Courtney Atnip, founding partner of Capitol & 5th Public Strategies, master’s degree, UTK, She is a government public relations consultant; where she serves as an independent Tennessee government public relations firm serving corporate, government, nonprofit organizations; and Lobbyists for the League of Women Voters TN, She will bring us up to date on the successful (and not so successful)legislation that was passed in the last two sessions and walk us through the legislative process of September 2026 Volume 89, Issues 1 Page 3 the Tennessee General Assembly and how we can engage with that process at the most beneficial time.

The Lunch With the League (LWL) is scheduled for the first and third Tuesdays of each month (except September 2026) from September through May. The League meets in the Social Room of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Lunches may be purchased for a nominal fee beginning at 11:30 a.m. (eastern time) or attendees may bring their own lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. The presentation by the speaker begins at 12:00 noon, followed by a question-and-answer session. Guests are welcome to attend these interesting and informative events. Members will be informed via email of any last-minute changes to the program.