Not since the Cold War ended have there seem to be so many global threats to security.  More than a quarter of the global population today lives in a fragile state, where the social contract between society and the government is deeply frayed. Nancy Lindborg has served since February, 2015, as President of the United Read More »

What began with a $5 investment and an idea some ten years ago, Mignon Francois has built The Cupcake Collection into one of the Nashville’s most successful bakeries. She also introduced one of the city’s first food trucks and this fall hopes to open the first Cupcake Collection franchise. Mignon is an alumnus of Xavier Read More »

An organization’s ability to meet the demands of the future is dependent on the leaders’ ability to overcome challenges and meet new performance standards while protecting their culture. Preparing your team with tools and resources to cultivate the right type of skills is half the equation, but often the type of talent required has to Read More »

Due to disaster relief efforts due to hurricane Harvey and pending hurricane Irma, Rotarian Joel Sullivan will be on the front lines of support in Miami. We are delighted that Joel Hester, a Lay Responder CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor with the American Red Cross, will share what you can do for yourself and your business Read More »

See you Monday, September 11!

Each year we encourage every member to participate in “Every Rotarian Every Year” by giving $100 to the Rotary International Foundation in support of their mission to eradicate Polio. Your annual donations of $100 add up over time, and when you have given $1,000, you are recognized by Rotary International with a prestigious award named after Read More »

Jerome Bannister is in technology sales for Graybar Electric. He joined Rotary in 1999 and is a member of the Franklin at Breakfast Club in Franklin. Among his many achievements in Rotary, Jerome is:   A multi-level Paul Harris Society Member and his wife and sons are also Paul Harris fellows.   Past president of Read More »

Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime eclipse! See you Monday, August 28.

Steve Hinkley recently joined the Adventure Science Center as its President and CEO, and Derrick Rohl is ASC’s dynamic Planetarium Manager. Steve will share information about the newest exhibits opening this year as well as the vision for the organization’s future as a world-class hub for extraordinary experiences in science and innovation in Nashville. Derrick Read More »

We are thrilled to announce Rotary After Hours is partnering with Rotarian Renata Soto for an open house event at Casa Azafran! Join your fellow Rotarians for drinks and samples of food prepared in The Mesa Komal commercial kitchen, tour the facility, visit the grounds of the future Casa Azafrán Public Park – funded in Read More »