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 2024-2025
| Opening Class Retreat | August 22-23, 2024 |
10 am (Aug 22)–11 am (Aug 23) – Overnight stay |
| Session 1 | September 18-19, 2024 | The Impact of the Military in Middle Tennessee & Fort Campbell Montgomery County |
| Session 2 | October 16-17, 2024 | Agribusiness & Planning for Growth Robertson County |
| Session 3 | November 20-21, 2024 |
Public Health Dickson County |
| Session 4 | December 4-5, 2024 | Education & Workforce Development Williamson County |
| Session 5 | January 15-16, 2025 | Economic Development Rutherford County |
| Session 6 | February 19-20, 2025 | Metro/State Government & Culture Davidson County |
| Session 7 | March 19-20, 2025 | Transportation Wilson County |
| Session 8 | April 2-3, 2025 | Historic Preservation &Revitalization Maury County |
| Session 9 | May 7-8, 2025 | Tourism & Sports Sumner County |
| Session 10 | June 4-5, 2025 | Environmental Sustainability & Quality of Life Cheatham County |
| Year In Review & Commencement |
June 17, 2025 | Davidson County-pending venue |
Please note that you are expected to participate in planning your county session for the next years class.