The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Grand Boulé will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, from July 6 to July 11, 2026 at Gaylord Opryland Hotel, for a week of sisterhood, service, and governance. Their meeting will be organized around the theme, “The Extraordinary Power of S.H.E.: Voices of Service and Advocacy in Harmony.” On Monday, July 6, the Tennessee Zetas are hosting the Finer Showdown Boat Ride from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM to welcome traveling sorors. Featured Boulé events include Royal Blue Nights: A 1920’s Affair, the So Sweet Garden Soirée, and the traditional Finer Womanhood Observance.
As part of its continued commitment to advancing Social, Health, and Economic Justice (S.H.E.), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority proudly presents “S.H.E. Serves Nashville: Women’s Empowerment & Resource Expo,” hosted in conjunction with the Edgehill Neighborhood Partnership. This signature Grand Boulé 2026 community impact initiative is designed to connect women and families with the resources, skills, and opportunities needed to achieve economic stability, career advancement, and long-term success.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST, at LEAD Cameron Middle School, 1034 First Avenue South, Nashville TN 37210, it brings together women, families, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, corporate partners, and workforce development professionals for a day focused on empowerment, opportunity, and sustainable impact. The event is expected to serve more than 300 women and families while providing direct access to resources that support workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, financial stability, wellness, and long-term success.
“The extraordinary power of service is realized when women come together to create significant change in the lives of others,” says Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President & CEO of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. “S.H.E. Serves Nashville embodies the very essence of who we are as Zeta women, advocates, and changemakers committed to empowering communities through action, compassion, and collaboration. Through this initiative, we are not only addressing immediate needs but also helping women and families build stronger futures, access greater opportunities, and realize their full potential. This is service with purpose, impact, and legacy.”
Zeta Phi Beta was founded on the campus of Howard University on January 16, 1920. The membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. includes 125,000+ college-educated, dynamic, community service driven, diverse and professional women. The benefits of membership include opportunities for professional development, personal development, and sisterhood. Their members are active in their respective communities and hold dear the ideals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood.
July and August bring many national conventions and meetings of major Black organizations. Three other Black Sororities and Fraternities are holding theirs. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® 72nd Boulè will take place from July 18, 2026, to July 24, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The massive international conference is expected to gather roughly 27,000 members to conclude their “Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood” administration. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is hosting its 61st Biennial Boule in Tampa, Florida, from July 19 to July 26, 2026. The main events and plenary sessions will be held at the Tampa Convention Center. The 85th Grand Conclave of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is scheduled for July 30 – August 3, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The event will be held at the Duke Energy Convention Center, bringing together thousands of members for fraternity business and fellowship.
