Women in Law Enforcement Conference
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is proud to present the 2025 Women in Law Enforcement Conference!
This year's conference will take place at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. The conference will begin at 10 a.m. CDT on Monday, April 14, and will conclude at noon CDT on Wednesday, April 16.
The WLEC website is your hub for all things #WLEC2025! Check back for conference information, including hotel details, a travel assistant packet, partnership information, the agenda, and more!
Conference Program and Agenda
Conference Survey
Breakout Session Registration - NOW OPEN
Closer to the conference, we will send out a link to a survey allowing you choose the breakout sessions you would like to attend. The breakouts will have limited seating, so make sure to complete your survey quickly to guarantee you can attend the sessions that speak to you.
If you need to cancel a session registration, please email wlec.info@tn.gov with the session name and session time.
NOTE: Most sessions below are also offered as Afternoon Breakout Sessions
8:00 am - Noon Sessions - Choose ONLY one
- OR -
8:00 - 9:45 am Sessions - Choose one from list AND one at 10:00 am
- Yoga
- Level Up: Strategies to Maximize Your Potential in the Promotional Process
- Detailed account of Ferris’ critical incident and lessons learned
- Effects of Trauma on First Responders
10:00 - 11:45 am Sessions - Choose one from list AND one at 8:00 am
NOTE: Most sessions below are also offered as Morning Breakout Sessions
1:00 - 5:00 pm Sessions - Choose ONLY one
- OR -
1:00 - 2:45 pm Sessions - Choose one from list AND one at 3:00 pm
- Yoga
- Level Up: Strategies to Maximize Your Potential in the Promotional Process
- Detailed Account of Ferris’ Critical Incident and Lessons Learned
- Effects of Trauma on First Responders
3:00 - 4:45 pm Sessions - Choose one from list AND one at 1:00 pm
Onsite Registration Check In
The registration area will be in the Platinum Ballroom Foyer and will be staffed daily for any questions or needs that may arise during the conference. Conference registration will be from 1:00PM – 5:00PM on Sunday, April 13, and from 7:00AM – 4:30PM on Monday, April 14.
Lodging
The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown is located at 623 Union Street, Nashville, TN 37219. Hotel check-in time is 3:00PM CDT and check-out time is 11:00AM CDT. This newly renovated hotel in the heart of Music City is pet-friendly, has on-site parking, and bike rentals!
Parking
On-site parking is available at a cost of $55 per day self-park, and $65 per day valet. They also have electric vehicle charging stations available.
Dress Code
The dress code for the conference is business casual. Polos and utility pants/khakis are also acceptable. There will be a group photo on Monday right before lunch at noon. Please wear your seasonal class A uniform for this photo if possible.
Meals
Several meals will be provided during the conference, they are lunch Monday, breakfast and lunch Tuesday, and breakfast Wednesday.
Follow us on Facebook
Also, follow our Facebook page @WomenInLawEnforcementConference for the latest conference updates, speaker information, and event photos! Please tag us in your photos and use our conference hastag - #WLEC2025!
Contact Us
Contact us with any questions or concerns via email at WLEC.INFO@tn.gov or by phone at (615) 232-2901.
We look forward to seeing you in Nashville April 14-16!
