Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take part in the 2025 Nashville MLK Day March and Convocation, celebrating 40 years of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Nashville! Transportation will be available, and Vanderbilt attendees who register to attend will receive a free MLK Day hoodie. Vanderbilt community members will march together with members of the greater Nashville community, from the Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church to the TSU Gentry Center.
Join us for the epic celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout the National Museum of African American Music, guests are invited to create their own civil rights posters reflecting hope and vision for the future inside our Community Education Center. Explore the museum’s permanent exhibits, celebrating the rich history of African American music. The evening will close with the unveiling of the Shannon Sanders exhibit. General admissions are Free.
Join a day of unity and reflection as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The morning will begin with powerful speeches and uplifting music at the 2025 Nashville MLK Day Pre-Convocation Rally at Jefferson Street Baptist Church. This will be followed by a march to Tennessee State University’s Gentry Center, concluding with a convocation hosted by the Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship (IMF).
Join Belmont for a week of commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Established in 1997, the week-long celebration is held each January as part of the observance of Dr. King's birthday. Each event is open to the Belmont community and the public.
The MLK Joint Day of Service is an annual celebration of Dr. King’s legacy. Students from all of Nashville’s colleges and universities will come together at Meharry Medical College for a kickoff event and then volunteer at community service projects across the city.
The Civil Rights Collection at the Nashville Public Library features black & white photos from the Civil Rights era in Nashville and a circular table in the center of the room representing the lunch counters of Nashville - locations of many sit-in protests that fueled the Civil Rights Movement.