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TCPRA Annual Membership
Annual membership dues for the TCPRA are $300 per fiscal year per college/university. Dues must be paid by April 15, 2026. Submit your membership registration now >
TCPRA Annual Awards
Award submissions are due by March 31, 2026. Entries must have been published, broadcast, or used for the first time between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. We have added several new categories this year >
May 20-22
The Westin Chattanooga
801 Pine St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-531-4653
The conference rate is $194 for all attendees. Ask for the room block held for TCPRA Conference attendees. Reservations must be made by April 29, 2026 to get the conference discount rate.
Book your rooms online (TCPRA rate)
Conference registration is $225 per person.
The conference fee includes the cost of meals provided during the event. Register Today >
General Agenda
Wednesday, May 20:
6 to 8 p.m. | Dinner on your own
8 p.m. | We will meet after dinner for an opportunity to network and socialize.
Thursday, May 21:
7 to 8:30 am. | Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Conference Sessions & Lunch
5 to 8 p.m. | TCPRA Conference Dinner & Excursion
Friday, May 22:
8:00 to 10:30 a.m. | Conference Awards Breakfast
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | TCPRA Business Meeting and Swag Swap
11:30 a.m. to Noon: Conference Adjourns
2025 Award Winners:
As the 2025 State Conference wrapped up, we’re thrilled to spotlight the exceptional work of our award winners, applauding their creativity and impact. Celebrate their success and see how they’re shaping the future of our field. Congratulations to all our honorees! Your excellence inspires our community.
Governance
TCPRA is excited to announce updates to our bylaws, crafted to strengthen our organization and guide our vision.
Please review our new bylaws >
Professional Development
We had a fun virtual session back in October called AI in Action: How Communicators Are Using AI Every Day. Our peers shared real examples of how they’re using AI tools to streamline workflows, generate creative ideas, and save time—without sacrificing quality.
Conference Sponsors
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