TENNESSEE EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOCIATION

OUR ORGANIZATION

The Tennessee Emergency Number Association (TENA) is a not-for profit corporation which was established in 1985 following the passage of the Emergency Communications Act. The membership of TENA is comprised of public safety communications professionals representing the Emergency Communications District's throughout Tennessee. In addition, a number of individuals from commercial and industrial firms hold membership.

TENA is governed by a twelve member Board of Directors who are elected for two-year terms at the organization's Annual Conference.

Our members are dedicated to making 9-1-1 and emergency communications work better.

We measure our success in the lives that are saved by 9-1-1 each day.

OUR MISSION

To foster the technological advancement, availability and implementation of a universal 9-1-1 emergency telephone system by promoting research, planning, training and education.

OUR OBJECTIVES

The protection of human life, the preservation of property and the support of general community security are TENA's main objectives. TENA serves as a unified voice and a source for networking for Emergency Communications Districts across the state. Acting as a unified organization to represent the interests of all districts statewide, TENA takes an active role in both legislative and operational concerns.

NEWS FROM TENA

Mark you calendars and Check back often for updates

The Pre-Conference course this year will be

NENA Center Supervisor Course

It will be held

Friday, Sep. 16, Saturday, Sep. 17 and

Sunday, Sep. 18

Registration will be limited to 35 attendees and registration information & cost and hotel reservations will be sent to the Directors.

Course registration is now open.

To learn more about the program go to

To see pictures from our

2021 Conference, go to

www.tena911.com/2021-conference-in-pictures

The Call For Speakers is open and you can submit your papers by going to www.tena911.com/speakers or follow the link in the menu above.

Conference Registration and

Hotel Reservations

will open Wednesday, June 1

at 9:00 am (CT) // 10:00 am (ET)

For more information go to

Lodging page

At NENA 2022, you will not only hear about the public-safety issues of today and tomorrow, but also gain practical, real-world know-how that you can take home with you and put into action immediately. Featuring inspiring keynote speakers, more than ninety hours of breakout sessions that inform and empower, career-building courses and workshops with real-world applications, nightly networking events that help you make the right connections, and an Expo Hall showcasing cutting-edge products and services, NENA 2022 is the must-attend event of the year.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it!