Accepting Nominations 

Modeled after the National Rural Health Association’s policy congress, the Tennessee Rural Health Policy Congress will be the policymaking body that determines the Rural Health Association of Tennessee’s (RHA) positions regarding public policy. 

The responsibilities of the members are to:

• Identify topics and provide technical expertise on the development of Association policies.
• Create, review, and approve Association policy recommendations and positions.
• Ensure the Association’s guiding principles and mission are promoted through all policies.
• Develop policy papers to communicate the Associations priorities and recommendations.

Membership

To be eligible to serve on the Policy congress, individuals must be an active member of the association and in the greater rural health community. Members should review the orientation document (below), review the attendance requirement for 2026, and complete the nomination form by Monday, January 5th.

Selection

Selection will be made by Membership Status, Constituency Group, Rural Health Involvement, and number of vacancies. See the orientation document below.

2026 Meeting Dates

• March 31^st – Jackson, 3-5pm Central
• June 23^rd – Murfreesboro, 3-5pm Central
• November 18^th – Knoxville, 3-5pm Central

Rural Policy Congress Member Orientation

Submit Interest