AIA Tennessee

AIA Tennessee Member Meet Up | Memphis
2024-10-15 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | CiV : : the Center for Architecture + Design, CiV : : the Center251 Riverside Drive,, memphis, TN, 38013, United States
AIA Tennessee’s leadership and staff will be in Memphis to share updates on statewide activities and initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear firsthand about the latest advancements, goals, and opportunities for our community.
We hope you will Meet-Up with AIA TN’s leaders including, president-elect, John Thurman, AIA, and executive vice president, Ashley Cates, to gain a deeper understanding of the association’s priorities and strategic plan. Come join us to learn how state efforts are shaping our profession, stay informed, and engage in meaningful conversations that can help shape our future together. Learn more.

TNSAVE | Visual Assessment Training | Nashville
2024-11-15 08:00 - 16:00
Save the date! Location and time to be announced soon.
Following large-scale disasters—such as tornadoes and earthquakes—there is a need to assess
buildings for safe occupancy and continued use. Critical facilities (emergency operations
centers, hospitals, shelters, etc.) are key to community recovery and must be inspected for
safety quickly following a disaster. Likewise, individuals and business owners will want to
return to home, school, or work and need to know if buildings are safe to occupy. Local
jurisdictions may not have the resources to evaluate a large number of buildings in a short
period of time.
TNSAVE is comprised of volunteer engineers, architects, building inspectors and other trained
professionals. These volunteers can be called upon after a disaster to assist local jurisdictions
in determining which buildings are safe to use and which should be evacuated. To qualify for
conducting building evaluations with TNSAVE post-disaster, you are required to complete or
to have completed the Visual Assessment Training session or an approved alternative within
the past three years. We cordially invite you to join in this training and become a member
of TNSAVE!
Learn more about TNSAVE at https://www.tnsave.org/training-calendar

AIA Tennessee Member Meet Up | Chattanooga
2024-11-20 11:30 - 13:00
AIA Tennessee’s leadership and staff will be in Chattanooga to share updates on statewide activities and initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear firsthand about the latest advancements, goals, and opportunities for our community.
We hope you will Meet-Up with AIA TN’s leaders and executive vice president, Ashley Cates, to gain a deeper understanding of the association’s priorities and strategic plan. Come join us to learn how state efforts are shaping our profession, stay informed, and engage in meaningful conversations that can help shape our future together. Registration to open soon.

AIA Tennessee Member Meet Up | Middle TN
2024-12-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Monday Night Brewing | Preservation Co | Neuhoff Development, 1308 Adams Street, Nashville, TN, 37208, United States
AIA Tennessee’s leadership and staff will be in Nashville to share updates on statewide activities and initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear firsthand about the latest advancements, goals, and opportunities for our community.
We hope you will Meet-Up with AIA TN’s leaders, including Matt Lyle, AIA TN President and executive vice president, Ashley Cates, to gain a deeper understanding of the association’s priorities and strategic plan. Come join us to learn how state efforts are shaping our profession, stay informed, and engage in meaningful conversations that can help shape our future together.
Earn 1 AIA LU | No cost to attend.
Sign up today.

AIA TN Board of Directors Meeting
2025-01-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-01 11:00 - 13:00

Tennessee's Transition from 2012 to 2021 Codes | Significant Changes | Virtual Online Meeting (Session 1)
2025-02-06 09:00 - 12:30
A Virtual Education Opportunity presented by the TN Fire Services & Codes Academy
February 6 (Session 1) and 7 (Session 2) | 9 AM – 12:30 PM / CT
Are you looking to stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of building regulations? Our upcoming 2021 Building Codes Educational Session is designed to help you gain expert knowledge and navigate the complexities of today’s building standards with confidence!
📅 Date: Thursday, Feb. 6 (Session 1) & Friday, Feb. 7 (Session 2)
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM/CT (10 AM – 1:30 PM/ET)
💻 Location: Online Via Zoom (you must register to receive the zoom link)
🎟 Registration Open Now – Closes Feb. 5 at 3pm/CT
The two online sessions form one complete workshop, designed to be taken together as a cohesive learning experience. Each session builds on the other, so they are not standalone events but part of a single, unified program. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions to gain the full benefit and understanding of the workshop’s content.Why You Should Attend:

Comprehensive Coverage: Understand the transition from the 2012 to the 2021 state building codes to tips on implementation.
Expert Guidance: Learn from industry professionals who are at the forefront of building standards.
Interactive Q&A: Get answers to your specific questions in real-time.
CE Opportunity: Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) – 7 AIA HSW/LU.

