Before getting any deeper into 2026, the Nashville Section would like to recognize the passing of 2 members we lost this past year. Robert “Bob” Williams and Ted Weber, were not only long time members of the Nashville Section, but were very important and long time contributors to the Nashville Section. Curtis Duncan AWS Nashville Section Chair
On April 14, 2026, we will be meeting at World Testing in Mt. Juliet, TN to discuss common welding-related construction mistakes. Bob O’Neal will lead the discussion. Audience participation is welcome, as any knowledge that can prevent an incident or injury is a welcome thing. Bob has been in the business a few years now, and…
Let’s try again! Duane Morrison’s Welding Documentation discussion and student machine set up trial had to be cancelled last week to ensure Section member and student safety. We are now going to meet on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Lebanon, TN TCAT campus for the rescheduled welding documentation technical meeting. 📅Meeting Time: The meeting will be…
Come join us on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6PM Central at the Lebanon, TN TCAT campus for a welding documentation technical meeting. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (B&PVC) inspector Duane Morrison will be on hand to educate and inform all of us on how to read, understand, and properly use Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and…
Come join us in Portland, TN! TCAT Portland (Nashville Satellite) will be hosting our Section’s Event on September 25th at 6:00 PM CST. Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification Records (WPQ) explained. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (B&PVC) inspector Duane Morrison will be on hand to educate and…
Come join us in Nashville TN! Bridgestone Arena will be hosting our Section’s Event on August 15 through August 17, 2025. AWS Careers in Welding Tour Virtual Welding at the Professional Bull Riders Stampede Days, August 15,16 and 17 at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville TN is approaching fast. Sign up to help us show Nashville the…
The AWS Nashville Section is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help support the AWS Mobile Experience during the PBR Nashville Stampede, August 15-17. This is a great opportunity to engage with the community, share the benefits of welding careers and education, and represent AWS in an exciting and dynamic environment. Volunteers will assist with welcoming attendees,…
Come join us in Lebanon, TN! TCAT will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on May 22nd at 5:00 PM CT. Join us as outgoing AWS Nashville Section Treasurer Bob O’Neal discusses his career as an NDE business owner, inspector, CWI, and welding procedure and welder qualifier. Please join us as Bob reviews a career full of hard…
This will be a hybrid meeting (In-Person at TCAT Nashville and Online via Zoom), with guest speaker Dr. Joshua Burgess. TVA Sr. Program Manager. At the American Welding Society (AWS) Dr. Burgess serves as Vice President and will be the 2026 AWS President. Presentation Topic: Failures in the Power Industry and Case Studies. The presentation will…