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BNA® is an integral part of the Nashville community, dedicated to improving the city and connecting with like-minded businesses and organizations.

Learn more about our volunteer and outreach programs:

BNA® Aviation Golf Classic

The 28th annual BNA® Aviation Golf Classic touched down at Hermitage Golf Course on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

More than just a day on the green, this event was propelled by a mission—to give back to the community and support vital organizations that make a difference.

The 2024 charity beneficiaries cleared for takeoff:

  • Alzheimer’s Association® Middle Tennessee–Nashville
  • Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc., in support of its annual Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Martha O’Bryan Center
  • Nashville Therapy Pets

Thanks to our dedicated sponsors and participants, this event took flight and reached new altitudes of generosity.

Interested in taking flight with us through sponsorship? Click here to learn more.

Stay tuned for a new flight path—the 29th annual BNA® Aviation Golf Classic is on the radar! 

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2024 BNA® Aviation Golf Classic Golf Sponsors

Grand Slam/Title Sponsor

Fraport USA logo

Platinum Sponsors

 

FINN Partners


Double Eagle Sponsors

 

Paslay GroupMesser

Hole-in-One Club

 

Jarvis Signs


Eagle Expert Club

Holder Construction
Paradies Lagardère
Vulcan Materials Company


Birdie Pro Club

AtkinsRéalis
Clear Channel Outdoor
Delaware North Services, Inc.
Garver
I. C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.
KONE Elevators
Shrewsberry & Associates, LLC
TMPartners, PLLC
TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc.


Friends of the Classic

Ajax Turner
Aramark
Athens Distributing Company of Tennessee
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
Goo Goo Cluster
Empire Distributors, Inc.
Heaven’s Door Bourbon
Leiper’s Fork Distillery
Morgan & Morgan Technical Consultant Services, Inc.
NaSah’s Nurture-Nature
Nashville Jam Session
Nashville Predators Foundation
Nashville Sounds Foundation
Nelson Brothers Whiskey
Ole Smoky Distillery
Pennington Distilling Co.
Slim + Husky’s Pizza
Sugarlands Distilling Co.

BNA® 5K on the Runway

The 2025 charity beneficiaries cleared for landing:

  • Musicians On Call
  • Nashville State Community College
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Taking flight every other year, the BNA® 5K on the Runway offers runners an incredible chance to hit the pavement on a real airport runway at Nashville International Airport.

This high-flying event offers an unforgettable journey while helping local community organizations soar to new heights.

Whether you're ready to jet toward a personal best or simply want to taxi down the tarmac in a whole new way, the BNA® 5K on the Runway is your boarding pass to adventure.

Prepare for departure—the next race lifts off in 2027!

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2025 BNA® on the Runway 5K Sponsors

MVP Sponsors

Fraport USA logo

BNA Bestie

Garver

HNTBHi-Way Paving, Inc.

BNA Buddy

Delaware NorthPaslay Group

BNA Pal

BNA® Hilton

Nashville Threads

BNA® Flying Aces Volunteers

In today’s fast-paced world, dedicated volunteers are as rare as a smooth landing in strong crosswinds. But at Nashville International Airport® (BNA®), more than 100 incredible Flying Aces generously lend their time, expertise, and airport knowledge to ensure passengers have a world-class experience.

Since 2000, these aviation ambassadors have been a steady presence, ensuring passengers navigate BNA with ease—whether they’re taxiing to security, making a connection, or arriving at baggage claim.

Spotting a Flying Ace is as easy as spotting a beacon on the runway. Dressed in their signature royal blue jackets, vests, and shirts and armed with their information notebooks, they’re stationed throughout the airport, ready to steer guests in the right direction.

Ready to Take Flight as a BNA® Flying Ace?

Join the ranks of our BNA® Flying Aces, a dedicated team helping travelers soar through their airport experience with ease.

As a Flying Ace, you’ll:

  • Assist passengers daily, ensuring their journey is smooth.
  • Participate in special airport events and projects.
  • Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience filled with fun and camaraderie.

Aces commit to a minimum of four (4) volunteer hours per week. With Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) operating 24/7, volunteers have the flexibility to choose shifts that best fit their schedules, beginning as early as 4 a.m. and running until 5 p.m.

Interested in joining the team? Complete and submit the online application below to be added to our applicant database. New volunteers are welcomed aboard periodically throughout the year, and you’ll be contacted when an opportunity becomes available.

Apply Here

For more information about the BNA® Flying Ace program, please contact the Aces Manager at 615-275-1608. ­

 

 

Terminal Garage Exterior Lighting Requests

NOTE: Currently, we are undergoing maintenance on our lighting system and unable to fulfill requests at this time.

Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) illuminates its Terminal Garages throughout the year to recognize holidays, significant events, and meaningful observances. On a limited basis, individuals and groups may request special lighting to honor causes or commemorate events with broad community interest.

LIGHT UP THE SKIES WITH YOUR REQUEST!

Complete the form below to submit your lighting pattern request to BNA's Customer Service Department.

Email feedback@flynashville.com
or send via mail to:

Nashville International Airport
ATTN: Customer Service/Operations
140 BNA Park Drive, Suite 520
Nashville, TN 37214

Terminal Garage Lighting Request Form

LIGHTING REQUEST POLICY

  • Requests must be submitted at least 72-hours before the desired start date
  • Consideration is given to requests that recognize a specific cause or community-wide event.
  • Excluded requests include personal celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries.
  • BNA retains the sole discretion to approve or deny requests.
  • Approved lighting durations range from one (1) to five (5) consecutive days within a rolling month.
  • Requesting parties will be notified of approval status and relevant dates.
  • BNA may modify, cancel, or reschedule an approved request if necessary.
  • In the case of equipment failure, BNA will communicate with the requesting party and attempt to reschedule when possible.
  • If an urgent or overriding need requires a change to an approved request, BNA will coordinate to reschedule when feasible.

NOTE: Currently, we are undergoing maintenance on our lighting system and unable to fulfill requests at this time.

 

PENCIL Partnership​

BNA Pencil Partnership

BNA® and Donelson Middle School: Community Partners

Just as aviation connects people and places, BNA is proud to soar alongside Donelson Middle School through PENCIL, a nonprofit dedicated to building strategic partnerships that support Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS).

Through PENCIL, BNA pilots programs and activities that uplift students, ensuring they have opportunities to thrive. Recognizing that education fuels future success, BNA is committed to integrating the arts into the curriculum—helping students take flight in creativity, music, and expression.

Much like a well-charted flight path, the PENCIL Partner program aligns public schools with strong community allies, emphasizing human talent and resources over monetary contributions to create lasting impact.