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The Tennessee Principals Association (TPA) was founded in 1939 as a support system for Tennessee school leaders.  Over the decades, TPA has evolved as the premier professional association for K-8 Tennessee principals as well as district leaders.


Tennessee Principals Association
P.O. Box 3623
Johnson City, TN 37602 
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Phone: 423-439-9111

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Executive Director Contact: brian.partin@tnprin.org
Associate Director Contact: stacy.edwards@tnprin.org

TPA MEMBER BENEFITS
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ADVOCACY
Letting your voice be heard!
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Striving to be our best!

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The mission of the Tennessee Principals Association is to support, empower, and connect Tennessee Principals.
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Don't miss out on a great TN conference. See nationally recognized guest speakers.

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Recognizing exemplary
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Sponsors

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Events

June 6-7, 2026

TPA Board of Directors Meeting

Embassy Suites Cool Springs - Franklin, TN

July 13-15, 2026

National School Leaders Conference - powered by NAESP

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL

Oct 15-16, 2026

NAESP NDP Ceremony –

Willard InterContinental Hotel, Washington, DC

November 15-17, 2026

TPA Principals' Conference

Embassy Suites Cool Springs - Franklin, TN

Feb 7-10, 2027

NAESP National School Leaders Advocacy Conference

Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC

Benefits

  • Professional Membership
  • Professional Liability Coverage ($2 million)
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Advocacy in Washington
  • TPA Publications: TN Principal Journal & TNPRIN News
  • NAESP Publications: Principal Magazine, Communicator e-newsletter, Principal Insights
  • Professional Networks
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Goals

  • SUPPORT Tennessee Principals to enhance professional skill level
  • EMPOWER Tennessee Principals to build leadership capacity
  • CONNECT Tennessee Principals to expand professional networks
  • DEVELOP long-term financial infrastructure to enable TPA to become the premier education leadership association for Tennessee Principals
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The Tennessee Principals Association (TPA) was founded in 1939 as a support system for Tennessee school leaders.  Over the decades, TPA has evolved as the premier professional association for Tennessee principals as well as district leaders.

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