COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has continued its commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement through a recent contribution supporting Cummins Falls, Fall Creek Falls, and Burgess Falls state parks.
L to R: Nathanial Garrison - Park Manager Burgess Falls, Barry Blakely - President and COO at Averitt, Greer Tidwell - Deputy Commissioner, Kent Williams - Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Averitt, Ray Cutcher - Park Manager at Cummins Falls, Sarah Leedy - Park Manager at Fall Creek Falls, Kenneth Gragg - Area 3 Manager
Located near Averitt’s corporate campus, these parks are important natural and recreational landmarks for the region. Averitt’s contribution helps support ongoing conservation and education efforts that preserve Tennessee’s natural beauty for residents and visitors alike.
“Averitt is proud to support efforts that protect and enhance the places that make our communities unique,” said Barry Blakely, president and chief operating officer. “These parks are part of the landscape our associates and their families enjoy, and we believe it is important to contribute to their continued preservation for generations to come.”
Averitt’s support of Tennessee State Parks is part of the company’s broader sustainability efforts across the state and beyond. Earlier this year, Averitt received the Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award, which recognizes organizations demonstrating leadership in environmental protection and sustainable practices. The company continues to invest in alternative fuel vehicles, energy-efficient facilities, and recycling programs across its network.
To learn more about Averitt’s sustainability initiatives, visit Averitt.com/Sustainability.
About Averitt
Serving shippers for over 50 years, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions with an international reach of over 100 countries. Averitt's “Power of One” service structure provides shippers access to LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Integrated services that cover every link in the supply chain. Averitt’s team has been awarded the highest honors in the industry in the past year, including three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and a top ranking in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's 8,500+ associates are dedicated to delivering the most reliable services within the industry and promoting a company culture centered around people, communities, sustainability, and giving back. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit Averitt.com.
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