The Forum

Spring 2021

The Westin Chattanooga

801 Pine Street

Chattanooga, TN 37402

The health and wellness of our guests, sponsors, community partners, and keynote speaker Tembi Locke remain our top priorities as we carefully monitor the evolving impact of COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the Embrace Aging Forum team has made the difficult decision to postpone our event until next spring. We look forward to hosting you as soon as it’s safe to do so. Please continue to check our website and Facebook for more information!

It's Official! 

Keynote Speaker:

Tembi Locke

Care for the Caregiving

Actress and New York Times Best Selling Author

We welcome our distinguished keynote speaker, Tembi Locke. She is an American actress known for her roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Magicians, Proven Innocent and NCIS: LA. She is also the author of New York Times Best Seller From Scratch, a memoir about her journey as a primary caregiver for her late husband and the importance of creating community when it matters most. From Scratch will soon be adapted as a Netflix limited series produced by Reese Witherspoon.

First Look at Tembi's Message

Frank Buckley interviews actress and author Tembi Locke about her new book From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home.

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Watch Tembi’s TEDx Talk on how her husband’s heart-rendering diagnosis taught her how grief can transform.
 
Read the New York Post review of From Scratch, Tembi’s book she will sign at the event.

Program Highlights

Coming Soon!

Event Update

The health and wellness of our guests, sponsors, community partners, and keynote speaker Tembi Locke remain our top priorities as we carefully monitor the evolving impact of COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the Embrace Aging Forum team has made the difficult decision to postpone our event until next spring. We look forward to hosting you as soon as it’s safe to do so. Please continue to check our website and Facebook for more information!

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This unique event will connect you to community resources and progressive perspectives on all areas of life including housing and care, relationships, health and wellness, finances, and legal planning.  

We are proud to announce Tembi Locke, actress and author of New York Times Best Seller From Scratch will deliver the keynote address at this year’s event. Tembi, a fierce advocate for the needs of family caregivers, will speak about her journey as a primary caregiver for her late husband and the importance of creating community when it matters most. Event attendees have the opportunity to meet Tembi and have From Scratch autographed at the book signing offered on-site by our partner, Barnes & Noble.

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn how to embrace aging with confidence and grace. Your registration includes complimentary valet parking, continental breakfast and a buffet lunch.

Spring 2021

The Westin Chattanooga

801 Pine Street

Chattanooga, TN 37402