NOTICE: PRSA Nashville will hold a membership vote on proposed bylaw amendments on Thursday, Sept. 3. Join us for a briefing on proposed amendments to our chapter’s bylaws. After the briefing, we’ll hold a vote on proposed changes to our governing framework. September 3, 2026 8 to 9:30 am Junior League of Nashville 2202 Crestmoor […]
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It’s hard to believe we’re at the midpoint of the year. And what a year it has been for PRSA Nashville! I’d like to share a few highlights from the last six months. I’m proud of what we’ve done as a chapter and look forward to the remainder of 2026. More to come on that.
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PRSA Nashville is proud to announce the call for entries for the 40th Annual Parthenon Awards, a milestone year honoring four decades of outstanding public relations work across Middle Tennessee. The Parthenon Awards have long recognized campaigns, programs and professionals that exemplify strategic thinking, creativity and measurable results. This August, as we celebrate this 40th
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PRSA announced the launch of APR Month 2026, a month-long initiative designed to elevate awareness and participation in the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential. Designed to support professionals at every stage of the journey, this year’s campaign introduces a refreshed APR logo, enhanced learning tools, and expanded access to APR leaders, all aimed at
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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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