Greater Nashville Regional Council

09/11/2026

📣 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2026 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference!
📅 Tuesday, October 20th from 9am-4:30pm

The Greater Nashville Regional Council will be hosting a Hybrid Volunteer Management Conference. The theme is "Embracing the Future of Volunteer Engagement: Building for Resilience and Sustainability."

Join us for a full day of presentations, peer discussions, and practical resources focused on embracing the future of volunteer engagement.

Early Bird Tickets are available until September 20th for just $55.
👉 Register at: https://ticketbud.com/events/a13acea8-ac99-11f1-b2e4-42010a71701f

09/08/2026

Transportation decisions shape more than how we get around. They shape communities, opportunity, and our civic life.

This weekend, Jessica Dauphin shared the story of Nashville’s transportation history at Metro Nashville Archives’ The Right of Way, tracing the path from I-40 through North Nashville to the regional planning and public decision-making processes we rely on today.

Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee

09/07/2026

Many falls can be prevented. This Falls Prevention Awareness Month, take one step toward reducing your risk: stay physically active, talk with your healthcare provider about your fall risk, make your home safer, or learn about local falls prevention programs. Every step counts.
Administration for Community Living

09/03/2026

We had a great kick off to the Fort Campbell Land Use Compatibility Study this week. To learn more about the study and to get involved visit www.FortCampbell.Study

09/03/2026

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month! Many falls can be prevented, and small steps can make a big difference. Join us as we share practical tips, programs, and resources to help older adults reduce their risk of falls and continue doing the things they enjoy.
Administration for Community Living

09/03/2026

🚗Help set the tone for transportation and mobility through 2055🚗
Get Involved! Take the TDOT Long Range Transportation Plan Survey and then catch them while they're out on the road. They're setting up booths at fairs and festivals across the state.
Check out the list of events on their website to see if they're making a stop near you. Drop by their booth at any of these events to join in the fun, participate in giveaways, chat with the project team, and more!
👉Scan the QR code or go to https://publicinput.com/lrtp2026 to take the survey.

myTDOT

09/02/2026

A new community resource is open in Wilson County!

GNRC is proud to have supported Wilson County Promotions through a Connected Community Facilities grant to bring a new Community Connectivity Facility to the James E. Ward Agricultural Center.

The facility provides high-speed internet, workstations, and meeting space to support education, workforce development, healthcare, emergency response, and digital access for underserved residents. Funding for this project made possible through Tennessee Department of Economic Development’s Digital Opportunities Program.

A special shoutout to our own Donna Anderson, who managed this project and helped bring it across the finish line ahead of the Wilson County Fair - TN State Fair, which brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Ag Center each year. We’re excited to see this new facility serve the community and visitors year-round.

Wilson County, TN - Government

08/27/2026

Fort Campbell plays a vital role in the economy, identity and future of the communities that surround it. On Sept. 1, military and local elected leaders will come together to discuss that shared future, the growth and development decisions the region should consider as it plans ahead.

The program will feature remarks from Col. Mike Snowden, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Campbell, followed by a panel discussion with Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and other community leaders.

This leadership conversation is part of the first public meeting for the Fort Campbell Land Use Compatibility Study, led by the Greater Nashville Regional Council in partnership with Fort Campbell and participating communities in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 5–7:30 p.m.
Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.
Wings of Liberty Museum
400 Wings of Liberty Way, Clarksville, TN

Come explore interactive displays, learn about the study and share your perspective on the region’s future.
Learn more at GNRC.org/FtCampbell.

U.S. Army Fort Campbell
City of Clarksville, TN Government
Montgomery County, Tennessee
Clarksville Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission
Pennyrile Area Development District
Mayor Joe Pitts
Mayor Wes Golden

08/24/2026

Think twice before accepting offers for genetic testing. These tests need to be ordered by a treating physician.

If you've received calls or mail orders for genetic testing, report suspicious scams to TN Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at 866-836-7677

Genetic tests for cancer or other diseases need to be ordered by a treating physician. If you are offered genetic testing at a health fair, through the mail, or over the phone, these are probably not legitimate. Don't accept them. Talk to your doctor if you want to do any genetic tests for medical reasons.

08/17/2026

Last week, Elizabeth Baxter, Resiliency Planning Program Manager, from the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission joined GNRC’s Environmental Roundtable to share the disaster preparedness toolkit they developed for communities in Ohio.

Roundtable members got a hands-on look at the toolkit through interactive games and activities designed to explore the platform’s resources to understand the tool as GNRC prepares to develop one for our area to help communities better prepare for and respond to disasters.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to learn from our peers and bring new ideas and best practices back to Middle Tennessee.