FW: TN Certified Public Manager Program! Enroll for 2026

[Pannell, Donald]

Please see the announcement below regarding the registration period for the 2026 cohort of the Tennessee Certified Public Manager Program. Here is the link for more information and to register: www.leadership.tennessee.edu/certified-public-manager.

 

In service,

 

Donald Pannell, M.S., EFO
Fire Management Consultant
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service

7777 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 3, Box 14
Memphis, Tennessee 38120

donald....@tennessee.edu
(901) 233-1434 Mobile | (865) 974-0411 Office
mtas.tennessee.edu

 

From: MTAS <mt...@tennessee.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 4:15 PM
To: Pannell, Donald <donald....@tennessee.edu>
Subject: TN Certified Public Manager Program! Enroll for 2026

 

Tennessee Certified Public Manager Program: Registration Open for 2026!     We are pleased to share that applications are now open for the next cohort of the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program, beginning in January 2026. The CPM Program, offered in partnership with Leadership Tennessee and the University of Tennessee, is a nationally recognized professional development opportunity designed specifically for public sector leaders. Participants gain advanced training in leadership, management, and problem-solving, while also completing a capstone project that addresses real-world challenges in their communities. The program is open to municipal officials and employees who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills and expanding their professional network across the state. ✅Key Details:    Cohorts in: Knoxville, Nashville, Jackson 12 month program; Meets once a month Graduate credit opportunities with UT Knoxville, UT Chattanooga and Tennessee State University State employees may qualify for a potential salary increase after completion   ⚡Spots fill fast--claim yours today and lead the future of Tennessee!   You can learn more about the program and submit an application by visiting: www.leadership.tennessee.edu/certified-public-manager. We encourage all municipal leaders to consider this valuable opportunity for themselves or their staff. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Trent Clagg at trent...@tennessee.edu       www.mtas.tennessee.edu