AIA ETN

COTE February Meeting: Tour the Morgan St. House!
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a tour of the first ever AIA East Tennessee COTE Award Winner, the Morgan Street House! Contact Cameron Bolin for more details: cbolin@sanderspace.com

Programming Committee
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:00
The Programming Committee plans and coordinates the Chapter’s monthly programming, selecting speakers through a criteria-based system that includes HSW credit(s), sustainability, diversity, design excellence, and tangential disciplines to our profession.

If you would like to be a part of this committee, please reach out to our Programming Chair, John Sanders, at jsanders@sanderspace.com.

Regional Affairs Committee
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00
The Regional Affairs Committee discusses the communities and counties in our Chapter outside of the Knox County metro and the issues facing those areas of East Tennessee. All meetings virtual unless otherwise noted.

AIA Leadership Conference in DC
2026-02-11 08:00 - 2026-02-14 17:00

Tri-Cities Tech Session
2026-02-10 11:45 - 13:00
2026 Tri-Cities Tech Session – February
Register here for the February 2026 Tri-Cities Tech Session at The Generalist with Paul Presson of KI Furniture.

If you have any issues with registering online, please reach out to Dustin Durham at dustin@aiaetn.org.

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K-12 Committee
2026-02-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-08 14:00 - 15:00
Our K-12 Outreach Committee’s focus is introducing architecture to primary and secondary students, broadening an understanding of the profession’s contributions to our communities, and encouraging and mentoring those interested in a career in architecture and design.

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Committee
2026-02-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-03 12:00 - 13:00
Our EDI Committee’s mission is to assist other committees and the Chapter with recognizing and eliminating institutional injustice, increasing the diversity of the profession and of future professionals, and fostering a spirit of inclusiveness for all members, while working to promote a completely just society for all members of our communities.

This committee meets on the first Monday of the month. If you would like to join this committee or want a link to the virtual meetings, please contact our Chair, Geoffrey Cavalier, at cavaliergeoffrey@gmail.com

COTE 2026 Kick-Off!
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join AIA ETN COTE for our 2026 Kick-off Event @ Barley’s Taproom! We will review 2025’s progress and outline the 2026 AIA ETN COTE meeting/event calendar. Bring a friend and enjoy some free pizza!

EPYA January Social
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00

Committee on the Environment (COTE)
2025-12-18 00:00 - 13:00
Our COTE serves as a collective platform for architects and allied professionals to advance climate action and climate justice through design in our East Tennessee region. We believe that a coupling of design and sustainability is essential in creating a healthier, resilient, and equitable future in the built environment.

Thursday, December 18th is the third and final meeting of our 4th quarter, focused on Wellness.

We’ll take a deeper look into the decision and process behind MHM’s pursuit of a WELL certified office space.

Discussion for the first half, building tour for the second half – so virtual attendees feel free to join for the beginning conversations if you’re unable to join in person!

Regional Resilience Subcommittee
2025-12-12 15:00 - 16:00

Tri-Cities December Happy Hour
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00
Join us in Johnson City to ring in the holidays and say goodbye to 2025! No RSVP needed!

Holiday Happy Hour
2025-12-04 16:30 - 19:00
Join us alongside IIDA Tennessee and ASLA Tennessee for a fun holiday party at everyone’s favorite Biergarten, Schulz Brau! Entry gets you 2 drink tickets, and to help us spread holiday cheer to our region, a $12 donation to the Appalachian Service Project is recommended. Learn more about the event and ASP by clicking the image above.

Small Firm Exchange Social Hour
2025-12-03 17:30 - 19:00
Join us at Mother Bar on Emory Place in Knoxville to learn more about the Small Firm Exchange and how to be involved!

AIA East Tennessee COTE Meeting
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, 701 Main St, Knoxville, TN, United States
AIA East Tennessee Committee on the Environment (COTE®) is a committee for working architects, allied professionals, and the public to achieve climate action and climate justice through design. We believe that design excellence is the foundation of a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future. Our work promotes design strategies that empower all AIA members to realize the best social and environmental outcomes with the clients and the communities they serve.
We meet once a month on the 4th Thursday of the month. We meet at different firms throughout Knoxville each month, but always offer the meeting digitally via ZOOM. If you would like to join this committee, please reach out to Cameron Bolin at cbolin@mhminc.com.

November Design Feed
2025-11-18 11:50 - 13:00
We are no longer selling in-person tickets for this Design Feed to ensure that we have enough food and seats for attendees. If you’d like to attend this Design Feed, limited walk-ins are available (without a guarantee for food), or have a guaranteed digital seat via ZOOM.

Walk-ins can now pay via Square!

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AIA East Tennessee Programming Committee Meeting
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | via ZOOM
AIA East Tennessee Programming committee plans and coordinates the Chapter’s monthly programming, selecting speakers through a criteria-based system that includes HSW credit(s), sustainability, diversity, design excellence, and tangential disciplines to our profession.
This committee normally meets every third Tuesday of the month and is part of ensuring that our monthly design feeds meet AIA’s Core Membership Services. If you would like to be a part of this committee, please reach out to our Programming Chair, John Sanders, at jsanders@sanderspace.com.

AIA ETN Emerging Professionals Committee Meeting
2025-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Via Teams
AIA East Tennessee’s Emerging Professionals Committee is a voice and resource for architecture students, recent graduates, and newly licensed architects. This committee is responsible for creating ARE prep course classes, AXP opportunities, professional development resources, and community-building events for our regional Emerging Professionals.
Who are Emerging Professionals?
Emerging Professionals (EP) are professionals who have completed their academic studies up to the point of licensure or up to 10 years after completion of their academic studies.
Whether you’re seeking information on licensing or testing, job prospects, leadership opportunities, or entrepreneurial issues, our EP Committee is the place to start!
Together, we ensure the success of architecture’s next generation. We provide a forum to address firm culture, student debt, and other topics.
This committee meets every second Tuesday of the month and holds monthly EP Happy Hours/Events.If you would like to be a part of this committee, please contact Committee Chair, Cody Rau, at crau@dia-arch.com.

Tri-Cities Tech Session
2025-11-11 11:50 - 13:00 | Food City, 920 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN, United States
Tri-Cities Tech Session – November 2025 sponsored by Workspace Interiors
Register here for the November 2025 Tri-Cities Tech Session.

If you have any issues with registering online, please reach out to Dustin Durham at dustin@aiaetn.org.

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AIA East Tennessee K-12 Outreach Committee Meeting
2025-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Via GoTo Meeting
AIA East Tennessee’s K-12 Outreach committee focus is introducing architecture to primary and secondary students, broadening an understanding of the profession’s contributions to our communities, and encouraging and mentoring those interested in a career in architecture and design.
Our committee participates in regional career days, community outreach events, mentoring programs, and more.
This committee meets every 2nd Monday of the month. If you would like to be a part of this committee, please contact our K-12 Committee Chair, Angela Dailey at adailey@dia-arch.com

Bricks and Brews 2025
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00
To view the event page and register, click HERE
