The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service

The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS) takes the expertise of a statewide un

Vice President Dr. Herb Byrd welcomes all IPS employees from around the state to the annual conference in Knoxville.
09/09/2026

Vice President Dr. Herb Byrd welcomes all IPS employees from around the state to the annual conference in Knoxville.

Executive directors from four of our agencies are speaking to members of the current UT Executive Leadership Institute c...
09/02/2026

Executive directors from four of our agencies are speaking to members of the current UT Executive Leadership Institute class. ELI participants visit every campus and institute over the course of the session, and today they are being hosted by IPS.

Have you ever thought about what is involved in establishing a city police department? Find out on our latest episode of...
09/01/2026

Have you ever thought about what is involved in establishing a city police department? Find out on our latest episode of In Touch with Tennessee.
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Like so many around the state and world, we are saddened by the news of Dolly Parton's passing. She was a great supporte...
08/25/2026

Like so many around the state and world, we are saddened by the news of Dolly Parton's passing. She was a great supporter of all things UT and a true Tennessee icon.

What a fine-looking staff!
08/25/2026

What a fine-looking staff!

While many of the renovations on the second floor of our main office have been completed, some of the finishing touches ...
08/24/2026

While many of the renovations on the second floor of our main office have been completed, some of the finishing touches are underway!

Center for Local Planning Executive Director Josh Suddath is part of a Rural Housing panel webinar hosted by the Sycamor...
08/16/2026

Center for Local Planning Executive Director Josh Suddath is part of a Rural Housing panel webinar hosted by the Sycamore Institute. Tune in to the webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 1 pm (central time). This event will feature a deep dive into Tennessee’s housing landscape—why it matters, how it got so expensive, and the federal, state, and local policies shaping the market.

Register for the free webinar: https://champ.ly/DXnuNRjv

Did you know your Municipal Technical Advisory Service finance consultant is in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame? 🎶🎤
08/12/2026

Did you know your Municipal Technical Advisory Service finance consultant is in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame? 🎶🎤

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