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2026 TPMA 32nd Annual Membership and Training Conference

Start
12 May 2026
8:00 AM
End
15 May 2026
11:30 AM
Location
Chattanooga Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Chattanooga, TN
Spaces left
134

Registration

MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR - ONLY (All 3 sessions) – $125.00
This registration type is for all 3 sessions of the 3 Pillars of HR only. This registration type does not include conference registration.
MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR (Session I - ONLY) – $45.00
This registration type is for Session I of the 3 Pillars of HR only - “Role of HR in the Public Sector”. This registration type does not include conference registration.
MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR (Session II - ONLY ) – $45.00
This registration type is for Session II of the 3 Pillars of HR only - “Legal Issues within and Across HR”. This registration type does not include conference registration.
MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR (Session III - ONLY ) – $45.00
This registration type is for Session III of the 3 Pillars of HR only - “HR Administration”. This registration type does not include conference registration.
MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR and Annual Conference - (Early) – $375.00
This registration type is for all 3 sessions of the 3 Pillars of HR AND the full Annual Conference.
MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR and Annual Conference - (Normal) – $475.00
This registration type is for all 3 sessions of the 3 Pillars of HR and full conference registration.
MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR and Annual Conference - (Regular Late) – $575.00
This registration type is for all 3 sessions of the 3 Pillars of HR and conference registration.
MEMBERS - Annual Conference - ONLY (Early Bird) – $250.00
Early Bird registration is open until Feb 28th.
MEMBERS - Annual Conference - ONLY (Normal) – $350.00
Registration fee valid from Feb 28th thru April 4th.
MEMBERS - Annual Conference - ONLY (Regular Late) – $450.00
This Registration is only available from April 5th - 18tH.
MEMBERS - Daily - 1 Wednesday - ONLY – $125.00
This registration type is for good for Wednesday only.
MEMBERS - Daily - 2 Thursday - ONLY – $150.00
This registration type is good for Thursday only.
MEMBERS - Daily - 3 Friday - ONLY – $100.00
This registration type is good for Friday only.
NON-MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR - ONLY (All 3 Sessions) – $250.00
This registration type is for all 3 sessions of the 3 Pillars of HR only. This registration type DOES NOT include conference registration.
NON-MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR - ONLY (Session I) – $85.00
This registration type is for session I of the 3 Pillars of HR only - “Role of HR in the Public Sector”. This registration type DOES NOT include conference registration.
NON-MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR - ONLY (Session II) – $85.00
This registration type is for session II of the 3 Pillars of HR only - “Legal Issues within and across HR”. This registration type DOES NOT include conference registration.
NON-MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR - ONLY (Session III) – $85.00
This registration type is for session III of the 3 Pillars of HR only - “HR Administration”. This registration type DOES NOT include conference registration.
NON-MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR and Annual Conference - (Early) – $550.00
This registration type is for all 3 sessions of the 3 Pillars of HR and full conference registration.
NON-MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR and Annual Conference - (Normal) – $650.00
This registration type is for all 3 sessions of the 3 Pillars of HR and conference registration.
NON-MEMBERS - 3 Pillars of HR and Annual Conference - (Regular Late) – $750.00
This registration type is for all 3 sessions of the 3 Pillars of HR and conference registration.
NON-MEMBERS - Annual Conference - ONLY (Early Bird) – $300.00
Early Bird registration until Feb. 28th
NON-MEMBERS - Annual Conference - ONLY (Normal) – $400.00
This registration type is for non-members from March 1st thru March 31st, 2024.
NON-MEMBERS - Annual Conference - ONLY (Regular Late) – $500.00
This registration type is available for non-members between April 5th and April 18th.
NON-MEMBERS - Daily - 1 Wednesday - ONLY – $145.00
This registration type is for Wednesday only and is for non-members.
NON-MEMBERS - Daily - 2 Thursday - ONLY – $175.00
This registration type is for Thursday only and is for non-members.
NON-MEMBERS - Daily - 3 Friday - ONLY – $125.00
This registration type is for Friday only and is for non-members.
Speaker (1 Day Presentation) – $168.00
This registration type is only for speakers opting to also attend the conference.
Speaker (2 Day Presentation) – $82.00
This registration type is only for speakers opting to also attend the conference.

"Rehumanizing HR: Foundation of Care, Resilience,

and Connection with Cultivating Wellbeing

While Strengthening the Core of Human Resources".

Your conference registration includes your admission into each regular session (NOTE: THREE PILLARS OF HR IS A SEPARATE REGISTRATION AND COST); the chance to view new products and services from local vendors, continental breakfast daily; refreshments at breaks; lunch on Thursday; breakfast on Friday morning; and an opportunity to network with colleagues. https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1758115371330&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Planned Session Topics include:

Tuesday: May 12, 2026 (Three Pillars, separate registration)

7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Registration Open

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Pre-Conference Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Three Pillars of HR – Pillar 1: HR Administration

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pre-Conference Luncheon

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Three Pillars of HR – Pillar 2: Legal Issues in HR

Wednesday: May 13, 2026 (Three Pillars, separate registration)

7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Registration Open

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Pre-Conference Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Three Pillars of HR - Pillar 3: The Role of HR in the Public Sector

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pre-Conference Luncheon

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Conference Opening Ceremony – Three Pillars attendees encouraged to attend

Wednesday: May 13, 2026

7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Conference Registration Open

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Tips, Tricks, and Traumas: Combatting burnout and compassion fatigue – Amanda Jones, Hamilton County 911

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Conference Opening Ceremony

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Opening Keynote: Disney Magic at Work – Pete Blank

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Break

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM How to Leverage Your Power and Influence and Become an HR Superhero – Mack Munro

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM TPMA/Sherill Morgan Benefits Survey & Benefit Best Practices - Mark Morgan

5:30 PM TPMA Reception

Thursday: May 14, 2026

7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Registration Open

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM State Retirement System Update – Drew Freeman, TCRS

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Uncommon Collaboration: The Passes that Transform How We Work Together – Mark Kenny

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Break

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Employer Responsibilities Under USERRA – John Dyess, ESGR

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM The Intersection of FMLA, ADA, WC - David Setzkorn

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Break

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Leaders as Conditions, Not Heroes: Redesigning Everday Leadership to Ignite – Dr. Lawrence Henderson

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM Break

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM 5 Things Municipalities Could Learn From Buc-ee’s – Andrew Patton

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Creating a Culture of Wellbeing – Triba Gary Davis

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Evening Social – TBD

Friday: May 15, 2026

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM Human-Centered AI: Elevating People, Not Just Processes –Chandra McPherson, Ed.D., CTAS

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Legal/Legislative Update – John Wadell, MTAS

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Closing Keynote: ReHumanizing Public Sector HR: Building Resilient, People-First Systems in a Time of Rapid Change – Katherine Burnett

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Conference Closing Ceremony

Address: P.O. Box 68446| Nashville, TN 37206-8446

Phone: +1 (615) 351-6495

Email: stokesrl@comcast.net