This page is your one-stop shop for all the resources you need to prepare for productive conversations with lawmakers on February 3. We know that successful Cancer Action Days are built on preparation, coordination, and the right tools, and we want to make sure you feel fully equipped and confident heading into the day.
2026 Cancer Action Day
February 3, 2026
8:00 am - 2:00 pm Central Time
Cordell Hull State Office Building Room 8C & 8D
425 Rep John Lewis Way N
Nashville, TN 37243
If you have any questions at any time, don't hesitate to get in touch with our Tennessee Grassroots Manager:
Nicole Lallatin
561-866-7106
Pre-event Training Call
Thursday, January 29 7:30ET/6:30CT
Day of Information:
Parking: Parking is limited, we suggest parking elsewhere and carpooling wherever possible. Otherwise, the closest parking is in the MTA garage at 400 Charlotte Ave. Parking is reimbursable. Please make an effort to carpool.
Registration & Breakfast: Registration will be from 8-8:15 am in room 8C in the Cordell Hull Building followed by breakfast. We have a packed agenda and important information to share, so please be on time!
Logistics: You will enter through the public entrance on Rep. John Lewis Way N across from the Musician's Hall of Fame. Take the elevator to the 8th floor, 8C will be the first conference room on the left. You will go through security (please do not bring backpacks or large bags).
Legislative Visits: We will be making appointments with your legislators on your behalf based on the address provided during registration. You will be placed in a team and will receive your team information and schedule ahead of the event. Please look for the corresponding table number after checking in. If your lawmaker is not available to meet, you will drop off materials at their office. All Legislative Offices are in Cordell Hull.
Time Between Meetings: Between meetings when there is free time, you are welcome and encouraged to attend committee meetings. Schedule will be published here closer to the event.
Lunch: Food will be provided at 12:00 pm in room 8D.
Pictures: When you meet with your legislators at the State House, please have someone take your picture with them. Please send your pictures to Nicole at 561-866-7106 and post to social media tagging ACS CAN and using the hashtags #TNCAD26 and #ACSCANTennessee.
Social Media Handles:
Facebook: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - Tennessee
Instagram: ACSCANTennessee
X: ACSCANTennessee
Attire: If you attended last year, please wear your shirt from last year. We will have white ACS CAN t-shirts at registration but supplies are limited (due to the storms impacting shipments). Please dress in business casual and be prepared to put the t-shirt on. Wear black or dark pants and comfortable shoes for walking.
Issue Information:
Biomarker Testing General Information
Biomarker Testing Costs and Costs Savings
After the Event:
COVID Protocols:
The health and safety of all our guests and participants is our number one goal. Please see below for important details which will continue to be updated based on our unique needs and review the COVID-19 Waiver.
If you are feeling sick or have been recently exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19, you should stay home. People who have underlying health conditions or taking medications that weaken the immune system, should talk to their healthcare provider before attending large gatherings.
RECOGNIZE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
The CDC has identified the symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. If you have one or more of these symptoms on the day of the event, please stay home. If you are waiting for COVID-19 test results or have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home unless you get a negative test result before the event.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
The COVID-19 virus and its variants are highly contagious. Some people infected with these viruses get severely ill, become hospitalized or die. Event attendees acknowledge the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus, assume all such risk, and the American Cancer Society, Inc., and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network shall not be held liable.
PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY
Help protect our community. it is strongly encouraged that individual attendees are vaccinated. All attendees are asked to have a negative COVID test within 48 hours of travel to the event. The wearing of face masks at the event may be required. After the event, please report to [email protected]. If you later contract COVID-19 and believe you could have received or spread the virus at the event.