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The Nicest Night in Nashville Returns November 4th with Star-Studded Lineup at 3rd & Lindsley
NICE’s Annual Gala Brings Together Award-Winning Artists to Celebrate and Support Refugees and Immigrants in Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) is gearing up for its annual fundraising gala, The Nicest Night in Nashville, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 3rd & Lindsley. The evening will feature live performances from some of Nashville’s most celebrated artists, an inspiring mini documentary of a refugee who has made a new life in Middle Tennessee, and the opportunity to invest in the work that makes it possible for these new neighbors to thrive.
An Exceptional Lineup
This year’s performers include acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Douglas, Grammy Award-winner Marcus Hummon, Dove Award-winner Phil Madeira of the Emmylou Harris band, dynamic West African percussion group Yeli Ensemble, Latino rock ‘n’ roll fusion star Rachel Rodriguez, and Grammy Award-winning pianist Will Barrow. Some notable songs written by these artists include “The House That Built Me” (Miranda Lambert), “Bless The Broken Road” (Rascal Flatts), and “Cowboy Take Me Away” (The Dixie Chicks). Together, they will bring an evening of powerful music that reflects the welcoming, compassionate heart of Nashville.
About The Evening
Doors open at 5:00 pm at 3rd & Lindsley, Nashville’s beloved live music venue, with the program beginning at 6:30 pm. With their ticket, guests will enjoy a catered dinner, live performances, inspiring stories, and the opportunity to invest in programs that change lives. Tickets are $100 per person, and all proceeds benefit NICE’s work empowering refugees and immigrants in Middle Tennessee.
A Mission Worth Supporting
“The Nicest Night in Nashville is our opportunity to bring our whole community together around a shared belief that everyone deserves to belong,” said Dr. Gatluak Thach, President & CEO of NICE. “This year’s lineup is extraordinary, and we can’t wait to celebrate the strength of our refugee and immigrant neighbors with the kind people of Nashville.”
About NICE
NICE (Nashville International Center for Empowerment) is a South Nashville-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering refugees and immigrants in Middle Tennessee. Through programs spanning English classes, youth education, employment services, healthcare navigation and more, NICE walks alongside around 3,000 adults and youth each year as they build new lives in the United States.
Ticket Information
Tickets for The Nicest Night in Nashville are available at empowernashville.org/gala. For more information, visit empowernashville.org/gala or contact pr@empowernashville.org.
