AIA Tennessee

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AIA Tennessee, a chapter of The American Institute of Architects, is the voice of the architectural profession and a resource for its members in service to society.

06/03/2026

Join on June 4th for their 2026 Housing ETN Design Charrette Kickoff!

Since 2024, HOUSING ETN has served as a platform for architects, students, and the broader design community to be a part of proposing inventive solutions to address the extant housing issues of our time. See the links below for submissions from both the 2024 Accessory Dwelling Unit competition and the 2025 Single Stair Housing competition with entries from over 10 states.

This year, AIA East Tennessee is continuing this collective progress by hosting the 2026 Middle Housing Catalog | Summer Charrette. Middle Housing refers to residential structures that are comparable to single-family houses in size and scale but contain more than one unit. Middle housing has the potential to unlock “gentle density” among our existing single family building stock context; a converse to the typical large scale multifamily housing projects prevalent today.

Details in bio link! 🔗

06/01/2026

Save the date for the 2026 AIA Tennessee Conference in Chattanooga!

DESIGN IN TENSION | August 12-14, 2026

This year’s theme explores the competing forces architects navigate every day — innovation and regulation, preservation and progress, creativity and constraints.

More details and registration coming soon!

05/22/2026

Join us on Friday, May 29 at 10:00 AM/CT for an online legislative recap briefing.

This post-session recap highlights the final outcomes, key policy changes, and advocacy efforts that may impact your practice, projects, and clients. Register below to attend this important update from our AIA TN Lobbyist and Government Relations Chair. (pending 1.0 LU)

Link is in our bio to register now.

05/20/2026

We want to feature your work.

Our members continue to lead projects that strengthen communities, from K–12 schools to housing and civic spaces. Through thoughtful design and collaboration, architects are helping ensure that Tennessee’s growth is intentional, functional, and built to last.

Interested in being featured? Send an email to [email protected].

05/19/2026

Attention Memphis Members!

Register now for this week's Third Thursday Luncheon and join us for an AIA Tennessee Member Meet-Up. This meeting will include Insights from AIA TN + OSA, designed to connect members with timely updates and meaningful perspective from AIA Tennessee leadership: President Chad Polk, AIA and Executive Vice President Ashley Cates alongside Assistant State Architect Paul Marshall.

This session brings together AIA Tennessee priorities, advocacy efforts, and member initiatives with added insights from the Office of the State Architect.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation shaping architecture across Tennessee. Link to register is in our bio!

05/18/2026

Time is running out! The Early-Career Professional Friendly Firm Awards Call for Entry closes THIS WEEK at 5:00 PM CST on May 22, 2026.

As you finalize your 2026 entry, let’s look back at our 2025 winners. Last year’s jury noted these firms stood out by ensuring Early Career Professionals gain experience across all phases of design, including them in shaping firm culture, and taking the time to celebrate wins and find the joy in architecture. Swipe to see the firms recognized last year!

2025 OUTSTANDING EcPs Friendly Firms:

2025 EcPs Friendly Firms:

designstudios

Link in bio for all the details and to apply.

04/30/2026

We’re pleased to share an upcoming opportunity with our membership hosted by .nashville. Attendees will take part in an immersive experience exploring how architecture has shaped the history and cultural legacy of Jefferson Street.

The tour features exciting stops at Woodcuts Gallery + Framing, Fisk University (Carnegie Hall, Jubilee Hall, and Galleries), and Meharry Medical College.

Earn 2.5 LU/HSW credits while exploring the rich architectural heritage of Nashville!

📅 Friday, May 15 | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

🔗 Learn more and purchase your tickets at the link in our bio now.

04/20/2026

Save the Date! Planning is underway for the 2026 AIA Tennessee Conference on Architecture in Chattanooga, taking place August 12–14 at The Westin.

This year’s theme, Design In Tension, explores the complex web of influences that shape the work of architects and designers. Influences that often conflict, requiring us to make choices and solve problems in ways that can and do cause friction. At a time when opposition feels so ubiquitous, designers and architects can navigate the tensions in projects, in practice, and in engagement to create successful projects that bring positive impact to the communities they’re in and the users they serve.

Registration Opens in Late May. Stay tuned for the discounted hotel room block.

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04/14/2026

Call for Entry: 2026 Early-Career Professional Friendly Firm Awards!

Early-Career Professionals are critical components to the vitality and growth of AIA and the profession. As such, recruitment and retention of these valued members is critical to our success. AIA Tennessee recognizes firms who offer superior support and opportunities to EcPs. We hope this process helps foster dialogue within firms and communities and across the state to create new and innovative policies and opportunities to support and develop the future members of our profession.

For this award, Early-Career Professionals include the following individuals:

→ Architecture students
→ Emerging Professionals (EPs): individuals who have completed their academic studies up to the point of licensure or up to 10 years after the completion of their academic studies
→ Individuals who no longer qualify as Emerging Professionals but are pursuing licensure
→ Young Architects (YAs): architects within their first ten years of achieving their initial license

See full eligibility requirements and submission details at the link in our bio. Applications are to be submitted through the submission form by 5:00 PM CST on May 22, 2026. There is no monetary fee to apply: we only ask for your dedication to this effort.

04/10/2026

Graduating from architecture school is a big achievement. Now it’s time to take the next step and AIA is here to support you. Membership at the Associate level is open to first-time AIA members who have recently graduated.

Still in school? Pre-join today and take advantage of the benefits the day you graduate!

Check the link in our bio for more information and eligibility requirements.

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1105 Gartland Avenue
Nashville, TN
37206

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https://aiatn.org/

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