On March 18, 2025, National Agriculture Day, the sixth session of Leadership Fayette convened at the historic Sullivan Farm, offering...
Mar 313 min read
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Leadership Fayette Explores Public Safety Efforts in Fayette County
The March 1st session of Leadership Fayette focused on public safety, providing an in-depth look at the county’s law enforcement, fire...
Mar 103 min read
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Leadership Fayette’s Class of 2025 Explores Inclusion and Lagrange’s Rich History
On February 8 at the UT Martin Somerville Center, the Leadership Fayette Class of 2025 engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on the...
Feb 242 min read
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Leadership Fayette Session Highlights Educational Opportunities and Sparks Optimism
A spirit of optimism filled the Community Room at UT Martin Somerville Center as participants gathered for the second session of the...
Feb 102 min read
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Leadership Fayette Class of 2025 Launches with Exciting Event at Fair Oaks
The Class of 2025 for Leadership Fayette officially launched in style with a vibrant event hosted at Fair Oaks, sponsored by Wilson...
Jan 272 min read
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Leadership Fayette Launches New Sponsorship Program to Empower Local Leaders
Fayette County, TN – Leadership Fayette, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering leadership and professional growth, has...
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Leadership Fayette Honors Founding Board Member
Leadership Fayette recently honored outgoing board member Civil Miller-Watkins at a meeting on August 3. Mrs. Miller-Watkins, a founding...
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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Leadership Fayette Board Members Honor Class of 2024
The Leadership Fayette Class of 2024 graduated on June 2, 2024. Leadership Fayette Board members expressed their honor in knowing the...
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Leadership Fayette Graduating Class of 2024
The Leadership Fayette Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2024 was held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in the Community Room at the UT Martin...
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Leadership Fayette Enjoys Oakland Springfest
Leadership Fayette TN enjoys volunteering at community events to actively engage with and serve their community, demonstrate a commitment...
Apr 30, 20241 min read
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Leadership Fayette Class of 2024 Tours Fayette County
The Leadership Fayette cohort of 2024 embarked on their annual Tour de Fayette under cloudy skies on Tuesday, April 16. Among the...
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Leadership Fayette Visits Sullivan Farm
Leadership Fayette Class of 2024 had a wonderful evening visiting the farm of John and Debbie Sullivan on Tuesday, March 20. Session six...
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Leadership Fayette Class of 2024 Learns About Fayette County Public Safety
Leadership Fayette Class of 2024 had an incredibly informative and engaging day on Saturday, March 2. Session Five focused on Fayette...
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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Tent City Exhibit Returns to Fayette County
On Tuesday, January 30, the Tent City exhibit returned to Fayette County. The exhibit traveled to Fayette County via Fayette County...
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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Tent City Exhibit Visiting Fayette County in February
Leadership Fayette is proud to join with the The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change to bring the Tent City exhibit to Fayette...
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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