Tennessee Pharmacists Association

10/09/2026

The first TPA on Tour stop of 2026 in Johnson City is in the books! Thank you to everyone who joined us for networking, association updates, and conversations about a standard of care regulatory framework.
Next stop: Nashville with NAPA on October 21!
Join us for dinner, professional connections, and the latest updates impacting pharmacy. Space is limited, so sign up today here: https://bit.ly/4m0NlK6 !

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Today, Dr. Nancy Hooper, Program Director of the Tennessee Pharmacy Recovery Network (TPRN), had the privilege of being at the UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy Nashville campus to share education, personal lived experience, and the message that recovery is possible.

Grateful to stand alongside student leaders like Sajad Alkanani, APhA-ASP SUD Chair at the Nashville campus, and the APhA-ASP community as we work together to support the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

Memphis. Knoxville. Nashville. One mission. One commitment to recovery. Stronger Together. 💙

10/08/2026

⏰ Registration is closing soon for the Tennessee Residency Showcase on Friday, October 16 at Belmont University in Nashville!

Meet representatives from 50+ residency programs across Tennessee and the Southeast, gain valuable insights, and build connections that can help shape your career. Register today before it's too late! Link: https://bit.ly/4dXWUbA

10/08/2026

Have something to teach? TPA wants to hear from you.

TPA is accepting continuing education proposals from pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy stakeholders for the 2027 TPA Winter Meeting.

Share your expertise, highlight innovative practices and help shape the future of pharmacy education across Tennessee.

CE proposals are due Oct. 25, 2026.

Submit your proposal today and turn your knowledge into an opportunity to educate and inspire your colleagues: https://bit.ly/4y7sivA

10/08/2026

TPA was grateful to spend time with Senator Ferrell Haile at his recent community event at his farm in Gallatin. As we look ahead, we value the opportunity to work alongside policymakers like Senator Haile to champion solutions that benefit both the pharmacy profession and the patients who rely on our care every day.

10/07/2026

TPA is excited to welcome two students for the October APPE block!

Shelby Grace is a final-year student at Lipscomb University - College of Pharmacy (Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy). Shelby Grace is looking forward to experiencing the TN pharmacy residency showcase and learning about new PharmD career paths during her rotation.


Krystal Paigo is a final-year student at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy . Krystal is looking forward to experiencing and learning more about all that the Tennessee Pharmacists Association has to offer and exploring the many opportunities it provides for professional growth and involvement during her rotation.

10/07/2026

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday healthcare, and pharmacy professionals need to be ready. Join us for an engaging discussion on how AI is influencing pharmacy practice, patient care, workflow, clinical decision-making, and the policies and ethical considerations that come with it.

✅ FREE for TPA members
✅ CE credit available

Learn what AI means for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians today, what challenges lie ahead, and how our profession can help shape its responsible use in healthcare.

Sign up today at: https://bit.ly/4ANXwKA

10/06/2026

TPA extends its sincere appreciation to the delegates who represented Tennessee in the National Community Pharmacists Association House of Delegates during the recent in Kansas City. Thank you to Chad Huntsman, Jay Phipps, and Sam Smith for lending your expertise, insight, and voice to help shape the future of independent pharmacy at the national level.

We are grateful for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing pharmacy for patients and communities across Tennessee and beyond.