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September Luncheon

Join the Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee for a luncheon featuring Antoinette Reginer, Derri Smith, and Detective Matthew Dixon as they discuss Sex Trafficking in Tennessee. [ESPRESSO_EVENTS]

By McDaniel, Joyce, 12 yearsSeptember 10, 2012 ago

Day on the Hill Luncheon

Join us for our annual Day on the Hill luncheon. The program will include a discussion on school vouchers. Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 13 yearsFebruary 29, 2012 ago

February Luncheon

Join us as we celebrate Black History month. Rep. Brenda Gilmore will be our guest speaker. Registration starts at 11:30 am. The program begins at noon. Click here to register.

By McDaniel, Joyce, 13 yearsJanuary 11, 2012 ago

2012 ATHENA Nominees

The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee is proud to nominate two outstanding women as our representatives for the 2012 ATHENA Award Program – learn more.

By wpadmin, 13 yearsNovember 21, 2011 ago

2011 Good Guy Awards

2011 Good Guy Awards September 29, 2011 The annual Good Guy Awards allows us to honor the men in our community who have worked to engage women in the political process and community leadership. This year, our honorees are: Jim Ayers, Waverly Crenshaw, Richard Exton and Representative Craig Fitzhugh. Download complete media Read more…

By wpadmin, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2011 ago

Presenting the WPC

On August 18, the Nashville Women’s Political Caucus unveiled a new name, logo and website to emphasize our commitment to women’s inclusion and involvement at all levels of government and politics. Learn more.

By wpadmin, 13 yearsAugust 11, 2011 ago

Reception with Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 20, 2011 at The Mad Platter Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm joined our members for an evening of inspiration.

By wpadmin, 13 yearsJune 20, 2011 ago

Lunch with First Lady Crissy Haslam

For our June 2011 luncheon, we welcomed First Lady Crissy Haslam.

By wpadmin, 13 yearsJune 16, 2011 ago

Meet the Candidates BBQ 2011

June 16, 2011 Al Menah Shrine Temple Participants included: Mayor Karl Dean Vice-Mayor Diane Neighbors Council-at-Large – Megan Barry, Renard Francois, Tim Garrett, Jerry Maynard, Ronnie Steine Council District 4 – Brady Banks Council District 6 – Hans Schmidt and Peter Westerholm Council District 7 – Anthony Davis Council District Read more…

By wpadmin, 13 yearsJune 16, 2011 ago

Celebrating Our 2011 ATHENA Nominees

WPC members gathered at the home of Joyce McDaniel on May 4, 2011, to congratulate our president Christine Bradley, the 2011 ATHENA Award recipient, and other members who were nominated for the award. Learn more about ATHENA – click here.

By wpadmin, 14 yearsMay 4, 2011 ago

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