The Tapit Times
The TAPIT Times is the blog of the Tennessee Association of Professional Interpreters and Translators (TAPIT). It features updates, news, and practical information for interpreters and translators in Tennessee. Members are welcome to contribute posts and share their experiences, ideas, or resources.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this blog are personal opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of TAPIT, its Board or members.
New Certified Court Interpreters
By Barbara Derthick We at TAPIT are happy to announce that several interpreters recently passed the TN Court certification exam in 2025. Featured are a few of them who agreed to be interviewed. We are proud of all of your achievements and expect to hear great things about you in the future! Waleska…
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Honoring a Life Member
BY CYNTHIA PEINADO CELEBRATING DENNIS CAFFREY Few individuals shape a profession as profoundly as Dennis Caffrey. Known by many as the myth, the legend, grandfather, the father, the loving husband, the colleague, the man, Dennis now adds another well-earned title to his…
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2025 Scholarship Awards
by Jeanette Marengo Receiving the Ronny Tipps Scholarship in 2024 was such an amazing opportunity for me. I was able to attend the 2024 TAPIT Conference for free and also received a free TAPIT membership for a year. I rarely get opportunities like these. Being a single mom on government assistance has been difficult for…
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Interpreting in Immigration Court
By María Belén Miller Voices of Resistance in Difficult Times In 2025, interpreting in immigration court is no longer just a technical or linguistic task, it is an act of presence, of humanity, and, in many ways, a form of silent resistance. Under a new federal administration that has implemented harsher immigration policies, legal proceedings…
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A Year [2024] In Review
A message from Coral Getino* Today we close 2024. We turn the last page on a year that not only was full of anticipation, and new beginnings, but also great historical relevance. The TAPIT, Inc. corporation turned 20 years old! We started the year with that celebration in mind and made plans for an “in-person”…
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