Nashville Handmade Happy Hour
Join us in Nashville for our Handmade Happy Hour event! More details TBA.
ETCC Pickelball Tournament
Join us in Chattanooga for our Pickelball Tournament! More details coming soon!
Advocacy Spring Symposium Lunch
Join us on March 20th for our Advocacy Symposium Lunch! More details coming soon!
Memphis Toast and Tour
Join us for our Toast and Tour event in Memphis on March 4th! More details coming soon!
Chattanooga Valentine’s Day Yoga
Save the date for our Valentine’s Day yoga event on February 12th. More details coming soon.
UTC Speed Mentoring Event
📚✨ Join us in Chattanooga on February 10th for an evening of growth and connection! Students will gain real-world insight through mock interviews, portfolio reviews, and networking with industry professionals. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future! 🌟
More details coming soon!
UTK Speed Mentoring
Join us at the University of Tennessee Knoxville for a speed mentoring event. More details coming soon.
Chattanooga Vision Board Event
Join us for an exciting evening spent with our East TN City Center! More details coming soon!
Initial Partnership Package Registration Deadline
🚀✨ The IIDA Tennessee 2026 Partnership Package is LIVE! ✨🚀
Ready to elevate your impact in the design community? Become a partner today!
💻 Have questions? Join our Virtual Partnership Q&A
📅 December 2, 2025 🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Link coming soon!)
📌 Initial registration is due December 19, 2025
📩 Questions? Email sponsorship@iida-tn.org
Let’s make 2026 a year of collaboration, growth, and shared purpose.
Click HERE for more information!
Chattanooga Event
Join AIA and IIDA for our Annual Holiday Party benefiting Toys for Tots — a night filled with good company, great food, and the joyful spirit of giving.
Event Highlights:
Festive bites and drinks
Music and mingling with fellow A&D professionals
Toys for Tots donation drive – bring a new, unwrapped toy or contribute via donation
Holiday photo ops and raffle prizes
Click HERE for tickets!
SHIFT Conference Application Deadline
IIDA TN is awarding two student members a $1,500 scholarship to attend the 2026 IIDA SHIFT Conference in Dallas, TX!
Hosted by the Texas/Oklahoma Chapter, SHIFT brings together top students, educators, and design professionals for a multi-day experience filled with:
Project + firm tours
Portfolio reviews & mock interviews
Industry expo & CEU opportunities
Networking with leaders across the design community
February 11–13, 2026 | Dallas, TX Apply by Friday, Dec 15 ; Recipients notified by Jan 12
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE to apply!
New Member Virtual Meet + Greet
If you are a new member, or a member interested in reconnecting with the IIDA TN Chapter, please join us for our New Member Virtual Meet and Greet at 3:30 CT / 4:30 ET. We look forward to seeing you there!
Stay tuned for more information.
Knoxville Joint Holiday Party
Hosted by IIDA | AIA | ASLA
Join us for a festive evening of connection, celebration, and community impact as four professional organizations unite in support of the Appalachian Service Project (ASP)!
December 4, 2025 @ 4:30 PM
Schulz Bräu Brewing Company
Drink tickets provided for professional members
Let’s raise a glass to another year of collaboration and shared purpose—while giving back to a cause that builds hope and homes in Central Appalachia.
Click HERE for tickets!
Memphis Holiday Party
Join NEWH and IIDA Tennessee for a festive night of fun, food, and connection!
December 2, 2025 6–8 PM CT
Connect Hub | 50 S B.B. King Blvd, Suite 350
Games • Festive bites • Cocktails • Door prizes
Click HERE for tickets!