Nashville Organizations for Immigrants and Refugees

Advocacy Groups

Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
American Center for Outreach / Casa Azafran
2195 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211 / (615) 669-2261 / / / Muslim Community / Promotes religious freedom and justice through advocacy and coalitions
American Muslim Advisory Council / Casa Azafran
2195 Nolensville Pike Nashville TN 37211 / (615) 200-6052 / / / Muslim Community / A bridge between the Tennessee Muslim community and government offices
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition / Casa Azafran
2195 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211 / (615) 833-0384 / / / Refugees and Immigrants / Empowers individuals to develop a unified voice and defend their rights

Business

Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
German-American Chamber of Commerce – Tennessee / (423) 385-2500 / /
/ German American Community / Advocates for businesses
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce / 211 Commerce Street, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37201 / (615) 743-3000 / / / Nashvillians / Advocates for businesses
Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce / 530 3rd Avenue South, Suite 5
Nashville, TN 37210 / (615) 216-5737 / / / Hispanic Community / Advocates for businesses
Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce / 4322 Harding Pike, Suite 417
Nashville, TN 37205 / (615) 777-8587 / / / African American Community / Advocates for businesses
National Association of Asian American Professionals Nashville / P.O. Box 583Nolensville, TN 37135 / /
/ Asian American Professionals / Promotes career advancement and leadership development
New American Development Center / / / Immigrant and Refugees / Works to empower immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs
Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
Small Business Administration – Tennessee Chapter / 2 International Plaza Drive,
Suite 500
Nashville, TN
37217 / (615) 736-5881 / / / Small Business Owners / Works to help small businesses and start-ups
Tennessee Chinese Chamber of Commerce / 1801 West End Ave. Suite 1150, Nashville,TN 37203 / (615) 321-8881 / /
/ Chinese Community / Advocates for businesses
Tennessee Immigrant and Minority Business Group / 1801 West End Ave, Ste 1150
Nashville, TN, 37203 / (615) 321-8881 /
OR
/ / Immigrant and Minority Business Owners / Promote communication and interaction between business owners
Tennessee Latin American Chamber of Commerce / 5543 Edmondson Pike, Ste. 5
Nashville, TN 37211 / (615) 450-0487 / / / Latin American Community / Advocates for businesses
Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast US – Nashville Branch / 230 4th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37219 / (615) 485-7104 / / / Turkish American Community / Advocates for businesses

Empowerment, Integration, and Education

Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
Catholic Charities of Tennessee / 10 South Sixth Street Nashville, TN 37206 / (615) 259-3567 / Immigrants:

Refugees:
/ / Refugees and Immigrants / Provides a broad range of programs for empowerment, education, integration, and counseling
Conexion Americas / Casa Azafran
2195 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211 / En: (615) 320-5152
Es: (615) 269-6900 / / / Hispanics / Assists Latinos through social, civic, and economic integration all designed to empower the individual
Nashville International Center for Empowerment / 417 Welshwood Drive, Ste. 100
Nashville, TN 37211 / (615) 315-9681 / / Refugees and Immigrants / Provides direct social services and educational programs to empower individuals
Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
Oasis Center / 1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203 / (615) 327-4455
OR
1-866-975-3733 / / / Youths / Helps young people successfully transition to adulthood
Salahadeen Center / 364 Elysian Fields Court, Nashville, TN 37211 / (615) 333-0530 / / / Muslim Community / Provide religious, educational, social and cultural services, as well as community activities, Eid Services, and youth programs
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition / Casa Azafran
2195 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211 / (615) 833-0384 / / / Refugees and Immigrants / Empowers individuals to develop a unified voice and defend their rights
World Relief / 1655 Murfreesboro Road, Suite G
Nashville, TN 37217 / (615) 833-7735 / / / Refugees / Works to resettle refugees and integrate them into their new city

Community and Cultural Engagement

Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
African-American Cultural Alliance / 1215 9th Avenue North, Suite 210
Nashville, TN 37208 / (615) 942-0706 / R
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/ African-American Community / To foster community and engagement
Alliance Francaise Nashville / 2000 Glen Echo Road, Suite 109 Nashville, TN 37215 / (615) 269-4590 / /
/ French-Speaking Community / To foster community and engagement
Bangladesh Association of Nashville / P.O. Box 249
Heritage, TN 37076 / / / Bangladeshi Community / To foster community and engagement
Bengali Association of Greater Nashville / P. O. Box 128455 , Nashville, TN 37212 / /
/ Bengali Community / To foster community and engagement
Igbo People of Nigeria Association Nashville / P.O. Box 178155
Nashville, TN 37214
OR
4750 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 / /
/ Igbo People of Nigeria Community / To foster community and engagement
Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
Ethiopian Community Association in Nashville / 2201 Murfreesboro Pike Suite D201, Nashville, TN 37271 / (615) 526-3939 / / / Ethiopian Community / To foster community and engagement
Greater Nashville Chinese Association / /
/ Chinese Community / To foster community and engagement
India Association of Nashville / / / Indian Community / To foster community and engagement
Japan-America Society of Tennessee / PO Box 330003
Nashville, TN 37203 / (615) 663-6060 / / / Japanese Community / To foster community and engagement
Kurdish Cultural Institute / 2201 Murfreesboro Pike Suite 206, Nashville TN 37217 / (615) 438-7330 / / / Kurdish Community / To foster community and engagement
Lost Boys Foundation of Nashville /

