ETEC - Featured Friday with the ETEC Board of Directors June 2026
ETEC - Featured Friday with the ETEC Board of Directors June 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026 (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM) (EDT)
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Join us at ETEC in-person or virtually on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 7:30am for a Featured Friday with the ETEC Board of Directors and Knox County mayoral candidates Betsy Henderson and Beau Hawk. Hear directly from the candidates as they discuss key issues facing Knox County and engage with ETEC members during a moderated question-and-answer session.
See their bio's below
Featured Fridays are a monthly meeting with a little ETEC Board of Directors business and a lot of helpful updates from federal, contractor, community, and business partners. All members and their guests are welcome to attend; in person or virtually.
We welcome our members and guests to attend the ETEC meetings in person. It is the best way to connect, or re-connect, with friends, colleagues, and potential business opportunities.
No registration is necessary for in-person attendance.
Register in advance for the VIRTUAL #ETEConline meeting here: https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrd-CgrDMiHNTsDsHqH0FyubCh2ys57LzH#/registration
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Visit the Find Us page for the meeting location, address, and map.
Betsy Henderson is a native East Tennessean, committed conservative Republican, and two-term Knox County School Board member. Elected twice as Chair, she has fought to empower parents, keep schools strong, and champion common-sense policies that put families first.
A University of Tennessee graduate and product of public schools, Betsy lives in Hardin Valley with her husband Scott and their children, Logan and Molly. Her East Tennessee roots run deep: her father immigrated from Greece at 16, and her parents built successful local businesses through hard work and determination.
After college, she served East Tennessee in Congressman Jimmy Duncan’s office, starting just days after 9/11 and standing strong through national crises. Elected to the School Board in 2020, Betsy kept schools open during COVID, ended mask mandates, protected parental rights, and secured a historic teacher pay raise by cutting waste without raising taxes.
As Knox County Mayor, Betsy will fight for personal freedom, low taxes, excellent roads and schools, and a government that gets out of the way so families and businesses can thrive.
Courageous Conservative. Fighting for Families.
Beau Hawk is a union ironworker, labor leader, and Democratic candidate for Knox County Mayor. As President of the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Central Labor Council and a member of Ironworkers Local 384, he fights to create opportunities for working families, strengthen the local economy, and make Knox County more affordable.
Beau grew up in Chattanooga before moving to Knoxville. He brings a working-class perspective to the race, shaped by his experience as a business representative for the Knoxville Building & Construction Trades Council. He is committed to addressing the real struggles of everyday people, from housing costs and good-paying jobs to quality roads and public services.
Beau believes Knox County deserves leadership that puts working families first, moves beyond the status quo, and delivers practical solutions so families can thrive, afford to live here, and build a better future.
Fighting for working families. A Knox County we can afford.
This month's ETEC Friday Morning Meeting Series are sponsored by:
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1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830 United States
Complimentary coffee, bagels, muffins and pastries served.
The Outreach Center is located on the back corner of the building on the Applebee’s side. The entrance faces the Quality Inn and Applebee's.
Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center.
The main entrance of the ETEC Office will be locked.
-If you are coming from Knoxville via S. Illinois Ave (TN-62W); take a right onto S. Rutgers Ave, and continue until you come to the intersection of Rice Rd and Rider Rd, across from ORNL Corporate Headquarters; after the Quality Inn, take a left onto Rider Rd and you will arrive at your destination on the right. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center.
-Alternatively, if you are coming from Knoxville via S. Illinois Ave (TN-62W); you can take a sharp right and merge onto Lafayette Dr; turn left onto W. Gettysburg Ave; turn right onto Manhattan Ave; then at the intersection of Manhattan Ave and S. Rutgers Ave, continue straight across onto Rice Rd until you come to the intersection of Rice Rd and Rider Rd; take a right onto Rider Rd and you will arrive at your destination on the right. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center.
-If you are coming from Oak Ridge via the Turnpike, you will find us between the intersection of S. Rutgers Ave and Wallace Rd, between the Applebee's and Dairy Queen, across the street from St. Mary's School. The Outreach Center is located on the back corner of the building on the Applebee’s side. The entrance faces the Quality Inn and Applebee's. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center. The main entrance of the ETEC Office will be locked.
-If you are coming from Oak Ridge via Illinois Ave; turn onto S. Rutgers Ave, and continue until you come to the intersection of Rice Rd and Rider Rd, across from ORNL Corporate Headquarters; after the Quality Inn, turn onto Rider Rd and you will arrive at your destination on the right. The Outreach Center is located on the back corner of the building on the Applebee’s side. The entrance faces the Quality Inn and Applebee's. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center. The main entrance of the ETEC Office will be locked.
* Weather Policy * |
ETEC prioritizes the safety of our meeting attendees during weather conditions. If inclement weather is expected on a Friday morning, and we decide to move to an ALL-VIRTUAL Zoom format, we will notify members by 5:00 p.m. the evening before. Newsletter subscribers will receive an email, and notices will be posted on the ETEC homepage and the calendar event page. We encourage all attendees to check for updates and use the Zoom registration link to join virtually if necessary. If you do not receive an email and there are no notices on the website, we will proceed with the in-person (hybrid) meeting as planned, but we advise everyone to use their own judgment based on road conditions in their areas. |