Tennessee Press Association Foundation
The Tennessee Press Association Foundation was established in 1976.
Vision Statement
Promote optimal quality in Tennessee Press Association member newspapers by making educational opportunities available to all newspaper personnel and students, in related fields, in a socially, ethically, and financially responsible manner.
Mission Statement
Raise and disburse funds to enable the Tennessee Press Association Foundation to be valued, and recognized nationally, as a statewide provider of quality educational opportunities for the benefit of Tennessee Press Association member newspapers by:
• Anticipating and meeting educational needs in the fields of journalism, first amendment issues, advertising, business, and technology;
• Developing and promoting awareness of Tennessee Press Association member newspapers to the general reading public;
• Promoting a work environment at Tennessee Press Association member newspapers conducive to producing high quality, nationally recognized, community newspapers and related products for our readers and advertising customers; and
• Providing appropriate recognition of those Tennessee newspaper professionals who are selected for inclusion in the Tennessee Newspaper Hall of Fame.
Bylaws PDF file
Grant Request Form PDF file
Make a donation to the Foundation PDF file
Newspaper in Education (NIE) funding form PDF file
Tennessee Newspaper Hall of Fame tnnewspaperhalloffame.com