On July 1, Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors – Codified!
As of yesterday, Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors is codified! Thanks be to God! On June 18, 2025, in the case of United States v. Skrmetti, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors and concluded that the law does not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment […]
Supreme Court Upholds the Law and State’s Efforts to Protect Children
Big win at the United States Supreme Court today in United States v. Skrmetti where the Justices decided (6-3) in favor of a Tennessee law (SB 1) that, as an increasing number of states have done, restricts sex transitioning treatments for minors. The law was being challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) which […]
Meet CWA of Tennessee’s New State Director!
We are pleased to introduce to you the new State Director of Tennessee, Lavigne Kirkpatrick. Lavigne first engaged with Concerned Women for America (CWA) in 1996 when she was invited to a Prayer/Action Chapter in Winter Park, Florida. Lavigne spent many years in Florida working as a Registered Nurse and was appointed by two Governors […]
It Was Reality Against Fantasy at the Skrmetti Orals at the Supreme Court
Laws must be rooted in reality. However, when it comes to the Left’s approach to law, emotion and fantasy rule the day in certain contexts. Oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti at the nation’s highest court illustrated this perfectly. The case involves a 2023 Tennessee law (Senate Bill 1, passed with bipartisan support) that […]
Spotlight on CWA – October 2024
As we are now in the home stretch of this election year, our Concerned Women for America (CWA) leaders around the country are laser-focused on get-out-the-vote efforts. This week our Field Development Coordinator, Michelle Minor, surveyed our highly active field members. This survey showed that during this election season, our diligent members organized almost 800 […]
CWALAC Represents You at the Inaugural Congressional Family Caucus Event
Earlier this week, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) was invited to attend the Congressional Family Caucus’ inaugural event. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Illinois ) felt compelled, alongside Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-Tennessee) and Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas), to create this crucial caucus in the wake of the highly controversial “Respect for Marriage Act” that […]
Dignity in Danger
By Hannah Faulkner, Young Women for America Chapter President in Rutherford County, Tennessee. On Sunday, June 18, my siblings and I were swimming at a local community center here in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, when we entered the bathroom to find a man posing as a woman undressing in the women’s locker room. We didn’t feel safe […]
February 1 – Special Meeting for All Tennesseans – In-Person or Via Zoom
Does the news depress you? Do you keep listening, hoping for some good news? I know I do! But what does God say? And how does He want us to respond to the news? On Wednesday, February 1, Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) Johnson City Prayer/Action Chapter is hosting a special meeting open to all […]
CWA Nashville Prayer/Action Chapter Kick-Off Meeting – August 11
Save The Date: New Nashville Prayer/Action Chapter Kick-Off Meeting – August 11 Hello, I am Wendy Joseph, the new Concerned Women for America (CWA) Prayer/Action Chapter Leader in the Nashville, Tennessee area. I am excited to announce that our kick-off meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11. No doubt you are as concerned as […]
Johnson City Prayer/Action Chapter Kick-Off Meeting – Monday, June 29
(Do you, or someone you know, live in or near Johnson City, Tennessee? Either way, please read on.) Hello, I am Tammy Smith, the new Concerned Women for America (CWA) Prayer/Action Chapter Leader of Johnson City. I am very excited to announce our kick-off meeting to be held Monday, June 29. No doubt you are […]
A Message from a CWA of Tennessee Chapter Leader – NOT Giving Up
I have always loved the quote used by President, Ronald Reagan, “If not now, when? If not by us, then by whom?” As I’ve observed the events of the last several months around the world and our county, I asked myself, am I going to give up or press in, within my role as a […]
Heritage President Kay James on Race in America after George Floyd
In late May, the nation went from Coronavirus lock-down to racial unrest in a matter of moments. After George Floyd’s tragic death by a white policeman, we watched in horror as day after day peaceful protests turned to violent riots and looting. CWA’s CEO and President Penny Nance speaks to Kay Cole James, the President […]
In Defense of Kay Coles James
CWA’s CEO and President Penny Nance teamed up with Susan B. Anthony List’s President Marjorie Dannenfelser on the following opinion article published in Real Clear Politics defending Kay Coles James after her comments were criticized in the media. “As pro-life women leaders we have particular revulsion at the murder of George Floyd, a precious human […]
Conservative Leaders Offer Principles to Counter Biased Social Media
The Free Speech Alliance (FSA), a coalition in which CWA participates, responded to President Donald Trump’s executive order addressing social media platforms’ bias against conservatives by releasing the following statement setting out four principles these platforms need to adopt. Read the Entire Response and Four Principles Here
Speak Up for Kavanaugh!
Dear Friends, Just two weeks ago, Judge Kavanaugh sat through four intense days of questioning, and he did an outstanding job. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee had at least two representatives in the room at all times, and we could not have been more impressed. He was steadfast in his dedication to the […]
Tennesseans Stood Up for Amendment 1!
Concerned Women for America of Tennessee is pleased to announce the resounding success of the “Tennesseans Stand Up for Amendment 1” Press Conference. An overflowing crowd of Amendment 1 supporters gathered to listen to experienced and informed speakers talk about why we should vote ”Yes” on Amendment 1. The Duggar family sang a beautiful rendition […]
Revised Amendment 1 Fact Card Now Available!
Click to view document. Print on white card stock, cut and distribute liberally to friends, family, churches, etc.
Tenn., N. Dakota Pro-Lifers Fight for Their State Constitutions
CWA of North Dakota and CWA of Tennessee highly recommends this article.
Pictures from the CWALAC 9/29/2014 Amendment 1 Press Conference
Poll Shows Support of Proposed Abortion Amendment
View Fox 17’s report on 9/29/2014 CWALAC Press Conference which includes statement from CWA State Director Brenda Causey.