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Reception for Chancellor Carol McCoy

Wednesday August 17, 2016 – Wednesday August 17, 2016 Waller Law Offices Map and Directions | Register Description: Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsJuly 28, 2016 ago

Photos from Spring Revue 2016

We had a wonderful afternoon honoring Ellen Lehman, Rosetta Miller-Perry and Laura Tidwell. We also had the honor of recognizing the lifetime achievements of Mary Frances Lyle.

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsMay 4, 2016 ago

Sex Trafficking: It is happening in Tennessee

Tuesday May 24, 2016 – Tuesday May 24, 2016 1207 18th Ave. South Map and Directions | Register Description: Join us for a FREE presentation of No Girl’s Dream followed by a panel discussion with: Antoinette Welch, Founder and Executive Director of the Hannah Project Ondrea Johnson, End Slavery Tennessee Sheba Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsApril 27, 2016 ago

Spring Revue 2016

Thursday April 28, 2016 – Thursday April 28, 2016 The Wildhorse Saloon Map and Directions | Register Description: Click here to read more about the honorees. If you would like to be a member of “Honoring the Legacy of Women,” you may select the $100 option from the ticket prices Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsApril 12, 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

Women’s Day On The Hill

Wednesday March 16, 2016 – Wednesday March 16, 2016 Waller Law Map and Directions | Register Description: Breakfast is free. Lunch is $20. Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsFebruary 22, 2016 ago

Black History Month Luncheon

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsFebruary 10, 2016 ago

Early Voting – Super Tuesday Get Out The Vote Event

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsFebruary 4, 2016 ago

Legislative Update and Cocktail Party

Tuesday February 16, 2016 – Tuesday February 16, 2016 The Mad Platter Restaurant Map and Directions | Register Description: RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER: NEW DATE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 2016. Important note: If you have already RSVP’d via email, you are registered for this event. You do not need to register Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsFebruary 1, 2016 ago

2015 Good Guy Awards

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsNovember 2, 2015 ago

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