Rural Health Association of Tennessee's 2026 32nd Annual Conference

Registration

Registration is now open, and we are excited to welcome attendees from across Tennessee and beyond for this year’s conference in Knoxville. This event brings together rural health leaders, providers, partners and advocates for a valuable opportunity to learn, network and share ideas that support rural communities across the state.

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Sponsor Prospectus

Support Rural Health Association of Tennessee by sponsoring our Annual Conference. Sponsorship dollars help keep our event affordable for 350+ guests and supports rural health advocacy throughout the year. 

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Speaker Proposals

We are now accepting speaker proposals for our annual conference through June 30, 2026. We invite healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, community organizations and other partners to submit presentations focused on rural health and rural transformation.

This year’s conference tracks align with the five pillars of Tennessee’s application and include:

• Childhood Health
• Healthcare Delivery and Innovation
• Healthcare Workforce
• Rural Health Safety Net
• Behavioral Health Integration

Sessions may be presented as workshops, panel discussions, or research presentations and should fit within a 55-minute timeframe, including audience Q&A.

The conference attracts a diverse audience from across Tennessee and beyond, including hospital administrators, public health professionals, school health personnel, legislators, providers, educators, students, community leaders, rural business leaders, policymakers and other rural health stakeholders.

We look forward to hearing your innovative ideas and perspectives as we work together to shape the future of rural health in Tennessee.

Submit Your Proposal Here

Lodging

Details coming soon!

Thank you to our 2025 Platinum Sponsors!