One organization behindeverything Roane County
Uniting the people, employers and visitors who make Roane County one of East Tennessee's most distinctive places to live, work and explore.
Mission, vision & strategy
To create an environment that promotes economic growth for Roane County through job growth, economic development, enhanced quality of life, education and workforce development.
To be recognized and valued as Roane County's economic development organization and an essential partner and resource for helping create growth for the county, cities and residents.
The Roane Alliance Strategic Plan provides a 3–5 year plan for the county's economic development efforts. Each partner organization creates an annual Program of Work, while the team establishes individual goals to execute it — accomplishing the strategic plan, the mission and the vision.
Four missions, one organization
Each partner keeps its own identity and program of work — all staffed by the same Alliance team.
Connecting, advocating for, and growing the more than 400 member businesses that power Roane County.
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Recruiting industry, supporting existing employers, and developing the sites that move Roane County forward.
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Discover Watts Bar Lake, live music, festivals, food and the small-town feel that makes Roane County unforgettable.
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Aligning schools, employers, and families to make sure every Roane County student has a path to a great career.
ExploreThe team behind the work
A small staff covering a wide territory — site selection, member services, destination marketing and workforce development.
Justin Snow, TCECDPresident & CEO
Teresa JacksonVice President of Operations
Dawn CarlockDirector of Economic & Community Development
Stacey WilsonTourism Director
Jennifer BrownDirector of Education & Workforce Development
Cary PartenFiscal Services Office Manager
Hannah LechleitnerEvents & Office Coordinator- JHPhoto coming soonJosh HillMarketing & Communications Director
Bylaws & board members
Annual contributors
These organizations, businesses and individuals contribute annually to Roane County's economic development program by supporting and partnering with The Roane Alliance. With their continued support, our team can keep bringing economic prosperity to the county and its citizens.
They know what we know — that Roane County truly is a great place to live, work and play. Without their partnership, the effort needed to make that known and attract new industry, businesses, visitors and residents would not be possible.
- City of Harriman
- City of Kingston
- City of Oak Ridge
- City of Rockwood
- CNS Y-12
- Earl Duff Subaru
- EnergySolutions
- Harriman Utility Board
- ORUD
- ETEC
- Roane Co. Board of Education
- Roane Medical Center
- TVA
- UCOR
- UT Battelle / ORNL
- Youth Opportunity Investments
- Dr. Julian Ahler
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