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The Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that the Tennessee Pride Chamber Foundation has officially opened its 2026 Community Pride Grant Cycle, reinforcing its commitment to uplifting and sustaining Pride festivals across the state of Tennessee.

The Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that the Tennessee Pride Chamber Foundation has officially opened its 2026 Community Pride Grant Cycle, reinforcing its commitment to uplifting and sustaining Pride festivals across the state of Tennessee.

When economic uncertainty hits, Nashville small business owners tend to go into triage mode: protect cash flow, cut what feels optional, wait it out.

The Tennessee Pride Chamber proudly announces the appointment of Keillian Carpenter as its new Executive Director. A passionate nonprofit leader and dedicated advocate for community advancement, Carpenter steps into the role with a strong track record of impact, leadership, and service.

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Calling all LGBTQ+ and allied restaurant owners! 🍽️✨

The work at the Tennessee Pride Chamber is made possible thanks to its members and a volunteer board of directors who bring resources, connections, and expertise that drive the organization.

After leading the Chamber through historic growth and advocacy milestones, Dr. Stephanie Mahnke will conclude her tenure as Executive Director. The Board celebrates her lasting contributions to Tennessee’s LGBTQ+ business community.

Buying a struggling business can be either a masterstroke of foresight—or a costly misstep.

Visual content used to mean budgets, schedules, and outsourced design.

Running a business means juggling priorities: profit, customer satisfaction, product quality, team morale.

Managing growth is one of the most exhilarating and nerve-wracking aspects of running a business.

The Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Joy Oladokun as winner of the 2025 Voice of Change Award at the 12th Annual Pride in Business Awards.

The Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Pride in Business Awards at Saint Elle, followed by a late-night party at Fait La Force Brewing.

We Are One Recovery, Nashville’s only LGBTQIA2S+ recovery residence whose mission is to assist LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and allies with having a safe place to live free of alcohol, drugs, or persecution, is celebrating the opening of their second recovery house with a rainbow ribbon cutting on May 9, from noon to 4pm at 120 Rayon Dr., Old Hickory.

The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) and the Tennessee Pride Chamber (TNPC) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering economic opportunity, business development, and advocacy for diverse small businesses through the ratification of an enhanced Cooperative Inter-Chamber Agreement at the NAHCC’s 26th Annual Membership Meeting, held Wednesday, March 12, at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.

Local natural grocery store expands reach to Vanderbilt area

The Tennessee Pride Chamber is run by two staff and a board of 19 volunteer board of directors who represent a diversity of small and corporate businesses across industries. The organization has elected a new board of officers and new board slate for 2025.

New Heights Imagine steering a ship through unpredictable waters without a compass; that’s what running a business without strategic guidance often feels like.

The 12th Annual TASTE Food and Wine Festival returns to GEODIS Park on Saturday, October 12th. The Tennessee Pride Chamber’s second biggest fundraiser of the year has been a favorite of locals and visitors celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusive vendors and brands, and the festival features an evening of food, drinks, and entertainment.

Pink Door Cookies, home of Nashville’s popular hand-crafted cookies with its iconic pink door origins, held a rainbow ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 14 to celebrate its new location in West Nashville.

On June 28, the Tennessee Pride Chamber released a statement in response to Tractor Supply’s recent announcement to withdraw support for LGBT+ causes.

Epiphany Chiropractic, a new chiropractic office in the Donelson area, held a rainbow ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 14 to celebrate its first location, and will hold its grand opening on June 28.

Hampton House Counseling and non-profit Healing in the Margins held a rainbow ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new, expansive location in Nashville.

The Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce MORGXN as winner of the 2024 Voice of Change Award at the 11th Annual Pride in Business Awards.

Tennessee Pride Chamber & National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Team Up with Grubhub Community Fund for Another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth and Development

Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes.

Embarking on the journey from a beloved hobby to a full-fledged business venture can be both exhilarating and challenging.

After a record setting year of growth, programming and activity, there were a record number of nominations to join the 2024 board class. The Tennessee Pride Chamber voted to expand its board to 19 members, to better serve the growing membership across the entire state.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Pride has announced the appointment of Nicholas Gulick as the President of the Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term. As President of the Nashville Pride, Gulick will be responsible for Board leadership and supporting the organization in the planning, developing, and implementing the Nashville Pride Parade and Festival.

The Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Mahnke as its new Executive Director. Steph brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equality in Tennessee.

Over 30+ Restaurants, Food Vendors, Breweries, Distilleries, Are Coming Together with Drag Entertainers, DJ’s and More at GEODIS Park for the Tastiest LGBTQ+ Night in Nashville Benefiting The Tennessee Pride Chamber Foundation and Presented by Amazon

Get ready for a delectable experience that promises to tantalize taste buds, entertain like never before and supports the LGBTQ+ Communities of Tennessee. The Tennessee Pride Chamber proudly presents TASTE, a food and drink festival at GEODIS Park on Sunday, October 8 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Tennessee’s Largest Law Firms & Independent Firms Join Forces to Protect The First Amendment & Defend Against Discriminatory Enforcement Actions By Local & State Governments

A legal defense network and fund to protect drag performers, businesses, and festivals from local enforcement, including permitting challenges, licensing, and selective code enforcement.

Proudly.Market is an ecommerce platform that revolves around LGBTQ+ vendors, makers, creators, service providers, nonprofits, and all allies. By engaging in buying, selling, and shopping on Proudly.Market, individuals can find a secure haven shielded from hate, bias, prejudice, and the now codified discriminatory practices. E-commerce; sales; advertising; professional services

The 10th Annual Pride in Business Awards presented by Dell Technologies and The Tennessee Titans kicked off June’s Pride Month by recognizing LGBTQ+ owned businesses, allied businesses, non-profits, corporate partners, and advocates that are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and society. This year marks both the 10th Anniversary of the event and the 25th Anniversary for the Tennessee Pride Chamber, previously known as the Nashville LGBT Chamber.

The Evening Gala at Marathon Music Works Honors LGBTQ+ Businesses, Allies, Advocates, Business Leaders, and Corporations for Their Commitment to LGBTQ+ Equality in Tennessee

The 10th Annual Pride in Business Awards will kick off June’s Pride Month by recognizing LGBTQ+ owned businesses, allied businesses, non-profits, corporate partners, and advocates that are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and society.

A Letter from the Tennessee Pride Chamber, Supporting Member & Allied Businesses

SB0003/HB0009 is a bad bill. It is bad for our economy. It is bad for our soul. We urge Governor Lee to veto it.

Tennessee Pride Chamber & National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Team Up with Grubhub for Another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth and Development

Tennessee LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants and bars can apply for up to $25,000 grants to use almost any way they want to support their business. Applications Open for Tennessee February 15, 2023 - March 8, 2023. Grants will be awarded the summer.

Advocating for equality and economic opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community throughout Tennessee

Boro Pride is Good for Murfreesboro

Businesses must adapt and change in order to remain relevant and profitable. The key to this is innovation.

Nashville SC to Celebrate Its Official PRIDE Night at GEODIS Park on Saturday, June 11

Nashville Soccer Club and the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce will join forces to celebrate PRIDE Month by hosting the official Nashville SC PRIDE Night at GEODIS Park on Saturday, June 11, as the club takes on the San Jose Earthquakes at 5 p.m. CT. The event will highlight the LGBTQ+ community and raise funds in support of programming and advocacy initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Event Honors Businesses & Leaders for Their Work Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality And Inclusion in the Workplace & Society

The Nashville LGBT Chamber held its 9th annual Pride in Business Awards presented today at Nashville’s Music City Center.

Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace with the largest and most comprehensive network of restaurant partners, and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide, are embarking on a multi-state series of events celebrating LGBTQ business resiliency, featuring a visit with the Nashville LGBT Chamber.

Over 500 people attended the 7th Annual Predators Pride Night on Tuesday, April 12th. The arena was lit in rainbows, LGBTQ+ community members were front and center, and we kept our winning streak alive! The Preds have never lost a game on Pride night and they won in overtime this year, what a night!

