API Middle Tennessee

“$6,832.67 was spent on technology, both software and hardware for programming. $6,343.44 was utilized for communications and in-person cultural events such as the Lunar New Year Concert with the Nashville Symphony and the Zoolumination Exhibit at the Nashville Zoo. The remaining additional expenses were related to management of programming.”

“The $2,987 in liabilities at the end of 2024 were all related to compensation and reimbursements for contract workers, which were all resolved in the first month of 2025.”

“Civic Engagement API Middle Tennessee received grants that allowed for statewide nonpartisan voter outreach. Civic engagement was the organization's largest expense for 2024 and was paid for through grants received in FY2023 and FY2024. The largest effort was a statewide voter engagement campaign where we engaged every Asian and Pacific Islander-identified household across the state through phone banking, text banking, postcard writing, and digital outreach. We also led voter registration efforts and hosted a Get Out the Vote concert to share information and encourage people to get to the polls. We also hosted two early voting parties for the community. Arts & Culture API Middle Tennessee hosted arts and cultural events throughout the year centering on API holidays. Signature programming happens in May during Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In Middle Tennessee, this included: 1. A visual gallery that featured 11 local Asian and Pacific Islander artists from Middle Tennessee 2. A narrative project that brought together 8 participants to develop stories around mental health 3. An arts festival that highlighted 12 local small businesses and featured cultural performances from local organizations With the support of a grant from Google, we were able to support AAPI Heritage Month Memphis for the first time. This work featured an 8-stop food tour that highlighted local Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine. It also included two art exhibitions and a documentary screening. Community Building Community building expenses were utilized to create opportunities for Asian and Pacific Islanders to come together across Middle Tennessee. This included networking events and community listening sessions. This work helped to develop new chapters in Clarksville-Montgomery and Rutherford County.”