Tennessee Foreign Language Institute

The Tennessee Foreign Language Institute is an agency of the State of Tennessee created in 1986 to address the language needs of the state. Also known as TFLI, the Institute holds the unique distinction of being the only state government supported organization of its kind.

What does TFLI do?

  • Teaches language classes to individuals, organizations, and corporations. TFLI has the capacity to teach over 100 languages, but most commonly teaches an average of 20 or so, including English as a Second Language (ESL).
  • Provides translation and interpretation services.

Recent Articles AbOUT TFLI

  • Cabbies' English skills targeted
  • Tennessean, The (Nashville, TN) - March 10, 2008
  • News of note in Williamson County - Sept. 17, 2007
  • Tennessean, The (Nashville, TN) - September 17, 2007
  • People in business
  • Tennessean, The (Nashville, TN) - September 9, 2007
  • Push for English-only driver's test stirs debate
  • Greenville News, The (SC) - July 30, 2007
  • EXECUTIVE Q&A. DAVID BEREZOV
  • Tennessean, The (Nashville, TN) - June 10, 2007
  • Immersion programs: Local opportunities
  • Tennessean, The (Nashville, TN) - February 6, 2007
  • Starbucks brewing at MetroCenter
  • Tennessean, The (Nashville, TN) - August 4, 2006
  • PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
  • Tennessean, The (Nashville, TN) - July 23, 2006
  • EDUCATION NOTEBOOK
  • Tennessean, The (Nashville, TN) - July 3, 2006
  • PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
  • Tennessean, The (Nashville, TN) - June 11, 2006