05/15: cityCURRENT Nashville Signature Breakfast with Buddy Teaster
2026-05-15 07:30 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) | Embassy Suites Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin, 37067, United States
Join us on Friday, May 15 at our Signature Breakfast hosted by Delta Dental of Tennessee, for an inspiring conversation with purpose-driven leader Buddy Teaster, President & CEO of Soles4Souls, as he shares lessons on leadership, service, and building organizations that create lasting impact.
What You’ll Walk Away With
• How purpose-driven leadership can strengthen your organization and culture• Real-world lessons from leading both a national treasure and a global nonprofit• Practical insights on creating impact beyond the bottom line• Inspiration to lead with authenticity, courage, and service• A renewed perspective on how leaders can power the good in their communities
Buddy Teaster is the President and CEO of Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit creating opportunity through shoes and clothing. A passionate leader and advocate, Buddy has guided the organization to distribute more than 116 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing across 139 countries, supporting communities through both immediate relief and sustainable social enterprise programs.
A dynamic thought leader, speaker, and host of the re:Purpose podcast, Buddy has been recognized as a YPO Global Impact Award Finalist and named to Footwear News’ Power List. He is the author of Shoestrings and more recently From Tailspin to Tailwind. His innovative approach has helped transform Soles4Souls into a movement that blends generosity with long-term impact—earning it recognition as one of The Nonprofit Times’ “Best Nonprofits to Work For” five years in a row.
Why You Should Attend
This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from a leader who has dedicated his career to protecting what matters and serving others. Through engaging stories and real-world experiences, Buddy Teaster will share lessons on navigating leadership challenges, building mission-driven organizations, and creating meaningful impact in our communities.
Whether you are a business leader, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about making a difference, you will leave this conversation inspired and equipped with practical insights you can apply in your own leadership journey.
Who Should Attend
• Business leaders and executives• Entrepreneurs and decision-makers• Professionals passionate about purpose-driven leadership• Community leaders and changemakers
Secure your copy of his latest book “From Tailspin to Tailwind” HERE

Agenda:
7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Registration / Expo / Networking
8:15 a.m. Breakfast Served
8:30 a.m. Program Begins
8:45 a.m. Buddy Teaster
9:40 a.m. Closing / Photo with guest speaker
