NAHCC 'S 2024 CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
NASHVILLE PROGRAM
Sponsorship opportunities available to NAHCC members HERE or at: [email protected]
For Business and Community Awards Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month nominations click HERE
For Business and Community Awards Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month nominations click HERE

2024 SCHEDULE AT GLANCE
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected] OR CALL 615-216-5737
- 9/15: NAHCC Official Kick Off at 2024 Upper Cumberland Hispanic Heritage Festival 11 AM
- NAHCC recognizes individual making contributions to our local community
- New Strategic Partnership Announcement
- USHCC National Conference business leadership training opportunity (Kansas City).
- Civic and Business Leadership: Our Role as New Americans
- 20th Annual Business & Community Excellence Awards
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected] OR CALL 615-216-5737
2024 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH-LONG PROGRAM

SUNDAY, September 15:
- Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off - NAHCC Official Kick Off at 2024 Upper Cumberland Hispanic Heritage Festival 11 AM to 5 PM. The Upper Cumberland Hispanic Heritage Festival at Dogwood Park in Cookeville, Tennessee a NAHCC partner in the appreciation of the diverse arts, music, food, dance and cultures of the many Spanish speaking Latino and Hispanic populations is presented by Hip Cookeville. FREE Admission.
- There will be cultural booths with lots of delicious ethnic cuisine samples, musical performances from 2 stages all day, dance, cultural arts & artists, bounce houses, balloon artists, face painting and many activities for your family and friends. -- All SPONSORS recognized
- Hispanic heritage month TV news media coverage and Spanish-Language Radio featuring small Hispanic businesses interviews promoting Nashville Hispanic business community and engagement opportunities via NAHCC network. #CELEBRATE #HispanicHeritageMonth
- **Through Hispanic Heritage Month: Minority Business Economic Impact by the Numbers Released through month/Social media posts

- Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) and members in the news:
- "Hispanic Heritage Month highlights Latino culture, impact in Nashville: The Latino population has grown with Nashville. In the most recent Census estimates, 11% of Nashvillians are Latino and their numbers are climbing as well in the surrounding counties."
- From The Tennessean newspaper. Learn more HERE .
TUESDAY, September 17
- NAHCC and NAHCC Foundation meeting with Rachel McCleery, Senior Advisor, IRA Program Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury. 10:30 AM
WEDNESDAY, September 18:
- NAHCC at Nashville Soccer Club Hispanic Heritage Month night (Geodis Park) 6 PM
THURSDAY, September 19:
- Empowering Growth in Business Series: Your Opportunity Connector *** 8 AM
- Board Meet & Greet - The Freeman Center and Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 5 PM
- Opening Night: NAHCC Celebrates Hispanic Films and Filmmakers @Nashville Film Festival screenings through September 25th.
SATURDAY, September 21
NAHCC Celebrates Hispanic Films at #NASHFILM
SUNDAY, September 22:
NAHCC Celebrates Hispanic Films at #NASHFILM
- Solo Otro Dia - 11:30 AM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 2
- Border Hopper - 4:00 PM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 16
- The Masterpiece - 2:00 PM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 15
SUNDAY, September 22:
- In The Summers -- 11:00 AM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 15
- Ángel y Perla -- 12:00 PM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 3
- NAHCC Family Day* at the Frist Art Museum: ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now - 1 PM to 5 PM
- NAHCC at Nashville Film Festival Awards - Presenting the annual NAHCC Best Hispanic Film Award at NaFF 4 PM
TUESDAY, September 24:
WEDNESDAY, September 25:
- NAHCC, NAHCC Foundation and Vanderbilt University at NewsChannel5's OpenLine live at 7 PM
WEDNESDAY, September 25:
- NAHCC at Nashville Film Festival Closing Night Party 8 PM
THURSDAY, September 26:
- NAHCC at Newsmaker WKRN Nashville Channel 2 live at 11:30 AM
- Empowering Growth in Business Series: Private Contracting Opportunities for Small and Minority Owned Businesses hosted by Vanderbilt University *** 4 PM to 5:30 PM

MONDAY, September 30
- Empowering Growth in Business - My Opportunity Connector. 8:30 AM to 10 AM.
- Small and minority owned busienesses participate in the final session of Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber Foundation's 9 month program lead by Executive Director Loraine Segovia Paz, at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center featuring Dr. Isaac Yao Addae , Manager of Community Relations for Metropolitan Government of Nashville.

