Join Us for the Wholiness Project Brunch!

Get ready for an inspiring and heartwarming experience where faith, identity, and community come together. The Wholiness Project Brunch is more than just a meal—it's a celebration of authenticity and belonging! We’re kicking off with the premiere of our mini-documentary, showcasing the beautiful journey of LGBTQ+ individuals navigating faith, love, and self-acceptance.

Savor a delicious brunch while enjoying live praise and worship music from Vision Church of Nashville, uplifting your spirit and fueling your soul. We’re turning up the energy with a gospel drag performance that will remind you that holiness comes in many beautiful forms!

And don’t miss our dynamic panel discussion featuring Pastor Julian Leggs (Vision Church of Nashville), Jerry Ivery Esq. (MashUp!), and Karii Jaye (The Majik Trap), who will dive deep into redefining what it means to be “holy”—embracing our whole selves and breaking free from restrictive norms.

Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, this is your space to connect, celebrate, and share openly. Let's create a world where faith and identity aren't in conflict but embraced in harmony.

Come as you are, and leave with a fuller heart.

Join us for YWCA’s annual Stand Against Justice Community Rally & Advocacy Fair, Thursday September 26th 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Davidson County Historic Courthouse (299-101 US-41, Nashville, TN 37201).

This year’s theme, “Healing Through Unity,” is particularly timely as our city, state, and nation navigate unprecedented times of hate and divisiveness. It is more important than ever to come together and discuss how racism and injustice are not only societal issues but also public health crises. The rally will feature a keynote from Katina Beard, CEO of the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center. There will also be a few short addresses from the Mayor, City Council members, and the presentation of the Carrie Hull Award.

"Reclaiming Our Voice," hosted by MashUp! in collaboration with ViiV Healthcare, is a transformative event aimed at empowering the Black LGBTQ+ community. This gathering is more than just a meal—it’s about reclaiming our voice in the narratives that influence our health and well-being. The event seeks to inspire attendees to actively shape the future of medical research and healthcare for the Black LGBTQ+ community through shared dining, meaningful discussions, and community-driven activities.

Join MashUp's Timeless Jewels in a day of art at the Frist Art Museum. We will enjoy and discuss the works of Lee Alexander McQueen, Ann Ray, Shahpour Pouyan, and Ernest C Withers.

MashUp will cover admission to the museum for everyone who registers.

Timeless Jewels events are specially curated for LGBTQ+ people of color, age 50 + and those who love them.

MashUp! is thrilled to be a partnered vendor for “CEVchella” Sunday Funday R&B experience at Canvas Lounge (1105 Fatherland Street Nashville, TN 37206) on May 19th at 3PM. Come visit our table and find out how to get a free drink ticket!

Join the BLAQlink group for “Art in the Park” on Sunday May 19th from 2-5PM at East Park (700 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206). This is an opportunity to mentally release and connect with other 30+ Black Lesbian and Queer individuals. Follow @blawlink_nash on IG.

MashUp! will be joining Connection UMC for their easter sermon series, “Stories of Hope” on Sunday May 19th at 9:15 AM (2846 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214). This series is for organizations in the community to share their stories of hope in the work they are doing and how the organizations are discovering hope in the people they are serving.

MashUp! is excited to join Hampton House Counseling for “A Day of Healing the Margins” on Saturday May 18th from 11AM to 3PM at 4721 Trousdale Drive Nashville, TN 37220. This event is dedicated to holistic health of the LGBTQIA+ community. There will be yoga, meditation, mindful movement sessions.

MashUp! is hosting its first trivia night! This is not your regular trivia night consisting of questions only your annoying talkative coworker MaryBeth would know the answers to. This trivia is FOR US, BY US! And will feature questions themed around the black queer experience and pop culture.

Gather your gurls and come join us for a night of fun and laughter. 

The night will be hosted by drag artist, Taylor St James and feature performance from Nigel LeStat. Our gracious hosting venue will even offer drink and food discounts for all attendees.

Sign up today! Space is limited! Come by yourself or with your own team. Just be prepared to get quizzed!

About this event

Unlimited Brunch Items, Unlimited Mimosas, DJ MyWorld will be spinning all the hits!

The Giving Out Loud Brunch will be the official launch of our new initiative V.O.C.A.L. (Visibility, Opportunities, Community, Access, & Loving Relationships). V.O.C.A.L. will create space for a consortium of black trans and gender non-conforming individuals using research to inform fresh ideas and strategic initiatives that intervene on an array of complex issues, specifically in Middle Tennessee. We will also honor 3 local transgender and gender non-conforming individuals who have made great strides in advancing the cause for this community.

Our goal for the Giving Out Loud Brunch is to raise $10,000.

Grab your tickets here!