Tennessee Retired Teachers' Association

On September 17, 2023, the Chester County RTA met at Snookum’s Restaurant in Henderson for a general

business meeting. Brandon Cooper, the EM Agency manager of Chester Co. was the guest speaker. Chester Co. RTA signed up two new members!-- Martha Lewis reporting.

• The Clarksville-Montgomery Co. RTA met on Dec. 14 and held their annual business, scholarship auction, and Holiday Gathering at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksville. The devotional was read by member Leo Adames. Special music was provided by Debbie Wilson and Leo Adames. Report submitted by CMCRTA Vice President Linda Wynn. 

• The Clarksville-Montgomery Co RTA held their meeting on September 21 at the First Missionary Baptist Church. President Joyce Johnson conducted the meeting. Member Margaret Pace gave the devotional. Guitar music was provided by Leo Adames. Each member was asked to share stories about some of their most memorable teaching moments. These stories will be published in a book by Jostens. The theme for this year is “CMCRTA CAN DO!” Report submitted by Joyce Johnson. 

• The Clarksville-Montgomery Co RTA conducted their annual “Back to school” activity this fall. Individual members purchased and donated items for the activity. Each member was asked to bring their school supplies to the Teacher Warehouse. Some items that were donated were crayons, pencils, notebook paper, folders rulers and spiral notebooks. Over 30 members took part in this wonderful event! 

• Clarksville Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association members collected socks to be distributed to three charities. 

December 2024--Covington/Tipton RTA's December meeting allowed members to enjoy the Tipton County Chorus with complimentary luncheon by Cadence Bank. Members also a a fun excursion to Jackson’s Casey Jones Restaurant with shopping afterwards. C/TRTA received generous gifts by both Superintendent Mr. John Combs and Atoka Mayor, Mr. Daryl Walker. Members delighted in the holiday events!  

TCRTA’S 2024 meetings and activities have involved participation in County-Wide Inservice to give away Back-to-School Teacher Kits; Installation of Officers & Memorials; Boys & Girls Club Nutrition for Seniors; Health Care Seminars; Annual Food Drive/Eye Glass Donations; along with attending Regional Workshops. 

 April 9, 2024--C/TCRTA attended the WTRTA Annual Spring Meeting held in Jackson, hosted by Jackson-Madison County RTA. President Rose Anderson invited Dr. Nathan Lewis, Principal of JCM Early High College and Mrs. Stephanie Winfrey, Health Care Insurance Manager-BCBS as speakers. Legislative Chair Ted Williams shared updates. Area representatives offered greetings and gave community and educational briefs.

Installation of Officers was conducted by TRTA President William Murray for 2024-2026 as follows:
President, Dr. Charles Green; President-Elect, Daisy Cleaves; Secretary, Martha Fayne; Treasurer, Barbara Hunter. C/TCRTA is proud of its involvement in local, regional, and national RTAs. 

March 2024-- The C/TCRTA March meeting allowed Presenter Mrs. Sheronda Green to give very informative updates on “The Impact of Blue Oval City” in the Area. Lunch was provided by Hatchie Church of Christ. 

October 2024--From the Dickson Police Department

Thank you to the Dickson County Retired Teachers Association for bringing these activities/toys to the Dickson Police Department today. These are for our officers to share/interact with kids at P.D. when needed. This was so thoughtful and kind.  

Pictured are Patricia Hudson, Mandy Roche, and Michie Daniel, DCRTA Members, along with members of the Dickson Police Department.