ASCE: West Tennessee Branch

06/03/2026

Please join us for our Jackson Engineering Meetings (JEM).

UT MTAS has teamed with ASCE, TSPE and West TN STEM to offer free lunchtime engineering presentations in the Jackson, TN area. Please attend to help make it successful and to learn about interesting engineering advances. A certificate of attendance will be furnished. The presentation will start at noon and should be done by 1:00 PM.

Date: June 11, 2026

Time: Lunch at 11:30 AM, Presentation Noon-1:00 PM

Location: West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center (605 Airways Blvd., Jackson, TN 38301)

Speaker: Jacob Wiley, P.E., P.M.P. with AllWorld Project Management

Cost: FREE (lunch sponsored by AllWorld Project Management).

PDH's: 1

Topic: "Memphis Stormwater Quantity and Quality Program (MSQ2)"

Registration: CLICK HERE!

The Memphis Stormwater Quantity and Quality (aka MSQ2) program is tasked with the implementation of stormwater capital improvement projects within the City of Memphis. Created in 2020, the program has taken suggestions from the City’s Drainage Masterplan Study program (initialized in 2014), citizen concerns, maintenance requests, and computer modeling to identify, prioritize, and optimize projects that address flooding issues throughout the City. With approval and input from City of Memphis decision makers, the program works with design firms to prepare and deliver the projects for construction. As the program finishes it’s 6th year, over 400 projects have been identified and evaluated, with over 50 that have advanced to design and construction. Projects are prioritized based on their impact to citizens and critical infrastructure using a prioritization matrix that provides for equitable comparison of the risk reduction provided. Other portions of the program include a condition assessment and mapping program of all City-maintained drainage infrastructure as well as the pursuit of alternative funding opportunities to fund program activities or construction projects. This presentation will provide the current status of the Memphis Stormwater Program with more detailed information provided for selected projects.

Please RSVP by June 9, 2026, so we can get an accurate head count for lunch.

If you have ideas for future topics/speakers, feel free to contact:

Tom Lawrence ([email protected])

Evan Boulanger ([email protected]).

05/15/2026

05/04/2026

Presentation is in Martin, TN

RSVP (yes or no) to Tom Lawrence by e-mail ([email protected]) by noon on Friday, May 29, 2026, for your lunch reservation.
Presenter: Matt Myer Business Development for StormRax and Eastern Supply

Date: June 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM at the Martin Public Library, 410 S. Lindell Street, Martin, TN 38237. Note that the presentation will be after the Northwest TN Stormwater Association (NWTNSA) meeting, which will end around 11:45 AM. The presentation will start at noon and should be done by 1:00 PM.

Title: “Stormwater System Protection”

Description: This discussion covers relevant sector background and resources and shares insights from 30 years of experience providing stormwater debris screening solutions made from Structural HDPE and Metal. In conclusion, the discussion moves to an interactive review of stormwater civil plan examples that include the need for debris screening solutions. Seminar certificates are available for 1 PDH upon request.

Location: The presentation will be at the Martin Public Library, 410 S. Lindell Street, Martin, TN 38237.

Logistics: Lunch is being sponsored by the speaker, however, an RSVP is needed to hold a lunch for you. If you plan to attend, but do not want lunch, please let Tom Lawrence know in your e-mail. He will use the RSVP list if he needs to make any last-minute notifications. There may be limited space, so you will receive a reply to your Yes RSVP to let you know that it has been confirmed.

Note that it is possible that presentations may be canceled or modified. If so, you will be contacted via the e-mail you provided when you RSVP'd. If it turns out that you'll be unable to attend after you have RSVP'd "yes," please let Tom know ASAP, so that the lunch order can be modified to minimize wasting food.

There are also on-going meetings planned at the Ag Center in Jackson, TN. If you would like to speak or know of someone who would like to speak, please let me know as soon as possible.

June 11 - Speaker from AllWorld Project Management "MSQ2"
July 16 - Calvin Hanson from ADS Pipe
August 13 – Jeff Boschert and Tommy Sander - National Clay Pipe Institute presentation
September 8
October 6 - Robert Chandler with Jen-Hill
November 10
December 8
Don't be confused - You may see e-mails about the same presentation from other groups. This is the same presentation, so only 1 RSVP is required. We're just trying to make sure that everyone knows that the presentation is happening.

04/09/2026

ASCE West TN April Branch Meeting

Dear West Tennessee ASCE Member,

You are invited to our ASCE West TN April Branch Meeting at the Germantown City Hall, 1930 S Germantown Road, which will be held in-person on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. John Gordon, P.E. will be presenting " Geotechnical Challenges of Gayoso Bayou in Downtown Memphis".

John Gordon, PE, is a Chief Engineer and geotechnical leader at Intertek-PSI with over 40 years of expertise in subsurface investigations and construction materials testing. A Registered Professional Engineer and Life Member of the ASCE, John oversees complex projects ranging from high-rise structures and hospitals to industrial facilities and transportation infrastructure. His technical proficiency encompasses seismic risk evaluations, deep foundation design, and pavement engineering, making him a vital asset in mentoring technical staff and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for diverse regional developments.