Featuring seven Nashville premieres and the return of HAMILTON

Today marks the start of Black History Month, a celebration of the contributions the Black community has made to this country and a time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice. Why do we celebrate Black history in February? For more than 85 years, Americans have set aside time in February to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions of African Americans. Originally founded by Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week in 1926, Black History Month was officially expanded to a month-long celeb

The Nashville LGBT Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, December 8th to celebrate the opening of The Hart, BentoLiving Hotel’s tropical restaurant and bar concept from Hawaiian native Justin Koziol.

A guide to finding personal purpose and meaning in life and work.

Key items our members should be aware of in regards to what policy was passed during the Special Session on Covid19.

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America’s vulnerable LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will find a vital lifeline this fall stemming from the partnership formed by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and Grubhub. These small business owners have been among hardest hit by Covid impact with loss of jobs and income over the past two years.

Support Pride all year long

Bass, Berry & Sims take Corporate Diversity Award and D'Andrews Bakery Wins Small Business Award

With the world awash in rainbows for the next 30 days, I think we should ask and ponder on, what does Pride really mean?

Happy Pride! June is here and with it that greeting and statement. With the world awash in rainbows for the next 30 days, I think we should ask and ponder on, what does Pride really mean? It is something I have been thinking about lately and I wanted to share some thoughts with you as we start the month.

An Amateur Drag Benefit

It is with extreme sorrow that we announce the passing of our friend.

A quick email with lots of info. We are checking in with members mid-week with some important info and updates that we want to highlight and make sure you know about and participate in.

The Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT) will be premiering its taped Pete the Cat production on Sunday, December 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. CT with a live red-carpet component hosted by NCT’s Executive Artistic Director Ernie Nolan.

NASHVILLE LAUNCH PAD TO START 7TH SEASON PROVIDING LGBTQ-AFFIRMING SHELTER FOR YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

Pathway Lending Opens Applications for $4 Million in Metro CARES Act Grants October 14

Nashville LGBT Chamber Board of Directors Member and Dell Technologies Nashville co-site director and human resources compliance consultant Nicole Gibson was awarded the LGBTQ Corporate Advocate of the Year award by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates.

We know you want to be done with COVID but COVID is in no way done with us. Here is the info you need and hopefully some relief you can use.

The Nashville Entrepreneur Center is proud to announce the launch of our newest program to provide guidance to those Nashville entrepreneurs and small businesses who have faced wave after wave of challenge in 2020.

The Nashville LGBT Chamber has launched a new Classroom Connect Series to help LGBT and allied business owners expand their entrepreneurial skillset with educational webinars that connect participants to trusted experts.

News Release: Franklin Pride Presents ''Digital Pride Dance Party''

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Department of Revenue announced today a new digital eligibility tool for small business owners to determine if their business may be eligible for a Tennessee Business Relief Program payment.

News Release: Upcoming Small Business Opportunities and Member Benefits

News Release: Upcoming Opportunities for COVID-19 Relief

News Release: Mayor's Office and Metropolitan Action Commission’s Workforce Division Announce Virtual Job Fairs

News Release: Take Advantage of Your LGBT Business Enterprise Status

News Release: Member Benefits and Opportunities

News Release: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Opportunity and Support

Member News Release: Adrianna Flax Promoted to Senior Director at Culture Shift Team

News Release: Register to VOTE deadline and other voting information

News Release: Moving Back to Modified Phase 2

News Release: COVID-19 Update - Mask wearing is mandatory. The Governor has extended Emergency Order

Member Press Release: Nashville SC and the LGBT Chamber of Commerce Team Up to Celebrate Pride

Member News Release: New ADL Report on alarming levels of harassment online

Media Release: ''Pride in Local Music'' to Premiere on Friday, June 26th

News Release: End of Session Legislative Wrap-Up

Statement from the Nashville LGBT Chamber regarding Supreme Court ruling granting job protections

News Release: Staying in Phase 2, Good to Go, PPP, and TN Business Relief Program

Press Release: Pride in Local Music Premiere on Friday, June 26

News Release: HOW TO BE A BETTER ALLY RIGHT NOW

News Release: Tennessee Business Relief Program

The Start of Pride Month and Standing Against Racism

Press Release: First-of-its-Kind Good To Go Program Designed to Improve Safety for Residents and Visitors as Nashville Starts to Reopen

