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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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Our chapter will start the New Year with a new Board of Directors! Elected by PRSA Nashville membership at the Oct. 23 program and annual meeting, the 2026 board is energized and ready to serve our local public relations and communications community. 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Jared Porter, APR President-Elect: Jenny Barker, APR, Fellow
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PRSA Nashville exists to serve the needs of its members. Please take our survey and help guide planning for 2026 and beyond. What professional development topics and speakers interest you? Are you interested in a mentorship program, a public service project, or hosting an event? Have feedback on the Parthenon Awards or ways we can
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On behalf of our chapter’s Nominating Committee, you are invited to participate in the election of our 2026 Board of Directors. The election will be held Thursday, October 23. Please see details below. Nominees for 2026: Election Details Our chapter’s annual meeting and board election will be held during the upcoming Oct. 23 program, “The
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