Leadership Middle Tennessee helps leaders and their organizations to become more effective by helping them broaden their perspective and impact in the region. Our program takes established leaders from diverse backgrounds on an inclusive journey through Middle Tennessee to uncover what makes this area so incredible and how leaders can use their strengths to make it even better for all.

Be a part of the leadership experience.

Learn more about applying to Leadership Middle Tennessee Here

4th Annual Recognition Party

LMT Alumni and Supporters –

We are celebrating all who have generously supported LMT with gift(s) of $500 or more during this fiscal year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025).

Come raise a glass with fellow LMT supporters as we toast another impactful year!

Join Us

News Spotlight

Leadership Middle Tennessee Announces New Executive Director

Leadership Middle Tennessee is proud to announce Pat Lawson as its new executive director! A dynamic leader with a passion for regional collaboration and community impact, Pat brings a wealth of experience and energy to guide LMT’s next chapter. Get ready for an exciting future as we continue to unite and empower leaders across Middle Tennessee!

LMT Class of 2024 Graduates!!

Congratulations to Leadership Middle Tennessees newest class 2024! These natural-born leaders have refined their leadship skills to a sharp edge to help make Middle Tennessee better than ever before!

Click Here

County Spotlight

Davidson County

Nashville/Davidson County is the Tennessee state capital and the largest city in Tennessee. with a 2020 population of 673,167. Known worldwide as Music City, Nashville is home to the Grand Ole’ Opry, countless musicians and recording studios, and a vibrant downtown entertainment district. With its massive convention center, major-league sports teams and a world-renowned food scene, the city has been named as a global tourism hotspot, hosting as many as 16.1 million visitors in 2018. Once known as the “Athens of the South,” Nashville is home to ten colleges and universities, including Belmont, Fisk, Lipscomb, TSU, Trevecca Nazarene and Vanderbilt.

Nashvillians are known for their friendly, collaborative nature and have welcomed as many as 90 new residents daily in recent years…

Donor Spotlight

THANKS to our donors – fiscal year (July ’23-June ’24)

Click Here to Donate

Participants in Leadership Middle Tennessee share a unique experience of discovery, connection and finding new ways to contribute in their communities.

Discover

The LMT program takes leaders on a journey through the ten-county region, with tours and discussions with local leaders and alumni, helping participants understand the unique attributes and contributions of each county. The program also provides an informal platform for self-discovery as leaders learn more about themselves and each other as leaders.

Connect

LMT classmates form life-long friendships and connections that help them and their companies to more effectively navigate the local and regional landscape. Alumni continue stay in touch through social and educational events and special projects, sustaining regional understanding and cooperation.

Contribute

Each LMT class and nearly 720 people in our alumni network make up a powerful cadre of community and business leaders who can help mobilize any community service effort, whether it is the current year’s class service project or a rollout of multi-county efforts like the Buddy Bench.

Leadership Middle Tennessee Announces New Chairman and Board Members

Aug 19, 2020 | News

Leadership Middle Tennessee is pleased to announce the appointment of BG Kurt Winstead (LMT...