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Photos from the 2017 Spring Revue

We had a wonderful time recognizing the accomplishments of Mayor Megan Barry at the 2017 Spring Revue.

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsMay 3, 2017 ago

17th Annual Spring Revue Honoring Mayor Megan Barry

Register for the 17th Annual Spring Revue honoring Mayor Megan Barry. Register Now Hosted by The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee Co-chairs: Katy Varney and Anna Page.

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsApril 12, 2017 ago

WPCTN Celebrates Black History Month

We had a great event with Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams at our Black History Month event in February!

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsMarch 6, 2017 ago

Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee Hosts Black History Month Luncheon

The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee will hosted a special event honoring Black History Month on Saturday, February 18, 2017, 11:30 a.m.

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsFebruary 3, 2017 ago

Legacy of Women Campaign for the 2016 Spring Revue

Thursday April 28, 2016 – Thursday April 28, 2016 Map and Directions | Register Description: The Women’s Political Collaborative’s Annual Spring Revue honors women in the community who have had a significant and positive impact on the lives of women. As part of this event, we invite you to recognize a Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsMarch 28, 2016 ago

2016 Women’s Day on the Hill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joyce McDaniel March 03, 2016 (615) 425.5310 2016 Women’s Day on the Hill Local women’s groups join together to advocate for women and families Nashville, Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsMarch 3, 2016 ago

Honoring the Legacy of Women

The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee has charged itself with a powerful objective: the full and equal participation of women in government and the political process at all levels. For many years the Collaborative has enlisted lobbyists who faithfully serve as watchdogs for the rights of women. Their voices on Capitol Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsFebruary 6, 2015 ago

WPC Endorses Insure Tennessee

There will be an informational panel on Insure Tennessee on January 29th. Click here for more information. The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee (WPCTN) is proud to support the Coalition for a Healthy Tennessee and encourages the Tennessee General Assembly to approve Governor Haslam’s Insure Tennessee plan. WPCTN’s mission is Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsJanuary 23, 2015 ago

Good Guy Award Recipients 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joyce McDaniel (615) 425.5310 August 1, 2014 Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee Hosts 22nd ANNUAL Good Guy Awards Nashville, Tenn. – The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee will host the 22nd annual Good Guy Awards on Tuesday, October 14 at 12:00 p.m., at the Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsAugust 1, 2014 ago

Photos from the 2013 Good Guy Awards!

Good Guy Awards 2013

By McDaniel, Joyce, 11 yearsNovember 19, 2013 ago

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