Proclamation Project
TSPN uses its annual Proclamation Project to elevate community conversations around suicide prevention during its observance of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. By partnering with state and local leaders and advocates, we ensure every corner of Tennessee recognizes and acknowledges the importance of suicide awareness.
Our Proclamation Project is more than a symbolic gesture. It is a powerful statement that shows state and local leaders prioritize suicide awareness. It encourages open dialogue and demonstrates a dedication to highlighting resources and support for those affected by suicide in our state.
Below is a listing of the proclamations signed by mayors, county executives, sheriffs, healthcare system executives, and school district superintendents designating September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2024.
Governor Bill Lee also signed a statewide proclamation. We appreciate them for their leadership in bringing attention to suicide prevention, helping reduce stigma, and starting conversations that can save lives.
TSPN will soon launch its 2025 awareness campaign--reach out to
your Regional Director to learn how you can get involved and spread the message of suicide prevention within your community.
Find the proclamation from your community here:
East Region
Blount County
Cherokee Health Systems
City of Oak Ridge
Claiborne County
Cocke County Sheriff's Office
Cocke County
Monroe County
Sevier County
Greater Memphis Region
City of Arlington
City of Bartlett
City of Collierville
Fayette County
City of Germantown
City of Memphis
Shelby County
Tipton County
Greater Nashville Region
Metro Nashville Davidson County
Mid-Cumberland Region
Cheatham County
Hartsville-Trousdale County
Northeast Region
Northwest Region
Benton County
Carroll County
Gibson County
City of Humboldt
City of Milan
City of Trenton
University of Tennessee-Martin
South Central Region
Bedford County
Coffee County
City of Fayetteville
Franklin County
Giles County
Lawrence County
Lewis County
Lincoln County
Marshall County
Maury County
Wayne County
Southeast Region
City of Cleveland/Bradley County
Grundy County
McMinn County
Rhea County
Southwest Region
Chester County
Hardeman County
Haywood County
City of Jackson and Madison County
City of Jackson
Town of Stanton
Upper Cumberland Region
Cannon County
Clay County
Cumberland County
DeKalb County
Fentress County
City of Livingston
Macon County
Overton County
Pickett County
Putnam County
Smith County
City of Smithville
Van Buren County
Warren County
Above: the 2024 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month proclamation signed by Mayor David Parsons on behalf of the City of Bartlett.
Below: Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County (second from right) presents local staff with that year's proclamation document. Also pictured, from left to right: Executive Director Anna Sever, Mid-Cumberland Regional Director Darrell Bouldin, and Greater Nashville Regional Director Hannah Quinn.
