Events & Engagement
Area Advisory Councils
Area Advisory Councils (AACs) were established to help the Chamber stay connected to members across six distinct geographic regions of our service area. Chamber members connect to their AAC through collaborative experiences that highlight local businesses, encourage engagement, and strengthen our business community. Through Downtown, North, South, East, West, and Midtown members engage more deeply in the issues and opportunities that matter most to their piece of the region.
Event Cadence & Format
Each AAC hosts a consistent three-event cadence designed to foster meaningful connections, learning, and business visibility throughout the year:
Happy Hour:
Informal networking gatherings hosted at local venues that provide members an opportunity to build relationships in a relaxed, social environment.
Speed Networking:
Fast-paced, structured networking events that allow attendees to make multiple new business connections in one session, encouraging collaboration across industries.
Content Session:
Topical programs featuring panels, presentations, or discussions centered on business growth, community development, and relevant regional issues. These sessions are designed to inform, inspire, and provide actionable takeaways for attendees.
Pop-Up:
AAC Pop-Up Experiences are unique, member-driven events hosted in partnership with the Chamber to spotlight and engage our business community.
Chamber East
Chamber East Year Formed: 1997
Areas Served: 37206, 37213, 37216 (includes Nissan Stadium area, Woodland and Main Streets, Gallatin Road, Inglewood)
Chamber Midtown
Chamber Midtown Year Formed: 2014
Areas Served: 37204, 37203, 37209, 37212 (includes Music Row, Edgehill, 12South, Hillsboro Village, the Gulch)
Chamber North
Chamber North Year Formed: 1999
Zip Codes Served: 37207, 37208, 37189, 37218, 37228 (includes MetroCenter, Jefferson Street/Germantown, Trinity Lane, Dickerson Road, Whites Creek, Briley Parkway, Bordeaux)
Chamber South
Chamber South Year Formed: 1994
Areas Served: 37013, 37211 (includes South Nashville, Antioch)
Chamber West
Chamber West Year Formed: 1995
Areas Served: 37205, 37215 (includes Green Hills, Forest Hills, Belle Meade)
Downtown Connect
Downtown Connect Year Formed: 2017
Areas Served: Downtown Nashville business community
Downtown Connect is a partnership between the Nashville Area Chamber and the Nashville Downtown Partnership.
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