Serving Nashville

let's serve hope, nashville

Big Table launched in Nashville in the summer of 2021. Nashville boasts about 350 hotels and 4000 restaurants. The Hospitality and Food Service Industry is the second largest employment sector in Davidson County, only behind healthcare. The average salary for a full-time restaurant server in Nashville is $23,955.

Big Table comes alongside these hardworking people when they experience a temporary setback to offer support, encouragement, and hope. Caring for them strategically will impact the whole community.

We have so much work to do to care for Nashville industry workers.

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NASHVILLE CARE AREA

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Something to Smile About

Thank you so much, you have been the biggest blessing for me. You’re amazing and your program is amazing.

Terrisa is a server at a local pizzeria who struggled with painful dental issues. For months, she had been using makeshift “teeth” crafted from homemade plastic pellets as a desperate attempt to allow her to smile at work and function. But this temporary fix left her in constant discomfort. Her sister, who is also a care recipient of Big Table, knew Terrisa needed a referral for care and fast.

Big Table immediately helped Terrisa get in touch with a care partner, Interfaith Dental, for assistance. Although she was still unsure if her teeth could even be saved, Terrisa’s determination to get her real smile back never wavered.

Big Table started by covering a portion of the cost of the extensive treatment plan, but it didn’t stop there. We continued to walk alongside Terrisa through this long journey, supporting and guiding her along the way. We are thrilled to say that Terrisa just recently finished all her fittings and has a beautiful, brand-new smile to show the world! Comfortably pain-free and radiating confidence, Terrisa now really has something to smile about.

let’s do this. . . together

Join our grassroots Big Table Care Movement by simply bringing hope to those in need by intentionally caring for restaurant and hospitality workers in your everyday life. It could be as simple as giving out Unexpected 20s.

You’ll find lots of other big ideas on How to Care While Eating and Sleeping HERE.

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unexpected 20 envelopes

Want to get involved right now? Try sharing an Unexpected 20®! This is a great place for individuals and small groups to start partnering with Big Table. Big Table offers small envelopes that you fill with $20 bills and give out when in a restaurant or hotel as a gift - not a tip. Small envelope. Big Impact.

Learn more and join the mission to care for those most in need in your community. And be sure to add your U20 experience to our Hope Map to encourage others to do the same!

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