Three Star Recertification

Newport/Cocke County again received the Governor's Three-Star Certification during a recent presentation in Nashville. The award signifies the community's high ranking for economic and industrial preparedness. From left are Tenn. Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber, Cocke County Partnership President Don Hurst, local EDC Executive Assistant Sherry Butler, Governor Phil Bredesen, Tourism Director Linda Lewanski, State Rep. Eddie Yokley, Regional ECD Specialist Shan Harris, and Assistant ECD Commissioner Rick Meredith. Source: Associated Press 04-21-2007

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