I Bid You a Fond Farewell, West Tennessee
Normally, you are opening your copy of the Global 811 Magazine (previously known as the ...
The Three E's
I was out driving the other day and had just exited the freeway onto a downhill grade to a city...
We’re Looking For A Few Good Men & Women
Like the Uncle Sam poster that was famously used to recruit Americans to enlist in the U.S. Army...
Are You Well-Grounded?
Are you well-grounded? The phrase opens up a wealth of possibilities for exploration. It can...
“I Just Dig the Holes”
A Damage Prevention Liaison gets the opportunity to meet with a wide range of stakeholders in the...
From the Desk of Bill Turner
Welcome to 2025. I would like to start by thanking all the employees at Tennessee 811. Their hard...
From the Desk of Bill Turner
We just completed our annual Damage Prevention Summit in Franklin, and I’m happy to report that our...
Decoding Positive Response
In Tennessee, utility operators are required to respond to all locate requests (including design...
In the Middle
The job of a Damage Prevention Liaison covers a wide range of duties. I would describe it as a mix...
Frequency Matters: The Locate Equation
In previous articles, I explored what makes a utility locate not just good but meaningful and...