NASW Tennessee Chapter

06/22/2026

Join our virtual Middle Branch Planning Meetings and help shape the year ahead! We’re looking for ideas and input on continuing education events and member activities. We’d love your feedback and perspective!

July 15 | 12:00-1:00 PM CT
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NLab9wFfQk-RF21j1b5RrA

July 16 | 6:00-7:00 PM CT
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OyijgoW7Td-1eSeoHp9a9Q

06/19/2026

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom, justice, and healing are ongoing commitments. Today we honor the past, celebrate resilience, and continue the work of building stronger and more equitable communities.

Together, we remember, reflect, and take action.

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

Veterinary Social Work is growing but is it the field for you? President Yvonne Chase, PhD, LCSW, ACSW, will talk with experts Assistant Professor Aviva Vincent, PhD, LSW, from Cleveland State University and Thomas Favale, DVM, LMSW, assistant professor at Lincoln Memorial University and take your questions! Watch Thursday June 17 at 7 pm ET on Facebook facebook.com/naswsocialworkers or YouTube.com/socialworkers

06/17/2026

Be election ready.

Being election ready means ensuring you’re prepared to participate in every stage of the voting process—from checking your voter registration and understanding key deadlines to knowing your polling location and voting options in Tennessee.

Stay informed and stay ready for upcoming elections, including the August primary. Follow along for voter resources and election reminders.

06/15/2026

Join NASW-TN, NASW-IN, and Vot-ER for Civic Engagement as a Social Work Intervention to explore how social workers can use civic engagement as a tool to empower clients and strengthen communities.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AfB11txbTP-Fk3t9atoPXA

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation on practice, advocacy, and impact.

06/11/2026

Social workers deserve compensation that reflects their education, expertise, and impact. NASW is proud to lead the Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act, which increases Medicare reimbursement for clinical social workers from 75% to 85%. https://bit.ly/43xwaZT

06/10/2026

New episode of Social Work Talks features NAMI New York State on strengthening mental health advocacy, improving insurance access, and advancing policy reform to treat mental health care as a right.
Listen: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Talks-Podcast/EP145-Destigmatizing-and-Advocating-for-Communities-Affeccted-by-Mental-Illness

06/08/2026

Join us for Breaking Out of Emotional Autopilot, an in-person event focused on understanding the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—and what happens when that connection breaks down.

This event will be held in person.

Registration closes Wednesday, June 10.

Register today: https://naswtn.socialworkers.org/Events/NASW-TN-Events/ArtMID/65475/ArticleID/7240/West-Branch-Event-Breaking-Out-of-Emotional-Autopilot-Understanding-When-Our-Mind-Disconnects-From-Our-Emotions