- Tennessee ranks 46th in a national report on the status of women
- Tennessee ranks 36th in employment and earnings, 43rd in economic autonomy, and 49th in political participation
- Almost 63% of women with children under six years of age are working
- Women earn less than men in every area of industry
- The average Tennessee woman earns only $26,500 annually, versus $35,500 for the average Tennessee man. The average U.S. woman earns $29,800 versus $40,900 for the average U.S. man.
 2007 "E" Award Recipients - learn more
Rosalyn Carpenter, Urban League of Middle Tennessee, CEO
Agenia Clark, Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley, CEO
Sen. Thelma Harper, Tennessee General Assembly
Dr. Mary Hodge Jinks, University of Tennessee,
Associate Vice
President
Rep. Sherry Jones, Tennessee General Assembly
Deborah Reed, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Assistant Director for Minority Business Development
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Learn more about the 5th Annual Women's Economic Summit to be held October 27, 2008 at the Airport Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee.
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The first Economic Summit was held in 2004. What started as a forum to bring attention to the economic needs of women in Tennessee and to be a financial support for the Tennessee Economic Council on Women has evolved into an extraordinary annual event. Attendees come from diverse backgrounds including; large corporations, small businesses, education, government and community organizations. The Summit offers an array of dynamic and powerful speakers and breakout sessions that inspire and develop leaders of today and tomorrow.
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