Centennial Circle

Leave Your Mark on Centennial Park

The Centennial Circle is a powerful network of leaders who are committed to ensuring that our two cultural landmarks - Centennial Park and the Parthenon - continue to be vibrant, walkable, public spaces that will flourish alongside our city.

To sustain this vital destination, devoted supporters are needed to help the nonprofit Centennial Park Conservancy preserve, activate, and promote this treasure. Through the dedication of Centennial Circle members, these transformational commitments provide a financial foundation for sustaining the vibrancy of this community’s beloved central park.

Centennial Circle presenting partner:

"As an organization, we are passionately committed to sustaining Centennial Park and the Parthenon as thriving public spaces for the entire community to enjoy. We are fortunate to have strong champions of Centennial Park Conservancy, who have supported us through all phases of our history. The Centennial Circle is a way for us to bring these dedicated supporters together to help carry this organization and our mission into the next chapter."
- John Tumminello, President of Centennial Park Conservancy

What Centennial Circle Members Support

  • Public Green Space

    Circle members empower the collaboration with Metro Parks to identify, fund, and address ongoing maintenance and preservation needs in Centennial Park, improving the community green space for present and future generations.

  • Environment

    Circle members inspire positive environmental change by supporting the production of Nashville Earth Day and underwriting bees, trees, and clean water projects across greater Nashville.

  • Cultural Arts

    Circle members make free community concerts like Musicians Corner possible for 75k people each year along with compelling art exhibitions and unique performances in the Parthenon museum that enrich over 350k visitors annually.

  • Education

    Circle members support families through the 100+ free children's educational events at Kidsville in Centennial Park and Metro Community Centers as well as engaging lectures, tours, and experiences at the Parthenon.

Benefits of Membership

Exclusive Event & Tour Invitations

Invitations to private events, VIP tour, exhibition previews, and the Centennial Circle Dinner.

Complimentary Tickets

Free admission to the Parthenon, and VIP tickets to ECHO or Fever concerts.

Elevated Recognition

Acknowledgement in our annual Gratitude Report and inclusion in onsite signage at the Parthenon.

*Plus other perks, download our brochure for complete details.

 

Generosity That Endures

The generosity of Centennial Circle members helps ensure that Centennial Park continues to serve as Nashville’s world-class central park while offering all members of our community rejuvenation, recreation, and opportunities for education.

Let’s talk about how you can leave your mark on this community by contributing to the legacy of Centennial Park. Contact us to learn more about Centennial Circle membership.

 

What Members Are Saying

  • "Centennial Circle is a way of giving back and preserving our accomplishments as well as funding the work yet to be done."

    Nancy Peterson Hearn

  • "Centennial Park is truly the people’s park and the hardest working greenspace in town."

    Sylvia Rapoport

  • "Centennial Park is one of Nashville’s vital organs. Keeping it sustained, maintained and improved is one of the most impactful things we can do."

    Neil Krugman

  • "It is paramount that the beauty of the park and its rich history is accessible to all."

    Denise Cummins

  • "With our city's continued growth, the significance of Centennial Park - a refuge for leisurely walks and connecting with nature - becomes increasingly vital."

    Ellen Martin & Gerry Nadeau

  • “We are blessed to live near the park and so appreciate how the diversity of Nashville’s population is evident among those who enjoy the park.”

    Marian Ott and Craig Philip

Current Centennial Circle Members

Lee Ann and George Anderson

Judith and Richard Bracken 

Melinda and John Buntin

Eric Cook and Jason Somerville

Denise Cummins 

Anne Davis and Karl Dean

Cordia and Tom Harrington

Larry and Leiyan Keele

Ruthie Keene

Carol and Howard Kirshner

Neil Krugman and Lee Pratt

Trish and John Lindler

Ellen Martin and Gerry Nadeau

Sondra Morris

Trish and Jim Munro

Marian Ott and Craig Philip

Nancy Peterson Hearn

Sylvia Rapoport

Ronald Soltman

Shirley and Stuart Speyer

Jerry and Ernie Williams

Reach Out

Please email Wendy Buntin, our Sr. Director of Donor Engagement, below to find out more about becoming a member. We cannot wait to discuss ways to help you achieve your philanthropic goals through Centennial Park Conservancy.

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that preserves, enhances and shares the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

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