ACTION ALERT- Discriminatory legislation being heard on March 3rd and 4th
Advocating for you. We need you to take action.Dicriminatory legislation being herad on March 3rd and 4th. View as Webpage Members and supporters, take action below. Discriminatory legislative attacks on Tennessee's LGBTQ community are coming on March 3 and 4 as the 2020 Legislative Session moves forward. You can read our complete Bill Report for a breakdown of everything we are facing and where things stand. TAKE ACTION- If you are a business and have not, sign our open letter opposing further
142 Businesses Sign Letter Opposing Discrimination in Tennessee
35 Corporations and 107 Small Businesses Sign Letter Opposing Discrimination in Tennessee Following the signing of HB 836 in Tennessee, top businesses sign a letter opposing the bill and further attempts to discriminate against LGBTQ Tennesseans NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - February 5, 2020 - Today, 35 corporations and 107 small businesses, released an open letter opposing discrimination against LGBTQ Tennesseans and calling upon lawmakers to not pursue any further harmful bills this
LGBTQ Community Visioning Project announced for Middle Tennessee
May 6, 2019 LGBTQ Community Visioning Project announced for Middle Tennessee New Landmark Research Project Developed To Learn What The Middle Tennessee LGBTQ Community Needs In Order To Thrive NASHVILLE — Today, Nashville Pride, an organization focused on celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) life and culture in Middle Tennessee has announced the launch of a region-wide study to learn what the LGBTQ+ community needs to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. The study will
News Release: Business Leaders Speak Out Against Anti-LGBT Bills in Tennessee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- 4/29/2019 Contact: Joe Woolley, CEO 615-585-0743 joe@nashvillelgbtchamber.com Business Leaders Speak Out Against Anti-LGBT Bills in Tennessee, Major Concern for Impact on Business and Tourism if Bills Pass Tomorrow Over 75 businesses signed an open letter opposing anti-LGBT legislation in Tennessee, including Amazon, Bridgestone, Dell Technologies, Postmates, and Warner Music Group Nashville, TN -- Major corporations in Tennessee have expressed
Postmates Joins Coalition of Businesses, and Cites Job Growth, Expansion Concerns in Response to Ant
Postmates Joins Coalition of Businesses, and Cites Job Growth, Expansion Concerns in Response to Anti-LGBT Bills in Tennessee Over fifty businesses signed an open letter opposing anti-LGBT legislation in Tennessee, including Amazon, Bridgestone, Dell Technologies, Genesco, and Warner Music Group Nashville, TN -- Today Postmates released a statement citing concerns over their ability to continue to invest in Tennessee if anti-LGBT legislation becomes law. Tennessee lawmakers are pushing the
ACTION ALERT: April 17, 2019
ACTION ALERT! We need you to act now to stop discrimination. Members- It has been a busy few weeks over at the State Capitol on the last few remaining bills that could have a negative impact on the LGBT and Business community in Tennessee. We are winding down but MORE ACTION is needed! Don’t wait and not act. We have developed an open letter to submit to the Governor's office, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the House and Senate Leadership. If your company
Mayor Briley Signs Historic Executive Order for LGBT Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAYOR BRILEY SIGNS HISTORIC EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR LGBT-OWNED BUSINESSES, AFFIRMS INCLUSION AS RECOGNIZED CATEGORY FOR METRO PROCUREMENT Nashville Becomes First City in the South to Recognize LGBT-Owned Businesses NASHVILLE (Feb. 11, 2019) – Mayor David Briley today signed a historic executive order for LGBT-owned businesses, affirming their inclusion as a recognized category for Metro Procurement. By signing the executive order, Mayor Briley makes Nashville the first city in the
ACTION ALERT- Legislative Update As 2019 Session Begins
It appears that the Chamber and other advocacy partners will have a busy year at the Tennessee General Assembly. This year's legislative bill filing deadline came on Thursday and once again we face a number of anti-LGBT and anti-business bills. These include: Another attempt to force the Attorney General to defend school districts who have anti-trans policiesA bill to disallow cities and counties from penalizing for businesses to discriminate against LGBT individualsA religious freedom bill to
Donor Appreciation Celebration Hosted by Nashville CARES
Donor Appreciation Celebration Hosted by Nashville CARESNASHVILLE, Tenn. – On the evening of Thursday, June 14, 2018 Nashville CARES invited their top donors to join them at Red Arrow Gallery for cocktails and light hor d’oeuvres for a celebration and special honors. Among the celebrated were members of the Steve Smith Society – honoring the legacy of a founding member of CARES who was also a sacrificial donor to the organization. Steve Smith Society members are donors who contribute $1,000 or more,
Release of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Report
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Releases Report: Working for Inclusion: Time for Congress to Enact Federal Legislationto Address Workplace Discrimination againstLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Americans Nov. 29, 2017 Today, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released Working for Inclusion: Time for Congress to Enact Federal Legislation to Address Workplace Discrimination against Lesbian, Gay,
Nashville LGBT Chamber Signs the Tennessee Thrives Pledge
