Chattanooga observed a moment of honor as city flags flew at half-staff Friday to commemorate the life of civil rights leader and former Tennessee Representative Dr. Tommie F. Brown. Brown, who championed equity, education, community advocacy and historic voting rights reforms in Chattanooga, passed away earlier this week. Mayor Tim Kelly’s proclamation recognized her enduring…
Unity Group of Chattanooga Remembers Representative Dr. Tommie F. Brown
Dr. Tommie F. Brown, former UTC faculty and Chattanooga state representative, was remembered for her lifelong commitment to social justice, education and community service. The Unity Group of Chattanooga honored her leadership in transforming city governance, expanding representation and advocating for vulnerable children. Brown founded UTC’s Social Work program and broke barriers as an academic…
Unity Group Of Chattanooga Remembers Rep. Dr. Tommie F. Brown
Local nonprofit the Unity Group of Chattanooga honored the life of Dr. Tommie F. Brown, a beloved UTC professor, longtime state legislator and trailblazer who passed away at 91. Brown joined UTC’s faculty in 1971, founded the Social Work program, and served seven terms in the Tennessee House of Representatives, advancing education, equity and civic…
UTC’s RAIL System Saves Rural Tennessee School Districts More Than $22,000 In First Semester
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s new Rural Assessment Intervention Library (RAIL) System is already making an impact by providing free access to educational assessment tools for rural school districts, serving 19 districts and offering 186 resources in its first 3½ months. Participating schools saved more than $22,000 in costs, helping educators better evaluate and…
Lauded as a civil rights trailblazer, former Tennessee House Rep. Tommie Brown dies at 91
Dr. Tommie F. Brown, a celebrated civil rights trailblazer, former Tennessee state representative and longtime UTC professor, has died at 91. Brown joined the UTC faculty in 1971, founded its Social Work program and became the first Black woman to lead an academic department. She served seven terms in the Tennessee House, championing education, health,…