The Chattanooga Bar Association will hold its annual Law Day event on May 14 at the Marriott from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. The event will feature presentation of the Liberty Bell Award and a keynote address by former TBA President Bill Haltom, who will talk about his book "The Other Fellow May Be Right: The Civility of Howard Baker." The book looks at the life and career of Tennessee’s former U.S. senator and how he used strategic civility to bring people together. According to Haltom, his example remains a role model of what can be accomplished, even in the most contentious arenas of American life, through civility and collegiality. RSVP by to 423-602-9430 or lhood@chattanoogabar.org before May 12, or purchase tickets online.

The TBA Creditors Practice Section social event originally planned for April 30 has been postponed. Once a new date has been set, the section will be notified and encouraged to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Several national events and activities are being planned for this year's Law Day, which has been observed in the United States since 1958. This year’s Law Day theme, “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One,” celebrates what unites Americans as a country and a people. Tomorrow, the American Bar Association (ABA) will release results from the seventh annual Survey of Civic Literacy, which measures the public’s civics knowledge. On Thursday, the group will hold a virtual Law Day event with retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and multiple panelists. Register here to receive the link. Finally, a special edition of the Civics 101 podcast, recorded live this month, is now available to stream. The program was sponsored by Civics 101, Discovering Justice, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the ABA Division for Public Education. Learn more about each of these programs, get resources for planning a Law Day event, or watch the Law Day launch program, which is now available to stream.

The Shelby County Mental Health Court Foundation will hold an evening of celebration and support on May 2 from 7-9 p.m. at Annesadale Mansion, 1325 Lamar Ave., Memphis 38104. The event is designed to raise awareness and funding for the work of the court. Tickets are available for purchase online. A $100 donation is suggested. Black tie dress is requested. For more information contact Tameria Bowling, 901-482-2426.

The Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on April 29 to discuss taxes on certain alcohol distributors. Tennessee has a three-tiered system for distributing alcoholic beverages. However, there are some exceptions to this structure affecting wineries, distilleries and breweries. The webinar will explore this topic. Register for the webinar or see all upcoming educational events.

TBA’s member benefit partner SoFi will offer a free webinar on June 4 at noon CDT to help lawyers better understand the current status of the student loan landscape. Join Brian Walsh, SoFi’s financial planning leader, as he breaks down the latest changes and how SoFi at Work can help. The session also will include a live Q&A to answer any questions from attendees. Register here.

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (LAS) will launch its 2025 Equal Justice Campaign — now in its 40th year — with a kickoff event April 23 at GEODIS Park from 5-7 p.m. CDT. The event will bring together a group of justice-minded leaders, including 2025 Equal Justice Campaign Committee members, past Equal Justice Campaign Committee members, supporters of LAS, in-house corporate counsels, Leadership Cabinet law firm partners, pro bono directors at major law firms, leaders from the Tennessee and Nashville Bar Associations, and LAS executive leadership. RSVP for the event here.

West Tennessee Legal Services (WTLS) and the Jackson-Madison County Bar Association will hold a Law Day celebration in Jackson on May 2. The event, which will include a luncheon featuring a judicial panel, will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. CDT at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 309 E Baltimore St., Jackson 38301. Tickets are $35 for association members, $50 for non-members and $25 for non-attorneys. Tickets must be purchased by May 1.

Registration is now open for the next free advice clinic for Black-owned small businesses and nonprofits, set for May 15 in Nashville. The clinic, sponsored by the Arts & Business Council's Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts and Bradley, provides assistance with business formation and corporate governance, review of contracts and guidance in navigating local ordinances and state regulations. Register by May 12 to participate. Attorneys should email vlpa@abcnashville.org to volunteer.

The Nashville Bar Association (NBA) will hold its annual Law Day Luncheon on May 1 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT at the Four Seasons Hotel, 1000 Demonbruen St., Nashville 37201. The event will feature a keynote address by U.S. District Court Senior Judge Curtis L. Collier. Learn more and register online or view a flyer for the event. This year’s Law Day theme — Out of Many, One — celebrates the constitution’s ability to bridge differences and unite Americans.