NASHVILLE-Gov. Phil Bredesen has appointed 43 men and women to serve on 17 state boards and commissions.

"I commend all those appointed for their readiness to serve the state through its boards and commissions," Bredesen said.  "Tennesseans have always been known to give of their time and talents to serve their fellow citizens, and I thank these men and women for sharing in this tradition. They will be valuable additions to the respective boards they have been appointed to represent." 

Appointment terms vary based on statutory recommendations or term limits specified by geographic or other qualifications.  Local appointments include:

Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission

Lisa N. Oakley, Sevierville

Tennessee Community Services Agency Board of Directors

Vickie J. Moore, Parrottsville