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• 2026 TPMA Scholarship

  • Start
    11 May 2026
  • End
    14 May 2026
  • Location
    Chattanooga Marriottt Hotel, Chattanooga, TN

  TPMA has established a scholarship fund for the benefit of its members. The object of the scholarship award is to assist members in defraying the cost of higher education (pursuit of associates, bachelor, master’s degree or attending a continuing education activity associated with Human Resources). Membership must be current to receive the award. 

  Instructions for Completing Application:

  1. Please enter your information in the form below. 
  2. Complete all sections of the application. 

   Applications must be received by April 30, 2026.

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• 2026 Richard L Stokes Personnel Achievement Award

  • Start
    12 May 2026
  •  
  • End
    14 May 2026
  •  
  • Location
    Chattanooga, TN

  The purpose of the Richard L. Stokes Personnel Achievement Award is to recognize and encourage innovation and high standards in Human Resources Management (HRM).  The program provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to receive deserved recognition and support from their peers.  In addition, it provides a means to share with others the best HRM ideas.  Both the ideas and the recognition should serve to enhance the image of human resource practitioners as competent and forward-looking professionals.

  Instructions for Completing Application

   1.     Please enter your information in the form below.

  2.     Complete all sections of the application.

  3.     Applications must be received by April 1st, 2026.

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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

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  "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

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• 2026 TPMA 32nd Annual Membership and Training Conference - Exhibitors/Sponsors

  • Start
    12 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    14 May 2026
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Chattanooga, TN
  • Spaces left
    183
  • Registered
    15 registrants

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  You are cordially invited to exhibit/sponsor/ advertise at the Tennessee Chapter of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources Annual Training and Membership Conference being held May 12th - 15th, 2026.
  

  This is the TPMA 32nd Annual Conference. The Tennessee Personnel Management Association Annual Membership and Training Conference is part of TPMA’s overall mission to provide a forum for HR professionals to discuss current issues and provide educational opportunities to the membership. About a hundred personnel professionals from across the state of Tennessee will be coming to Chattanooga to participate in this educational program, work sessions, and recreational activities. Attendees will represent a unique cross-section of personnel professionals from the public sector. These are the people who make personnel decisions for their organization and agencies including HR Directors, City Recorders and City Managers. We have arranged the conference program to allow attendees considerable interaction with the exhibitors. The breaks and continental breakfast area will be in the exhibit space.

  Exhibitors and sponsors are invited to join us during this event.  It is an opportunity to expand your company brand within the public sector.  As an exhibitor you will receive a complimentary conference registration allowing you to attend all sessions, meals and special events.  Additional registrations are available to any other staff members assisting in manning your exhibit space.

  Sponsorship opportunities are also available for pre-conference activities, breaks, meals and social activities.  Depending on your sponsorship level, you may be provided an opportunity to introduce yourself, your company and products to the entire group.

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