Region History

Ten regions were created within EGA National in 1979.  At that time, Tennessee Region was created.  A second 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.  

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.