August 2026 Wellness Calendar
Build Healthy Routines this August
Use this calendar for daily self-care ideas to support your well-being.
Let us know by Sept. 15 how many activities or resources you've explored. You could receive a Working for a Healthier Tennessee prize!
Aug. 3: Find a farmers market near you to celebrate National Farmers Market Week.
Aug. 4: Be Well @Work by checking your inbox for this month's newsletter today. Answer the trivia question for an opportunity to receive a prize!
Aug. 5: Register for The Magic of Movement webinar, presented by Sharecare, on Aug. 20, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. CT. You'll discover the key to aging well and the health benefits of walking.
Aug. 6: Have a strong start back to school with tips, tools and resources from kidcentraltn.
Aug. 7: Try a veggie freezer breakfast sandwich for a healthy start to the day.
Aug. 10: Join Stretch and Destress from 12 to 12:15 p.m. CT. Download the Stretch and Destress calendar invite to access video links in the Microsoft Teams chat you can do on your own time.
Aug. 11: Make fajitas at home with this sheet pan shrimp fajitas recipe.
Aug. 12: Sign up to be a wellness champion! A wellness champion is an employee who volunteers to support and promote wellness to their coworkers.
Aug. 13: Access the free 2026 Tennessee Vacation Guide to plan a trip.
Aug. 14: Cool off with a raspberry spritzer!
Aug. 17: Are you taking small steps to boost your health? Tell us about your recent wellness win.
Aug. 18: Boost your midday energy with a 10-minute fitness break at 11 a.m. CT.
Aug. 19: Join the Back to Balance session from 11 to 11:25 a.m. CT to learn mindfulness tools to support your wellbeing during the workday.
Aug. 20: Learn about legal assistance services available through Here4TN.
Aug. 21: Employees with insurance through Partners for Health can get expert medical opinion services for any health condition at no additional cost.
Aug. 24: Try a groovy peach pear smoothie to celebrate National Peach Month.
Aug. 25: Opt in to the Wellness Updates Teams Channel for weekly wellness reminders. Use this form to request to join if you have a tn.gov email address. If your state agency has a different email domain, complete this form.
Aug. 26: Discover simple tips to build healthy routines that support your energy, mood and overall well-being.
Aug. 27: Learn about your employee wellness benefits with our employee wellness checklist!
Aug. 28: National Grief Awareness Day is Aug. 30. Learn about grief support through Here4TN.
Aug 31: Let us know your favorite activities or resources from this wellness calendar, and you could receive a Working for a Healthier Tennessee prize!
Learn about all upcoming wellness activities, challenges, webinars and workouts on our Wellness Events page. If you have questions, please email WFHT.TN@tn.gov.