Kelly North

Kelly North has been named the new executive director of the Tullahoma Area Economic development Corporation (TAEDC) by the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The TAEDC serves to drive economic development in the Tullahoma region. North comes to Tullahoma from Bedford County where she has served in a variety of economic development roles, including as interim CEO of the Shelbyville-Bedford Partnership since October 2024. She holds a master’s degree in social innovation and non-profit management and a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship, both from Middle Tennessee State University.