Nashville Industry Fund

Keeping Nashville “Music City”

Giving Nashville’s creative, music and hospitality professionals a pathway to homeownership.

Our big “WHY”

80k+ Music and Service Industry Jobs in Nashville

$9b+ Annual Contribution To The Local Economy

5th National Ranking of Artist and Arts Programs

Working to preserve Nashville’s culture of art and music by helping our industry pros build generational wealth

What Our Community Is Saying

  • Timbre

    “Owning a home in Nashville has been a life changer for me. I own 2 full size harps, a piano, and tons of gear, and before owning a home, I moved 6 times in 9 years because of my rental homes getting sold out from under me. Moving my instruments and gear over and over again was a nightmare. I could never really get settled, and finding a place where I could both live and work out of was almost impossible.“

  • Linen Ray

    “As an indie artist, it’s important to live in a city that supports a thriving musical community. We are grateful for the many opportunities to learn, grow, and be inspired.”

    Indie artist Linen Ray discusses the importance of the Nashville Industry Fund

  • Robbie Stilwell

    “On a sadder note [being a creative in Nashville] also means being a part of the group that gives Nashville the identity it's known for, while simultaneously being closer and closer to being unable to afford to live here."

    Photographer Robbie Stilwell discusses the importance of the Nashville Industry Fund

partnerships and sponsors

Meet our Board

  • Founder of the Nashville Industry Fund Stephanie Eatherly

    Stephanie Eatherly

    Founder & President

  • Cofounder of the Nashville Industry Fund April Harrington

    April Harrington

    Cofounder & Vice President

  • Secretary of the Nashville Industry Fund Elizabeth Lawson

    Elizabeth Lawson

    Secretary

  • Treasurer of the Nashville Industry Fund Kelly Eikum

    Kelly Eikum

    Treasurer

  • Mary Leingang Nashville Industry Fund Board of Directors

    Mary Leingang

    Board of Directors

  • Blair Simpson

    Board of Directors

  • Sarah Beth Loucks

    Board of Directors

  • Delana Stevens

    Board of Directors

About Us

Here’s how you can help

  • One-time or recurring donations are welcome. Your support helps us continue our work!

    DONATE NOW

  • Sponsor an event or class!

    BECOME A SPONSOR

  • See our list of classes, meetings and fundraisers on our events page!

    GO TO EVENTS

  • There are tons of ways to work with us!

    JOIN NIF HERE

Get in touch!

Interested in working together, becoming a sponsor or recipient?

Let’s chat!

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