MANDATES AND MAIN STREET: Impacts of Government Actions on Local Communities
Schedule
Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 01:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
920 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604-3668, United States | Johnson City, TN
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Mandates & Main Street: Impacts of Government Actions on Local Communities Ever wonder how government actions in Washington and Nashville affect our community? Local education, health care, and food programs — and the people who rely on them — are feeling the impact of changes in funding, eligibility, and services.
Join our expert panel as we go beyond the headlines to explore the real-world consequences of these decisions:
Presenters and Panelists
• Vandy P. Kemp, MS – Former Board Member and Policy Chair, Blount County Board of Education
• Pamela Mims, PhD – Associate Dean of Research and Grants & Professor of Special Education, ETSU
• Shana Watkins, MA – Health Advocacy Program Manager, Tennessee Justice Center
📅 Sunday, October 26 at 2 p.m.
(Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for fellowship. Light refreshments are served.)
📍 Community Room at Food City, 920 State of Franklin, Johnson City
✅ Free and open to the public
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Where is it happening?
920 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604-3668, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
