This year marks the 3rd Tennessee Academic WorldQuest competition and the 11th Annual competition among the network of World Affairs Councils of America. The Tennessee State Championship match is set for February 23, 2013 at Belmont University in Nashville. The winning team from Tennessee will travel to Washington for the National Championship match at Georgetown...Read More
Join the Nashville Chapter of the United Nations Association in celebrating the 67th birthday of the UN at its United Nations Week Meeting and Luncheon on Monday, October 29 at 12:00pm, at the West End United Methodist Church in Nashville. RSVPs due by noon on Oct 24th.Read More
Our good friends at the US Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) have put together some materials that will get you primed for debate watching on Monday night. There's an excellent video of a panel discussion on the importance of U.S. global engagement to our national and economic security and its impact on Florida's future. The sessions...Read More
Sporting events in Nashville haven't exactly been the focus of the Tennessee World Affairs Council and hockey in Nashville hasn't exactly been a regular Saturday night event given the Predators/NHL labor action. But this offer will change both of those conditions. The Council has been registered in the past with the Predators Foundation -- which...Read More
The vitality of the Tennessee World Affairs Council depends on: the enthusiasm of the volunteers who carry out the programs and functions of the Council and the people who support the work being undertaken by their membership sign-ups and donations. To make membership applications and donations easy to accomplish we have updated the web site...Read More
You can still RSVP to "A Discussion of the Law of the Sea Treaty." Our meeting will be held at the law offices of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, 2525 West End Avenue, Suite 1500. We will begin at 11:30, and lunch will be provided. As many of you know, this issue will have great...Read More
The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to announce it will partner with the Cookeville Breakfast Rotary Club to organize the 4th Annual International Night on Saturday, January 26, 2013. This year's honored country is Japan, following on celebrations that featured India, Saudi Arabia and Germany. Mark your calendars for that date and plan to...Read More
Do you have a passion for international affairs? Ready to bring the voice of United States youth to the United Nations? If so, apply today to be the first-ever U.S. Youth Observer at the United Nations! The United Nations Association of the USA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, is currently accepting applications...Read More
The 2012 Window on the World International Festival is set for April 13-14 at Tennessee Tech University. This is a must see event featuring entertainment, food, display booths, vendors and a symposium.Read More
ATTENTION TEACHERS: The World Affairs Councils of America has arranged a conference call for TN WAC to share with our schools, other interested organizations and TN WAC members. Contact TN WAC for more information and to sign up for this conference call opportunity. Inside Egypt: The Path Forward with Mohamed Younis, Gallup Senior Analyst Monday,...Read More
