Community of Practice

What is a Community of Practice?

 “Groups of people who share a concern or passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.” – Étienne Wenger 

The Health Council Community of Practice (CoP) supports local and regional TDH staff and community members who are involved in County Health Council work. With a focus on equity and community engagement, the Community of Practice provides a structured space to celebrate successes, share best practices, build skills, and foster connections that cultivate leadership among County Health Council participants and support staff.

For broader information relevant to Health Councils, such as funding and training opportunities, sign up for the Health Council monthly newsletter here.

For more information on the CoP, please email Atlee Tyree, Community Engagement Strategist, at atlee.tyree@tn.gov.

Monthly Networking Calls

The CoP meets online every month to spotlight Health Council work, network, and share resources. If you would like to attend these meetings and receive updates specific to the CoP, please join the mailing list here. 

Spring Summits 2025

The Community of Practice gathered in-person for our third series of spring events across the state. We met in Greeneville, Cookeville, and Jackson to network with other Health Council members and gain tools and resources to support our Health Council work. The program featured opening remarks from Dr. Monty Burks, Deputy Director of the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative, a Health Council leadership panel, and breakout sessions on meeting facilitation, grant readiness, faith-based partnerships, and disability inclusion in the CHIP.

Spring Summits 2024

In April and May, the CoP gathered in Jackson, Lebanon, and Knoxville for a series of Spring Summits to build relationships, learn from each other, and improve public health skills. The summits included breakout sessions such as a Data Walk, SMARTIE Goal Setting, and Social Determinants of Health 101.