Did You Know?
70.1 million: The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2025, making it the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority — 21% of the total population.
U.S Census: National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
70.1 million: The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2025, making it the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority — 21% of the total population.
U.S Census: National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
NAHCC 'S 2026 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
2026 SCHEDULE AT GLANCE
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected]
- 9/15: NAHCC Official Kick Off
- NAHCC recognizes individual making contributions to our local community
- New Strategic Partnership Announcement
- USHCC National Conference business leadership training opportunity (Dallas Forth Worth, TX).
- Civic and Business Leadership: Our Role as New Americans
- 22nd Annual Business & Community Excellence Awards
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected]
2026 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH-LONG PROGRAM
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SUNDAY, September 15:
- Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off - NAHCC Official Kick Off
- 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, 14% of Nashvillians are Latino and their numbers are climbing as well in the surrounding counties."
- Learn more from the U.S Census HERE
- U.S. Latino economy hits $4.4 trillion, surging ahead of national GDP . See HERE.
MONDAY, September 14
TUESDAY, September 15
WEDNESDAY, September 16
- NAHCC delegation travels to USHCC Chamber Conference / Dallas Forth Worth, TX - Kick off reception. (7:00 PM).
TUESDAY, September 15
- NAHCC @USHCC National Conference / Dallas Forth Worth, TX- Professional development opportunity.
WEDNESDAY, September 16
- NAHCC @USHCC National Conference / Dallas Forth Worth, TX- Professional development opportunity.
WEDNESDAY, September 16 - 3:00 PM
The best opportunities often start with a conversation.
Join the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center for the Founders Circles:
Founders of Color Happy Hour during 3686 at Brewing Connections.
Wednesday, September 16, from 3-4 PM at Monday Night Brewing for an hour of connection, community, and conversations with founders of color from across Nashville.
If you’re building a business and looking to build meaningful relationships along the way, this is a space for you.
RSVP HERE
The best opportunities often start with a conversation.
Join the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center for the Founders Circles:
Founders of Color Happy Hour during 3686 at Brewing Connections.
Wednesday, September 16, from 3-4 PM at Monday Night Brewing for an hour of connection, community, and conversations with founders of color from across Nashville.
If you’re building a business and looking to build meaningful relationships along the way, this is a space for you.
RSVP HERE
THURSDAY, September 17
Join us for “Sueña,” a special session of our Empowering Growth in Business Series focused on dreaming, envisioning, and taking the first steps toward your entrepreneurial journey.
Enjoy an engaging morning of coffee, meaningful connections, and inspiration. Presented by the NAHCC and NAHCC Foundation. Registration required.
We are honored to welcome a distinguished group of guest speakers who will share their experiences, insights, and valuable lessons from their professional and entrepreneurial journeys.
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and turn your entrepreneurial vision into possibility.
Join us for “Sueña,” a special session of our Empowering Growth in Business Series focused on dreaming, envisioning, and taking the first steps toward your entrepreneurial journey.
Enjoy an engaging morning of coffee, meaningful connections, and inspiration. Presented by the NAHCC and NAHCC Foundation. Registration required.
We are honored to welcome a distinguished group of guest speakers who will share their experiences, insights, and valuable lessons from their professional and entrepreneurial journeys.
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and turn your entrepreneurial vision into possibility.
THURSDAY, September 24:
- Opening Night Party: NAHCC Celebrates Hispanic Films and Filmmakers @Nashville Film Festival screenings through September 30th.
NAHCC Celebrates Hispanic Films at #NASHFILM
Features:
The Nashville Film Festival showcases bold storytelling, cultural depth, and artistic excellence, reflecting the powerful role of cinema in shaping understanding and connection.
Join us in celebrating Hispanic voices in film and stay tuned as we honor this year’s Best Hispanic Film Award at the Festival.
Features:
- JARIPEO by Rebecca Zweig, Efraín Mojica (Mexico, USA) - Friday, September 25 (3:30 PM)
- SCARLET GIRLS by Paula Cury Melo (Dominican Republic, USA) - Saturday, September 26 (2:00 PM)
- RAMÓN WHO SPEAKS TO GHOSTS by Shervin Kermani (Canada, Mexico Spain)
- I REMEMBER THE HOUSE WAS RED by Carmen Pedrero (USA)
- GAMBERRA by Marine Auclair March (Spain)
- FOREVER, LIAM by Guillermo de la Rosa (Canada, Venezuela)
- MEXICAN DELIGHT by Andrés Pérez-Duarte (USA, Nashville)
- OYE, WE’RE FROM HERE TOO by James Chaney, Arturo Garibay (USA, Nashville)
- DYING FOR LOVE by Gabriel Conte (USA, Nashville)
The Nashville Film Festival showcases bold storytelling, cultural depth, and artistic excellence, reflecting the powerful role of cinema in shaping understanding and connection.
Join us in celebrating Hispanic voices in film and stay tuned as we honor this year’s Best Hispanic Film Award at the Festival.
SUNDAY, September 27:
- NAHCC @NashFilm Awards Ceremony: NAHCC Celebrates Hispanic Films and Filmmakers @Nashville Film Festival - 6 pm to 7:30 PM
MONDAY, September 28
- NAHCC at inaugural Nashville Neighborhoods Council at Vanderbilt University 12:00 pm
TUESDAY, September 30:
- Business and Digital Empowerment Tools for the Small Business -- Registration required.
MONDAY, October 1:
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TBD: “Building Strong Latino Communities” at Trevecca
Our traditional panel conversation “Building Strong Latino Communities” returns at Trevecca Nazarene University, This event take place as part of our Hispanic Heritage Month calendar.
We look forward to bringing this important conversation, featuring Dr. Terrence Schofield (Dr. T), Trevecca leadership, NAHCC President & CEO Yuri Cunza, and local Hispanic entrepreneurs, to our community soon.
We look forward to bringing this important conversation, featuring Dr. Terrence Schofield (Dr. T), Trevecca leadership, NAHCC President & CEO Yuri Cunza, and local Hispanic entrepreneurs, to our community soon.
SUNDAY, October 4
- NAHCC's Music Business Networking Mixer in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with Acme. RSVP reuired.
WEDNESDAY, October 7:
- Civic & Business Leadership: The Role of New Americans.
- National Hispanic Heritage Month officially ends.
MONDAY, October 12:
TUESDAY, October 13:
- NAHCC Celebrates "Indigenous People's Day" at Scarritt-Bennett Center
TUESDAY, October 13:
- Business and Digital Empowerment Tools for the Small Business -- Registration required.
THURSDAY, October 15:
WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US? SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected] OR CALL 615-216-5737
- NAHCC's 22st Annual Excellence in Business & Community Awards – SPONSORS and COMMUNITY PARTNERS RECOGNITION . Registration required.
WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US? SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected] OR CALL 615-216-5737
*NAHCC's 2026 programs and events are made possible thanks
to the generous support of Corporate Sponsors and Community Partners
