John E. Williams

Traveler | Higher Ed | Attorney | Tennessean

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

It was great to be in East TN today celebrating the ribbon cutting for the new TCAT in Polk County and a new building at TCAT Athens!

Thank you to Senator Adam Lowe, Representative Mark Cochran, and Representative Dan Howell for their continued support of our students!

[TBR - The College System of TN @CollegeSystemTN]

The momentum at @ETEC_tn's Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) has strengthened our commitment to Tennessee's future in nuclear energy!

[TBR - The College System of TN @CollegeSystemTN]

We’re proud of the students representing our colleges at the 2026 @SkillsUSA Conference in Chattanooga! From technical competitions to leadership events, they showcased talent and determination.

Here’s to another year of hard work and well-earned medals! 🏅

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Thank you to @GovBillLee for visiting TCAT Stanton today during his America 250 tour. We appreciated the opportunity for him to connect with automotive students, and highlight the impact of workforce education in Tennessee! @CollegeSystemTN

[Jackson State CC @JSCC_main]

Jackson State has been awarded Community College of the Year by TBR Chancellor Flora Tydings at the 2026 SOAR Awards 🏆🎉

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

A great night celebrating excellent faculty, staff, and students at the SOAR Awards! Proud of our team and the work that is put in to make all the events happen! @CollegeSystemTN

[Rep. Matt Van Epps @repvanepps]

This is great news—especially as our nation faces a shortage of welders. By 2029, the U.S. is projected to need 320,500 additional welders. If we hope to strengthen our defense industrial base, institutions like @CollegeSystemTN will become even more crucial!
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[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Rhea County Higher Education Center, a $20M investment in workforce training. Thank you @GovBillLee and @RonTravis31 for your leadership and making this day happen! @CollegeSystemTN @ChattStateCC

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Great night at the Franklin Theatre celebrating the Morning Pointe Foundation’s Seniors Got Talent! The Foundation supports scholarships and partnerships with higher education to strengthen the senior living workforce. @CollegeSystemTN @tcatmboro @TCATDickson @GregVitalTN

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Grateful to @RepChuck for visiting @clevelandstate today and sharing his insights on workforce development. Great to join President White and @TCAT_Athens VP Davis in highlighting the impact of our community and technical colleges. @CollegeSystemTN

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Tennessee manufacturing is powering our economy and shaping our future. Great to join @TNChamber’s Manufacturing Excellence Luncheon today honoring leaders in this vital industry. @CollegeSystemTN

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Honored to attend my first @NashvilleRotary meeting today!

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Thanks to @roanestate, @TCATKnoxville, and TCAT Harriman for your hospitality during this week’s @CollegeSystemTN board meeting! The new Knox Regional Health Science Center is going to be a game changer for healthcare education!

[TBR - The College System of TN @CollegeSystemTN]

Excited about the partnership between Ford & Tennessee to prepare the workforce for this historic initiative. @blueovalcity

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Thank you to @RepChuck, Senator @YagerTweets, and Representative @KellyKeislingTN for spending time at @TCATOneida today. Your support helps to equip Tennesseans with the skills they need for successful careers!

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Honored to get to work with a talented and award winning team! 🎉🎉🎉 @CollegeSystemTN

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Honored to remember our friend & colleague April Preston, former TBR AVC for Human Resources. In her memory, $9,248.87 has been raised for @StJude. A check was presented yesterday by Chancellor Tydings, Regent Powers, VC Reed & AVC Perkins on behalf of @CollegeSystemTN.

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

Excited to attend the Tennessee Direct Admissions Launch today! This will help create seamless pathways into college for students across the state! @CollegeSystemTN @TNHigherEd

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

I was honored to be able to present the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy to Kevin and Damaris Cook for their generous support of @DyersburgState on behalf of @CollegeSystemTN. Their work is making generational change across West Tennessee!

[John E. Williams @WilliamsJohnEd]

I’m not surprised that @CollegeSystemTN was in the top three of the @Tennessean’s 2025 Top Work Places. We have strong leadership and culture! Also, congratulations to the @TNCOT for coming in first place!