Region History
Ten regions were created within EGA National in 1979. At that time, Tennessee Region was created. A national reorganization in 1982 expanded to thirteen regions, renamed Tennessee Region to Tennessee Valley Region. (source NeedleArts magazine March 2008).
TVR BANNER HISTORY
The current TVR banner was created by Iris Chapter member Nancy Pardue (of Tennessee) to display 20 chapter badges on a field of blue, surrounding the TVR logo (with legacy EGA emblem in center). Each chapter created their own medallion to represent their members. The banner has been modified over time to reflect changes in the region. Presently, it displays 18 chapter medallions and the newer EGA logo at the bottom of the banner.
REGION DIRECTORS
Download a pdf of the Region Directors here
SHARE-A-STITCH HISTORY
Download a pdf of the Share-A-Stitch History here
GOLD THREAD WINNERS
Download a pdf of the Gold Thread Winners here
CHAPTERS HISTORY
Download a pdf of the Chapters History here
FIVE DECADES OF EXCELLENCE
Download a pdf of Five Decades of Excellence (NeedleArts article) here
IN NADINE’S WORDS
Nadine Alexander, TVR Region Director 1987-1988, delivered the following banquet invocation at Share-A-Stitch XXVII in Knoxville, TN (June 2007).
In memory of Nadine, we share her words with you.