Member Press Release: Nashville Pride Unveils Virtual and Digital Experiences to Celebrate PRIDE@HOME

Member News Release: Ryman Hospitality Partners and VUMC in Tune for a Safe and Healthy Restart to Business

Member News Release: Out & About Nashville Receives Facebook Journalism Grant for COVID-19 Coverage

Member News Release: Samsung, Google & UBREAKIFIX Partner to Offer Free Repairs to First Responders

Member News Release: Comcast Extends Comprehensive COVID-19 Response Policies to June 30

COVID-19 Update- Starting the Reopening Process

News Release: NGLCC Introduces Sip & Pitch Fridays

Member News Release: Comcast Business Launches Webinar Series to Support Businesses of All Sizes

Rod Bragg Music City PrEP Clinic Becomes First TITANIUM Member

Member News Release: 2020 Nashville Pride Festival and Parade Updates

COVID-19 resources - educational opportunities

Pause in Membership Dues Collection During COVID-19

Member News Release: Suzy Wong’s House of Yum to Re-Open for Takeout & Delivery Orders

Member News Release: Nashville arts organizations unite in call for community support for the arts

Postmates Creates Fleet Relief Fund, Responds to COVID-19

Member News Release: Two New Resources for Nonprofits & Funders During COVID-19

NEWS RELEASE: Support TASTE Vendors

Member News Release: Nashville Children's Theatre Drama School Offers ONLINE Classes

News Release: To-Go Food Options for NFD

Member News Release: Innovation at the Forefront

Member News Release: COVID-19: What Every Small Employer Should Know

Member News Release: COVID-19 Communication from Leader Brief

Member News Release: Loans Up to $50,000 Now Available to Mid TN Businesses Impacted by Tornado

News Release: United Way COVID-19 Response Fund

Member News Release: A Beginning, a Middle and the Future

Member News Release- Edward Jones: Support for community is a top priority

Member News Release: Gannett launches website to help local small businesses hit hard by coronavirus crisis

Member News Release: 3 Questions for Festivals and Events

NEWS RELEASE: COVID-19 Response from Chamber

Tribe & PLAY Dance Bar raise more than $16k for Tornado Relief

UPDATED NEWS: The IRS Extends Tax Return and Payment Deadlines Until July 15, 2020

Responding to Coronavirus

The First Business Recover Center (BRC) in Tennessee is OPEN

Successful Tornado Relief Benefit Show at Tribe

Connecting you to the Nashville Tornado Recovery

ACTION ALERT- Discriminatory legislation being heard on March 3rd and 4th

142 Businesses Sign Letter Opposing Discrimination in Tennessee

Element Salon Opens Fourth Location with Ribbon Cutting

Focus Middle Tennessee Partners with Nashville CARES

LGBTQ Community Visioning Project announced for Middle Tennessee

Postmates Joins Coalition of Businesses, and Cites Job Growth, Expansion Concerns in Response to Ant

Nashville in Harmony and NPT host free screening of ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ on Oct. 23 at NPT

Focus Middle Tennessee Announces New Managing Editor

Nashville LGBT Chamber Seeks Qualified Candidates for CEO Position

Donor Appreciation Celebration Hosted by Nashville CARES

Melisse Tokic Premieres Debut Short Film Queer and Southern God

Nashville LGBT Chamber Announces Finalists for the 2018 Excellence in Business Awards

Out & About Expands to Puerto Vallarta

J.D. Events and Festivals Changes Name

Release of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Report

Plan Now to Attend TASTE: A Benefit for the Nashville LGBT Chamber Foundation

Nashville LGBT Chamber Unveils New TASTE Logo

The Nashville LGBT Chamber Announces New Program: Take PRIDE in the Arts

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LGBT Chamber Announces Finalists for the 2017 Business Awards

News Release: 3/6/2017

Homeless Youth Initiative

Beloved community leader and cultural icon, Martha Rivers Ingram, to be presented a NATIONAL OPERA T

LGBT Chamber Participates in Diversity Bus Tour

Lee Ann Womack to Headline TASTE