TN District

What is Pilot?
Pilot International is a worldwide service organization with clubs in the United States, Canada, Singapore, South Africa, Australia, the Bahamas, and Japan. Tennessee is one of 20 districts worldwide.

Tennessee District – Pilot International
The Tennessee District of Pilot International continually searches for volunteers to assist with programs and projects and to provide new and inspiring ideas to serve the needs of the communities across the State. There are currently 9 Pilot Clubs in Tennessee. Should you be looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community, and also, have fun and make lifelong friendships, consider visiting one of our clubs to learn more about Pilot and for what it stands.

Mission:
The mission of Pilot International is to influence positive change in communities throughout the world. To do this we come together in friendship and service, focusing on encouraging brain safety and health and supporting those who care for others.

  • We Focus On:

    • Preparing youth and young adults for service through Anchor & Compass Clubs.

    • Encouraging brain safety and health through BrainMinders, which is a family of brain-safety educational programs for elementary-age students, as well as educating adults on the importance of brain health and safety.

    • Supporting those who care for others through Pick-Me-Ups for caregivers in the community.

    • What Does the Pilot Club Do in the Community?

      Innovative fundraisers that help sustain our mission. Projects which help fulfill our mission and make a positive impact on our community and the people impacted by brain-related issues. Some of these yearly projects include (but not limited to):

      • College Scholarship

      • Special Education Teacher of the Year

      • Adopt-A-Class (Special Needs Class)

      • BrainMinders

      • Special Olympics

      • Pick-Me-Ups

      • And so much more…

Our Team

District Administrative Council
2024-2025

Governor: Lindsey Wayland

District Appointees/Coordinators
2024-2025

Anchor Coordinator: Cathy Coker Brown,
PC of Athens
Fundraising Coordinators: Karen George, PC of Oak Ridge & Hollie Allison, PC of Oak Ridge
Leadership Coordinator: Susan Moores,
PC of Cookeville
Membership Coordinator: Christina "Tina" Nance, PC of Chattanooga
Membership Team: Cindy Setters, PC of Cookeville; Rachel Geier, PC of Oak Ridge;
Thelma Atkinson, PC of Hohenwald
Projects Coordinator: Angie Burgess,
PC of Oak Ridge
PIFF Representative: Leah Brown, PC of Martin
Inspirational Leader: Barbara Hinson,
PC of Hohenwald
Parliamentarian: Carolyn Allyson, PC of Athens
Time Keeper: Robert Burgess, PC of Oak Ridge
Awards Jury: Dana Zehner, Chair, PC of Lenoir City; Marquetta Stephens, PC of Cleveland;
Charlynne Parson, PC of Chattanooga
Webmaster: Lindsey Wayland, PC of Hohenwald
BrainMinders: Lillian Derricks
Nominating Committee: TBD

Governor-Elect: Bridget Arnett

Secretary:
Gay Hinson

Treasurer:
Pat Stout

Susan Harbin
2024-2025
Pilot International Executive Committee Representative