Leadership Greene County begins in August with an overnight retreat, and classes continue through May, concluding with a volunteer project. Participants are exposed to a variety of viewpoints that illustrate the array of economic, political, educational, and social factors at work in Greene County. They meet with area leaders in business, media, government, education, and service organizations. In addition, participants receive training in leadership effectiveness and human behavior.

Leadership Greene County participants travel to Tennessee’s State Capitol to experience our state government in action at the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee.

Participants must make a commitment to the program. Attendance at each monthly session, including the overnight retreat and Nashville trip, are prerequisites for graduation certification. Participants will be allowed to miss one (1) full-day session or two (2) half-day sessions. Participants missing more than one (1) full session or two (2) half-day sessions will be dismissed from the program and fees are non-refundable.

Since the graduates of the Leadership Greene County program possess a unique understanding and appreciation of the inner workings of our community, they are considered to be excellent future candidates to serve on local boards, committees and task forces.

As part of the continuation of the Leadership Greene County Program, alumni serve as members of future program and selection committees. They will also be included in a speaker’s bureau used throughout the community.