Mark Shipley

Mark Shipley, community development director for Farragut, was named the 2026 Planner of the Year by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association (TAPA). The award is the most distinguished individual award presented by TAPA and recognizes 30 years of service to Farragut. Shipley began his career with the town as assistant community development director and has overseen the expansion of the master greenway system and the advancement of pedestrian facilities within every new development.