Meeting Details

WHEN:

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

11:30 am - 1:00 pm CST

PDH Opportunity

WHERE:

Germantown Board Room

1930 Germantown Road

Germantown, TN

COST:

$20.00

FREE for Student Members

You are able to pay online via credit card or cash/check at the door.

Register now to be guaranteed food for lunch!
Registration ends Wednesday, April 15th at 8 am

Register Now

04/01/2026

Please join us for our re-inaugural Jackson Engineering Meetings (JEM).

UT MTAS has teamed with ASCE, TSPE and West TN STEM to offer free lunchtime engineering presentations in the Jackson, TN area. Please attend to help make it successful and to learn about interesting engineering advances. A certificate of attendance will be furnished. The presentation will start at noon and should be done by 1:00 PM.

Date: April 14, 2026
Time: Lunch at 11:30 AM, Presentation Noon-1:00 PM
Location: West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center (605 Airways Blvd., Jackson, TN 38301)
Speaker: Robert Chandler, P.E. with Jen-Hill
Cost: FREE (lunch sponsored by Jen-Hill).
PDH's: 1
Topic: "Stormwater and Erosion Control Solutions for Highly Erodible Soils"
Registration: CLICK HERE!

This one-hour presentation will cover new technologies for stabilizing slopes, channels, and subgrades, while effectively managing stormwater quality and quantity in highly erodible soils. It will feature technologies such as geosynthetic cementitious composite mats, high-performance woven geotextiles, passive groundwater infiltration systems, and batch detention, along with real-world case studies.

Please RSVP by April 10, 2026 so we can get an accurate head count for lunch.

If you have ideas for future topics/speakers, feel free to contact:
Tom Lawrence ([email protected])
Evan Boulanger ([email protected]).

03/10/2026

Our February meeting was held at Ensafe, and was well attended. The speaker was JT Malasri, P.E. founder of Malasri Engineering. JT presented an overview of the Accelerate Memphis: Activating Memphis 3.0 initiative. J.T. discusses specific strategies used to speed up delivery and how those methods established a permanent framework for future municipal work. Thank you J.T. for your work to improve the region's infrastructure development. It was also wonderful to have Dr. Roger Meier with us at the meeting.

01/08/2026

The ASCE Mid-South Student Symposium is being hosted by Tennessee Tech on April 9-11, 2026 in Cookeville, TN. Tennessee Tech is looking for some sponsors for the success of the student symposium. They are gearing up to host over 350 students and multiple competitions like steel bridge, concrete canoe plus many other events. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, use this link: 2026-ASCE-Mid-South-Symposium-Sponsorship-Packet.pdf to access the sponsor ship package.

For more information on the symposium and sponsorships, visit the Mid-South Student Symposium website: Home - Mid-South

Questions? : Contact us at [email protected]

01/08/2026

The ASCE TN Section is bringing back the Annual Section Meetings as we had in the past. This is an effort to focus more on civil engineering topics and invest in our student members through engagement in educational sessions with professionals.

Earn up to 7 PDHs at the one-day meeting in Smyrna. Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities are available!

The draft agenda for the Section Meeting is now available HERE. Sign up today!

Register here as an individual attendee. Click here to sponsor or exhibit!

When:

Friday, February 13th

7 AM Registration Opens

7:30 AM Breakfast

8 AM - 5 PM Presentations & Lunch

Where:

Smyrna Event Center

100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna, TN 37167

Registration Price:

ASCE Members $200

Non-members $300

Sponsorships & Exhibitor Booths are available!

Breakfast & Lunch are included

The Annual Meeting is not partnered with a local hotel, so seek your own accommodations. There are lots of nearby options!

01/08/2026

ASCE West TN January Branch Meeting
Dear West Tennessee ASCE Member,

You are cordially invited to our ASCE West TN January Branch Meeting at Ensafe, which will be held in-person on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Ryan Bates, P.E. Business Development Manager at Marubeni’s New Energy Department.

Ryan will be delivering a presentation on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)—a highly relevant topic for our region given that Shelby County currently hosts two operating RNG systems. These facilities capture methane from local landfills, refine it, and inject it directly into transmission systems.

Presentation Highlights:

RNG Fundamentals: How biogas is sourced, produced, and utilized.
Decarbonization: The role of RNG in reducing GHG emissions and energy transition.
Municipal Benefits: Understanding environmental attributes and how RNG production generates revenue for municipally owned facilities.
Future Outlook: Emerging trends and the evolution of RNG markets.
Meeting Details

WHEN:
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm CST
PDH Opportunity

WHERE:
ENSAFE

5724 Summer Trees Drive
Memphis, TN 38134

COST:
$20.00
FREE for Students
You are able to pay online via credit card or cash/check at the door.

Registration
Register now to be guaranteed food for lunch!

Register Now

Join us for our January West TN ASCE Branch meeting. It will be held on Thursday, January 22nd, 202