2020 Census Information Session – 1/28

In 2020 the federal government will take the latest census, counting every resident in the United States. GNCA is partnering with the Nashville Mayor’s Office Complete Count Committee (CCC) to encourage participation and ensure that Middle Tennessee’s full Chinese population is represented in this year’s census. The Nashville Area Census Office will hold an Open […]

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GNCA wraps up 2020 Chinese New Year Gala

The Chinese lunar year of the rat is around the corner, the Chinese New Year Celebration Gala at Lipscomb on January 11, 2020, was fabulous and successful. Children and adults enjoyed the Chinese heritage of lion dance as the prelude. The 2 -hour performance by professional and amateur performers, young and old, showcased our Chinese […]

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2020 Census Introduction

Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will be delivered between March 12-20. Once you receive that invitation, you can respond online, by phone, or by mail. Please visit the 2020 Census website for more information. Importance of the Data The 2020 Census will determine congressional representation, inform hundreds of billions in federal funding, and […]

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Special GNCA Member Discount for Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights at Nashville Zoo!

In addition to our 2020 Chinese New Year Gala on January 11, GNCA is partnering with the Nashville Zoo for Zoolumination, the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival! This unique event features over 500 handmade silk lanterns spread throughout the Zoo, including a 200-foot-long dragon, a replica of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, dozens of your favorite […]

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2019 Mid-Autumn Festival

GNCA’s 2019 Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner! We will host our annual festival event on Sunday, September 15th, 5-8pm at Granny White Park. Please click on the flyer for more details. Entrance to the event is free and includes all events and activities, as well as free snacks (mooncakes, fruit, bottled water). […]

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Duanwu Festival

Dear Friends, Please join us at the Greater Nashville Chinese Association’s annual Duanwu Festival picnic celebration on Saturday, June 1 at 11am at Edwin Warner Park! Duanwu Festival, also known as Dragon Boat Festival, is a traditional holiday in the lunar calendar observed throughout China and much of Asia. Here at GNCA, the day has […]

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Chinese Immigrants & Transcontinental Railroad at 150

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the historic Transcontinental Railroad, which transformed the American economy and culture! Who built the Transcontinental Railroad? Immigrants. And specifically, Chinese immigrants—at their peak, 90 percent of the workers were Chinese immigrants. Overcoming harsh working conditions and discriminatory policies when they first arrived, 150 years later Chinese […]

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