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
2025-2026

Governor: Bridget Arnett

District Appointees/Coordinators
2025-2026

Anchor Coordinator: Cathy Coker Brown,
PC of Athens
Fundraising Coordinators: Rachel Geier, PC of Oak Ridge; Beth Justice, PC of Lenoir City
Leadership Coordinator: Susan Moores,
PC of Cookeville
Membership Coordinator: Christina "Tina" Nance, PC of Chattanooga
Projects Coordinator: Angie Burgess,
PC of Oak Ridge
PIFF Representative: Gay Hinson, PC of Hohenwald
Inspirational Leader: Janet Williams,
PC of Hohenwald
Parliamentarian: Carolyn Allyson, PC of Athens
Time Keeper: Robert Burgess, PC of Oak Ridge
Awards Jury: Barbara Hinson, Chair, PC of Hohenwald; Marquetta Stephens, PC of Cleveland;
Tina Nance, PC of Chattanooga
Webmaster: Lindsey Wayland, PC of Hohenwald
BrainMinders: Lillian Derricks
Nominating Committee: Lindsey Wayland, Chair, PC Hohenwald; Charlynne Parson, PC Chattanooga;
Lynn Gibson, PC Martin

Governor-Elect:
Dana Zehner

Secretary:
TeAnna McKinney

Treasurer:
Pat Stout

Karen Ferguson-Bain
2025-2026
Pilot International Executive Committee Representative