Your Vote is Needed!

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 As you likely know, a special election for the 7th Congressional District of Tennessee (which […]

Encourage-A-Legislator Prayer Project – Tennessee

Encourage-A-Legislator Program “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 The Call to Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-2 instructs us to pray for […]

Back-to-School Alert: Protect Our Children!

Stop Sexually Explicit Books in School Libraries As students return to classrooms this fall, it’s time to ask: Do you know what’s in your local school library? In school districts across the state, students as young as 10 years old have access to sexually explicit books, some with graphic illustrations, sexual content, and gender ideology […]

CWA of Tennessee Encourages Prayer and Action on Behalf of Our Great State

Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Tennessee’s response to the issues we face is always a combination of prayer and action. On that note, I would like to encourage you to consider these opportunities: Consider finding out if there is a local CWA of Tennessee Prayer/Action Chapter in your area or consider starting one in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]