Email: kan.nashville@gmail.com
kan Family picnic on saturday, may 2 2026
At Gregory Mill Park, Smyrna TN
Friends,
KAN brings you yet another opportunity to get together for great food and fun.
We would like to invite you all for a KAN picnic on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM at Gregory Mill Park - 390 Enon Springs Rd E, Smyrna, TN 37167
Make sure to Pre-Register for the KAN Picnic using the link below.
https://forms.gle/XDt7ZAHqy6PxffNT7
Note: Food coupons will be in the order of preregistration and payment
The online early bird price ends by Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Picnic Fees
Member Single (Early bird) $20
Member Single (Door Price) $25
Non Member Single (Early bird) $25
Non Member Single (Door Price) 30
Kids (Age 6-14) (Early Bird) $10
Kids (Age 6-14) (Door Price) $15
Kids (Under 6) - Free
Food Items:-
- Will be announced soon!!
Fun games for adults and kids
We have a membership counter available where dues can be paid to renew the membership. If you are not a KAN member, we encourage you to consider becoming one to enjoy discounted pricing for this event and future KAN events.
Thank you.
KAN Executive Committee
President's message
January 1, 2026.
Dear KAN Family members and Friends,
I am writing to you today with immense pride and deep gratitude as I officially step into the role of President of Kerala Association of Nashville (KAN). Thank you for placing your confidence and trust in me to lead this vital organization. I accept this responsibility with eagerness and a profound commitment to our shared mission.
First, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our outgoing President, Shibu Pillai, and the previous Executive Committee for their exceptional leadership and tireless dedication. Their and KAN previous leadership's efforts and contributions have shaped KAN into the strong, impactful organization it is today, and I am honored to continue this journey building on their success.
I am continually inspired by the passion and resilience of our members and partners who help to advance our cause. This is a collective task, and it is our shared values of resilience, integrity, compassion, collaboration that will guide us forward. As we look to the future, my vision for KAN is centered on a permanent office for KAN and we constitute a committee to come up with a plan to achieve that goal named "Kerala Center Nashville (KCN)" project. Over the coming two years, we will also focus on implementing our flagship events and activities that previous leaderships have successfully implemented.
I believe that every member of our community has valuable insights and a vital role to play in this work. My goal is to foster an environment of open dialogue and collaboration, ensuring every voice is heard and respected.
Here is how you can get involved and stay connected:
- Explore our initiatives: Learn more about our current programs and their impact on our website.
- Share your voice: Participate in our upcoming events mentioned below to help shape our future direction.
- Follow our journey: Stay updated on our latest news and success stories on our social media channels:
https://www.facebook.com/KANTNUSA/
https://www.instagram.com/keralaassociationofnashville/?igsh=eG82Zmtzd2QxYTF2#
I am excited about the possibilities that lie before us. Together, we can achieve significant milestones and make a lasting impact. Thank you again for your unwavering support and commitment to KAN's mission. I look forward to working alongside each of you.
With hope and determination,
Sincerely,
Sankar Mana
(President, KAN 2026-27)
Mobile: 615-336-1975
Email: ambazhakkattu@gmail.com
our 2026 events and activities
Jingle & Mingle - Welcome 2026!! Saturday, January 17 at 5.00 PM
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- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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-Michelle Obama
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"We cannot build the Future for the Youths, but We can build our youth for the future." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Marathon Volunteering Saturday, April 25 at 6 AM -12 Noon
Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once every other year or 4 years, but when you volunteer , you vote everyday about the kind of community you want to live in.
Sports Carnival April to July
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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others"
- Mahatma Gandhi
Thanks Giving Potluck Saturday, November 21
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"What greater blessing to give thanks for at a family gathering than the family and the gathering." – Robert Brault
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