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Committee of Men 2018

Wednesday October 10, 2018 – Wednesday October 10, 2018 Map and Directions | Register Description: Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee P.O. Box 198136 Nashville, TN 37214 On October 10, 2018, the Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee will celebrate its inaugural Movers and Movements celebration, recognizing the movers and movements that Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 7 yearsSeptember 1, 2017 ago

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

Legislative Action Alert 3-20-2017

Legislative Action Alert REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: HB 1189 – Hill, M SB 1180 – Hensley PRIORITY BILL – OPPOSE The “Tennessee Infants Protection Act,” which prohibits abortion of a viable fetus except in a medical emergency and requires testing to determine viability if a woman is at least 20 weeks pregnant. Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsMarch 20, 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

2017 17th Annual Spring Revue

17th Annual Spring Revue Honoring Mayor Megan Barry | Registration now open

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsFebruary 23, 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

2016 Good Guy Awards

Click here to learn more about this year’s honorees. For sponsorship information, please view the sponsor form.

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2016 ago

Get Out The Vote Breakfast

Saturday October 22, 2016 – Saturday October 22, 2016 Nashville Children's Theater Map and Directions | Register Description: Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsOctober 12, 2016 ago

What We Can Learn From The Erin Andrews Experience: Outtakes from the trial

Tuesday October 4, 2016 – Tuesday October 4, 2016 Emma Bistro Map and Directions | Register Description: Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsSeptember 1, 2016 ago

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