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 

  • SM Lawrence

  • Moretenson 

  • Design Light 

  • Echo Retail 

  • Bohler Engineering 

  • Henricksen 

  • Cabling Innovations 

  • Ellevated Outcomes 

  • KCI 

  • Bennett & Pless 

  • Aerial Innovations

  • Hines Development

  • KTGY Architecture 

  • Choate Construction

  • Manuel Zeitlin

SELECT PAST VENUES

  • SoHo House (wellness & cocktails)

  • Union Station (annual holiday event)

  • 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.

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Estimated 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.

Venue:

We are exploratory of new venues and social developments! 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.

Extras:

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

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