At the Renaissance Center, community grows into friendship.

We honor Judy’s memory each year on January 21st, with this year marking the third anniversary of her passing. Her legacy lives on at the Renaissance Center.

We love Thelma and her dedication to the students at Cockrill Elementary!

At the Renaissance Center we love opportunities to give back to the community we love.

Renaissance Center enjoys every opportunity to celebrate together.

The Renaissance Center Thrift Store was thrilled to host our neighbors from FiftyForward Bordeaux during their monthly Thrifting Day Trip.

Pariticpants preparing holiday donations and wrapping paper for Cockrill Elementary.

Our pancake breakfast fundraisers are a fantastic example of our wonderful community!

Officer Cox helping our community get quick access to yummy pancakes!

Participants with Officer Cox at one of our Pancake Breakfast Fundraisers.

Participants at Renaissance Center Nashville working on some of the things they learned.

At the Renaissance Center, we know that creativity has no age limit—and our participants proved it once again at the 2025 Tennessee State Fair tablescaping contest!

Taking in Fat Belly Deli as part of our Bakery Trail series in August.

We believe that fitness isn’t just about physical strength—it’s about connection, confidence, and continuing to live life fully.

Technology can be a powerful tool for connection, learning, and independence—but for many older adults, it can also feel confusing or intimidating. Whether it's learning to use a smartphone, joining a Zoom class, or simply checking email, the digital world isn't always easy to navigate at first.

Renaissance Center participants enjoing lunch together at Twilight Tavern.

Renaissance Center Nashville members testing our webiste prior to launch.

As a community center for seniors, we often hear concerns from members about the topics that don’t come up easily: end-of-life planning, aging alone, or learning to use new technologies.

Staying active is essential at every stage of life, and the Renaissance Center (RenCen) in Nashville is dedicated to providing seniors with accessible and enjoyable fitness opportunities. Our gentle exercise classes, including chair yoga and functional fitness series, are designed to enhance physical health, improve mobility, and foster a sense of community among older adults.

At the Renaissance Center, we believe that community connection and small acts of kindness have the power to transform lives. Since the launch of the Flower Power initiative, we’ve delivered hundreds of bouquets to local organizations including Alive Hospice, Mary Queen of Angels Assisted Living, and the VA Tennessee Valley.