Leadership Tomorrow / Sevier County

05/13/2026

Leadership Sevier and Leadership Tomorrow members and graduates volunteering at Career Quest today! We had a blast being “Noodlers!” 💚

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

Congratulations to the Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2026! Graduation was a perfect evening, beautifully planned with a Gatsby-style celebration at the stunning Nichols Heir property.

We are incredibly proud of this group of outstanding leaders and challenge each of them to continue living out the 4 I’s, Introduce, Inform, Inspire, and Involve, as they make a lasting impact in our community.

A HUGE shoutout to our generous sponsors for helping make this special evening possible: Bullfish Grill, Chick-fil-A, Lowe’s Sevierville, Nichols Heir, Ole Smoky Distillery, Once Upon a Shooting Camera, Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, Smoky Mountain Sounds, The Park Grill, and Yee-Haw Brewing Co.

04/30/2026

04/20/2026

April’s Leadership Sevier and Leadership Tomorrow Monthly Spotlight. 🌳

Meet Jamesena with LS and Mckenly with LT.

Get to know them below! 👇🏻

04/11/2026

Synergy and Sharpen the Saw were the themes of the day for our next to last program day!

The Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2026 learned, embraced, and upheld these principles throughout a meaningful and engaging day.

We started at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, where we enjoyed a delicious breakfast from Flapjack’s and gained insight into how synergy is applied in daily business operations from General Manager Dustin Ivey. A behind the scenes tour of the aquarium showed us how collaboration leads to stronger, more effective outcomes than working alone. We also learned how different personalities contribute to effective teamwork during our DISC activity. Thank you to Ripley’s Aquarium staff and Flapjack’s!

We then headed to Bennett’s BBQ for a fabulous lunch. We are so appreciative of their hospitality and for taking such great care of us!

Next, we visited Ober Mountain! We rode the tram with our accountability partners and heard from Tim Richardson, President of Total Development Resources Inc., about the importance of focusing on personal growth, balance, and renewal. He encouraged us to continually invest in ourselves so we can perform at our best. Thank you, Tim!

We wrapped up the day sharpening the saw by zip lining, enjoying the wildlife habitat, and having an ice cream social. Thank you, Ober!

The Habit 6 and 7 Team planned an informative and engaging program day for the Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2026!

03/13/2026

What a great Habit 5 program day planned by the Habit 5 Team! Today we focused on “Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.”

We started the morning with a wonderful breakfast at Compass Margaritaville (thank you!) and heard from General Manager Sarah Crisp, who shared real-life hospitality scenarios that brought today’s principle to life.

Next, we traveled to Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, where Top Concepts Managing Partner Chucky Blalock gave us a business owner’s perspective on understanding customers and developing attractions. And yes, we squeezed in a little mini golf too! ⛳️

At Splash Country, Revenue Operations Manager Andrew McDonald and Senior Manager of Operations Lauren Lowery walked us through decision-making and park performance challenges through the lens of today’s habit.

A big thank you to Anakeesta for a delicious lunch!

We wrapped up the day at WildSide, where Owner and President Bryce Bentz shared how this habit can even serve as a powerful risk management tool. Our team-building DISC activity was a UTV tour, and it was a blast!

A huge thank you to all of our speakers and hosts who helped bring Habit 5 to life for our class today. Learning to truly listen and understand others makes us stronger leaders and stronger partners in our community. What a fantastic day!

02/13/2026

What a Win-Win Day with the Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2026!

We learned how collaborative agreements and mutual benefit drive the operations of some of Sevier County’s key landmarks and industries. From exploring the history and inner workings of Douglas Dam, to learning about the operations at LeConte Medical Center and the win-win opportunities within healthcare, to ending the day with arcade and go-cart fun at NASCAR SpeedPark, it was a full and impactful day!

A huge thank you to NASCAR SpeedPark for hosting us and supplying the fun; Chick-fil-A Parkway for the delicious breakfast; Mandy Cooper, owner of Chick-fil-A Parkway, for sharing her win-win journey; the Douglas Dam staff for the tour and fascinating information; Buddy’s BBQ for an amazing lunch; Aaron Burns, CAO of LeConte Medical Center, for teaching us how win-win applies to patient care; the LeConte Medical Center staff for the hospital tour; and Tony Ogle, Assistant Superintendent of Sevier County Schools, for sharing how win-win applies in our public school system.

Win-win thinking. Stronger partnerships. Better outcomes. Proud of this class and grateful for the leaders who poured into them today!

02/05/2026

Another month, another monthly spotlight! ✨

Meet Charley Beth and Alex. 🌳

01/09/2026

What an incredible and inspiring program day led by Leadership Tomorrow’s Habit 3 Team!

We learned to Put First Things First- personally, as a team, and by seeing how our community sets and protects its highest priorities.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the day possible:

• Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen for the delicious breakfast
• Sheriff Michael Hodges for encouraging us to focus on what matters
• Great Big Game Show for the teamwork challenge
• SkyFly: Soar America for the big-picture perspective
• Sevierville Civic Center for hosting us
• Collier Restaurant Group and Texas Roadhouse for the amazing lunch
• Dustin Smith, Sevierville City Administrator, for sharing how community priorities are set
• Rick Valentine, Sevier County EMS Director, for the ambulance center tour and insight into real-time emergency response
•The Island for helping us close the day by reflecting on priorities with our accountability partners- on The Wheel! 🎡

Such a meaningful day of learning, teamwork, and leadership in action!

01/06/2026

TODAY is the DAY for our Domino's Pizza Dining for a Cause Fundraiser! Help support LT Habit 2 in their Community Service Project by purchasing from ANY Sevier Co. location!