Today, Mayor John Cooper encouraged Nashvillians to celebrate GivingTuesday – a global one-day movement that inspires people to do good for others in their community – by participating in the ‘Shop Small Nashville’ initiative announced last week.
“I urge all Nashvillians to participate enthusiastically in this year’s GivingTuesday – whether it’s volunteering at a school or place of worship, donating money to a nonprofit, or supporting a family or friend in need,” said Mayor Cooper. “Another way residents can celebrate is by shopping at one of the local small businesses partnering with the Mayor’s Office and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in our Shop Small Nashville initiative. The holiday season is about giving, and I know Nashville will once again show its strong spirit of generosity to those who need it most.”
Participating local businesses who have joined the Shop Small Nashville initiative have pledged to donate 10% of their sales to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The CFMT will then donate those proceeds to five non-profits:
- Keva Inc
- East Nashville Cooperative Ministries
- The Branch Nashville
- Bellevue Community Food Bank
- The Heimerdinger Foundation
The following businesses have joined the Shop Small Nashville Initiative. Small business owners who would like to join may contact: [email protected].
Antioch: (Donating 10% of sales December 3-4):
- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - 6900 Lenox Village Dr Suite 8, Nashville, TN 37211
- Crown Love Beauty Supply - 887 Bell Rd, Antioch, TN 37013
- Perfectly Cordial - www.perfectlycordial.com
- Perla Salas Beauty Salon - 435 Cotton Ln, Nashville, TN 37211
- Perlita’s Fashions - 433 Cotton Ln, Nashville, TN 37211
Bellevue: (Donating 10% of sales December 9-10):
- Bandwagon Music and Repair - 7639 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221
- Loveless Café - 8400 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221
- The Inka Trailer
East Nashville: (Donating 10% of sales December 17-18):
- Pearl Diver - 1008 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
- Love & Exile Wines - 715 Main St A, Nashville, TN 37206
- Nashville Blanket Project - 1006 Fatherland St Suite 103, Nashville, TN 37206
- Kernels Nashville Popcorn - 2501 Gallatin Ave B, Nashville, TN 37206
- Baxter Bailey & Company - 1004 Fatherland St #101, Nashville, TN 37206
- Clifton + Leopold - https://cliftonandleopold.com
Note: We expect more participants as the holiday season continues.