The UT President’s Council will meet Friday, Nov. 13, on the campus of UT Martin. Attendance at all related events is by invitation only.
The President’s Council is a constituency of alumni and friends who understand and support higher education broadly in Tennessee. It is comprised of volunteer leaders who can serve as the university’s premier advocates. Members of the group are handpicked by the president and elected for three-year terms.
UT President’s Council members from the Martin area include Joe Exum, Dr. Ron Kirkland, Bill Latimer, Art Sparks Jr., Jamey Tosh and Dr. Tim Tucker.
Council members come from other cities and areas as well, including Chattanooga (13), Knoxvile (20), Memphis (15), Nashville (24), Pulaski (3), Tri-Cities (3),Atlanta (4) and other areas (6).
The event will begin with a breakfast with Chancellor Yancy Freeman Sr., with agenda items taking place throughout the day at different venues across the campus that relate to the topics.
The day will conclude with a reception and President’s Council Awards program at Discovery Park of America in Union City. Those scheduled to be honored with this year’s awards are:
• Jim and Natalie Haslam Presidential Medal: Bill and Amy Rhodes, who graduated from UT Martin in 1987 and 1991, respectively.
• UTAA Past President: Stephanie F. Simpson, who graduated from UT Martin in 1986.
• Philanthropist Award: UT Medical.
• Service Award: Emily Capadalis Love.
PHOTO: Amy and Bill Rhodes are shown with their plaque for receiving the University Service Award as part of last year’s homecoming celebration in a photo taken in September 2025. The UT Martin alumni will be honored Nov. 13 by the UT President’s Council with the Jim and Natalie Haslam Presidential Medal for their service to UT Martin and the University of Tennessee System.
