Annual Meetings

TNBWG 2026 Annual Meeting Information

Join us for professional and student presentations, discussions, workshops, and everything else batty in Tennessee!

When: Thursday, November 19, 2026  

Where: Ijams Nature Center | Nonprofit educational nature center | 2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN, USA 

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EASTERN Time (break for lunch on own)

Cost: $10 for professionals, free for students and the public

We are now accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations until 11 November, 2026! Please send your abstracts to: ecburton@tva.gov. 

Meeting Registration Link: Here!

Not enough bat talk? Join us for a social before the meeting at Trailhead Beer Market on November 18, 6-9 PM ET.

This year we are including a Silent Auction at the meeting! Please bring anything you are willing to donate to the Silent Auction that you think would generate funds for the TNBWG!