TN Coldwater Summit

Our SUMMIT THEME for this year is:  "Taking Stock - Who are we and where are we headed?"

SUMMIT DATE:  Saturday January 31, 2026

SUMMIT LOCATION: Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, Farragut, TN 37934

SUMMIT START TIME:  9:00AM EST (Light Breakfast will be provided)

SUMMIT ADJOURN TIME: 4:30 PM EST

PRELIMINARY SUMMIT AGENDA:

• 9:00 – Welcome - Ryan Turgeon
• 9:05 – Framing Remarks - Sherrell Greene
• 9:15 – Keynote Address – Lessons from Citico Dam Removal Project, Lucas Curry (Tennessee Nature Conservancy)
• 9:45 - 12:35 – SESSION 1: Who do I say I am and who do you say I should be?
• 9:45 – Session Introduction - Sherrell Greene
• 9:50 – TU Perspectives - Ryan Turgeon
• 10:20 – Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Perspectives - Jim Habera
• 10:50 – BREAK
• 11:05 – Great Smoky Mountain National Park Perspectives - Matt Kulp
• 11:35 – Cherokee National Forest Perspectives - Allison Williams
• 12:05 – Tennessee Valley Authority Perspectives - Shannon O'Quinn
• 12:35 – LUNCH & Session Engagement Roundtable - All Speakers
• 1:20-3:05 – SESSION 2: Looking Ahead – The Changing Angler Dynamic and Our Mission
• 1:20 – Session Introduction - Sherrell Greene 
• 1:25 – TU Perspectives - Ryan Turgeon
• 1:45 – Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Perspectives – Jim Habera
• 2:05 – Great Smoky Mountain National Park Perspectives - Matt Kulp
• 2:25 – Cherokee National Forest Perspectives - Allison Williams
• 2:45 – Tennessee Valley Authority Perspectives – Terry O'Quinn
• 3:05 – BREAK
• 3:20 – Open Mic: Speaker & Attendee Observations, Insights, & Takeaways
• 4:00 – Summit Summary & Action Items (Sherrell Greene)
• 4:30 – Summit Adjourn (Ryan Turgeon)

Two Sessions with multiple framing questions the Summit. Both Sessions will be addressed by each of our Presenters in their formal presentations.  Each presenter will provide a formal ~ 30-minute presentation addressing Session 1 and a ~20-minute presentation addressing Session 2.

SESSION 1: Who do I say I am and who do you say I should be?

1. Our Mission Statement – origins and intent
2. How our mission statement translates to our program areas 
3. What our key initiatives are for each program area and how they enable/reflect our Mission 
4. Our greatest needs and challenges in executing our Mission 
5. Program Area Prioritization Aspirations: What program areas and/or initiatives do agencies and their users wish we emphasized more or emphasized less 
6. How we can work together to overcome our challenges to achieve our Missions 

SESSION 2: Looking Ahead – The Changing Angler Dynamic and Our Mission

1. What role does angling play in your organization's mission and how does angling influence your Mission implementation? 
2. What do you know about angler expectations and behaviors? 
3. What are the most important gaps in your knowledge of angler behaviors and their impact on the coldwater resource? 
4. What angling groups/opportunities/demands do you see growing and which are not? 
5. How can we work together to fill these gaps? 

We hope to see you there,
Ryan Turgeon - TN Council Chair