AIA Tennessee

Participation in this course is only offered to Architects, Engineers, and Building Inspectors. Read more about this opportunity and register now at the link in our bio. eventbrite.com/e/visual-asses…

TNSave is hosting Visual Assessment Training in Nashville. This training will teach you how to evaluate structural integrity of buildings and appropriately tag them following a natural disaster.

glazing to filter daylight, and noted the cohesive façade design that responds to sun exposure while protecting sensitive library functions. The result is a thoughtful, context-aware civic building. Photos 2, 3: Nick McGinn

Jᴜʀʏ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛꜱ A new public library that blends homage to mid-century architecture with modern sensibilities. The project creatively uses site grade to lift the form above parking, celebrating utility as part of the design. Jurors admired the use of patterning and ...

Donelson Library by @hastingsarchitecture received an Award of Merit in the category of New Construction at the 2025 AIA Tennessee Design Awards.

& art, while sustainability measures included preserving heritage trees + raising the site to address 1000-year floodplain challenges. The jury commended the project’s ability to exceed code, demonstrating foresight and resilience amid climate uncertainties. 📷 2, 3: Chad Baumer

ᴊᴜʀʏ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛꜱ A thoughtful blend of biophilic design and technical rigor, this healthcare project stood out for its subtle aesthetic and environmental leadership. Interior and exterior spaces were seamlessly integrated through healing gardens, calming color palettes, ...

Baptist Health Care Pensacola – Brent Lane Campus by @gresham_smith received an Award of Merit in the category of New Construction at the 2025 AIA Tennessee Design Awards.

— selected through a national design competition and still regarded as a pedagogical model for design education.

His portfolio includes landmark civic and institutional projects such as the Tennessee Theatre restoration, Knoxville Convention Center, and the University of Tennessee’s Art + Architecture Building -

Douglas (Doug) McCarty, FAIA, received the William Strickland Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by AIA Tennessee for design excellence and professional leadership.

The contrast between the traditional exterior and the contemporary interior was particularly compelling, resulting in a space that feels both grounded and elevated. Photos 2, 3: Andrew Keithly

The jury applauded the warm, timeless quality of the wood structure and the effort it must have taken to guide the client through the challenges of mass timber design, including regulatory, fire, and cost hurdles.

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee by @anecdotexp_ received an Award of Merit in the category of Interior Design at the 2025 AIA Tennessee Design Awards.

Read Brittany's full interview: aiatn.org/re-introducing…

As an AIATN conference committee member this year, Brittany is ensuring that the day programming is fresh and engaging. As a Nashville resident, she encourages people to explore the neighborhoods beyond Downtown to get a true taste of Nashville.

Brittany Hodge, project architect with @eoaarchitects, is actively involved in the @aiamidtn producing the second season of a podcast called Re:Form Tennessee with topics that help push the architecture profession forward.

This year's theme is 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐁 + 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄. The built environment goes beyond physical form – it impacts how spaces are experienced and how they influence communities over time.

Save the Date for AIA Tennessee's 2025 Conference on Architecture held in Nashville! This conference will be a platform to explore how architecture can amplify civic engagement, foster community connection, and shape the future through thoughtful, resonant design.