Events and Past Workshops
The Tennessee Campus
Civic Summit
February 27, 2026
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
The Tennessee Campus Civic Summit is a one-day conference for Tennesseans who are doing civic engagement work on their college or university campus.
First celebrated in 2019, the Summit is a non-partisan opportunity for college students, faculty, and staff to develop long-term strategies that promote civic literacy and participation in their campus communities.
It’s a chance to connect with other schools in the state, build relationships, and equip student leaders with the tools they need to make civic engagement a core part of campus life.
STRONGER TOGETHER:
How Coalitions Build Community
As part of their Unite and Rise national mobilization initiative, the League of Women Voters of Northeast Tennessee (LWVNETN) hosted President of the Tennessee Democracy Network, Kayla Jones, for a conversation about how coalitions can expand voter engagement, strengthen local efforts, and amplify community impact.
This webinar, which took place on January 25, 2026, highlighted LWV’s Unite and Rise initiative and shared lessons from United By Change in Hamilton County— the work that inspired the Tri-Civics Coalition— with LWVNETN as a founding member.
You can watch the recording from this event here, or on the LWVNETN YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@LeagueofWomenVotersofNortheast
Empowering Voters with Disabilities
This collaborative workshop was held on July 30, 2025 in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Special thanks is due to the Tennessee Disability Coalition for partnering with us on this session. For more information, check out www.tndisability.org/ada35
Check back for more events soon!
2026 Tennessee Campus Civic Summit
The Tennessee Campus Civic Summit is a one-day conference for Tennesseans who are doing civic engagement work on their college or university campus.
First celebrated in 2019, the Summit is a non-partisan opportunity for college students, faculty, and staff to develop long-term strategies that promote civic literacy and participation in their campus communities.
It’s a chance to connect with other schools in the state, build relationships, and equip student leaders with the tools they need to make civic engagement a core part of campus life.
Stronger Together: How Coalitions Build Community
Join LWVNETN for a special program with Kayla Jones, Executive Director of the Tennessee Democracy Network, to learn how coalitions can expand voter engagement, strengthen local efforts, and amplify community impact.
We’ll highlight LWV’s Unite and Rise initiative and share lessons from United By Change in Hamilton County, the work that inspired our Tri-Civics Coalition, with LWVNETN as a founding member.
This event is open to members, partners, and friends; bring someone who cares about civic engagement and making a difference!
Civic Trivia Night - Winter Holiday Edition
The Tennessee Democracy Network’s One Vote Election Project is kicking off the season with a Holiday Civic Trivia Night - a fun, festive way to brush up on your civic knowledge, connect with community members, and celebrate the end of the year.
🗓 Tuesday, December 16th ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Tailgate Brewery, Downtown Chattanooga
Bring your friends, test your civic smarts, and compete for winter-themed prizes while enjoying great food and drinks. All ages welcome, teams encouraged, and holiday attire appreciated!
2025 TN Campus Civic Summit
The Tennessee Campus Civic Summit is a nonpartisan opportunity for schools across the state to learn how to develop long-term strategies to promote civic literacy and expand civic engagement on campus.
This year’s Tennessee Campus Civic Summit, taking place at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga on February 28th, marks our 7th annual event. With the theme, “Campus Civic Engagement in a New Administration,” we’ll dive into fresh ideas and tools to make civic engagement a central part of campus life. Plus, hear from leading experts in the field and inspiring partners like the Center for Artistic Activism, the ACLU-TN, and the Future of Free Speech Think Tank.
This free, 1-day conference is a chance to share engagement strategies with students, staff, and faculty statewide, and learn new ways to strengthen your campus’s civic culture.
Register for the 2025 Summit now at bit.ly/tnccs25
Empower Your Civics Journey: Understanding State and Local Government
Join Tennessee Democracy Network’s One Vote Election Project and the United By Change coalition for a fun night civic learning, trivia, games, with fun prizes! Learn about State and local governments as well as how these institutions impact your day to day life. FREE!