What we’re about
Whatever your interest in data ... from data curious to analyst, and data engineering to statistician, to data scientist ... there's a place for you at Nashville Data Nerds!
With a focus on meeting the needs of the data community, we have four gatherings a month:
Nashville Data Nerds meetup - 1st Wednesday of each month from 5-7pm
A hybrid meeting (in person and on Zoom) with Pizza and conversation from 5-5:30pm and 6:30-7pm with a few announcements and introductions along with a data centric presentation from 5:30-6:30pm.
Directors of Data Science Roundtable - 2nd Friday of each month from 3:30-5pm
A casual and open conversation driven by the interests and issues arising month to month by those in leadership roles in our local data science community.
(Reach out to Glenn Acree, Megan McGee, or Jason King if you have interest in joining us!)
Breakfast with Data Nerds - 3rd Tuesday of each month from 8:30-10am at Fido in Hillsboro Village.
Come join us for breakfast, conversation, and good people. A great way to get to know what's going on in the Nashville data community and make some good connections.
Brilliant Women in Data - 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm. A wonderfully supportive group of talented data professionals meeting primarily on Zoom with engaging conversations and presentations facilitated by Iman Alodah.
Eager to have you join us for Data Nerds. Let me know how I can be most helpful!
Glenn Acree
https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennacree/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Breakfast at Fido with Nashville Data NerdsFido, Nashville, TN
Join Glenn Acree on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 and the Third Tuesday of each month from 8:30-10:00am for Breakfast with Data Nerds.
We'll meet at:
Fido in Hillsboro Village
1812 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
https://goo.gl/maps/uWrwvyxGxRvaz1WQ7
(There is parking at the rear of the building.)We start at 8:30am with some brief introductions and go til 10:00am, and often a bit later as you're able. We'll be very informal ... and simply use this as a monthly time to catch up while exchanging ideas, challenges, encouragement, and questions/solutions about data, life, and work!
Thanks to Fido for reserving the back room for us. See you there!
(By the way ... just to be completely clear ... everyone is responsible for their own check for coffee/breakfast/etc.)
See you at Fido!!! - Brilliant Women in DataLink visible for attendees
Brilliant Women in Data
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
6pm - 7pm CTBring your favorite drink( or dinner) and join us for a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and expand your network! Whether you’re seeking new connections, career inspiration, or simply a chance to recharge among like-minded peers, this gathering is for you. We look forward to seeing you there!
BWiD meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm to discuss issues of interest and importance to us.
If you have any suggestions for future topics, please checkout this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOuxdfVw8RV18OFU6cj_zE8R75SvruyINpzpJFbIJPxONxVg/viewform
Or, if you're interested in speaking take a look here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfad30is8OUV2uYn4PGEZWhxwi8jiOLtqL7Ub5D2Z5IfvnYFA/viewform
Agenda:
6:00pm Introductions and Announcements
6:15pm Discussion/Presentation
6:55pm Wrapping upEager to have you join us!
- An Evening with Oracle ... with the Nashville Data/Dev/Product CommunitiesNeeds location
Join the Nashville Data/Dev/Product Communities for …
An Evening with Oracle!
Wednesday, September 24th
5:30pm - 7:00pmFollow the link below for additional details and registration.
https://careers.oracle.com/en/sites/jobsearch/events/588001Location:
Oracle’s Nashville Offices
601 11th Ave N, Nashville, TN, 37203
(Or attend virtually via the registration link)The Visitor-Parking Garage is located on the West end of the building off Josephine Holloway Avenue. There is a Visitors Parking sign on the corner of the build. Proceed down the alley to the garage.
Once parked proceed through the glass doors and check-in with security in the main lobby.You're invited to an exclusive evening with Oracle.AI, featuring Roger Barga, SVP AI/ML.
Join fellow technology professionals (Data/Dev/Product) from the Nashville area to explore the current state of AI, its impact, Oracle’s strategic approach, and team growth opportunities in the region.
Enjoy a meet and greet hosted by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure employees, with appetizers served to promote networking and connections.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, September 24th for ...
An Evening with Oracle!------------
Nashville Data Nerds is a Data Analytics/Science meetup that meets monthly to explore data topics and to provide connections, resources, and community for data professionals.The format of the meetings is as follows:
• 5:00pm Doors open for Conversation, Networking, and Pizza
• 5:15pm Zoom opens for Introductions and Conversation
• 5:30pm Welcome, Introductions, and a few Announcements
• 5:45pm Presentation Topic and Discussion
• 6:20pm Open Questions/Discussion
• 6:30pm - 7pm Conversation, Catching up, Building CommunityBeginning at 5:30pm, we'll take some time for Welcome and Introductions. Then we'll move into our main presentation/discussion for the evening. We'll have time for questions throughout and participation will be encouraged. Our speakers will appreciate the interaction!
After the discussion, we'll again have some time to stick around for conversation if you have interest ... to get to know each other better.
Sponsors:
Vaco
https://www.vaco.com/
Thanks for the chance to meet in this new location and for providing food and drink for this event!Fido
https://www.bongojava.com/pages/fido
Thanks for hosting Breakfast with Data Nerds.Acree Consulting
https://acreeconsulting.com
Building Connections, Engagement, and Collaboration in the local Data/Dev community.
Reach out via LinkedIn to Glenn Acree (https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennacree/)
I'll be eager to connect!Other Data Nerds Groups and Events:
Breakfast with Nashville Data Nerds
Fido in Hillsboro Village
The 3rd Tuesday of each month
8:30am - 10:00am
Informal gathering to share questions, ideas, connections, and support.Special Interest Groups:
1) Brilliant Women of Data Science
The 4th Tuesday of each month
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Currently streaming on Zoom.2) Roundtable Discussion for Directors of DSc
The 2nd Friday of each month
Facilitated by Megan McGee, Jason King, and Glenn AcreeReach out to Glenn Acree at acreeg@gmail.com if you have interest.
Not open - Breakfast at Fido with Nashville Data NerdsFido, Nashville, TN
Join Glenn Acree on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 and the Third Tuesday of each month from 8:30-10:00am for Breakfast with Data Nerds.
We'll meet at:
Fido in Hillsboro Village
1812 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
https://goo.gl/maps/uWrwvyxGxRvaz1WQ7
(There is parking at the rear of the building.)We start at 8:30am with some brief introductions and go til 10:00am, and often a bit later as you're able. We'll be very informal ... and simply use this as a monthly time to catch up while exchanging ideas, challenges, encouragement, and questions/solutions about data, life, and work!
Thanks to Fido for reserving the back room for us. See you there!
(By the way ... just to be completely clear ... everyone is responsible for their own check for coffee/breakfast/etc.)
See you at Fido!!!
