September 2026 Wellness Calendar
Get Moving this STEP-tember
Use this calendar for daily self-care ideas to support your well-being.
Let us know by Oct. 15 how many activities or resources you’ve explored. You could receive a Working for a Healthier Tennessee prize!
Sept. 1: Check your inbox for this month's Be Well @Work newsletter. Answer the trivia question for an opportunity to receive a prize!
Sept. 2: Step up your daily movement by joining Sharecare's STEP-tember challenge.
Sept. 3: Opt in to the Wellness Updates Teams Channel for weekly wellness reminders sent via Teams. 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.
Sept. 4: Mix up your own Creole seasoning blend to celebrate National Spice Blend Day.
Sept. 7: State holiday. Find a location to pick your own fruit!
Sept. 8: It's time for a gut check. Learn how your gut microbiome affects digestion and overall health—simple ways to support a healthy gut.
Sept. 9: Join the Get to the Heart of It: How Your Emotions Impact Your Health webinar, presented by Sharecare, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. CT.
Sept. 10: Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, you're not alone. Learn about National Suicide Prevention Month and where to access resources.
Sept. 11: Learn what cholesterol is, the signs and symptoms, and how to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Sept. 14: Learn what whole grains are, why they matter for your health and easy ways to include them in your meals.
Sept. 15: Get moving with a 10-minute fitness break at 11 a.m. CT.
Sept. 16: Need a chocolate fix? Try this recipe for chocolate-dipped nuts.
Sept. 17: Are you taking small steps toward improved health? Tell us about your recent wellness win.
Sept. 18: Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day by making healthier classic American cheeseburger sliders or black bean burgers.
Sept. 21: Join Stretch & Destress from 12 to 12:15 p.m. CT. Download the invite to access video links in the Microsoft Teams chat you can do on your own time.
Sept. 22: Declutter one small space (desk, drawer, car).
Sept. 23: Whip up a healthy breakfast to celebrate Better Breakfast Month.
Sept. 24: Say "no" to something that drains your energy.
Sept. 25: Are you a manager? See what tools and resources are available to you.
Sept. 28: Prevent food-related illnesses with these food safety tips.
Sept. 29: Reflect on the month by thinking about what worked and what you want to carry forward.
Sept. 30: 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.