NASW Tennessee Chapter

10/15/2026

Reminder: Call for Nominations for the 2027 NASW & NASW Foundation National Recognition Awards are open through November 9, 2026.

Help recognize social workers, advocates, public officials, and emerging leaders advancing social justice, strengthening communities, and elevating the social work profession.

Submit a nomination: https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/National-Awards

10/15/2026

NASW chapters nationwide are participating in Social Workers for Democracy Day of Action, our social media day dedicated to promoting political activism and getting out the vote.

Voting is social work. This is our chance to get engaged, get informed, and get our communities to the polls.

Check your registration and see what's on your ballot: https://www.vote411.org/nasw

Get involved with NASW-PACE and help elect leaders who support our profession: https://www.socialworkers.org/PACE

Stay tuned later this week for the release of NASW-TN PACE’s endorsements for the 2026 General Election!

Political action is social work in action. Get out and vote, and help someone else get there too.

10/13/2026

Only 2 more weeks until the 2026 Joint NASW-IN and NASW-TN Virtual Conference!

Join us on October 26 for a day of learning, connection, and continuing education with social work professionals across Indiana and Tennessee.

Click here to register: https://naswin.socialworkers.org/Events/2026-Joint-Virtual-Conference or scan the QR code in the video to download the conference app and get ready for conference day!

We can't wait to see you there!

10/13/2026

🎉 66 years of ethics, integrity, and impact!

Today we celebrate the NASW Code of Ethics and its enduring role in guiding the social work profession. 💙

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

NASW-TN has released a statement regarding Tennessee’s recent attempted ex*****on of Christa Pike and our continued opposition to the death penalty.

Click here to read our full statement and view Social Work Speaks’ statement on the death penalty: https://naswtn.socialworkers.org/News

10/05/2026

Today, October 5, is the last day to register to vote in Tennessee!

If you’re eligible to vote and haven’t registered yet, take a few minutes today to check your registration status or complete your voter registration.

Visit https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/ to:
• Register to vote
• Check your voter registration
• Find your polling location
• View your sample ballot

Make sure your registration is up to date today!

10/02/2026

Taking the social work licensure exam this fall? New course dates + NEW exam prep materials are here!

The ASWB exam has changed—and your study materials should change with it.

Our Licensure Exam Review Preparation course has been updated with new online study materials designed for the current exam format, plus new fall dates to help you prepare with confidence.

Led by trusted national trainer Dawn Apgar, this course will help you:
✅ Understand the new exam format and content
✅ Learn strategies for interpreting tricky exam questions
✅ Develop a focused study plan
✅ Get tips and tools to prepare effectively
✅ Build strategies for managing test anxiety
✅ Access a wealth of updated online study resources

NASW chapters across the country are partnering to bring social workers the same trusted trainer and the lowest price possible, making quality exam preparation more accessible wherever you are.

New dates are now available!
If you're planning to take the exam this fall, now is the time to start preparing.

Check out the new dates and register today! https://bit.ly/NASW_LERP