OUR STORY
Tennessee Chapter 32 of the IRWA is a professional association composed of some of the best appraisers, attorneys, engineers, right of way agents, relocation assistance specialists and others. The association is unique in that it does not consist of people of only one field. Rather, it is the coming together of people from key professions which serve our cities, states and nation in the important matter of acquiring private property for the public good. The association’s members come from both the private and public sectors and include men and women from field personnel to managers at all levels of right of way activities.
Members of the association accomplish exceptional professional achievements by regularly meeting together, sharing their knowledge and experiences, presenting and participating in educational courses, writing technical and practical articles and maintaining a website to keep our members and friends updated on what’s happening in the right of way field. Chapter 32 encourages and assists people in advancing professionally and in recognizing their advancements through professional certifications and designations. The Chapter also participates in the International Right of Way Association on both the regional and international levels.
OUR STORY
Tennessee Chapter 32 of the IRWA is a professional association composed of some of the best appraisers, attorneys, engineers, right of way agents, relocation assistance specialists and others. The association is unique in that it does not consist of people of only one field. Rather, it is the coming together of people from key professions which serve our cities, states and nation in the important matter of acquiring private property for the public good. The association’s members come from both the private and public sectors and include men and women from field personnel to managers at all levels of right of way activities.
Members of the association accomplish exceptional professional achievements by regularly meeting together, sharing their knowledge and experiences, presenting and participating in educational courses, writing technical and practical articles and maintaining a website to keep our members and friends updated on what’s happening in the right of way field. Chapter 32 encourages and assists people in advancing professionally and in recognizing their advancements through professional certifications and designations. The Chapter also participates in the International Right of Way Association on both the regional and international levels.
SOME OF OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
The Chapter’s current goal is to help all individuals in the Right of Way field achieve IRWA credentialing. To that end, our Education Committee has established an incentive program. In that program, the chapter is offering a one-year membership to any individual who accomplishes the level of education necessary to achieve that goal.
Balfour Awards
Chapter 32 Balfour Award Recipients
Paul Burrow, SR/WA – 1992
Carol Croft, SR/WA – 1999
IRWA Conferences
Tennessee Chapter 32 hosted the 1985 and 2016 International Right of Way conferences. Both conferences were held at the beautiful Opryland Hotel.
IRWA Region 6 Chairs
Four members of Chapter 32 have served as Chairman of the IRWA Region 6. Members have served on various regional and international IRWA committees.
HISTORY
Tennessee Chapter 32 of the American Right of Way Association was chartered and established in the state of Tennessee on February 11, 1960. See the record of the chapter’s past presidents and other historical information below.
Historically known for its focus on continuing professional development, the chapter has many members who have received the senior designation – SR/WA – of the International Right of Way Association. The chapter also has members who have received certifications in specific fields of endeavor.