Jermaine Freeman has been named University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s first Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development — a newly created role aimed at deepening UTC’s engagement in regional talent growth and economic planning. A Chattanooga native with nearly a decade of senior-level service in the city — including roles as Chief of Staff,…
Jermaine Freeman Named To New UTC Post Of Executive Director Of Economic And Workforce Development
Jermaine Freeman has been appointed University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s first Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development. A longtime Chattanooga city official with nearly a decade of senior-level experience, Freeman will now lead UTC’s efforts to sync academic programs with the region’s job needs. He’ll coordinate with employers, workforce agencies, and development partners, and…
Jermaine Freeman, former city official, named to new role at UTC
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…
UTC Marks New Chapter As Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce Is Formally Invested
On November 21, 2025, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga formally invested Lori Mann Bruce as its 19th chancellor and first woman to hold the role, in a ceremony at McKenzie Arena that brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders. Chancellor Bruce acknowledged the University’s rich 139-year history and outlined her vision centered…
UTC To Hold Investiture Ceremony For Chancellor Lori Bruce
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will hold a formal Investiture for Dr. Lori Mann Bruce as its 19th chancellor at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, in McKenzie Arena. The event is open to the public with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony includes remarks from Chancellor Bruce, UT System President Randy…