Leadership Circle

Make a Difference Through the Leadership Circle

The Leadership Circle is a generous community of annual donors dedicated to sustaining the vibrancy of two treasured community assets: Centennial Park and the Parthenon. These members contribute to the revitalization and activation of these iconic public spaces, and ensure they thrive to through accessible community programming that serves the Park’s three million annual visitors.

As a Leadership Circle member, you can provide vital funds to the nonprofit Centennial Park Conservancy to help support Nashville’s beloved central park.

Leadership Circle presenting partner:

What Leadership 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 a private home event.

Complimentary Tickets

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

Elevated Recognition

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

Leadership Circle Tiers

Olympian

$5,000 annual donation

  • Unlimited Parthenon admission for one year (for up to 4 people)

  • 20% discount in Parthenon store

  • Recognition on our website and Gratitude Report

  • Invitation to NEW Leadership Circle Reception

  • Other special member event invitations and discounts

  • Invitation to a VIP Art Reception before the Public Opening at the Parthenon

Athena

$10,000 annual donation

All Olympian Benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to a private home event for Athena, Champion, and Centennial Circle members only

  • Annual Family or Pet Portrait Day in the Park

  • “Sweet as Honey” merch basket

Champion

$25,000 annual donation

All Olympian & Athena Benefits, plus:

  • Named recognition in the Parthenon

  • 25% discount on venue rental (based on availability)

Current Leadership Circle Members

CHAMPION

Janet and Jim Ayers

Kathryn King Dettwiller

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ATHENA

Libby and Ben Page 

Wright Pinson

Susannah Scott-Barnes and Zulu Barnes

Paula Van Slyke and LeRoy Norton

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OLYMPIAN

Debbie and Fred Cassetty

Scott Chambers

Frannie and Brooks Corzine

Kerri and John T. Johnson

Jay Jones and Rob Turner

Lisa Monteggia and Ege T. Kavalalı

Sarah and Walter Knestrick

John and Lea Hackett

Dana Moore and Jack Isenhour

Karen Morgan

Nancy and Mark Peacock

Molly and Richard Schneider

Josephine VanDevender and Giles Ward

Generosity That Endures

The generosity of Leadership Circle members helps ensure that Centennial Park continues to serve as Nashville’s world-class central park while offering all members of our community a place to unwind, learn, explore and gather together.

Please email Wendy Buntin, our Senior Director of Donor Engagement, below to find out more about becoming a member. 

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that sustains the vibrancy of Nashville’s Centennial Park, home to the historic Parthenon, by supporting Metro Parks in revitalizing and activating this public green space to ensure the Park remains a welcoming destination for recreation, culture, education, and community connection for all.

Leave Your Mark Through Centennial Circle

Discover how to make a transformational difference in Centennial Park through our Centennial Circle community.