Special Gatherings
In addition to regular courses, Lipscomb Lifelong Learning often offers convenient one-day learning experiences each semester.
These special gatherings allow you to learn among peers while discovering interesting new facets of our community and the world today. Unless noted otherwise, all Special Gatherings are "lunch and learn" events that meet on Fridays at Longview Mansion, located at 811 Caldwell Lane in Nashville, Tennessee. Parking on-site is free, and lunch is provided when specified in the class description.
Please click the + sign in the event title bar to see the event details and locate the registration link.
Medicare Basics
Friday, February 7
- Lunch and Learn
- Noon-1:30 PM
- In Person Only
- Location: Longview Mansion
- Cost: $45. Includes lunch.
- Registration deadline: DATE
Instructor: Katlyn Green, M.A., MBA, Gerontologist & Eldercare Coordinator, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, COS, Certified Geriatric Doula (EOLD)
If you are approaching Medicare age, this Lunch and Learn is designed just for you! Join Katlyn Green as she discusses the bare bones of how the federal insurance program works and the addition of private insurances. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to hear from an expert.
Session intro video is coming soon!
Elementary Worldly Wisdom and a Few Things I’ve Learned about Investing
Friday, February 21
- Lunch and Learn
- Noon-1:30 PM
- In Person Only
- Location: Longview Mansion
- Cost: $45. Includes lunch.
- Registration deadline: DATE
Instructor: Bill Hirschman, Portfolio Manager for Brown Advisory
This discussion centers around what Albert Einstein called “The Eighth Wonder of the World” – the power of compounding. Not only is the power of compounding an important aspect of successful investing, it is also applicable to heath, knowledge, personal network and lifelong happiness. Bill will share personal anecdotes from his 35-year experience in the world of portfolio management, investment banking and private banking. This will be an interactive discussion with plenty of time for questions and answers.
Session intro video is coming soon!
John Singer Sargent, 100 Years Later
Friday, February 28
- Lunch and Learn
- Noon-1:30 PM
- In Person Only
- Location: Longview Mansion
- Cost: $45. Includes lunch.
- Registration deadline: Feb. 25
Instructor: Michael Shane Neal (’91) , Distinguished American Portrait Artist
2025 marks the 100th anniversary since the passing of American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925). Memorial exhibitions are being held in various museums around the world, including a significant exhibit called "Sargent and Paris" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which opens in April 2025. Neal discusses the history and impact of this phenomenal artist, including his own connections to Sargent. Gain insight into the artist's working methods, sitters and personality through an illustrated talk.
Session intro video is coming soon!
Field Trip: Tour of Tennessee State Library and Archives
March 28
- Field Trip
- 11 AM-1 PM
- In Person Only
- Location: Tennessee State Library and Archives, 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219
- Cost: $45 (includes lunch and tour)
- Registration deadline: March 25
Tour Leader: Kem Hinton, FAIA, Architect and Lead Designer
The Tennessee State Library and Archives has been around since 1854 and is possibly the most fascinating collection of Tennessee history you will ever see! Come hear Kem Hinton, whose architecture firm designed this state-of-the-art facility, describe the creation and construction of a building that is open for you to access, research and learn. Where else will you find old county records, letters, diaries, maps, military records, Tennessee newspapers, books about Tennessee—and much, much more— all available to you to study for free!
Our field trip includes Kem’s talk, information from Library personnel and a tour of the building. Attendees will meet at 11 a.m. in the main lobby.
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Field Trip to Downtown Nashville Public Library and Tour of Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room
April 4
- Field Trip
- 10-11:30 AM
- Location: Downtown Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37219
- In Person Only
- Cost: $20. Lunch is not included.
- Registration deadline: April 1
Presenter: Kem Hinton, Architect, Lead Designer of the Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room
Join the Lifelong Learning program on Friday, April 4 at the Downtown Nashville Public Library to tour the Civil Rights and Votes for Women rooms. This informative event is being led by Kem Hinton, architect and lead designer of the Civil Rights and Votes for Women rooms.
Attendees will meet at 10 a.m. in the main lobby of the Downtown Nashville Public Library. Lunch is not provided.
Tour intro video is coming soon!
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Shaping Our Present and Future
April 11
- Lunch and Learn
- Noon-1:30 PM
- Location: Longview Mansion
- In Person Only
- Cost: $45. Includes lunch.
- Registration deadline: April 8
Instructor: Sarah Gibson, MFA, Director, Center for Digital Media Ethics; Director and Professor, School of Communication, Lipscomb University
Artificial Intelligence has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives, influencing everything from the gadgets we use to the services we rely on. But what exactly is AI, and how does it impact us?
In this session, we unpack the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and explore its integration into our lives. We will demystify AI and discover how its rise is transforming industries, redefining societal norms, and creating both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI is actively shaping the world around us today and continues to drive change for the future. Join us to explore the AI revolution and learn how to navigate the technological advancements that are redefining our society.
Session intro video is coming soon!
Using the Human-Animal Bond to Foster Resilience and Healing from Trauma
April 25
Presenters: Eric Davis, Director of Programs for Young Adults, Crossroads Campus; and Megan Woodall, Animal Care and Adoptions Manager, Crossroads Campus
Crossroads Campus is a Nashville nonprofit that uses the healing power of the human-animal bond to help young people and animals overcome past traumas. Its programs include job-training, affordable housing and intensive support services for young adults and shelter and adoptions for homeless dogs and cats. These programs connect young people who have been impacted by inequity, time in foster care or other traumas with abandoned dogs and cats from our city shelter, resulting in mutually nurturing relationships that bring hope, change behavior and teach skills.
The organization’s approach to working with young people and animals is grounded in the principles of trauma informed care, which calls us to see the world through the eyes of another person, and humane education, which calls us to see the world through the eyes of another animal. The presentation will provide an overview of these two approaches and highlight how they work together to help our staff and young people respond with empathy and an understanding rather than judgment, allowing us to create a place of belonging that fosters resilience and healing for both people and animals.
Session intro video is coming soon!