Nashville Geeks

Meet a Geek at Geek Social

2009-06-03T10:24:00.002-05:00

Meet some quality geeks at this month's Geek Social, sponsored by local software development firm Firefly Logic. On Thursday, June 4, from 6:00-8:00 pm, head to the billiards room at the Flying Saucer behind Union Station. Geek Social is a monthly, no-agenda meeting of the minds of local talent—a chance to hang out with the other geeks in the community and see what's going on.

The Geek Social is open to geeks of all types; you don’t have to be a software geek, just a geek in your industry (you know who you are). We have project management geeks, graphic designer geeks, and even a film production geek. No RSVP is required, so just show up!

Twitter hashtag: #geeksocial
Flickr tag: fireflylogicgeeksocial

Mix It Up at centre{source}

2009-05-27T13:35:00.005-05:00

Get interactive with centre{source} and the Nashville Interactive community at the monthly Interactive Mixer on Thursday, May 28, from 5pm - 8:00pm.

RSVP on the pingg event for details.

Twitter hashtag: #csmixer
Flickr tag: csmixer

Meet-up at The Big Bang Benefits Songs of Love

2009-05-05T16:46:00.003-05:00

The Big Bang and Griffin Technology have teamed up to sponsor an evening of fun and music to support Songs of Love, an organization that touches the hearts and lives of children and families. The event begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 13, at The Big Bang on Broadway.

There will be live music, food, prizes, and special guest songwriters and performers. Admission is FREE to everyone, but donations are gladly welcomed.

RSVP on the Pingg event for details.

"Something to Talk About" Panel Kicks Off Social Media Club Nashville [Updated]

2009-05-05T12:54:00.011-05:00

The Nashville chapter of Social Media Club launches on Tuesday, May 19, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Aloft Hotel in Cool Springs with a panel discussion about social media within Nashville’s business community. Entitled "Something to Talk About", the session will include: Ben Lehman, Web Marketer at Healthways; Jared Degnan, Interactive Marketing Consultant for Mars Petcare; Dave Delaney, Social Media Coordinator at Griffin Technology; and Eric Shuff, the in-coming Social Media Coordinator for The Tennessean.

This event is FREE to attend; however, space is limited to the first thirty reservations. RSVP on the Facebook event and to socialmediaclubnashville at gmail.com.

The organizers of this event and Social Media Club Nashville are Jessica Murray and Georgia Cross.

Twitter hashtag: #smcnash
Flickr tag: socialmediaclubnashville

Geek Breakfast Continues in May

2009-05-05T12:51:00.004-05:00

Geek Breakfast Nashville continues on Thursday, May 28, at Noshville in Midtown. Join Dave Delaney and the rest of us for some quality conversation and nourishment. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Early risers will be meeting from 7:30 - 8:30 am (RSVP via the Facebook event) and not-as-early risers will be meeting from 8:30-9:30 am (RSVP via the Facebook event).

Join the Nashville Geek Breakfast LinkedIn group if you'd like to badge your profile.

Twitter hashtag: #geekbreakfast
Flickr tag: nashvillegeekbreakfast

Geek Social Lands at the Saucer

2009-05-05T12:39:00.003-05:00

This month Geek Social, sponsored by local software development firm Firefly Logic, moves to a new location. On Thursday, May 7, from 6:00-8:00 pm, head to the billiards room at the Flying Saucer behind Union Station. Geek Social is a monthly, no-agenda meeting of the minds of local talent—a chance to hang out with the other geeks in the community and see what's going on.

The Geek Social is open to geeks of all types; you don’t have to be a software geek, just a geek in your industry (you know who you are). We have project management geeks, graphic designer geeks, and even a film production geek. No RSVP is required, so just show up!

Twitter hashtag: #geeksocial
Flickr tag: fireflylogicgeeksocial

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo All Geek-like with NTC

2009-05-05T10:02:00.007-05:00

Kick back, relax, and network with members of Nashville’s technology community as Nashville Technology Council celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Registration ($5 member, $10 non-member) includes your first margarita!

The mixer runs from 5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5 (that's, uh, cinco de mayo, gringos), at Terrazzo in The Gulch. Check the website for details and RSVP.

Twitter hashtag: #cincodemayontc
Flickr tag: cincodemayontc

Ask Questions, Share Advice at Startup to Startup Meetup

2009-03-27T17:03:00.003-05:00

Angel Capital Group presents Startup to Startup, an informal meetup of entrepreneurs of all stages helping each other to answer the tough questions about launching a startup.

If you've got questions to ask or answers to give, then check out this free event on Monday, April 6, from 5:30-7:30pm in Suite 422 of Cummins Station.

RSVP on the Pingg event for details.

Time for Another Tweetup!

2009-03-27T16:43:00.006-05:00

The next Nashville Geek Twitter Meet-up has been scheduled by Dan Cotton for Thursday, April 9, at Buffalo Billiards. We’ll be there from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to come hang out with fellow Nashville Tweeps, play billiards and watch the Predators battle the Red Wings.

