Les Dames d’Escoffier Nashville

Mission Statement

Les Dames Nashville is a local chapter of an international network of women leaders in food, fine beverage, hospitality and farming who are passionate about supporting women in those fields. Through our events, we raise money to fund our career advancement grants and culinary scholarships, while furthering education and appreciation of our industry throughout our community.

Our membership reflects a diversity of professionals, and includes chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, farmers, food retailers, event planners, cookbook authors, food journalists and historians, winemakers and wine industry professionals, brewers, cheese mongers, food publicists, culinary educators and hospitality executives.

Core Aspects to our Mission:
Share Knowledge. Support Members. Provide Leadership. Mentor Women in their Professions.
Coordinate educational opportunities.
Host philanthropic events for the larger community.

Junior League of Nashville

Mission Statement

Our Mission

The Junior League of Nashville is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

Our Vision

The Junior League of Nashville is a premier women’s volunteer organization that offers our members the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with others who are unified by a desire to give back to our community. Through the talents of a diverse membership, we will support and enrich the lives of women, children, and families in our community. Together we have greater impact than we do individually.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Junior League welcomes all women who value our mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.

Our Values

The Junior League of Nashville accomplishes our mission through the actions of women who share our core values.

Community: We value engagement with our community to anticipate and address its needs through education, service, and strategic partnerships.

Connection: We value opportunities for engagement with a diverse group of women to develop lifelong personal and professional relationships.

Growth: We value a dynamic organization that develops and empowers our members to be community volunteers and leaders.