AIA Tennessee’s Advocacy News details on our annual Architects’ Day on the Hill event as well as current position statements and advocacy related news.
Recent News
2025 Legislative Session Overview
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly passed significant legislation impacting AIA TN’s priority issue areas. Below is an overview of the types of bills we track, new laws, […]
State Building Commission Updates Policy and Contracts
On May 8, the State Building Commission adopted revisions proposed by the Office of the State Architect (OSA) to the State’s SBC6a, SBC6 and Item 3.04 in the SBC Bylaws, Policy and Procedure. Additionally, OSA has […]
TN State Fire Marshal Codes Adoption – Update January 2025
Update January 28, 2025: the State Fire Marshal’s Office filed rules with the Secretary of State that update the State’s minimum codes and other regulations. The rule filing can be […]
2025 Legislative Session Convened on January 14, 2025
Nashville, TN – The 114th Tennessee General Assembly is now underway with lawmakers gaveling in at Noon on Tuesday, January 14, and newly elected state legislators took their oaths of […]
Tennessee’s Transition from 2012 to 2021 Codes (Virtual Education)
A Virtual Education Opportunity presented by the TN Fire Services & Codes Academy February 6 and 7 | 9 AM – 12:30 PM / CT Are you looking to stay […]
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Advocacy Archives
DesignVote10 – The AIA Online Voter Guide
For the first time, in an effort to inform members on the results of the Rebuild & Renew legislative campaign launched in 2008, the AIA has developed an online voter guide. It is our hope that this guide will provide pertinent information to voters both within and outside of the Institute on legislation that impacts architects and the built environment. | More…
Pertinent Bills Introduced
One of AIA Tennessee’s major focus points is on managing and encouraging legislation that benefits our architect members and the constuction community. Read on for information on bills currently introduced that pertain to you. | More…
State Building Commission
The constitutional officers are currently revising the architect/engineer selection process. AIA Tennessee is assisting in this effort. Six architects are working with the Treasurer’s office to craft the document. Warren Goodwin, FAIA; chairs the architect participation; and he is assisted by Bill Beaty, FAIA; Bill Blankenship, AIA; Kelly Headden, AIA; Peter Heimbach, AIA; and Al Thomas, AIA.
State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO)
We are so proud of our collaborative relationship and the modernization being completed at the SFMO. In addition to adoption of the International family of codes, the Department passed a comprehensive Dispute Resolution Process and is currently testing its electronic plans review system. The SFMO will travel the state later this fall to provide training in electronic plans submissions.