SUMMIT FOR A SUSTAINABLE TENNESSEE

"This was an outstanding conference. There are organizations that have been holding educational gatherings for decades who have not reached the understanding that people learn by participation. I never got the sense that there was an underlying message anywhere that the summit leaders had all the answers and those of us who attended were simply left to figure out those answers much as schools operate. We believed we were heard and our input was valuable..."

"It was an amazing experience and I really think
a brilliant start to a unified movement forward."

"It was nice/hopeful to hear that we do have a
vision as a state-wide community and that we see
it as a challenging but attainable goal."

"Great effort, charming people, great location,
good at community building. Thank you."

Many voices, common vision moving Tennessee toward a healthy and sustainable future for its people, places and economy.
The Second Annual SUMMIT FOR A SUSTAINABLE TN is coming to Lipscomb University in Nashville November 13-15, 2008 Details will follow throughout the summer & fall. OUR SPONSORS Become a Sponsor Our next Regional Opportunity Forum will be held in Memphis September 19-20, 2008 at the University of Memphis' Fogelman Executive Center Check back for details. HISTORY The First Annual SUMMIT FOR A SUSTAINABLE TN November 15-17, 2007 Lipscomb University, Nashville Tennessee Environmental Council and Tennessee Conservation Voters would like to thank and congratulate everyone who participated in the first annual Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee! We were pleased to welcome more than 200 participants from all parts of the state and beyond, and we are extremely appreciative of the time and effort you all devoted to this historic gathering. WHY A SUMMIT? Vision and Goals Conservation and Sustainability: The Opportunity for the 21st Century Why a Summit? Why Now? Building Consensus on Positive Solutions: The 2008 Regional Opportunity Forums SUMMIT MATERIALS DRAFT SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA How Secure is Your Food: An Introduction to Community Food Safety a presentation by Jennifer Hagan-Dier SPONSORS TEC and TCV would like to thank the sponsors of the 2007 Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee. WHO'S INVOLVED Organizations from across TN and beyond who participated in the summit. SPEAKER BIOS Bios for the speakers from the Summit for a Sustainable TN. MEDIA Continuing press coverage of the Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee Check back frequently for updates.				"A very important engagement of common minds...thanks for the vision." "This was an outstanding conference. There are organizations that have been holding educational gatherings for decades who have not reached the understanding that people learn by participation. I never got the sense that there was an underlying message anywhere that the summit leaders had all the answers and those of us who attended were simply left to figure out those answers much as schools operate. We believed we were heard and our input was valuable..." "It gave me contacts, a place to start (I’m brand new) & hope!" "It was an amazing experience and I really think a brilliant start to a unified movement forward." "It was nice/hopeful to hear that we do have a vision as a state-wide community and that we see it as a challenging but attainable goal." "Great effort, charming people, great location, good at community building. Thank you."