Day of Hope and Healing (In-Person)

Event Description:  

Throughout 2022, CNM has hosted over 30 Community Conversations addressing social issues that impact our city’s most marginalized and often forgotten communities. These sessions, led by 11 local affinity groups, have convened to share stories, data, and lived experiences to create meaningful dialogue around opportunities for change and collaboration.  

Our final convening of 2022, titled “Day of Hope and Healing,” will highlight the outcomes from these discussions presented in an interactive format, combining art and musical performances, panel discussions, and intimate breakout groups. We hope that through reflective conversation, we as a community can create actionable approaches to lessen the divide across cultures and increase equitable access for every resident in Tennessee. 

Discussion topics will include race, education, healthcare, housing, workforce development, and more!  

Event Agenda: 

• 9:00 – Opening remarks, introductions, artist performance 
• 9:20 – Keynote speaker 
• 10:00 – Table talk round #1 
• 10:40 – Table talk round #2 
• 12:00 – Lunch and panel discussion 
• 1:00 – Table talk round #3 
• 1:45 – Discussion topic “the path forward” 
• 2:45 – Closing remarks  

** Please arrive by 8:45 AM. Masks are encouraged but not required **

Event Speakers: 

• Kitcki A. Carroll (United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc.)
• Nancy Denning-Martin (Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) 
• Joseph Gutierrez (API Middle Tennessee) 
• Tara Jollie (LeadDog Consulting) 
• Dawn Stone (CNM's Chief Impact and Diversity Officer)

Special Needs, Accommodations, and Event Questions:

We strive to be open and inclusive with our events, including having an ASL interpreter available for attendees. Please contact Dawn Stone (dawn@cnm.org) if you need any accommodations, special requests, or have additional event-related questions.