IT Girls Nashville

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About us

We are a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to uniting all tech women, including queer, non-binary, and trans individuals, from all facets of the information technology sector in Nashville. Our mission is to empower our members by providing robust opportunities for professional development and creating a supportive network that fosters a strong sense of belonging.

Are you a member of the NashDev Slack? Join us in the #it-girls channel. Tech women only, please! We are developing an IT Girls Allies structure for non-women supporters and will announce its availability when it's ready. 💜

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Annual Kayaking Trip
Sun, May 3 · 1:00 PM CDT
Foggy Bottom, 1270 Hwy. 70, Kingston Springs., Kingston Springs, TN, US
Join us for a fun day on the water with your IT Girls crew! Whether you're a seasoned paddler or have never touched a kayak in your life, this trip is for you. We'll be kayaking on a slow-moving, mostly shallow river, which is perfect for beginners. We'll pair first-timers with experienced kayakers so no one is left figuring it out alone.

The details:
📍 Foggy Bottom Canoe & Kayak
📅 May 3rd, 1 - 4 pm
💸 $47 per person
🛶 Two-person kayaks | Life jackets provided

🌧️ Weather plans!
If the river level is too low, which may be possible since it's been such a dry spring, we'll pivot to a hike at Hidden Lake instead. We'll email everyone on Wednesday, April 29th, with the final decision.

If it rains, we'll reschedule. We'll email everyone to let them know the morning of.

What to bring:
- Water and snacks (no food provided)
- Clothes you don't mind getting wet
- Water-friendly shoes
- Sunscreen
❓ FAQ
- Have I ever kayaked before? Do I need experience?
- No experience needed! This is a very beginner-friendly river, and we'll mostly be using two-person kayaks — so if you've never kayaked before, we'll pair you with someone who has. No worries at all!
- Do I need to be a good swimmer?
- We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting wet, bringing sunscreen, and wearing water-friendly shoes. Don't forget water and any snacks you'd like — no food will be provided at the event!
- What happens if it rains?
- If it rains, the event will be rescheduled. We'll send everyone an email the morning of to let you know!
- What if the water level is too low?
- It's been a dry spring, but rain is in the forecast for the week before our trip, which should bring the river level up! If it's still too low, we'll pivot to a hike instead. We'll email everyone on Wednesday, April 29th, to let you know whether we're kayaking or hiking — so stay tuned!
- Is there a cost to attend?
- Yes — tickets are $47 per person.
- Can I bring my kid?
- Yes! But please check with the kayaking rental place for age restrictions and anything else you may need to know.
- Can I bring my own kayak?
- Yes! You can bring your own kayak if you have one, and you'll only pay a small fee for the van transport.
- Will there be food?
- No, please bring water and any snacks you may want.
- Is the venue ADA accessible?
- Unfortunately, this event isn't ADA accessible — getting in and out of a kayak makes it difficult to accommodate. That said, we make a point to balance inaccessible events with ones that are, so keep an eye out for our next event, which will be accessible to everyone!
- I'm a man, can I attend your event?
- We would like to keep our meetups as much for women and women-identifying members as possible, so we ask that you maybe skip this one. BUT we are planning Ally events and an Ally channel in NashDev in the future so that we can include more people in what we're doing. Stay tuned!
- I'm non-binary, trans, and/or queer. Am I welcome at this event?
- YES! If you've taken a look at our organization and you identify with us, then we welcome you with open arms. Come join our crew.
- I have a question that isn't answered here. How do I ask?
- You can talk to us directly through our NashDev channel. Just look for the #it-girls channel or follow this link: https://nashdev.slack.com/archives/C089XTGT33R. Not a NashDev member? You can join via their application form here: https://nashdev.com/slack.
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