Trousdale County High School students Emma Gregory and Brody Wright had the opportunity to attend the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s annual Youth Leadership Summit in Nashville March 16-18. The students were proudly sponsored by Tri-County Electric.
Throughout the event, the 46 delegates participated in leadership development activities and learned more about what an electric co-op is and does for a community. The students visited the YMCA on Tuesday for team building and scavenger hunt exercises. Lessons were also learned about how to effectively meet and greet state representatives. Those skills were later put into action at the Tennessee State Capitol where they were able to meet elected officials, watch a mock session and sit on House and Senate committee meetings. Delegates also had the opportunity to partake in some Nashville classics including the Goo Goo Cluster Store, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grande Ole Opry.
These students are already showing what leadership looks like,” said Glenn Hale, CEO of Tri-County Electric. “Programs like the youth tour give them the confidence and perspective to step up and lead in their communities.”
For many students, the experience was eye-opening and empowering, and a reminder that leadership starts close to home.
