The Alliance Française de Nashville is an active member of the century old Fédération  des Alliances Françaises aux Etats-Unis.  Our members share with enthusiasm their passion for the French language and culture to make possible a wide variety of enriching events and activities.  The Alliance Française de Nashville enjoys a reputation for helping to create and support programs on both the local and national levels.

We are a non-profit organization, and all of our board members are volunteers. We do not have funds to support full-time or part-time employees, nor do we have funds to support interns. However, we welcome your involvement! Scroll down to see how to become a candidate for the Board. 

Please do not hesitate to contact the members listed below, who are dedicated to maintaining and exceeding the standards and expectations that are synonymous with the Alliance Française organization around the world. 

Alliance Française de Nashville

2012 Officers

Lydia King President

Kathy Ray Vice-president

Ellen Green Vice-president

 Wes Grantham Treasurer

 Kim Hardy Secretary

2012 Directors

Jessie Angel

Marci Angevine

Carole Begley

Terra Forest

Joan Harshman

Marie-Pierre Isherwood

Ophelia Paine

Cynthia Perry

Natalya Rose

Jacob Truax

Matthew Wyatt*

*Federation of Alliances Françaises Board Member

Future Leadership Nominations

The Alliance Française de Nashville maintains an ambitious schedule of programs, events and activities for its members. The members of the Board of Directors decide how to dedicate Alliance resources and efforts to make possible the best opportunities and experiences. Board members serve staggered two-year terms, beginning January 1 of each year. Elections are held at an annual meeting in December. The members of the Nominating Committee invite you to nominate potential Board Members at any time during the year (deadline for nominations for the following year is September 30). Please click here to view the nominating form for the 2011-2012 term.