(615) 256-8302

/ / / Sudanese Males / To foster community and engagement
Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
Nashville Coptic Orthodox Christian Community / / / Coptic Christians / To foster community and engagement
Nashville Nepalese Association / / / Nepalese Community / To foster community and engagement
Native American Indian Association of Tennessee / 230 Spence Lane
Nashville TN 37210 / (615) 232-9179 / / / Native American Community / To foster community and engagement
Scottish Society of Middle Tennessee / PO Box2914Brentwood, TN 37024 / /
/ Scottish Community / To foster community and engagement
Swiss Society of Nashville / /
/ Swiss Community / To foster community and engagement
Tennessee Tamil Sangam / / / Tamil-Speaking Community / To foster community and engagement
United Peruvian Association of Nashville (UPAN) / (615) 485-3188 / /
/ Peruvian Community / To foster community and engagement
Vietnamese American Community of Middle Tennessee / / Vietnamese Community / To foster community and engagement

Cultural Awareness

Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
Festival of the Nations / (615) 642-5353 / / / Everyone / Coordinates international community events in order to encourage unity, educate, and develop a better understanding of global community, history, and culture
Global Education Center / 4822 Charlotte Ave Nashville, TN 37209 / (615) 651-0007 / / / Everyone / To use the arts of diverse cultures to promote togetherness and awareness
Japan - America Society of Tennessee, INC / PO Box 330003
Nashville, TN 37203 / (615) 663-6060 / / / Everyone / Promoting social, cultural, scientific and educational interchange between Tennessee and Japan
Nations Ministry Center / 4710 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209 / (615) 828-9664 / / / Refugees and immigrants / Promotes self-sufficiency and cultural awareness

Family Services

Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
Family & Children’s Service / 201 23rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203 / (615) 320-0591 / / Everyone / Provides counseling, crisis and information services, and child and family permanency programs

Health Care and Services

Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
CenterStone / Multiple Locations
/ 1-888-291-4357 / / / Immigrant and Refugees / Provides mental health, addiction, and intellectual and development disabilities
Get Covered Tennessee / Multiple Locations Throughout Nashville / 1-844-644-5443 / / Everyone / Assists in enrolling individuals in the healthcare marketplace
Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
Nashville Cares / 633 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37204 / (615) 259-4866
1-800-845-4266 / / / HIV/AIDS Persons / Works to end HIV/AIDS through education, advocacy, and support
Siloam Family Health Center / 820 Gale Lane
Nashville, TN 37204 / (615) 298-5406 / / / Uninsured Persons / Provides affordable, quality healthcare and services
United Neighborhood Health Services / Administrative Office
711 Main Street
Nashville, TN 37206 / (615) 227-3000 / / Everyone / Provides affordable, quality healthcare and services

Language Help

Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
Nashville Adult Literacy Council / 4805 Park Ave.,
Suite 305
Nashville, TN 37209
325 Rural Hill Rd., #2
Nashville, TN 37217 / (615) 298-8060
(615) 891-4247 / / / English Language Learners / Helps adults improve their reading and English skills
Tennessee Foreign Language Institute / 220 French Landing Drive, First Floor, Nashville, TN 37243 / (615) 741-7579 / / / Language Learners / Provides language courses, including English, and translation services

Legal and Financial Services

Organization / Address / Phone Number / Email / Website / Target Population / Services/Mission
American Association of Refugee and Immigrant Women / 2428 Nolensville Pike
Suite C
Nashville,TN
37211 / (615) 823-5460
OR
(615) 823-5464 /
/ / Refugee and Immigrant Women / Provides legal immigration services
Financial Empowerment Center / Casa Azafran
2195 Nolensville Pike Nashville TN 37211
298 Foster Street
Nashville TN 37207 / (615) 748-3620 / / Davidson County Residents / Provides free, professional financial counseling
Justice for Our Neighbors / Casa Azafran
2195 Nolensville Pike Nashville TN 37211 / (615) 835-2512 / / / Low-income Refugees and Immigrants / Provides high-quality free and low-cost immigration legal services