University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) announced that Jermaine Freeman — a Chattanooga native who previously served nine years in senior city-government roles including chief of staff and economic-development director — has been named UTC’s first Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development. In this new role, Freeman will lead UTC’s efforts to align academic programs with regional workforce needs, coordinate with employers and development agencies, and help the university serve as a central hub for economic and talent growth in the Chattanooga region. >>>Read More>>>