This webinar will be presented by the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy.
It is ideal for architects, contractors, engineers, building inspectors, and anyone else involved in the state’s design & construction industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure compliance and enhance your expertise. If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact us at info@aiatn.org | We look forward to seeing you online!

Tennessee's Transition from 2012 to 2021 Codes | Significant Changes | Virtual Online Meeting (Session 2)
2025-02-07 09:00 - 12:30
A Virtual Education Opportunity presented by the TN Fire Services & Codes Academy
February 6 (Session 1) and 7 (Session 2) | 9 AM – 12:30 PM / CT
Are you looking to stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of building regulations? Our upcoming 2021 Building Codes Educational Session is designed to help you gain expert knowledge and navigate the complexities of today’s building standards with confidence!
📅 Date: Thursday, Feb. 6 (Session 1) & Friday, Feb. 7 (Session 2)
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM/CT (10 AM – 1:30 PM/ET)
💻 Location: Online Via Zoom (you must register to receive the zoom link)
🎟 Registration Open Now – Closes on Feb. 5 at 3pm/CT
The two online sessions form one complete workshop, designed to be taken together as a cohesive learning experience. Each session builds on the other, so they are not standalone events but part of a single, unified program. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions to gain the full benefit and understanding of the workshop’s content.
Why You Should Attend:

Comprehensive Coverage: Understand the transition from the 2012 to the 2021 state building codes to tips on implementation.
Expert Guidance: Learn from industry professionals who are at the forefront of building standards.
Interactive Q&A: Get answers to your specific questions in real-time.
CE Opportunity: Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) – 7 AIA HSW/LU.

This webinar will be presented by the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy.
It is ideal for architects, contractors, engineers, building inspectors, and anyone else involved in the state’s design & construction industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure compliance and enhance your expertise. If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact us at info@aiatn.org | We look forward to seeing you online!

2025 SpeakUP | Advocacy Day on the Hill
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-01 | Tennessee State Capitol, 600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37243, United States
Join Us for AIA Tennessee’s SpeakUP | Advocacy Day on the Hill!
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📅 Dates: March 31 – April 1, 2025
📍 Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Be a voice for the architecture profession! AIA Tennessee invites architects from across the state to join us for our annual SpeakUP | Advocacy Day on the Hill. This event is your opportunity to connect with lawmakers, share the impact of architecture on communities, and champion the value of design in shaping a better future.
From policy discussions to face-to-face meetings with legislators, your presence will help elevate the profession and promote meaningful change. Together, we can ensure architecture has a seat at the table.
Help us shape the future of our profession! Learn More.

AIA Tennessee's Advocacy Day | Welcome Reception and Dinner
2025-03-31 16:30 - 21:00
Join us for Architects Day on the Hill, where your voice can shape the future of our built environment!
We will kick off this impactful event with a Welcome Reception and Dinner the night before on March 31—a perfect opportunity to network with fellow architects and policymakers in a relaxed setting. Then, take your voice to the Hill, where you’ll meet face-to-face with legislators, educate them on key issues, and influence policies that affect the profession and our communities. Don’t miss this chance to connect, advocate, and make a lasting impact!
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AIA Tennessee's Advocacy Day on the Hill | Nashville
2025-04-01
AIA Tennessee’s Day on the Hill is when architects from across the state come together to advocate for the profession and the TN’s built environment.
This is your chance to meet face-to-face with legislators, educate them on key issues impacting the profession, and influence policies that shape our communities.
By attending, you not only strengthen the voice of architecture in government but also help ensure that design, resiliency, and innovation remain at the forefront of public policy.
Your presence makes a difference—join us and be a part of the change! Sign up today.

AIA Architecture Week
2025-04-13 - 2025-04-19
Architecture Week celebrates the profession of architecture and invites everyone—especially K-12 students—to explore architecture and design. See how you can join the fun and find activities near you!

