Upcoming events & Professional Development
Interpreter Night Out
Join us for a fun night out celebrating community and connection every third Thursday of the month. This is a space for us interpreters to enjoy each other’s company and have some fun together!
Fall Festival
Join us for our Fall Fest—a fun-filled afternoon featuring fall activities, local food trucks, and a festive trunk-or-treat for all ages. It’s a family-friendly event you won’t want to miss, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! If you would like to sign up as a vendor, volunteer, or trunk-or-treat participant, you may do so here.
Interpreter Night Out
Join us for a fun night out celebrating community and connection every third Thursday of the month. This is a space for us interpreters to enjoy each other’s company and have some fun together!
TSD Statewide Conference
A great chance for local interpreters to earn CEUs and connect with the community—learning and mingling all in one place! We are excited to be providing the CEUs for all workshops at this conference.
Interpreter Night Out
Join us for a fun night out celebrating community and connection every third Thursday of the month. This is a space for us interpreters to enjoy each other’s company and have some fun together!
Interpreter Night Out
Join us for a fun night out celebrating community and connection every third Thursday of the month. This is a space for us interpreters to enjoy each other’s company and have some fun together!
Interpreter Night Out
Join us for a fun night out celebrating community and connection every third Thursday of the month. This is a space for us interpreters to enjoy each other’s company and have some fun together!
From Skill Development to Exam Readiness: Preparing for the Performance Assessment
Join presenter Kristeena Thaten as she presents this workshop in ASL tailored specifically for those preparing for the CASLI Performance exam in interpreting. Learn how to register for this professional development opportunity here.
Exam Readiness: Navigating CASLI GKE and Case Studies
Join presenter Kristeena Thaten for this virtual workshop to prepare for the CASLI General Knowledge Exam. Click to learn more about this professional development opportunity fully presented in ASL here.
Interpreter Night Out
Join us for a fun night out celebrating community and connection every third Thursday of the month. This is a space for us interpreters to enjoy each other’s company and have some fun together!
4th of July Fireworks
Join SLS as we provide interpreting services for this year’s July 4th Fireworks downtown Nashville. We are so excited to partner with Visit Music City again to continue providing access for these fun main events! For more information, please click here.
Nashville PRIDE
Join SLS at Pride this year! We are so excited to partner with Nashville Pride and provide access to all main stage shows all weekend long! See you there, and Happy Pride!
Interpreter Night Out
Calling all interpreters! Join us for a night out celebrating community by networking, relaxing, and just being together. Sometimes that’s all you need. P.S. This will be a trivia night as well if you’d like to participate. Happy Pride!
Hands Up Conference!
Join us this year in Orlando as we present at the ever powerful Hands Up Conference! We are THRILLED to be involved. This is a great chance for you to earn more CEUs as well! Feel free to email us for more information.
Deaf Camp
Dead Kids Connect will be hosting a Family Summit at Deaf Camp of Brentwood Deaf Church. Learn more about this event here.
Summer Splash
Join SLS for a very fun community event! The Smyrna pool is hosting us as we celebrate good times and that warm summer feeling!
Thanks For the Feedback Workshop
Join presenter Kayla Geide as she hosts this virtual workshop all about feedback and professional growth. Find more information about this amazing opportunity here.
Interpreter Night Out
Calling all interpreters! Join us for a night out celebrating community by networking, relaxing, and just being together. Sometimes that’s all you need.
Last Day of Spring ASL 1 In Person Classes
Last day of classes for our Beginner ASL Level 1 Classes with teacher Daniel Timlen.
To Intralingual is to...Wait, What?
Join presenter Christopher Tester as he guides attendees in our virtual workshop: To Intralingual is to…Wait, What? Defining Intralingual Interpreting and Language Principles. Sign up for this wonderful opportunity here.
Last Day of Intermediate ASL Classes
Last day of our in-person Spring Semester Intermediate ASL Level 3 classes with teacher Jenny Partain.
Last Day of ASL 2 Virtual Classes
Last day of our Spring Semester virtual Beginner ASL Level 2 classes.
Last Day of ASL 2 Spring Classes
Last Day of our Spring Semester Beginner ASL Level 2 Classes with teacher Jenny Partain.
Last Day of Spring Virtual Classes
Last Day of Virtual Classes for our Spring Semester Beginner ASL Level 1 Classes.
PD- Prioritizing Mental Health for K12 Interpreters
Join Amy Lankheit as she leads this workshop on mental health geared toward educational interpreters. Find more information about this professional development opportunity here.
Interpreter Night Out
Calling all interpreters! Join us for a night out celebrating community by networking, relaxing, and just being together. Sometimes that’s all you need.
Spring Celebration
Join SLS at Shelter 4 for our annual Spring Celebration! Stay tuned for more information!
PD- Black and Neurodivergent: Interpreting for those who process information differently
Join presenter Renee Phillips as she presents this workshop. Find out more information about this professional development opportunity here.
Spring Break
Our Spring Semester Beginner and Intermediate ASL Classes will recognize Spring Break from March 31st through April 4th.
From What Do They Mean to What Does It Mean
Join presenter Robyn K. Dean either in person at the Knoxville Center of the Deaf of virtually via zoom as she explores an interpreter’s career trajectory and professional development. Learn more about this opportunity here.
ASL Day at the Chattanooga Zoo
Join us as we celebrate ASL Day at the Chattanooga Zoo! We cannot wait to see you at our booth!