Conference Mission

To create and effectively operate an annually occurring Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South conference, providing fresh, new, high value, well-balanced, diverse, and relevant educational content with a positive impact on current and future practitioners and the environment of Tennessee and the Southeast region.

Conference Vision

The Vision of the Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South (TENSOS) is to serve as the premier platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and leadership among environmental professionals across diverse industries and disciplines. Rooted in a commitment to sustainability, education, and actionable outcomes, TENSOS aspires to:

Advance Environmental Excellence Be the leading resource for knowledge-sharing on emerging environmental challenges and opportunities, equipping attendees with cutting-edge solutions and best practices that drive sustainable change.

Strengthen Partnerships – Foster strong relationships among public, private, academic, and nonprofit sectors, emphasizing the power of collaboration to address environmental issues at local, regional, and global scales.

Inspire Transformative Action – Motivate attendees to lead within their organizations and communities, creating meaningful environmental impact through innovation, compliance, stewardship, and equity.

Promote Lifelong Learning and Diversity – Provide an inclusive and engaging forum where professionals of all levels—from seasoned experts to emerging leaders—can learn, grow, and contribute to the environmental community.

Support Regional and State-Specific Solutions – Serve as a model conference that highlights and addresses Tennessee’s unique environmental challenges while fostering strategies that can be applied across the Southeast and beyond.

Celebrate Innovation in Environmental Leadership – Recognize achievements and advancements in environmental policy, technology, and practices that set benchmarks for success in the environmental field.

Through this Vision, the Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South will continue to be a trusted convener of environmental professionals, a catalyst for innovation, and a champion of environmental stewardship for generations to come.

General Information

Building on 48 years of success of the Environmental Show of the South, the Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South is the largest, most comprehensive and diverse environmental education opportunity in Tennessee, and is typically attended by 879+ Local, State, and Federal Government Officials, Economic Development, Business and Industry Leaders, Corporate Sustainability, Scientists, Educators and Universities, Non-profits, Manufacturers, Attorneys, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Builders and Contractors, Developers, Land Owners, Agribusiness Leaders, Energy and Transportation Experts, Geologists, Forestry, Agribusiness, Water Planning Districts, Public Health Officials, Solid and Hazardous Waste, Recycling Experts, Enviro-Tech, and many, many others with a strong interest in environmental activities in Tennessee and the Southeast region.

Over the three-day event, TENSOS hosts an elite group of environmental professionals seeking to exchange knowledge and share ideas around environmental concerns in Tennessee and across the Southeast region. The educational program, designed and developed by our 63-member Steering Committee, offers 80+ unique courses in nine educational breakout sessions, allowing attendees to design their own personalized curriculum by selecting twelve (12) educational breakout sessions, while receiving self-reported Continuing Education credits (as applicable). With the combined efforts of the state’s leading environmental organizations, the Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South has proven to be a valued educational opportunity focused on Sustaining the Future for the People of Tennessee and the Southeast region.

The conference takes place at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, TN.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your participation, please contact:
David Mook
DMook@CentergyGroup.com
678.427.2430

Dr. Jill Geraghty
JGeraghty@CentergyGroup.com
678.630.3275