Sessions
The program highlights historic and contemporary perspectives on relevant regional themes and features presentations by leading experts and key community leaders. Sessions employ a mix of interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the-scenes visits and more. Session topics include Education & Workforce Development, the impact of the military in Middle Tennessee & Ft. Campbell, Leadership, Agrbusiness and Planning for Growth, Public Health, Workforce Development, Transportation, Environmental Sustainability & Quality of Life, Historic Preservation and Revitalization, Tourism & Sports, and Government, Public Policy & Culture.
Sessions take place the third Wednesday and Thursday of each month, unless stated otherwise.
Programs/Sessions for the Class of 2025-2026
| Opening Class Retreat | August 21-22, 2025 |
8 am (Aug 21)–2 Pm (Aug 22) – Overnight stay |
| Session 1 | September 17-18, 2025 | Fort Campbell & Military Impact in Middle Tennessee Montgomery County |
| Session 2 | October 15-16, 2025 | Agribusiness & Planning for Growth Robertson County |
| Session 3 | November 12-13, 2025 |
Public Health Dickson County |
| Session 4 | December 3-4, 2025 | Education & Workforce Development Williamson County |
| Session 5 | January 14-15, 2026 | Economic Development Rutherford County |
| Session 6 | February 18-19, 2026 | Metro/State Government & Culture Davidson County |
| Session 7 | March 18-19, 2026 | Transportation Wilson County |
| Session 8 | April 1-2, 2026 | Historic Preservation & Revitalization Maury County |
| Session 9 | May 6-7, 2026 | Tourism & Sports Sumner County |
| Session 10 | June 3-4, 2026 | Environmental Sustainability & Quality of Life Cheatham County |
| Year In Review & Commencement |
June 16, 2026 |
Year in Review and Commencement |
Please note that you are expected to participate in planning your county session for the next years class.