NAHCC’s HHM Celebration Continues Across Nashville

Explore What’s Happening Now and What’s Ahead Through October 15

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC), in partnership with the NAHCC Foundation, is wrapping up the third week of its 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, with a full calendar of business, cultural, artistic, and community events continuing through October 15.

The month began on September 15, when Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell proclaimed September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month, joining NAHCC and the NAHCC Foundation in recognizing the lasting business, civic, professional, artistic, and cultural contributions of Nashville’s Hispanic community.

Nashville International Airport® also marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing NAHCC’s calendar and announcing cultural activities in the terminal, including live music by local artists.

Since then, NAHCC has represented Nashville and Tennessee at the 47th Annual United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference in Fort Worth and participated in local conversations focused on leadership, culture, business, and community.

A recent cultural highlight came at Vanderbilt University, where award-winning Mexican jazz vocalist Lucía made her Nashville debut at the Blair School of Music. NAHCC and NAHCC Foundation members joined the celebration and recognized Lucía with the NAHCC Ganas in Music Award before her performance.

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 4, the celebration continues at ACME Feed & Seed with NAHCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month Music Business Networking Mixer and Happy Hour, bringing together music industry professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, members, and community partners for an afternoon of networking and celebration.

🎶 Sunday, October 4 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.

📍 ACME Rooftop

🎟️ RSVP HERE

As we enter the final stretch of Hispanic Heritage Month, there is still much more ahead across Nashville—from business and entrepreneurship to arts, culture, music, and community engagement—culminating with NAHCC’s 22nd Annual Excellence in Business & Community Awards on October 15.



Join us as Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15.

“Hispanic Heritage Month is about more than celebrating our culture. It is also an opportunity to recognize the entrepreneurs, professionals, artists, workers and civic leaders who strengthen Nashville every day,” said NAHCC President and CEO Yuri Cunza. “Through this calendar, we bring people together to learn, build relationships and celebrate the contributions that continue moving our city forward.”

Since 2005, NAHCC has led one of Tennessee’s longest-running and most comprehensive Hispanic Heritage Month observances. Made possible by NAHCC members and corporate and community partners, this year’s calendar brings together business development, entrepreneurship, workforce education, civic leadership, music, film, arts, culture and community recognition.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 through October 15. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation’s Hispanic population reached 70.1 million in 2025—approximately 21% of the U.S. population. Learn more from the U.S. Census Bureau.

A memorable Nashville debut for Lucía at Vanderbilt!🎶

Award-winning Mexican jazz vocalist Lucía made her Nashville debut at Vanderbilt Blair School of Music on Friday, September 18, bringing together the rich musical traditions of Mexico and Latin America with contemporary American jazz.

NAHCC and NAHCC Foundation board members and members joined the celebration and had the honor of recognizing Lucía with the NAHCC Ganas in Music Award before her performance.

The evening also featured a Hispanic Heritage Month Plaza Party with Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Vanderbilt, Latin music and dance, and an interactive experience with Latin American percussion instruments.

A wonderful evening celebrating music, culture, talent, and community at Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music🎶 See VIDEO

📸 See pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17je7fTNTw/

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Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar Highlights

• September 14–16: NAHCC participates in the USHCC National Conference in Dallas–Fort Worth, providing business leadership and professional development opportunities.

• September 15: Official NAHCC Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off, including Hispanic-owned small-business interviews, media outreach and economic-impact information shared throughout the month.

• Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month in Nashville joining in support of NAHCC and NAHCC Foundation efforts (see proclamation here).

• September 16: Founders of Color Happy Hour during 3686 at Monday Night Brewing, presented with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.

• September 17–18: NAHCC participates in The Future Way Forward Conference at the National Museum of African American Music. On September 18, Yuri Cunza will speak on Leadership and Culture: Building a City Worth Belonging To.

• September 18: NAHCC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican jazz vocalist Lucía’s Nashville debut at Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music.

• September 22 and October 6: Employer Rights and Responsibilities, part of NAHCC’s employer education series. Registration is required.

• September 24–30: NAHCC celebrates Hispanic films and filmmakers at the Nashville Film Festival, including feature films, shorts and the presentation of the Best Hispanic Film Award.

• September 29: Launch of FuturoListo (Future Ready), a digital-skills training program presented with the Nashville Business Incubation Center. Session One will focus on QuickBooks Online: Principios Básicos. The day will also include the NAHCC Women in Business Panel Discussion and Business Showcase with TSBDC.

• October 1: NAHCC in the News: About Our City and Our Stories

• October 4: NAHCC Celebrating Arts & Entertainment Business Networking Mixer in partnership with Acme.

• October 6: FuturoListo Session Two: Build Your Team the Right Way, presented with the Nashville Business Incubation Center.

• ​October 8: NAHCC FREE day at the Frist Art Museum --- All guests of the NAHCC will receive free gallery admission and discounted parking in Frist Art Museum parking lots as space is available. 

• October 15: NAHCC’s 22nd Annual Excellence in Business & Community Awards, recognizing outstanding business, professional, civic, artistic and cultural contributions while honoring sponsors and community partners.

Additional programs include the NAHCC Foundation’s Bridging Narratives program and its Stories Through Art initiative, as well as upcoming sessions of Sueña (Dream It!) featuring entrepreneur Mikey Corona, and Building Strong Latino Communities Business Leaders roundtable.

Registration requirements and event details vary. View the complete and continuously updated NAHCC 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar.

Interested in participating or supporting the celebration? Call 615-216-5737 for additional information.

#NAHCC #Unity in Community #Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth2026

BNA® Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Nashville International Airport® is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the NAHCC calendar of events and hosting activities in the terminal, including live music by local artists.

Beginning October 15, Volaris will also launch nonstop service from Nashville to Guadalajara, Mexico—the birthplace of mariachi music and charrería.

We thank BNA® for recognizing the culture, contributions, and growing impact of Middle Tennessee’s Hispanic community.

SCHEDULE AT GLANCE

Celebrating the Many Stories Within Hispanic Heritage

This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.

This project is supported in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission, which receives support in part from​the National Endowment for the , a federal agency.

NAHCC at The Future Way Forward Conference