Government

The Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority, the official site of the Port of Cates Landing, is an independent government agency established by communities in Dyer, Lake, and Obion Counties to oversee safe and effective shipping operations throughout the inland waterway and serve as a development location for river cargoes.

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

NWTRPA Board of Commissioners

  • Jimmy Williamson, Chair
  • Ed Simms
  • Marcia Mills
  • David Gooch
  • Shelby Barker Jr.
  • Rob Holman
  • Tony White
  • Dob Johnson

To learn more about the NWTRPA, visit the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority website.