WestStar seeks to identify, motivate and educate people to assume leadership responsibilities in the economic and social development of West Tennessee. WestStar consists of seven specially designed seminar programs addressing contemporary major issues important to the development of West Tennessee. There is a separate evening graduation banquet.
Topics vary from year to year according to the changing events in West Tennessee.
Focusing on problems and potentials of West Tennessee, WestStar stresses the importance of regional and community responsibility for creating progress. Seminars include private briefings, special presentations, skill development and demonstrations. Each year, over 70 different presentations are made as part of the WestStar program. Successful completion of the program is recognized through a graduation banquet and presentation of diplomas in a final ceremony honoring those who complete the program requirements. The new skills and knowledge they have gained from the seminars.