Event Request Form

Nashville First Baptist Church (Nashville First) is blessed with facilities in downtown Nashville provided by God through people’s tithes, offerings, and other financial resources. Nashville First desires that church facilities are a platform to bring glory to God and to help fulfill our church vision statement: Our vision is to be a diverse community intentional in sharing the truth, hope, and love of Jesus Christ with the priority of engaging and growing beginning in downtown Nashville.

Due to the high volume of event requests, please read through our Policy and Terms below before submitting a request. Once our staff receives your submission, we will be in contact with you about next steps.

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First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

What is your event called?

What type of Event is it? What type of Event is it? Church sponsored event - Any church-wide, department, or small group class event that is coordinated by the Ministerial Staff, added to the official church calendar, and supported financially by the budget of Nashville First Baptist Church. Member Event - Any event that is coordinated by an active member of our congregation and is not a church-wide event. These events include birthday/anniversary parties, bridal/baby showers, etc. Outside Event - Any event that is not a Church or Member Event affiliated with Nashville First but related but is approved by the Executive Team. Upon approval and signed contract, the event will be added to the official church calendar to be hosted by Nashville First. and the spot will be held. Other

Please describe purpose of event.

Start Date & Time

End Date & Time

What is the estimated number of participants?

Do you request a certain space (please select any you prefer) Do you request a certain space (please select any you prefer) Sanctuary (max. capacity 1,200) Broadway Chapel (max. capacity 400) Fellowship Hall (3rd floor, max. capacity 500) Fellowship Hall Divided (3rd floor, size varies) Choir Room (max. capacity 135) 7th Avenue Chapel (Legacy Building, max. capacity 100) Roof Terrace (max. capacity 100) Hub Area (can be on 1, 2 ,or 3 floor, size varies) Student Worship Area (max. capacity 75) Student Meeting Area (max. capacity 75) Large Classroom (max. capacity 75) Medium Classroom (max. capacity 45) Small Classroom (max capacity 15) Mission View Conference Room (max. capacity 20) No preference on space, please assign the best available

How much parking will you need for your event? How much parking will you need for your event? Enough to cover total anticipated attendees, speakers, and or performers. Only enough for speakers. Will need special drop-off loading area. No parking required.

How many doors will attendees & performers need to access building? (Check all that apply) How many doors will attendees & performers need to access building? (Check all that apply) Door 1 (Right outside of Sanctuary) Door 3 (7th Avenue Lobby) Door 6 (Lower Level Legacy Building, First Preschool weekday entrance only) Door 7 (Drive thru Legacy Building) Door 11 (Drive thru Broadway Addition) Door 14 (Door facing Broadway, next to coffee shop) Door 15 (Door facing McGavock, main weekday entrance)

Will you require A/V or Tech support? Will you require A/V or Tech support? Microphones/Sound System Large Screen TV type screen Laptop Connection Zoom capabilites Live Stream capabilities Using instruments/band Other

Will you be serving food? Will you be serving food? I would like to discuss meal options with Nashville First's Food Service Director I would like to bring food in from and outside caterer or restaurant I would like to prepare and bring in my own food No food needed

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Thank you for your interest in hosting your event at Nashville First.