The City of Tullahoma recently recognized 16 employees in 2025 for multiple years of service to the community.

The recognized employees are as follows:

Tullahoma Fire Department

Ed Host, Captain – 25 years

Greg Griffin, Engineer – 5 years

Joseph Hale, Engineer – 5 years

Michael McChesney, Engineer – 5 years

Tullahoma Police Department

Johnny Gore, Investigator – 30 years

Bobby Ferrell, Crossing Guard – 25 years

Justin Blackburn, SRO – 5 years

Tullahoma Parks and Recreation

Ian Anderson, Parks and Grounds Manager – 35 years

Ted Johnson, Recreation Leader – 25 years

Jacqueline Rippy, Recreation Leader – 10 years

Tullahoma Public Works

Jamie Moore – 15 years

Norman Fannon – 10 years

Dewayne Faulk – 5 years

Thomas Morales – 5 years

Eric Pierce – 5 years

Michael Rauch – 5 years

The lunch event was held on Thursday, May 29 at The Atlantic Venue in downtown Tullahoma and was organized by the Human Resources Department. Employees are recognized at every five-year milestone of service to the city with a lapel pen and a personalized gift of appreciation. Each employee was introduced by their respective department heads with short statements about their service and personal stories, along with a special thank you from city officials.

“True commitment to service goes beyond simply showing up to work each day—it’s about embracing a deeper sense of purpose and responsibility to the community you serve,” said City Administrator Jason Quick. “Daily, our staff all work behind the scenes to make sure our city is the finest around. No city has a finer group of dedicated employees than Tullahoma does, and it shows.”

For more information about the City of Tullahoma and employment opportunities available, please visit www.tullahomatn.gov, or contact Human Resources at 931-455-2648.