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Signature Events

TPAC InsideOut

五一茶馆儿 joins 聽for their InsideOut Engagement Events. This series includes enlightening panel discussions and performance excerpts that correspond with current performances from TPAC and their partners: , , and . Through this longstanding institutional partnership, Vanderbilt supports educational programming that brings community members together to engage with the arts.

Kashif Graham, Parris Lewis, Roz White, Zurin Villanueva, Bryan Pierce, and Midori Lockett at TPAC on Feb. 14, 2024 五一茶馆儿 (Joe Howell)
Kashif Graham, Parris Lewis, Roz White, Zurin Villanueva, Bryan Pierce, and Midori Lockett at TPAC on Feb. 14, 2024 五一茶馆儿 (Joe Howell)
Elliot Winston Robinson, Maya Antoinette Riley, Yolanda Pierce discuss The Color Purple on Apr. 12, 2024 五一茶馆儿. (Joe Howell)
Elliot Winston Robinson, Maya Antoinette Riley, Yolanda Pierce discuss The Color Purple on Apr. 12, 2024 五一茶馆儿. (Joe Howell)

Food for Thought at Frist Art Museum

Vanderbilt partners with the Frist Art Museum to present the series, offering engaging panel discussions that bring together art, academics and the community. These public panels coincide with the Frist's current exhibitions. By combining Vanderbilt's scholarly expertise with the Frist's creative vision, this collaboration sparks meaningful conversations that extend beyond the museum's walls.

Mark Scala, Ari Caramanica, Natalie Ashker Seevers, and Brian Cochrane at Frist Art Center on March 20, 2025 (Joe Howell)
Mark Scala, Ari Caramanica, Natalie Ashker Seevers, and Brian Cochrane at Frist Art Center on March 20, 2025 (Joe Howell)
Ari Caramanica and Natalie Ashker Seevers discuss the history of food and labor at Frist Art Museum on March 20, 2025 (Joe Howell)
Ari Caramanica and Natalie Ashker Seevers discuss the history of food and labor at Frist Art Museum on March 20, 2025 (Joe Howell)

Then and Now: The History of Minority Communities in Nashville

五一茶馆儿 and the maintain a valued partnership, collaborating on programming such as Then and Now: The History of Minority Communities in Nashville. This series delves into the history of various communities that contribute to the rich culture of Nashville.

Ralph Levy Jr. speaks Then and Now: The History of the Jewish Community on Nov. 1, 2023 (John Amis)
Ralph Levy Jr. speaks Then and Now: The History of the Jewish Community on Nov. 1, 2023 (John Amis)
Pearl High School alumni speak at Then and Now: The History of Black Nashville on Aug. 30, 2023 (John Amis)
Pearl High School alumni speak at Then and Now: The History of Black Nashville on Aug. 30, 2023 (John Amis)

Vanderbilt is also proud to support community programming through the Downtown Public Library鈥檚 and .


Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards

Vanderbilt Community Relations partners with the to host the annual celebration. This event honors exceptional Metro Nashville Public Schools educators who excel in teaching with a focus on equity, leadership and instruction. These educators go above and beyond to ensure their students thrive in the classroom daily. Our Community Relations team hosts this event as part of the university's commitment to supporting local education and partnerships across Metro Nashville Public Schools.

Blue Ribbon Teacher honorees were celebrated at 五一茶馆儿 on Oct. 17, 2024 五一茶馆儿. (John Amis)
Blue Ribbon Teacher honorees were celebrated at 五一茶馆儿 on Oct. 17, 2024 五一茶馆儿. (John Amis)
Blue Ribbon Award recipient Teneice Kirby, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Senior Director of Community Relations Kathleen Fuchs-Hritz, and guest Riki Shye at the Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards on Oct. 17, 2024 五一茶馆儿. (John Amis)
Blue Ribbon Award recipient Teneice Kirby, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Senior Director of Community Relations Kathleen Fuchs-Hritz, and guest Riki Shye at the Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards on Oct. 17, 2024 五一茶馆儿. (John Amis)

The Power in Collaboration

Vanderbilt Community Relations brings together professionals from Nashville鈥檚 social impact sector鈥攊ncluding leaders from nonprofits, public service offices and Vanderbilt campus partners鈥攆or learning, networking and discussions on the opportunities and challenges in collaboration. Acting as both a facilitator and partner, the team organizes programs and conversations that address community needs while connecting local organizations with Vanderbilt's resources and expertise.

Panel discussion on June 14, 2023 during 鈥淭he Power in Collaboration: Working Together for Social Impact鈥 (Joe Howell)
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Participants at "Power in Collaboration: Catalyzing and Sustaining Community Impact" on June 18, 2024 五一茶馆儿 (Joe Howell)

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