They provide a unique chance to transform communities
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) will host a regional meeting to discuss Opportunity Zones (OZs) 2.0 tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the Upper Cumberland Development District in Cookeville.
“OZs are a community development tool established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 designed to drive long-term capital to low-income communities. They provide a unique chance to transform communities, empower residents and create lasting economic resilience through collaborative investment strategies,” according to a release.
To learn more about OZs, click here.
WHO:
- Chris Coffman, Partner/Tax Attorney, FBT Gibbons
- Jeff Brown, Executive Director, The Biz Foundry
- Lamont Price, Innovation Director, TNECD
- Mark Farley, Executive Director, Upper Cumberland Development District
- Petar Poucki, Vice President of Development, Sparrow Ventures
- Walter Perry, Field Office Director, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
WHAT:
- Regional Opportunity Zones 2.0 meeting, media availability
- Register for the event here.
WHERE:
- Upper Cumberland Development District, 1104 England Drive, Cookeville
WHEN:
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
UCBJ file photo.
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