About Social Work Day on the Hill
What is this Event?
Social Work Day on the Hill is an annual legislative and policy event organized by NASW, Tennessee Chapter, in coordination with University Social Work Programs across the state. Whether new to the profession or seasoned professionals, social workers make a positive impact on society throughout their careers. Social Work Day on the Hill is one of the most exciting and empowering programs offered to Tennessee social workers and social work students.
The 2027 event is designed to:
- Train social work students and professionals on the importance of advocacy as a cornerstone of our profession
- Demystify the State legislative process
- Feature presentations by students
- Engage social work students and professionals in key public policy discussions and advocacy work on issues being considered by the Tennessee General Assembly
- Increase State Legislator’s respect for the expertise and professionalism of social workers
- Strengthen legislative support for NASW-TN priority issues
- Provide an enjoyable educational and networking experience
When and Where will this Event Occur?
Social Work Day on the Hill will be held in person on March 24, 2027. The programming for the day will take place in the House Chamber of the State Capitol from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A drop-in networking event is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Legislative Lounge. Students are encouraged to spend the remainder of the days visiting legislators and attending committee meetings at the Cordell Hull State Office Building.
Student Bill Infographic Contest
Each social work program may submit one student entry from its BSW program and one from its MSW program for the Student Bill Infographic Contest. Students will submit an abstract and a two-page policy infographic/leave-behind analyzing a Tennessee bill and providing evidence-informed recommendations. Winning BSW and MSW entries will be selected by social work policy experts and may be presented at Social Work Day on the Hill.