the works
Tennessee’s Skilled Trades Competition
April 21-23, 2026
Williamson County Ag Expo Park
Franklin, Tennessee
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The Works
THE WORKS is a hands-on skilled trades competition built to measure what actually matters on a real jobsite: Safety, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Quality.
Hosted by Tradeworks Collective, THE WORKS brings students, schools, industry partners, and the community together to celebrate the trades and build a stronger workforce pipeline right here in Tennessee.
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Teams
There will be 3 divisions of teams for the 2026 competition:
1. High School Construction Programs (Carpentry - Electrical - Plumbing)
2. Showcase Post secondary (TCAT, ABC Academy, Community colleges)
3. Highschool aged Community Teams (including: 4-H, FFA, Scouts, and Homeschool groups)
How teams are evaluated: w.o.r.k.s
W - Workmanship (quality, accuracy, finish)
O - Ownership (responsibility, initiative, tool control)
R - Readiness (communication, teamwork, professionalism)
K - Know-How (tool selection, sequencing, problem-solving)
S - Safety (non-negotiable)
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Register
Interested in registering for THE WORKS? Complete the registration form and submit by March 15, 2026.
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Volunteer
We need your help! Please sign up to volunteer.
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Sponsor
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring this important event!