TN AHEAD 2026 Annual Conference
March 9-11, 2026
Columbia State Community College
Williamson Campus
Join colleagues from across the state for the annual TN Ahead Conference in Franklin, TN!
Registration Fee:
In-Person - $175/Members and $200/Nonmembers
Payment Options:
Please make checks payable to TNAHEAD and mail to:
University of Tennessee Student Disability Services
ATTN: Ed Zirkle
1534 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996
Credit card payment may be made using Personify once registration is complete.
Lodging Information:
Tru by Hilton
1001 Knolltop Ln, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: (615) 814-6440
Group rate: $104/night
Booking link for the discounted rate - https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/tnahead2026columbiastate/
Attendees can also call in at 615-814-6440 - press 0 and ask to reserve under the TN Ahead block. To receive the group discount rate, make reservations no later than 2/27.
Conference Agenda
Monday, March 9th
Time
Activity
12:00-2:00pm
Check-in
2:30-4:30pm
New Professionals Presentation/Interactive Process Workshop
5:30-7:00pm
Dinner at The Factory (on your own)
Tuesday, March 10th
8-9:00am
Conference Check-in (Silent Auction bidding begins)
9-10:30am
Keynote Address: Health Science Accommodations presented by Grace Clifford
10:45-11:15am
Sponsored Break: Overall Conference Sponsor Demo
11:15-12:00pm
Discussions by Institutional Type
12:00-1:00pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:00-2:00pm
Session 1: VPAT Reviews and Vendor Conversations-Amie Nephew
2-3:00pm
Session 2: OCR Case Review-Ed Beason
3-3:15pm
“Lucky” Break Sponsor Demo
3:15-4:15pm
Session 3: Students, Systems, and Parents: Supporting Neurodiversity Across Campus- Jamie Butler and Amy Rutherford
4:15-5:15pm
Session 4: Behavioral Conduct/Case Studies-Panel Presentation
5:15-5:30pm
Silent Auction Bidding Closes/Winners Announced (payment and pick-up)
Dinner Break (on your own)
7-10:00pm
Colleague Connection
Wednesday, March 11th
9:00-10:30am
TN Ahead Annual Business Meeting (Zoom Option Available)
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