AIA TN Board of Directors Meeting & Strategic Planning Session
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-25

2025 Legislative Session Summary: Wins, Challenges & What’s Next
2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:00
Stay Informed: 2025 Virtual Legislative Session OverviewCurious how this year’s legislation will impact the architecture profession in Tennessee? Join us for an overview of the 2025 legislative session, where we’ll break down key wins, challenges, and the road ahead. Learn how AIA Tennessee’s advocacy made a difference—and how your voice shapes policy.
1 AIA LU pending approval
Free to all AIA Tennessee Members
Register Today.

AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-07 | Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
Join architects from across the country for AIA25 in Boston. Bringing together the AEC communities in one location to network, share knowledge, gain exposure, and find solutions to design a better world.

AIA TN Conference on Architecture
2025-08-06 - 2025-08-08 | Nashville Embassy Suites, 708 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Save the Date: AIA Tennessee’s Conference on Architecture 2025
📅 Dates: August 6–8, 2025
📍 Location: Embassy Suites Downtown Nashville
Get ready for an inspiring and energizing gathering of architects, designers, and industry leaders at the AIA Tennessee Conference on Architecture! Join us in the heart of Nashville for three days of engaging sessions, innovative ideas, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Explore the latest in design trends, learn from thought leaders shaping the future of the profession, and connect with peers who share your passion for architecture. From dynamic keynote speakers to hands-on workshops, this is the premier event to elevate your practice and spark your creativity.
Don’t miss out on the Tennessee’s architecture event of the year—mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details!
2025 Design Awards Timeline:

March 11, 2025 – Call for Entries Open (NOW CLOSED)
April 14, 2025 – Entry Form and Related Fees Due
April 15, 2025 – Codes and Template Sent to Entrants
May 27, 2025 – Submission Deadline by 5:00pm (CST)
August 7, 2025 – Design Awards Presentation – Embassy Suites Downtown Nashville

AIA TN Annual Membership Meeting
2025-08-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Nashville Embassy Suites, 708 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Join us for the AIA Tennessee Annual Membership Meeting on August 7, 2025, in Downtown Nashville, where we’ll celebrate our accomplishments, discuss important updates, and shape the future of our organization together.

AIA Women’s Leadership Summit 2025
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-05
Save the Dates!
Nov. 3 – 5 | AIA Women’s Leadership Summit 2025 | Atlanta, GA
More Information To Be Released in the Coming Months

2026 Legislative Session Begins
2026-01-13 | Tennessee State Capitol, 600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37243, United States
The 2025 session of the One Hundred and Fourteenth General Assembly adjourned on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The General Assembly will reconvene at 12:00 noon (CST) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

TN AIA Leadership Network | Q1 Meeting
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00
The AIA Tennessee Leadership Network will hold its first meeting of the year to kick off upcoming initiatives and discuss priorities for the year ahead. The Leadership Network consists of the President, President-Elect, and executive director from each Tennessee state and local components, and state representatives, and serves as a forum for collaboration, alignment, and information sharing across the state.
For additional information regarding this meeting, please email info@aiatn.org

AIA TN Board of Directors - Q1 Meeting
2026-02-04 11:00 - 13:00
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct regular organizational business. If you would like additional information about this meeting, please email info@aiatn.org.

AIA Middle Tennessee 2026 Speaker Series: Sarah Weidner Astheimer, PLA
2026-02-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
See the full series line-up here.

