TLC participated in the Tennessee County Services Association's (TCSA) Fall Conference this week. We promoted the partnership with our sister agency, the County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS), which funds language services and classes for county officials and employees.

UT Knoxville nutrition counseling grad students joined TLC’s Richard Ponce-de-Leon and Genna Linton for a 3-hour workshop on effective communication in interpreter-mediated clinical encounters.

Tennessee Language Center recently welcomed 15 students for a hands-on workshop led by internationally exhibiting master calligrapher Khalid Casado exploring the history, techniques and artistry of traditional Arabic calligraphy.

TLC was proud to administer the prestigious Japan Kanji Aptitude Test on Oct. 18 to 23 students ready to test their Japanese kanji knowledge! TLC is one of only four approved testing sites in the entire United States authorized by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation.

TLC's research associate & UT Southern professor Dr. Rebecca Todd Garvin and Professor W. Cochran Pruett recently presented "Building the Linguistic Landscape through Community Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Research" at the UT 2026 Engagement and Scholarship Consortium.

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TLC participated in the Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) Client Resource Fair this weekend. We connected with community members and shared information about our English classes and how language learning can open doors to new opportunities.

TLC translated the employee handbook and a confidentiality agreement into Spanish for Pyramex, a family-owned personal protective equipment (PPE) provider in Piperton, TN, opening the door to a broader pool of talent.

As part of University of Tennessee Southern Professor Pruett’s World Geography class, TLC Assistant Director of World Languages Mauricio Lopera shared his firsthand experience of living in Colombia through a presentation on “Geography, Culture, and Language of Colombia.”

Join us this Saturday for an Intro to Arabic Calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No prior r knowledge of the Arabic language is required, Saturday, Oct. 10, 4-6:30 p.m. CDT Tennessee Language Center, 193 Polk Ave., Nashville $44.52 REGISTER: eventbrite.com/e/introductio…

TLC participated in the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival this past weekend. Staff & teachers shared information about our English classes and our interpreter training programs for bilingual individuals looking to turn their language skills into a career.

Congratulations to Bilingual Administrative Coordinator, English Programs, Irma Hernandez, on celebrating five years with the Tennessee Language Center and the University of Tennessee! Happy 5-year anniversary, Irma! 🎉

Congratulations to our Director of World Languages, Dr. C. Brian Barnett, on celebrating five years with the Tennessee Language Center and the University of Tennessee! . Happy 5-year anniversary, Brian! 🎉

On International Interpreter Appreciation Day, you could say thank you to an interpreter. Or you could help someone become one by providing funding for them to build their careers. Support TLC's Interpreter Scholarship Fund before midnight Sept. 30. give.tennessee.edu/building-…

Congratulations to TLC's Interpretation Project Manager Adrian McDaniel! She was recognized with the Dr. Janice Rodriguez Legacy Award. This award is presented to a person who embraces TLC's values, furthers our mission, & serves our customers with professionalism & innovation.

TLC recently gathered with colleagues with the UT Institute for Public Service for our annual conference. The Five Franklins Award, given to Accounting Specialist Apryl Ruiz, recognizes IPS employees who demonstrate exceptional work and service to the Institute.

TLC recently gathered with colleagues from the UT Institute for Public Service for our annual conference. The Pinnacle Award, given to Project Manager Adrian McDaniel, recognizes an employee whose service goes above & beyond the high-quality service we strive to provide.

TLC recently attended the 8th Annual Only+Together Nashville Refugee Conference, a gathering of diverse faith communities and humanitarian and civic organizations working to strengthen Nashville's communities.

TLC recently gathered with colleagues from the UT Institute for Public Service for our annual conference. The Beacon Award, given to TLC Director of Marketing & Communications Missy Pankake, recognizes an employee who consistently provides top-notch service behind the scenes.