The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Founded in 1957, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy® Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country.
Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at theemmys.tv.
In alphabetical order, the 19 chapters of NATAS are: Boston/New England, Chicago/Midwest, Heartland, Lone Star, Lower Great Lakes, Michigan, Mid-America, Mid-Atlantic, Nashville/Midsouth, Natlonal Capital/Chesapeake Bay, New York, Northwest, Ohio Valley, Pacific Southwest, Rocky Mountain Southwest, San Francisco/Northern California, Southeast, Suncoast, and Upper Midwest.
THE NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH CHAPTER
The Nashville/Midsouth Region, founded in 1984, encompasses the States of North Carolina (except Asheville) and Tennessee, and the television market of Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to granting the Midsouth Regional Emmy® Awards, the chapter awards scholarships, honors quarter-century industry veterans with the Silver Circle, conducts Regional Student Television Awards of Excellence for high schools, has a free, nationwide Job Bank, provides member discounts, and participates in judging Emmy® entries at the regional and national levels.
MIDSOUTH REGION BOUNDARIES
The Nashville/Midsouth Region encompasses the States of North Carolina (except Asheville) and Tennessee, and the television market of Huntsville, Alabama.
Markets include:
Alabama
Decatur
Florence
Huntsville
North Carolina
Charlotte
Durham
Greensboro
Greenville
High Point
New Bern
Raleigh
Washington
Wilmington
Winston-Salem
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Jackson
Knoxville
Memphis
Nashville
Tri-Cities
Board of Directors
Executive Director
Contact
NATAS Nashville/Midsouth
161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203