2024 Annual Tennessee Policy & Practice Forum
Inform, Inspire, Connect & Mobilize for a Better Environment!
We are excited to introduce you to these uplifting and empowering speakers who have devoted their lives to people and planet. Be prepared to participate in this growing movement to improve our environment for everyone.
When: Friday, Nov. 1st from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (coffee and bagels at 8:30 a.m. | program begins promptly at 9)
Where: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee at 3421 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37212
Check out this year's incredible upcoming agenda:
Wetlands Protection in Tennessee - Marie Campbell, Harpeth Conservancy
Tennessee Ag’s Nonpoint Water Pollution Program – Macee Fredlake, TN Dept. of Agriculture
Pollinators & Biological Diversity - Theresa Singer, USDA Ag Research Service
Regenerative Farming Practices: A Path to Healthier Planet - Angie Kenney, Bridge at Crossing Creeks
Securing Farmland and Supporting Existing and Next Generation Farmers - Kristina Villa, The Farmers Land Trust
Climate & Equity in Immigrant Communities - Judith Clerjune, TN Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition
Empowering People for Effective Action on Climate, Curtis Baysinger, Citizens Climate Lobby
Special Guest: Mayor O’Connell
Transit Improvements in Nashville - Robert Dickinson, Nashville Moves
Nashville Construction & Demolition Legislation – Don Gentilcore, WM
TN Waste Crisis & Zero Waste Policies – Vanessa Zapata, Just Zero
TN Waste Reduction & Recycling Act,” Gary Cohen & Senator Campbell, Reimagine Packaging Tennessee
Electrification of Transportation - Kent Minault, Sierra Club
Opportunities in Renewables for Businesses & Non-profits - Anne Brock, Solar Alliance
Nuclear Energy, A False Climate Solution - Don Safer, TEC Board & Chair of P&P Committee
TVA Integrated Resource Planning - Leah McCord, Appalachian Voices + Clean Up TVA Coalition
Energy, Equity & Grid resilience - Heidi McIntyre-Wilkinson, TDEC
Overview of State Legislative Opportunities and Action - Scott Banbury, Sierra Club TN Chapter
Suggested Donations:
$10 (includes coffee & bagels, bring your own lunch)
$20 (includes coffee, bagels & catered lunch)
$50 (includes all of the above + a contribution to our scholarship/general fund)
Note: A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. To request free admission and lunch, please email [email protected]
Thanks to our sponsors!