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2024 Annual Tennessee Policy & Practice Forum

Inform, Inspire, Connect & Mobilize for a Better Environment!

Tennessee Environmental Council's annual Policy and Practice Forum offers an amazing opportunity to meet and collaborate with Tennessee's leaders in sustainability and environmental justice. This year's in-person event includes informative and inspiring presentations and panel discussions about the current state of the environment and the policy and practice solutions that we can all participate in. Each topic presentation will include interactive discussions about collaborative opportunities to work toward thriving habitats, a circular economy, and climate balance in Tennessee.

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!


 




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