The AIA Middle Tennessee Speaker Series is our chapter’s signature lecture program, held at the Frist Art Museum. Each session features a distinguished architect or design professional — sometimes from Nashville, sometimes from across the country or around the world — who brings fresh perspectives and expertise to our community.
These events serve as our local chapter meetings, offering members the chance to connect with one another, hear thought-provoking talks, and engage in conversations about the future of architecture and design in Middle Tennessee.
About the Speaker: Sarah Weidner Astheimer, PLA
Sarah believes in the power of nature-based design and the potential of an extraordinary public realm to transform the health and well-being of our cities and communities.
From innovative stakeholder workshops to design and construction administration, Sarah successfully leads complex urban projects with compassion, empathy, powerful listening, and a collaborative spirit.
With over 20 years at Field Operations, Sarah is the Partner-in-Charge of the Philadelphia studio and is actively leading transformative work in Nashville, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
Formative projects include the award-winning equity and resilience plan for Reimagine Middle Branch in Baltimore, the 1400-acre master plan for the Philadelphia Navy Yard, the Tidal Basin Ideas Lab, the Amazon HQ2 public campus in Arlington, Comcast NBCUniversal’s creative campus in Burbank, the public space plan for the JFK Center for the Performing Arts, the 2012–16 renovation of Chicago’s Navy Pier, and the 2010–13 transformation of Santa Monica’s civic campus including Tongva Park.
These projects give rise to memorable places, which are rooted in their site and context as they foster interaction, civic discourse, play, beauty, and environmental resilience.

2026 AIA Leadership Summit
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-14
AIA Leadership Summit 2026 is happening February 11–14, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
The annual event is always one of AIA’s best attended leadership events—offering attendees a unique platform to engage in critical policy discussions with lawmakers while enhancing their leadership skills as AEC professionals and AIA chapter leaders.
It’s your opportunity to connect with nearly 700 AIA members, volunteer leaders, and chapter executives from across the country. Over four days, you’ll strengthen your leadership skills, align advocacy with leadership for greater impact, and apply best practices in association management.

AIA Middle Tennessee 2026 Speaker Series: Will Hall
2026-02-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
See the full series line-up here.

The AIA Middle Tennessee Speaker Series is our chapter’s signature lecture program, held at the Frist Art Museum. Each session features a distinguished architect or design professional — sometimes from Nashville, sometimes from across the country or around the world — who brings fresh perspectives and expertise to our community.
These events serve as our local chapter meetings, offering members the chance to connect with one another, hear thought-provoking talks, and engage in conversations about the future of architecture and design in Middle Tennessee.
About the Speaker: Will Hall
Will Hall is a serial entrepreneur, innovation executive, and Presenter on America by Design on CBS. A pioneer in conversational AI, he developed and sold early voice technology that later became Amazon Alexa. More recently, he secured over $50 million in funding, backed by sovereign wealth in Abu Dhabi, to build and scale AI companies across the UAE and Asia.
Over a two-decade career, Will has worked with 23 Fortune 100 companies, served on influential boards such as Google’s Agency Council and NC State’s Leadership Council, and is a member of the MIT Media Lab Consortium. He was also part of the record-breaking Alibaba IPO, the largest in market history. His mom still has no idea what he does. Learn more at willhall.co.

Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator Training 2026
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-26
March 25-26, 2026 | 12 – 4pm ET / 9am-1pm PT
Intended for licensed architects, engineers, or certified building inspectors, this training certifies attendees as Building Evaluators in the nationally recognized Safety Assessment Program (SAP).

To register | Click Add to cart and complete the checkout process.
Evaluator Field Manuals | ATC 45 | ATC 20 | Participants are responsible for purchasing these texts from ATC. They are not included in the course cost.

The program is managed by Cal OES with cooperation from professional organizations, including AIA. It utilizes volunteers and mutual aid resources to provide professional engineers, architects and certified building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in an aftermath of a disaster. SAP is the training standard of the AIA Disaster Assistance Program, which provides leadership, advocacy, and training to architects who are interested in volunteering their professional skills in times of crisis. This workshop will teach participants to conduct rapid damage assessments of structures affected by earthquakes, wind, and water. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to consistently and safely assess structures for habitability and will receive a nationally recognized Cal OES registration ID card from the state of California.
Learning Objectives

Recognize the important role architects and associated building professionals play in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Accurately conduct a post-disaster rapid building assessment and complete appropriate damage assessment forms.

Demonstrate understanding of the Applied Technology Council’s ATC 20 Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC 45 Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Windstorms and Floods damage assessment procedures.

Explain the features of the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS), including how SAP and other requirements fit within those systems to support disaster response.

