Save the Date for our annual Advocacy Symposium! IIDA TN Chapter representatives will provide an update on national and statewide advocacy efforts. This event will be available virtually.

Stay tuned for more information.

Save the Date for a Virtual CEU for members statewide.

Stay tuned for more information.

Come join us at Henricksen for a night of creativity and fun!

Whether you’re a seasoned designer or industry partner (or just starting out) everyone is welcome to attend. Let your creativity flow as you hand paint unique ceramics to take home and get adorned with a permanent bracelet while you're at it! Don’t miss this chance to connect and unwind with the company of like-minded individuals while unleasing your inner artist!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic night at the IIDA Nashville City Center - Handmade Happy Hour! Bites + bevs provided!

Click HERE for tickets and more information!

SAVE THE DATE!

Taking the NCIDQ this April??? 📚️ We know how overwhelming studying for these exams can be, so we want to treat you to a free coffee! ☕️⁠ ⁠

Join us THIS FRIDAY at Fido in Nashville from 7am - 12pm. Just show this graphic to the barista, and you're all set! ⁠ ⁠

New members are also welcome! ⁠ ⁠See you there!

Save the Date for a Student Social in Memphis!

Stay tuned for more information.

Join us for an illuminating crash course with Whitney Kaul, NCIDQ, RID, LEED GA from SESCO Lighting!

This session is perfect for new designers eager to master the lighting process and collaborate confidently with lighting professionals.

Click HERE for more information and tickets!

IIDA TN is bringing to our members a monthly IDCEC and HSW accredited course to support your ongoing CEU requirements. The first of this series is brought to you by our Platinum level sponsors Miller Knoll and Alfred Williams & Company!

This course will focus on how to design to the human experience in workplace design.

Attendees are able to attend in person on virtually. Those attending virtually will be emailed a google calendar invite upon registering.

Sign up here.

Join us for a heart-centered Valentine’s Day yoga session, designed to nurture your body and soul. Connect, relax, and celebrate self-love with IIDA TN!

Reserve your spot here.

Discover, Learn, Create! ⁠
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Join us in Chattanooga for an inspiring evening with IIDA & Mannington as we dive into "Discovering Trends & Color in the New Decade." This engaging CEU presentation is accredited for 0.1 IDCEC CEU/HSW and 1 AIA LU—perfect for expanding your professional expertise!⁠
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Bonus: After the presentation, unleash your creativity with Mannington's hands-on activity. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and create.

Click HERE for Eventbrite Link!

📢 Mark your calendars for our annual Speed Mentoring event! 🎉 Get ready for career days and interviews with mock interviews, portfolio and resume reviews, and a chance to network with local professionals. 🍽️ Dinner is included, so come hungry for food and advice!⁠
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👔 Dress in business casual or professional attire, and don’t forget to bring your portfolio, resume, or any design sheets you’d like reviewed. Let’s get you career-ready! 🚀⁠

LINK HERE

Located at The Malin in Nashville's Wedgewood Houston neighborhood, this one-day event is designed for interior design professionals to enhance their knowledge, earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and engage in meaningful discussions. The day kicks off with a dynamic keynote speaker, a renowned expert in the field, who will share insights on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in interior design. Their presentation will inspire attendees to think creatively and strategically, with a focus on elevating the impact of interior design in both residential and commercial settings.

Following the keynote, attendees will participate in CEU sessions tailored to industry needs. These sessions will cover a range of topics, from sustainable design practices to new technologies and materials, offering valuable opportunities for professional growth and certification. The CEUs earned will contribute toward maintaining licensure and professional development.

The event concludes with an engaging discussion panel, where experts from various sectors of interior design—such as sustainability, architecture, and product design—will engage in a conversation about the evolving landscape of the industry. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions, network with peers, and gain a deeper understanding of how to stay competitive in the ever-changing design world.

This professional development day will provide interior design professionals with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration needed to advance their careers and stay ahead of industry trends.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Mark your calendars for January 23rd at 4:00 PM and join us for an exclusive tour of Drift Nashville, hosted by IIDA TN as the inaugural event of Rise & Refine. After the project tour, stay and unwind at a happy hour hosted in Drift's "Sunroom."

Attention UTC Interior Design Students! 🎓✨ Join us for a lunch-and-learn event featuring a panel of local design professionals who will share insights into the industry. After the panel, stick around for a hands-on portfolio review and Q&A session—your chance to connect directly with the pros and get valuable feedback. Don’t miss it! ⁠

LINK HERE

Join us at The Hill from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM for a "Toast and Tour" experience with Southern Lights Electric. Talented makers and local businesses will personally guide us through their creative spaces, sharing insights about their work and processes.

Following the tour, enjoy some Dicey's Pizza and refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees in a laid-back setting. Come for the tour, stay for the food, drinks, and great conversation!

Join us on January 16th for an informational webinar exploring the NCIDQ exam and certification with Governance, Engagement, and Meetings Manager at CIDQ Kayla Karpp, and Design Success Network Founder and CEO Julianne J. Peters, IIDA, and Amanda Humphrey, IIDA. Learn more from our presenters about how to include the NCIDQ exam in your career path and the benefits of certification, like expertise in understanding and applying current codes, career advancement, and increased compensation. ⁠

Link Here!

Join us on December 10th from 5-8pm EST at Mean Jean’s for a festive evening of networking, learning, and giving back! Hosted by AIA & IIDA, this holiday celebration brings together professionals from across the industry. Connect, share, and grow while enjoying delicious food & drinks, and don’t forget to bring a toy for Toys for Tots — each donation is an entry for our exciting giveaway! Let’s celebrate the season of giving!  

Click HERE to sign up!

Join us for the Memphis Chili Cook-Off and Canned Food Drive on November 22nd at ImageWorks! Bring your favorite chili recipe and help us support a local charity by donating canned goods and more. Eventbrite link coming soon!

Nashville City Center Bowling Night

⁠Join us for a fun evening at Eastside Bowl on Thursday, November 14th, from 5:30-8:30 PM! Not into bowling? No worries! Social attendees are welcome to hang out and enjoy the night even if they're not on a team.⁠

Team Details:

Team ticket holders are responsible for forming their own teams and submitting a team name. ⁠

**Deadline:** Submit your team member roster + name to nashvillecitycenter@iida-tn.org by November 7th. ⁠

⁠**Note:** Social tickets do not include playtime—social attendees will not be able to bowl.⁠

⁠Let’s make it a night to remember! Click HERE for Eventbrite Link.

Statewide Professional Development happy hour! Details tbd. Date subject to change.