The Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on books, records and statute of limitations on Dec. 30 at 9 a.m. CST. During the session, department staff will discuss essential record-keeping practices and statute of limitations guidelines for state tax compliance. The webinar is part of a free series the department offers to the public. Registration is available on the department’s website.

A retirement reception for Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge D. Michael Swiney will be held Jan. 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. EST at the Tennessee Supreme Court Building in Knoxville. The building is located at 505 Main St., STE 200, Knoxville 37902. The event will take place on the second floor. RSVP to Tammy Capps at tammy.capps@tncourt.gov by Jan. 5 to attend. Swiney plans to retire on Jan. 12.

Davidson County residents wanted on state warrants for nonviolent offenses will have an opportunity to address those cases during Nashville Safe Surrender 2025, scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 2021 Herman St., Nashville 37208. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST on Dec. 12, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 13, offering participants the chance to surrender, consult with an attorney and appear before a judge at the same location, with the possibility of returning home the same day. According to News Channel 5, Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake said the program allows individuals to take responsibility for outstanding warrants ahead of the holidays and reduce the stress those warrants place on families.

The Knoxville Bar Association (KBA) will hold its Annual Meeting and Elections on Dec. 12 at 8:30 a.m. EST. At the annual event, KBA President Jonathan Cooper will pass the gavel to incoming President Rachel Hurt. Members also will vote to elect Ursula Bailey as president-elect, Cathy Shuck as treasurer, M. Samantha Parris as secretary and four members of the KBA Board of Governors. The event will take place in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St., Knoxville 37902.

The Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women (TLAW) will host its 8th Annual Empowerment Conference on Dec. 12 at Holland & Knight's downtown Nashville office. A mediator/ADR panel will be moderated by retired Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee, and will feature Germantown attorney Anne Davis with the Gill Law Firm, retired Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder and Brentwood attorney Anne Hunter. The session will explore best practices in mediation, alternative dispute resolution and ethical considerations, offering practical strategies for navigating complex legal matters. The luncheon keynote speaker will be Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Mary Wagner. To see the full agenda and register, visit TLAW's website.

The Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on refunds and penalty waivers on Nov. 25 at 9 a.m. CST. Staff will discuss the process for applying for refunds and penalty waivers, including approvals and denials, statutes of limitations, common issues and more. The webinar is part of a free series the department offers to the public. Registration is available on the department’s website.

The Nashville Bar Association (NBA) will hold its Fall Memorial Service this Thursday at 11 a.m. CST. The event will take place at The Downtown Presbyterian Church, 154 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville 37219. A complimentary lunch will be held after the service, provided by an anonymous donor. More information about the service and those being honored can be found on the association’s website.

The Tennessee Alliance for Black Lawyers (TABL) and the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division's (YLD) Diversity Committee will hold a networking mixer on Jan. 8, 2026, at Spencer Fane, 511 Union St., Ste. 1000, Nashville 37219. The free event will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. CST and parking will be validated. Special thanks to Spencer Fane for sponsoring this event. All are welcome but an RSVP is required. See a flyer for more information.

The Memphis Bar Association's Access to Justice Committee, together with the TBA Young Lawyers Division and other organizations, are hosting a Restorative Rights & Resource Fair this Saturday, Nov. 22. Services to be offered include expungements, voter reinstatements, driver's license reinstatements and resume help. The event will take place at the Hickory Hill Community Center, 3910 Ridgeway Rd., Memphis 38115 from 9 a.m. to noon CST. Fill out this form to volunteer. See a flyer for more information.

The Knoxville Bar Association (KBA) will hold its Fall Memorial Service on Nov. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. EST at the Tennessee Supreme Court Building, 505 Main St. in Knoxville. The event, which is free and open to attendees, will take place in the Supreme Court courtroom on the building’s second floor. The service is to celebrate the careers, honor, applaud and express gratitude for the members of the Knoxville bar who have died since the last memorial service. Joining KBA President Jonathan Cooper in reflecting on and celebrating the lives of these individuals will be the Rev. Charles Fels and Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Dwight Tarwater. For more information and to register visit the KBA website.