Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association

05/29/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2026

The Tennessee Pipeline Emergency Response Initiative (TN PERI), a section of the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association, successfully hosted its inaugural training introduction event for West Tennessee today at the Jackson Energy Authority Auditorium in Jackson, Tennessee.

The event brought together 110 participants, with all 22 West Tennessee counties represented, demonstrating a strong commitment to emergency preparedness, pipeline safety, and regional collaboration throughout the region and across the state.

Special thanks are extended to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group representatives Junior Johnson and Richie Storie for providing a wonderful meal for attendees. Appreciation is also extended to Jackson Energy Authority for hosting the event and providing an outstanding venue for this important gathering.

TN PERI looks forward to continuing these educational and networking opportunities in both Middle and East Tennessee in the near future. Please keep an eye out for upcoming training events coming to your area soon.

The Tennessee Pipeline Emergency Response Initiative remains committed to strengthening partnerships, improving response capabilities, and enhancing emergency preparedness across Tennessee.

Respectfully,

Chief Richard Griggs, Secretary
Tennessee Pipeline Emergency Response Initiative (TN PERI)

05/27/2026

Please see the attached flyer from the National Volunteer Fire Council for a free training class on EV/AFV Incident Management. It will be held on July 18th, 2026 in Huntingdon, TN.

Respectfully,
Brian Biggs
Ashland City Fire Department
President, Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association 2024-2026

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

TN Federation of Fire Chaplains is holding their Training Workshop in Gattalin, TN on June 11-12, 2026.

Register link:

This course provides the foundation for Fire/Rescue/EMS chaplain service and teaches an established and credentialed system of protocols in order to provide chaplaincy to emergency service workers and the public.

05/18/2026

THANK YOU to Retired Chief Mark Neal with Middle Chiefs Fire who spent his Saturday cleaning the grounds of the TN Fallen Firefighters Memorial. TFCA appreciates your time and support with keeping this special memorial site clean for those families and other firefighters who come to visit.

Picture provided by: Retired Chief Mark Neal, MCFD

05/12/2026

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05/11/2026

Good morning,
Please see the information from Chief Richard Griggs about the West Tennessee Kick-Off of TN-PERI Pipeline Emergencies Training in Jackson, TN coming up on May 29th. We hope to see you there.

Respectfully,
Brian Biggs
Ashland City Fire Department
President, Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association 2024-2026

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West Tennessee Kick-Off of TN-PERI Pipeline Emergencies Training

EVENT DETAILS
When: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (lunch provided)
Where: JEA Training Center
320 Highway 45 By-Pass
Jackson, TN 38301

Please register using the link below if you or someone on your team plans to attend. Feel free to share the invitation with colleagues who would find this beneficial!

https://survey.perseverant.com/?sg=4dc2bd9f-e4a3-4c99-a1e1-9b446502c68c&cg=14b88729-be82-4fcc-ba1a-fd1088c19787&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQmtQQU8xWXJieUlEN3VlcHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR75Dp4GUo050L4zmqLb1tU2aQpa_vm8CzhWoLyXZKKq-D_GjonPK4ehIYbagQ_aem_VEhTEqGd0OZG8uea6hy_2A

For more information or questions about this training event, please reply to this email or contact: Chief Richard Griggs, Covington Fire Phone: (901) 237-3209 Email: [email protected]

"West Tennessee" counties include: Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Shelby, Tipton, Weakley

ABOUT TN-PERI:
The Tennessee Pipeline Emergency Responders Initiative (TN-PERI) was created to improve communications between emergency responders and pipeline operators within the state by spurring the development and implementation of enhanced pipeline emergency response training. TN-PERI is supported and funded by PHMSA, select pipeline operators, and in cooperation with the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association. All TN-PERI trainings, events, resources and support are provided at no-cost to responders.
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05/11/2026

Smoky Mountain Weekend 2026.
May 27-31, 2026
Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN

REGISTER TODAY:

THE SEVIER COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS' ASSOCIATION SMOKY MOUNTAIN WEEKEND ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE 2026!