Metropolitan Nashville Education Association

09/01/2026

Labor Movie Night
Solidarity Event

Date/Time
Thursday, September 3
6:30 – 8pm CDT

Location
NECAT Network
120 White Bridge Pike
Nashville, TN 37209

About this event
Labor Day is right around the corner! To celebrate, the Nashville Central Labor Council (CLC) has planned multiple events that will showcase the many ways in which the labor movement has impacted Nashville and Middle TN.

Please join your labor siblings for a Labor Movie Night on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30 pm. Enjoy a short film, snacks, and a meaningful discussion with union members and leaders.

Two short films will be shown: "Collective Voices: Bread & Roses Commemorative Video" and "Motown South: Organized Labor in the Battery Belt."

Register Now: https://ow.ly/KLuk50ZHyia

09/01/2026

Take care of you! 💙 Prioritize your physical and mental wellness by exercising, eating well, getting enough sleep, and making time to recharge. Put self-care on your calendar like any important meeting. Strong educators need support. Join your union at www.tnea.org

08/31/2026

Protect your peace! 💙 Set boundaries between work and home. Leave schoolwork at school when possible and make time for the people and activities you enjoy. You deserve balance, too! Strong educators build strong schools. Join your union today at www.tnea.org

08/30/2026

Take care of yourself and your family!

How to Cope With 7 Common Educator Health Problems

From back pain to vocal disorders, educators face a wide range of medical issues due to the physical demands of the job. Here’s how to prevent or soothe some of the most typical conditions.
https://ow.ly/3GT750ZGG0W

Join MNEA/TEA/NEA Today: www.tnea.org

08/29/2026

The Vonda McDaniel Nashville Labor Day Parade & Celebration

Join Nashville's Labor Unions on Saturday, September 5th for our annual Labor Day Parade followed by a solidarity celebration with food, music, and union fun at Walk of Fame Park.

This year's celebration will honor the life and legacy of longtime CLC President Vonda McDaniel, who passed away on June 30, 2026.

Parade Lineup - 9:30 am to 10 am
Parade - 10 am to 10:45 am
Celebration - 11 am to 1 pm

This event will go on RAIN OR SHINE. More details regarding parking, parade route, and location will be added soon.

Register Now! https://ow.ly/x87H50ZGFJU

08/28/2026

Strong Educators. Strong Public Schools. A Stronger Tennessee for ALL.

08/27/2026

Celebrating Sharon Crawford and her dedication to education! Through her involvement with DKG and MNEA, Sharon continues to lead, serve, and advocate for our profession. Her commitment shows the power of educators supporting educators.

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Celebrating Dolly Parton—a true Friend of Education! 💗 In July 2022, Dolly received NEA’s highest honor for her extraordinary commitment to literacy, children, and public education. Her legacy reminds us that opening a book can open a world of possibilities. 📚✨

08/23/2026

May Day 2027: United in Action

As May Day 2027 approaches, energy and purpose are building across MNEA and its union partners. Educators, union members, and community allies are coming together to prepare for a powerful day of action centered on solidarity, advocacy, and the collective strength of working people.

Preparations for May Day are about more than making signs and organizing supplies. Every poster created, conversation held, and volunteer effort represents another voice joining a larger movement for strong public schools, workers’ rights, fair treatment, and thriving communities.

May Day has a long history of bringing working people together, and May Day 2027 will continue that tradition. MNEA members will stand alongside union and community partners to demonstrate what is possible when working people unite around a shared purpose.

Every contribution matters. Whether preparing signs, helping organize, spreading the word, or showing up for the action, each person strengthens the collective voice.

The countdown to May Day 2027 is underway.
Stand together. Speak out. Show up.

May Day 2027 — Workers united for public education, strong communities, and a better future for all.