NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

With a metro population of over 2 million people, the “Music City” is a large, diverse city with many neighborhoods and communities that all have their own unique characteristics.  The heart of downtown Nashville has been the capital of the country music scene for a long time.  On the north side, areas like Hendersonville and Gallatin are seeing tremendous growth and population booms.  On the south side, Franklin and Brentwood have affluent neighborhoods.  There are also large pockets of immigrants and refugees from all over the world who call Nashville home.  Currently, Nashville has the highest population of Kurds in the US.

Ministry Opportunities include:

  • Local church ministry – special events and programs
  • Evangelism – prayer walking and sharing the Gospel
  • Outreach events like Block Parties or carnivals
  • Sports ministry – games and/or clinics
  • Food Banks – packing and sorting food
  • VBS and children’s ministry
  • Light construction projects
  • Public school ministry
  • Concerts and musical performances

Leisure Activities include:

  • Grand Ole Opry
  • Ryman Auditorium
  • Centennial Park and The Parthenon
  • Andrew Jackson’s home, The Hermitage
  • Eating some Nashville Hot Chicken
  • Walk the strip on Broadway in downtown

Travel Info:  Groups can fly into Nashville airport (BNA)

Groups are responsible for their own ground transportation for this trip.