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Project Management Institute, East Tennessee Chapter (ETPMI) Interested in making a greater impact?

Founded on September 20, 1986, the East Tennessee Chapter of the Project Management Institute (ETPMI) is a vibrant and growing community of nearly 1,000 project professionals across Knoxville, Oak Ridge, the Tri-Cities, Cookeville, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re new to town, working remotely, or simply looking to expand your network, ETPMI offers a welcoming space to connect with peers, gro

w your skills, and stay inspired. We host monthly events, engaging webinars, and our flagship Professional Development Day to support your career journey with real-world learning and certification prep. ETPMI provides a variety of volunteer opportunities where you can lead, collaborate, and help shape the future of the project management profession in East Tennessee. Join our fast-growing community today: https://etpmi.org/content.php?page=join

06/03/2026

🎉 Registration is now open for ETPMI Professional Development Day 2026!

Join us September 10-11 at the Knoxville Convention Center for two days of learning, networking, and professional growth as we celebrate ETPMI's 40th Anniversary.

Register today and learn more about the event:

https://etpmi.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=32&ts=1780277699

05/20/2026

Join us on June 24 for an engaging ETPMI networking and learning event with Chris Whaley — former firefighter, rescue diver, and VP of HR — as he shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, decision-making, and agility under pressure. 🔥

Through real fire-service stories and practical frameworks, you will learn how to lead with clarity in chaotic situations and build skills that AI cannot replace.

📍 Clayton Homes, Maryville, TN
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🍕 Catering by Metro Pizza
🎓 Earn 2 PDUs

Looking forward to another great evening of learning and networking with the East Tennessee project management community!

https://etpmi.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=35&ts=1778611762

05/04/2026

We’re now accepting submissions for instructors for the ETPMI Professional Development Day 2026.

If you—or someone you know—would be interested in leading a session, check out the form below. You’ll find more details on session types, topics, and expectations there:

👉 https://etpmi.org/form.php?form_id=23&c=1

Feel free to share with your network!

03/11/2026

🎓 Are you a student — or do you know one who might benefit from this?

Right now, PMI student membership is only $32/year, and for just $5 more students can also join the East Tennessee PMI chapter (ETPMI).

It’s a great way for students to gain access to learning resources, certification discounts, industry events, and a professional network that can help as they enter the workforce.

If you know a student who could benefit, please feel free to share this with them — or even gift them a membership.

More info here:
https://etpmi.org/join

02/08/2026

🎉 Exciting news for our East Tennessee project management community! 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome University of Tennessee Center for Professional Education & Lifelong Learning Tennessee, Knoxville as a new ETPMI sponsor for 2026. We truly appreciate their commitment to lifelong learning and advancing project management education, and we’re looking forward to a great partnership ahead.

UT Knoxville is hosting a FREE Project Management Information Session:

📅 Feb 11, 2026

⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM

📍 UT Conference Center, Knoxville

Learn about their Accelerated Project Management Certificate program, meet instructors, and ask questions — no cost to attend, refreshments included.

👉 Register now: https://utconferences.eventsair.com/CEPortal/contact-store---ce/ce-portal-cpell/Calendar?courseCode=26WIPPDM103-2

— ETPMI 💙

01/10/2026

Big thank you to our outgoing board members for everything they’ve given to ETPMI, and a warm welcome to our newly elected leaders. Lots of great things ahead.

12/22/2025

Wishing our amazing PMI, East Tennessee Chapter (ETPMI) community a joyful holiday season and a great start to the New Year.

We’re grateful for our members, volunteers, speakers, partners, and students who made this year so meaningful. Thank you for being part of ETPMI, we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings! 🎄✨

12/13/2025

✨ Thank you for an incredible final in-person meeting of 2025! ✨

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for our joint PMI, East Tennessee Chapter (ETPMI) & IIBA East Tennessee Chapter event at Pilot Company. A huge thank-you to our members, guests, and volunteers, as well as to both chapter boards for making this collaboration possible.

Special thank you to Andy Lupo (EVP, CTO, Pilot Company) and Steph Flood (CIO, Clayton Homes) for sharing their insights on how collaboration drives real business value.

What a great way to close out our 2025 in-person events, we look forward to what’s ahead in 2026!

11/24/2025

📩 ETPMI Members - Please Watch for Your 2026 Election Ballot!

Our chapter elections are underway. Keep an eye on your inbox for an email from [email protected]. This message will include your unique username and password to access your ballot.

🗳️ Election Timeline:

The election period begins today, November 24, and concludes on December 5 at 11:59 PM.
Please make sure to cast your vote before the deadline!

🗳️ What to expect in your email:

Sender: [email protected]
Contents: Your login credentials to securely access your ballot
Action: Log in, review the candidates, and submit your vote

Your participation helps shape the future leadership of the East Tennessee PMI Chapter!

11/01/2025

📢 ETPMI Board Elections Are Coming!

The East Tennessee PMI Chapter is preparing for our 2026–2027 board elections this fall, and several key leadership positions are open, including:

- President

- VP of Operations

- VP of Communications

- VP of Membership

If you’re passionate about project management, leadership, and giving back to your professional community, this is your chance to make an impact!

👉 Please check your email for detailed instructions on how to participate or run for a position.

Questions? Reach out to our Nominations & Elections Committee by November 7, 2025.

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