In my work in school communications, the strongest storylines usually take shape in the interactions that happen before anyone has a narrative in mind — during an impromptu classroom conversation, through a student’s academic curiosity, in a teacher’s gentle guidance. Storytelling is one of the most meaningful responsibilities we have in public relations. The stories […]
Interest forms are now available for the chapter’s mentorship program! Please complete the form by the end of April if you would like to serve as a mentor or a mentee, and our team will match you with another working professional by mid-May. Our hope is that you will connect, share experiences, and support one […]
One of the joys of my professional life is to see the success of emerging professionals who I’ve mentored. While I know I’ve played a very small part in that, I hope that at least some of the tips I offered made a difference at key moments in their careers. PRSA membership has offered me […]
More than 200 public relations professionals belong to PRSA Nashville, representing a wide variety of roles in various industries. As an organization rooted in advocacy, professional excellence, educational opportunities and leadership, we celebrate the diverse and meaningful makeup of our chapter. For March’s Member Spotlight, we are excited to learn a little bit more about […]
Nearly 25 years ago, I attended my first PRSSA meeting at Lipscomb University. I was eager and curious, but understood very little about the PR profession I hoped to enter or how much that single decision would shape my future. The PRSA Nashville professionals who spoke to our chapter left a lasting impression. They were […]
More than 200 public relations professionals belong to PRSA Nashville, representing a wide variety of roles in various industries. As an organization rooted in advocacy, professional excellence, educational opportunities and leadership, we celebrate the diverse and meaningful makeup of our chapter. For February’s Member Spotlight, we are excited to learn a little bit more about […]
Not long ago, a friend posted her word for the year on social media. I love this idea. It’s a powerful way to articulate intention and focus for the year; a North Star to guide actions and keep one’s course steady and true. My own word for 2026 is Enhance. As president of PRSA Nashville, […]
Planning to apply for the PRSA Nashville Scholarship? Here’s what you need to know! ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is awarded annually to one or more full-time public relations student(s) entering their junior or senior year and who excel academically and actively engage in professional development. Applicants must attend a PRSA Nashville-affiliated school: Austin Peay State […]
What I Learned at the 2025 Health Academy Conference and PRSA ICON — and Why It Matters for Communicators By Liann Cates Flying out of Nashville during a government shutdown felt strangely quiet, like travel stuck in mid-stride. But when I landed in Washington, D.C., that stillness faded the moment I spotted fellow communicators heading […]
Another memorable ICON has come and gone! Several Middle Tennessee PR/comms professionals, educators and students attended PRSA’s 2025 International Conference (ICON) in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 27 to 30. Colleagues from all over the country gathered to share insights, learn from one another, connect and inspire. It was an invaluable experience — always time well spent. […]