Additional Resources
The Office of External Affairs connects Meharry Medical College with local, state, and national partners to advance community well-being through education, public policy, and outreach. This page offers key resources to support civic engagement, public service, and informed participation in government and community initiatives.
The Tennessee General Assembly
Information about the Tennessee State Legislature, information on sessions, bills, and more.
The NAACP
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization.
The White House
Find out about the President and current White House events, along with press releases and more.
The United States House of Representatives
Includes what is currently on the floor, U.S. laws, vote information, contact information, and more.
The United States Senate
Includes what is currently on the floor, U.S. laws, vote information, contact information, and more.
The United States Supreme Court
This site includes the Supreme Court’s schedules and hearings, along with information on cases, the members of the United States Supreme Court, and more.
The Library of Congress
A source for information on all subjects and focuses on American history and government.
Thomas
A part of the Library of Congress and a great source for legislative information.
QuitDay
Smoking has serious consequences for students and institutions of higher education. Not maintaining smoke-free campus policies puts non-smoking students, faculty, and visitors at risk. Join in as we strive for a smoke free campus.
Resources for representing Meharry with government entities
The following PDFs cover processes and policies for interacting with government entities.
Representation Form
The Legislature periodically requests faculty and/or staff to attend committee meetings or formally respond to questions about certain issues. Meharry employees asked to appear before a committee must notify our office at 615.327.6251 and/or submit a legislative contact form prior to making their appearance. For a hard copy of this form, please contact the Office of External Affairs at 615.327.6251.