Come Curious. Leave Connected.
- UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
Your 2025 TEDxNashville Season Pass: Two Unforgettable Conferences. One Bold Community.
Date and time
Location
Category 10
120 2nd Avenue North Nashville, TN 37201Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours
- UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
- Paid venue parking
Become a TEDxNashville Member – Get Access to the Ideas, People, and Energy That Move Nashville Forward.
A single membership gives you access to:
✅ 2 Signature Conferences (you can also pick just one if you prefer):
– TEDxNashvilleWomen: Wired (Aug 21)
– TEDxNashville: The Future of Joy (Oct 19)
Both hosted at Category 10—afternoons filled with world-class speakers, powerful stories, and live experiences that spark big ideas.
✅ The Spotlight Series
Curated evening events all year long that bring together Nashville’s most compelling voices for intimate talks, performances, and conversation.
✨ WHAT'S INCLUDED
TEDxNashvilleWomen: Wired
August 21 | Category 10 | 1–5pm
Culture. Consciousness. Connectivity.
Wired is where bold stories and real connection meet—an afternoon of mind-expanding talks and purpose-filled encounters designed to spark what’s next.
We’ll explore the invisible forces that shape how we think, feel, and evolve—from the science of change to the politics of liberation, from AI’s role in calming our lives to how we reclaim power through movement and storytelling.
MentorUp: Ideas Rising
MentorUp is our new onsite activation designed to spark meaningful, organic connections between those ready to guide and those eager to grow.
Look for red lanyards and passion cards to start the conversation. Whether you’re offering insight or seeking direction, MentorUp makes it easy to find the people who can change your path—or perspective.
- Mentors: Raise your hand if you’ve been there, learned from it, and want to help someone else do the same.
- Mentees: Raise your hand if you’re ready for guidance, feedback, or just a conversation that could open a new door.
No formal sign-up. No pressure. Just purposeful conversations that might turn into lifelong mentorship.
After the conference, join us again at our Mentor Mixers—casual gatherings where you can reconnect with familiar faces and discover new allies in your journey.
🌈 TEDxNashville: The Future of Joy
October 19 | Category 10 | 1–5pm
The Future of Joy invites you to examine how we build lives worth living—not just despite the world’s challenges, but because of them. This one-day conference is about personal breakthroughs, cultural healing, and the daily practices that help us reclaim joy as a radical, necessary act.
We’ll explore topics like:
- How overconnection is making us lonelier—and what to do about it
- Why joy may be our best indicator of mental health
- The hidden habits that steal joy (and how to unlearn them)
- How humor, community, and creativity can revive us
Big ideas. Intimate settings. Deep connection.
The TEDxNashville Spotlight Series happen throughout the year where we bring past TEDx speakers back to present workshops, discussions, and group activities. They arn are designed to take us deeper into the topics we encountered on the TEDx stage.
It's like getting 6+ events for the price of 1.
Upcoming Spotlights include:
– Automating Your Life – a practical, playful look at how systems and tools can free us to focus on what matters most (May 12)
– A collaboration with TENx9 – a special night of true, personal stories told live (June 30)
– Addictive Leadership – a workshop from Michael Brody-Waite, TEDxNashville’s most-viewed speaker (July 8)
You’ll also experience member-only dinner series, happy hours, exclusive performances , and other unforgettable moments with TEDx speakers and Tennessee's vibrant TED community—all designed to go beyond inspiration and into real connection.
What It Means to Be a Community Ally
To join, just purchase a minimum of 5 memberships for either:
TEDxNashvilleWomen on August 21, or
TEDxNashville: The Future of Joy on October 19.
Here’s what you get:
5 TEDxNashville memberships for your team
Recognition in our digital program
Access to exclusive Business Ally mixers
Promo tools to showcase your involvement
A chance to host a TED Talk screening
Because forward-thinking leaders know that sending people into idea-rich spaces pays off. You need your people thinking bigger.
🌟 Ready to Join?
Your TEDxNashville Membership includes it all: the big stages, the small rooms, and the people who will help shape what’s next.
🔴 Wired – Aug 21
🧠 The Future of Joy – Oct 19
✨ Spotlight Series – All year
Frequently asked questions
Spotlights are smaller, more intimate events that feature talks, performances, and community discussion. They're designed to deepen the TEDx experience throughout the year and are included in your membership.
Yes. Access to both events is included with one of the TEDxNashville 2025 membership options. Multiple tiers are available—choose what fits you best.
Both conferences will take place at Category 10, Nashville’s most dynamic event space. It’s bold, modern, and designed for immersive experiences—perfect for the energy and inspiration of TEDxNashville 2025. You’ll want to be in the room.
Our next Spotlight is May 12 and explores “Automating Your Life”—a look at how tech, tools, and habits can free up your time and energy. Then on June 30, we’re teaming up with TENx9 for a special night of true, personal stories told live. More details coming soon! The sooner you join, the better!
We typically host 6–12 Spotlights per year. In 2024, we held 8. You’ll receive email invites to each one as a member.
You are eligible to give your access to a friend for a $10 transfer fee. If you need, just send a query to community@tedxnashville.com with your friend's name and email, and we'll send them a link to pay.
We would love for you to be part of the community! One option is to gather friends who want to attend on their own and then buy your tickets together in the name of your business. Or if that's not an option, but you can contribute in other ways let's talk! Email info@tedxnashville.com
TEDxNashville events are open to all ages, but the content is best suited for adults and teens ages 16 and up. Some talks may include mature themes. Children under 16 are welcome at parent/guardian discretion.
An optional, paid add-on experience offered after each main event. You’ll be invited to join a themed dinner table with other TEDxNashville attendees, curated by Folx Table. Invitations go out by email after registration and you will sign up through them directly.
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