- “Building Strong Latino communities” at Trevecca Nazarene University: In recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is partnering with member organization Trevecca Nazarene University and Associate Provost of Mission, Excellence, & Reconciliation Dr. Terrence Schofield (Dr. T) with its students and surrounding community for a Business Lunch and Learn program moderated by Dr. Schofield alongside with presenter Yuri Cunza, President and CEO, Nashville Chamber of Commerce) and special guests entrepreneurs from our local Hispanic community. The event will be held on the campus of Trevecca Nazarene University (11:00 AM)
FRIDAY October 4
- NAHCC's Latin Music City USA weekend fest in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with Acme

SATURDAY, October 5
SUNDAY, October 6
- NAHCC delegation travels to USHCC Chamber Conference / Orlando, FL - Kick off reception. (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM).
- NAHCC's Latin Music City USA weekend fest in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with Acme
SUNDAY, October 6
- NAHCC's Latin Music City USA weekend fest in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with Acme
- NAHCC @USHCC National Conference Kansas City, MO - Professional development opportunity. (10/6 - 10/8)
MONDAY, October 14:
- NAHCC Celebrates "Indigenous People's Day" - White House Proclamation
TUESDAY, October 15:
- Civic and Business Leadership: The Role of New Americans. (Virtual Event via Zoom / 6:00 pm CT)

- Join us for an engaging virtual session on Zoom, led by Elizabeth B. Ozment, Attorney at Ozment Law, and gain valuable insights into the path to U.S. citizenship and its importance in civic and business leadership. As an immigrant herself who attained U.S. citizenship, Ms. Ozment is uniquely aware of the challenges and hurdles immigrants face as they work to make the United States their home. With over 20 years of experience, she has helped countless immigrants realize their American dreams.Ms. Ozment will provide an overview of the eligibility requirements for U.S. citizenship and answer participants' questions during a Q&A session. A native of Colombia and a graduate of Belmont University School of Law, Ms. Ozment brings personal and professional expertise to the discussion, offering a compassionate and informed perspective on the immigration process.This free event will take place via Zoom, and registration is required. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the role of new Americans in shaping our communities and businesses. FREE | Registration Required
- Liderazgo Cívico y Empresarial: El Rol de los Nuevos Americanos (Evento Virtual vía Zoom): Únase a nosotros para una sesión virtual informativa en Zoom, liderada por Elizabeth B. Ozment, abogada de Ozment Law, y obtenga valiosos conocimientos sobre el camino hacia la ciudadanía estadounidense y su importancia en el liderazgo cívico y empresarial. Como inmigrante que obtuvo la ciudadanía estadounidense, la Sra. Ozment está profundamente consciente de los desafíos que enfrentan los inmigrantes al esforzarse por hacer de los Estados Unidos su hogar. Con más de 20 años de experiencia, ha ayudado a innumerables inmigrantes a alcanzar sus sueños americanos.
La abogada Ozment proporcionará una descripción general de los requisitos de elegibilidad para la ciudadanía estadounidense y responderá a las preguntas de los participantes durante una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Nativa de Colombia y graduada de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Belmont, la Sra. Ozment aporta experiencia personal y profesional a la discusión, ofreciendo una perspectiva compasiva e informada sobre el proceso de inmigración.
- Este evento gratuito se llevará a cabo vía Zoom y requiere inscripción previa. No pierda la oportunidad de aprender sobre el rol de los nuevos americanos en la construcción de nuestras comunidades y empresas. GRATIS | Inscripción Requerida
- National Hispanic Heritage Month officially ends.
WEDNESDAY, October 16:
WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US? SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected] OR CALL 615-216-5737
- NAHCC's 20th Annual Business & Community Excellence Awards @Belmont University – SPONSORS and COMMUNITY PARTNERS RECOGNITION (5:30 PM -7:30 PM). Registration required.
WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US? SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected] OR CALL 615-216-5737