The Nashville LGBT Chamber is a proud supporter of Tennessee Thrives. Tennessee Thrives is a coalition of approximately 300 businesses and business organizations that are committed to maintaining a thriving economy for a Tennessee that welcomes all hard working people. Tennessee has experienced real economic loss after HB1840 that passed in 2016, a bill that allows counselors to deny services to clients based on their principles. North Carolina has provided the best (or worst) example of how
LGBT Business Builder Covered in The Tennessean
LGBT businesses encouraged to pursue private sector contractsJamie McGee , jmcgee@tennessean.com 6:21 p.m. CDT October 12, 2016 For large companies such as KPMG, there is a strong business case for diversity — not just among its workers, but among its suppliers. KPMG procurement manager Tim Ruddell stressed that point Wednesday as he encouraged LGBT business owners to gain LGBT Business Enterprise certification that could boost their procurement with private sector companies. The National Gay & Lesbian
LGBT Chamber and Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Enter into an Official Partnership
Members of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) will now have a new resource for collaboration and growth. The NAHCC and the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NLGBTCC) have agreed to sign an inter-chamber agreement that will provide business owners from both memberships with enhanced resources to help them with their business development efforts. The purpose of this agreement is to create and establish a working relationship between the NAHCC and the NLGBTCC that will enhance the
Give OUT Day is August 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cathy Renna, cathy@targetcue.com, 917-757-6123 “Give OUT Day” Begins on August 2, 2016 24 Hour Online Fundraising Event Unites LGBTQ Community Over $100,000 in Prizes To Go To To Organizations With Highest Number of Unique Donors August 1, 2016, San Francisco, CA. Give OUT Day, the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community, is a 24-hour online fundraising event that unites the LGBTQ community from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and D.C. Give OUT
LGBT Chamber and Human Relations Commission Ask Metro Government to Collect More Employee Demographic Data
**PRESS RELEASE** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Mel Fowler-Green615.880.3374melody.fowler-green@nashville.gov LGBT Chamber and Human Relations Commission AskMetro Government to Collect More Employee Demographic Data Nashville, TN (June 1, 2016) – The Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Metro Human Relations Commission are recommending that Metro allow employees to voluntarily self-identify by sexual orientation, gender identity and other socio-demographic markers such as disability status,
LGBT Chamber Members Share Self-Identification Methods
At the March Power Lunch, hosted by Waller, attendees heard about methods of LGBT Self Identification at Cummins and KPMG. Marcya Carter, a Human Resources professional at Cummins, explained her company initiated self-ID for LGBT employees to help them live up to their value statement. "If you say you value a certain segment of your employee population, but you are not measuring it, then how much do you really value it?" James Powell, Office Managing Partner at KPMG, discussed the first impression all
Homeless Youth Initiative
Tuesday, March 8th at 10:30 at Emma, there will be a kickoff event for an initiative around youth homelessness that Oasis and the Metro Homeless Commission are co-leading. If your schedule allows, you are welcome to attend. 15 different agencies and organizations have committed to a four-month intensive planning process with the following goal: To prevent and end youth homelessness by designing and implementing a coordinated system of care among Nashville's homeless providers and youth serving
LGBT Chamber Participates in Diversity Bus Tour
From The Tennessean: When Rashed Fakhruddin was hired by Nashville Electric Service as an engineer, he said he would not be able to attend meetings from 1 to 2 p.m. Fridays. That time was for prayer. And during Ramadan, he may move his workday up a few hours to adapt to his fasting schedule. They were small accommodations, but by receiving that support from his supervisors, he felt motivated to go above and beyond for his employer, he said. He has become an engineering supervisor, and last year, he was
LGBT Community Issues for Mayoral Candidate Forum
The LGBT Chamber worked with community partners, Tennessee Equality Project, Stonewall Bar Association, and Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition to establish expectations of the next Nashville mayor. All of the organizations have been successful in advancing inclusive policies and culture, but we have a long way to go. Mayor Karl Dean was one of the first Nashville mayors to support the LGBT community by helping pass and implement LGBT-inclusive policies. During Mayor Dean’s tenure, sexual
Mayoral Candidate Forum for the LGBT and Ally Community
The Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Stonewall Bar Association of Tennessee, Tennessee Equality Project, and the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition, are partnering to bring a unique Mayoral Candidate Forum to Vanderbilt University's Ingram Hall. Join us to hear more about each candidate's stance on equality and plans for an inlcusive Nashville. Register here. Parking is available at the West Garage (2500 Children’s Way), directly across Children’s Way from the main entrance to the Blair School
