Debbie Henry

Year began with Franklin Tomorrow: 2008

 

Franklin Tomorrow Board of Directors, Class of 2010

Lecture Series – Committee Member (2008 and 2009);

Sustainability Committee – Chair (2009-2010)

 

Debbie says, “I feel much progress and growth has been experienced by the organization. I feel Franklin Tomorrow has done an outstanding job of tapping the talents and interest of Franklin citizens and the expertise/resources of the business community. Therefore, I feel we have a responsibility to seek areas that necessitate our support, such as the City of Franklin’s Sustainability efforts; in addition to looking ahead to identifying future needs, such as a Citizens Center.”

 

Family: Blessed to have my extraordinary parents living in Brentwood; and my wonderful daughter: Caroline Glyn, enrolled in the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (Class of 2012)

 

Debbie currently lives in Brentwood, Tennessee

She is a long time Williamson County resident since 1972.

 

Debbie is the Executive Director, The TMA Group

In her position at The TMA Group, Debbie provides a voice for the importance of environmentally sound, affordable, and reliable alternative transportation choices, and the benefits these choices bring to the community. Responsible for leadership and management of The TMA Group, ensuring that optimum results are achieved for existing programs and services (regional vanpool program, Franklin transit services, and Clean Air Partnership program) while developing new programs and funding opportunities.  Expand transportation programs and work with all stakeholders to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Franklin, Williamson County, and other Middle Tennessee cities and counties.

 

Debbie serves on several boards and steering committees including Franklin Tomorrow, JL Clay Senior Center (Chairman) and MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee. She is a member of Association for Commuter Transportation, American Public Transportation Association, Community Transportation Association of America, Tennessee Public Transportation Association, Nashville MPO TCC, Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce, City of Franklin Sustainability Task Force-Transportation Sub-Committee, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce.

 

In 2008, Debbie Henry was recognized as a Williamson County Impact Award winner in the category of Nonprofit Leadership. In 2009, she was named Chamber Member of the Year by the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce.