State Press Contests Deadline extended to Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

(Jan. 26, 2026 at 6:35 p.m. EST)

Because of impacts from the weekend ice storm in much of our state, TPA has extended the 2026 Tennessee State Press Contests (for the Newsroom) deadline to Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. The rules and entry information are available as a PDF click to download the Rules Brochure PDF. The categories remain the same as in 2025.   

Contact TPA with questions by emailing rgentile@tnpress.com.