The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board, created under the UT FOCUS Act passed by the General Assembly in 2018, is comprised of five public members, one faculty member and one student member. The Advisory Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the General Assembly.
Member List
| Hal Bynum of Sharon * | Board Member | Term: January 2019 - June 30, 2022 |
| Philip Smartt of Martin | Faculty Board Member | Term: July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022 |
| Kelsea Koonce of Martin | Student Board Member | Term: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 |
| Monice Hagler of Memphis * | Board Member | Term: January 2019 - June 30, 2022 |
| Art Sparks of Union City | Board Member & Chair | Term: January 2019 - June 30, 2025 |
| Julia Wells of Jackson | Board Member | Term: January 2019 - June 30, 2025 |
| Johnny Woolfolk | Board Member | Term: April 27, 2021 - June 30, 2024 |
* Members continue to serve pending confirmation process.
UT Martin Advisory Board Dates for Regular Meetings
- Friday, September 23, 2022 - Fall Meeting
- Friday, January 20, 2023 – Winter Meeting
- Friday, May 19, 2023 – Annual (Summer) Meeting
- Friday, September 15, 2023 – Fall Meeting