APWA - Tennessee Chapter American Public Works Association

APWA - Tennessee Chapter American Public Works Association APWA exists to develop and support the people, agencies, and organizations that plan, build, maintain Other subject areas may be added upon future interest.

The Tennessee Chapter was established in 1954 and currently has 428 members from across the state. The chapter is divided into five geographic branches consisting of the West Tennessee Branch, Middle Tennessee Branch, Upper Cumberland Branch, Lower Middle/East Tennessee Branch, and the Upper East Tennessee Branch. Each branch holds quarterly luncheon meetings featuring lunch and a technical sessio

n on a subject relative to the public works official. The chapter holds an Annual Joint Conference each fall with participation from the Tennessee SWANA chapter. The conference typically features over 50 vendor exhibits and 30 technical sessions. In 2003 the chapter established the Tennessee Public Works Institute for providing educational sessions and certifications to all levels of public works employees across the state. TPWI holds various 4-Day schools throughout the year in the following subject areas: Maintenance Technologies for Public Works Field Personnel, Public Works Construction Inspection, and Public Works Supervision. In 2008 TPWI will add a Public Works Administration 4-day school. John Calvert, retired TCAPWA Chapter Administrator serves as director of TPWI. The intent of TPWI is to offer educational 4-day schools applicable to all level of Public Works employees at very low affordable by any local government agency in Tennessee. This is accomplished by using an all volunteer staff of 28 instructors and with financial support from TCAPWA to help lower attendee costs.

09/25/2025

What a week it’s been at the 2025 TCAPWA/SWANA Annual Conference! 🎉

We closed things out in style tonight at the Lafayette Music Room (shoutout to LDA Engineering for sponsoring!), celebrating an incredible few days of learning, networking, and recognizing excellence in public works.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us this year. The friendships, connections, and inspiration we’ve shared will carry us forward.

✨ We’ll see you in Knoxville in 2026!



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09/25/2025
The 2025 TCAPWA Conference in Germantown is under way with the start of our annual golf tournament!
09/22/2025

The 2025 TCAPWA Conference in Germantown is under way with the start of our annual golf tournament!

TCAPWA/SWANA Conference less than three weeks away.See the schedule for the Wednesday Technical Sessions.
09/03/2025

TCAPWA/SWANA Conference less than three weeks away.
See the schedule for the Wednesday Technical Sessions.

SIGN UP NOW for the TCAPWA/SWANA Annual Conference. Date: Sept. 22-24Location: Germantown/Memphis HIltonCome for the Equ...
08/11/2025

SIGN UP NOW for the TCAPWA/SWANA Annual Conference.
Date: Sept. 22-24
Location: Germantown/Memphis HIlton
Come for the Equipment Rodeo; Golf Open; Industry Tour; Exhibit Hall; Annual Awards Ceremony; Networking; and so much more.

SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2025 – GERMANTOWN/MEMPHIS HILTON MEMPHIS HOTEL Click here for the conference registration form and additional information. To pay online: https://square.link/u/zZMGhuxf To pay with check: TCAPWA, PO Box 1350, Pigeon Forge, TN 3786 HOTEL REGISTRATION LINK: Hilton Memphis Hotel $155...

07/25/2024

Chattanooga Development Symposium

You are invited to the 2024 Chattanooga Development Symposium on August 13, 2024!

Chattanooga Development Symposium at Chattanooga State!
The purpose of this ONE DAY, IN PERSON symposium, is to provide a platform for governing bodies and other organizations to disseminate information and open communication with engineers, landscape architects, surveyors and the development community in hopes of streamlining development in the greater Chattanooga area. Presentations primarily by City, County, State and Federal organizations.
Light breakfast and lunch and PDHs will be provided!

Click here to view a working list of presentations
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FCoR0NF4T6wVaRA7EtFKU734aPfpyR0CY3XMYCGCQ6Y/edit

Cost: General Registration- $100, Government/Academic-$50, and Students & Speakers are free!
All registration the day of the event will be $125
When: August 13th 8 AM-4PM
Where: Chattanooga State HSC Building Rooms 1083, 1085, 1087 & Lobby; 4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

REGISTRATION IS OPENTCAPWA/SWANA Conference in ChattanoogaOctober 28-30, 2024
06/20/2024

REGISTRATION IS OPEN
TCAPWA/SWANA Conference
in Chattanooga
October 28-30, 2024

The American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works, with a worldwide membership of more than 30,000.

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