DRINKERS & THINKERS

Cocktails and conversation amongst dynamic women in the CRE + AEC community and beyond.

THE GENESIS

D&T is a curated, invite-only networking social bringing dynamic female leaders together in the CRE and AEC industries and beyond to support personal and professional growth. No name tags. No agenda. Just communication, excitement, and advancement. These are now sustaining and improving as sponsored events.

Founded in 2018, D&T started as a casual gathering of a few female industry leaders over drinks and conversation. As the group grew, Nashville’s social venues became our backdrop, and the playful moniker “Drinkers and Thinkers” was born.

After the pandemic, attendance, venue exploration, and sponsor participation accelerated, and the true value of what we had organically and unknowingly created became undeniable!

Today, D&T is a thoughtfully curated, invite-only platform of 200+ multigenerational female leaders. Our mission is to advance together in a spirit of respect, curiosity, support, and meaningful personal and professional “dot connecting.” The impact of D&T has been both unexpected and deeply needed, and our vision now includes expanding into additional markets to broaden the reach of this unique networking experience.

SELECT PAST SPONSORS

  • Hensel Phelps 

  • Hines Development

  • KTGY Architecture 

  • SM Lawrence

  • Moretenson 

  • Design Light 

  • Echo Retail 

  • Bohler Engineering 

  • Henricksen 

  • Cabling Innovations 

  • Ellevated Outcomes 

  • KCI 

  • Bennett & Pless 

  • Aerial Innovations

  • Choate Construction

  • Manuel Zeitlin

  • CA Closets

SELECT PAST VENUES

  • Paramount Sales Center

  • The Standard ballroom

  • The Pendry Sales Gallery, Paseo

  • SoHo House (wellness & cocktails)

  • Union Station, The Stationary

  • Major Leage Baseball’s HQ (with words from MLB Executive Director John Loar)

  • The Virgin Hotel (collaboration with CREW)

  • The State Capital and House of Representatives Chamber (with a special “D&T welcome” announcement made by the Senators during our sit-in!

  • The Graduate Hotel

  • The Standard (1st Annual “Boys at the Ball”)

  • Memoir (supporting AHA and free blood pressure screening and CPR training)

  • The Bobby Hotel

  • Harriet’s (The One Hotel)

  • InTown Golf Club

ANNUAL D&T SOCIAL

“Boys at the Ball”

Sponsored by Hensel Phelps

Sponsor a D&T Event

Be part of one of Nashville’s most powerful women’s networking platforms in a meaningful and supportive way by sponsoring a D&T social.

Contact Us

Cost:

Sponsors simply “pick up the tab.” Historically around $800–$1,500 based on the venue and headcount. “Control tactics” are available to keep you within your budget. There is also a $300 general sponsorship fee.

Venue:

We are exploratory of new social venues and developments! Primarily within the Nashville urban core and its perimeter. Use your own venue contacts or let us help coordinate. Room rental fees (if required) are arranged and paid for by the sponsor.

Visibility:

Sponsors are recognized in the invitation, reminders, and LinkedIn posts, are actively recognized amongst guests, and are encouraged to engage with attendees in a meaningful, authentic way. 1-2 sponsor representatives and 2-3 personal guests (dynamic female leaders) receive free registration.

Non-Profit Selection!:

Sponsors are invited to select a nonprofit organization to spotlight during the event. The organization’s owner or executive director will be invited to join us, share brief remarks, and offer a meaningful call to action. Which organization are you passionate about and would like to introduce to this powerful group??

Extras:

Swag welcome! Creative ways to “spoil” the group are always welcome.

Optional Add-On: Treat the ladies with custom cookies from “the cookie lady”, Jaque Rushing! Sugar Rush Cookie Co.‍ ‍A fan favorite!