Certification process
After successfully completing both days of the AIA’s SAP training, eligible individuals will need to fill out the Cal OES registration form in order to receive their California-issued registration ID card.
To earn AIA CE LUs for this course, participants must attend both live sessions and complete the 36-question quiz. Purchase of this course is non-refundable.
​Not yet licensed? While this training is intended for licensed architects, engineers, or certified building inspectors, we encourage students and emerging professionals to take the training. Completing the training provides early exposure to the importance of disaster assistance and helps build a sustainable pipeline of future and certified professionals that can serve as Building Evaluators. If you become licensed within 5 years of successfully completing the training, you are eligible to be certified and receive a Cal-OES registration ID Card. In the meantime, you will be able to participate in deployments under the supervision of a licensed and certified architect.
Course registrations are non-refundable. No transfers to future SAP training sessions will be permitted less than a week before the scheduled session.

Advocacy Day 2026
2026-03-31 | Tennessee State Capitol, 600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37243, United States
Join AIA Tennessee for Advocacy Day on March 31 in Nashville. This is your opportunity to connect directly with state lawmakers, share the value of architects, and advocate for policies that shape Tennessee’s built environment. More details and registration information coming soon—make plans to be there!

AIA Middle Tennessee 2026 Speaker Series: April Session
2026-04-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
See the full series line-up here.

The AIA Middle Tennessee Speaker Series is our chapter’s signature lecture program, held at the Frist Art Museum. Each session features a distinguished architect or design professional — sometimes from Nashville, sometimes from across the country or around the world — who brings fresh perspectives and expertise to our community.
These events serve as our local chapter meetings, offering members the chance to connect with one another, hear thought-provoking talks, and engage in conversations about the future of architecture and design in Middle Tennessee.

Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator Training 2026
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21
May 20-21, 2026 | 12 – 4pm ET / 9am-1pm PT
Intended for licensed architects, engineers, or certified building inspectors, this training certifies attendees as Building Evaluators in the nationally recognized Safety Assessment Program (SAP).

To register | Click Add to cart and complete the checkout process.
Evaluator Field Manuals | ATC 45 | ATC 20 | Participants are responsible for purchasing these texts from ATC. They are not included in the course cost.

The program is managed by Cal OES with cooperation from professional organizations, including AIA. It utilizes volunteers and mutual aid resources to provide professional engineers, architects and certified building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in an aftermath of a disaster. SAP is the training standard of the AIA Disaster Assistance Program, which provides leadership, advocacy, and training to architects who are interested in volunteering their professional skills in times of crisis. This workshop will teach participants to conduct rapid damage assessments of structures affected by earthquakes, wind, and water. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to consistently and safely assess structures for habitability and will receive a nationally recognized Cal OES registration ID card from the state of California.
Learning Objectives

Recognize the important role architects and associated building professionals play in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Accurately conduct a post-disaster rapid building assessment and complete appropriate damage assessment forms.

Demonstrate understanding of the Applied Technology Council’s ATC 20 Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC 45 Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Windstorms and Floods damage assessment procedures.

Explain the features of the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS), including how SAP and other requirements fit within those systems to support disaster response.

Certification process
After successfully completing both days of the AIA’s SAP training, eligible individuals will need to fill out the Cal OES registration form in order to receive their California-issued registration ID card.
To earn AIA CE LUs for this course, participants must attend both live sessions and complete the 36-question quiz. Purchase of this course is non-refundable.
​Not yet licensed? While this training is intended for licensed architects, engineers, or certified building inspectors, we encourage students and emerging professionals to take the training. Completing the training provides early exposure to the importance of disaster assistance and helps build a sustainable pipeline of future and certified professionals that can serve as Building Evaluators. If you become licensed within 5 years of successfully completing the training, you are eligible to be certified and receive a Cal-OES registration ID Card. In the meantime, you will be able to participate in deployments under the supervision of a licensed and certified architect.
Course registrations are non-refundable. No transfers to future SAP training sessions will be permitted less than a week before the scheduled session.

2026 AIA TN Conference on Architecture
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-14
Mark your calendar for the AIA Tennessee Conference on Architecture, coming to Chattanooga on August 12–14 at The Westin Chattanooga. Join architects and industry partners from across the state for three days of inspiration, learning, connection, and celebration in one of Tennessee’s most vibrant cities. More details coming soon—stay tuned!