RSVP in the Facebook Event.

Make sure you hear about future meet-ups by joining the Nashville Twitter Group on Facebook.

Twitter hashtag: #nashtweetup
Flickr tag: nashvillegeektweetup

Pity the Fool Who Misses Geek Social in April

2009-03-12T21:54:00.003-05:00

Geek Social, sponsored by local software development firm Firefly Logic, hits it from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, April 2, in the VIP room at Sam's Place Sports Bar & Grill in Hillsboro Village. Geek Social is a monthly, no-agenda meeting of the minds of local talent—a chance to hang out with the other geeks in the community and see what's going on.

The Geek Social is open to geeks of all types; you don’t have to be a software geek, just a geek in your industry (you know who you are). We have project management geeks, graphic designer geeks, and even a film production geek. No RSVP is required, so just show up!

Twitter hashtag: #geeksocial
Flickr tag: fireflylogicgeeksocial

See the Finalists Duke It Out at the FastPitch Main Event

2009-03-12T21:33:00.006-05:00

Twelve finalists will be given 60 seconds to pitch their start-up ideas at the FastPitch Nashville Main Event on Tuesday, March 31, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University.

See the pitches and vote by text message to select winners of the cash prizes, including a $5,000 top prize.

RSVP on the Facebook event for details.

Twitter hashtag: #fastpitchnash
Flickr tag: fastpitchnash

Go Green at the March Interactive Mixer

2009-03-12T21:16:00.008-05:00

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with centre{source} and the Nashville Interactive community at the monthly Interactive Mixer on Thursday, March 26, from 5pm - 7:30pm.

Bring at least $2, your favorite numbers, and wear something green!

RSVP on the pingg event for details.

Twitter hashtag: #csmixer
Flickr tag: csmixer

Start the Day Right with a Geek Breakfast or Two

2009-03-12T21:04:00.004-05:00

Get fired up for the day with some quality conversation and nourishment. Join Dave Delaney and the rest of us on Thursday, March 26, at Noshville in Midtown. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Early risers will be meeting from 7:30 - 8:30 am (RSVP via the Facebook event) and not-as-early risers will be meeting from 8:30-9:30 am (RSVP via the Facebook event).

Join the Nashville Geek Breakfast LinkedIn group if you'd like to badge your profile.

Twitter hashtag: #geekbreakfast
Flickr tag: nashvillegeekbreakfast

Learn and Share at PodCamp Nashville

2009-02-16T20:45:00.012-06:00

Following on the success of last fall's BarCamp new media "unconference," tech-savvy musicians, marketers, bloggers and developers will gather next month in Nashville to discuss social media and podcasting. PodCamp Nashville will be held at the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management on Saturday, March 7, and is designed for anyone interested in online media to share ideas, hear from industry experts, and participate in discussions and demos.

Like BarCamp Nashville, PodCamp promises to bring together creative, tech and business types from across Nashville to exchange expertise and collaborate on developing new ideas and projects. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet people and get involved in local new media development. Organizer Dave Delaney encourages everyone from novices to experts, content creators, listeners, sponsors, educators, and businesses interested in Web 2.0 to get involved by attending or speaking at the event.

Register in advance to guarantee admission (and maybe a t-shirt).

If you're attending, speaking at, or sponsoring PodCamp, you can promote your involvement with special web badges. A variety of banner ads are also available if you would like to promote PodCamp on your blog or other website.

If you're looking for a way to get more involved in the social media/tech community, volunteer to help before or during the event by contacting Chuck Bryant.

For the most up-to-date news about PodCamp Nashville, follow @pcn on Twitter.

Twitter hashtag: #pcn09
Flickr tag: pcn09

Embrace Your Inner Geek at the centre{source} Interactive Mixer

2009-02-09T17:22:00.009-06:00

Following on the heals of last month's well-received inaugural throwdown, centre{source} shows the love again by hosting a second monthly Interactive Mixer on Thursday, February 26th, from 5pm - 7:30pm.

Drop by the restored historic house on 4th Avenue North where they keep shop to share a Yazoo keg and mix with others in the interactive community.

RSVP on the pingg event for details.

Twitter hashtag: #csmixer
Flickr tag: csmixer

Twestival Coming to Nashville Feb. 12

2009-02-03T12:21:00.007-06:00

On February 12, 2009, Nashville will join more than 130 cities around the world in hosting a Twestival to raise money for charity : water. Organized locally by Nashvillest, the event will put into practice what Mashable calls "social media for social change."

Says Nashvillest, "If you’ve ever been to a Tweet-up, a Geek Breakfast, BarCamp or PodCamp, you’re probably familiar with the great community that many of us have found through Twitter. And we’re confident that our great community can make great things happen, which is why we’re having a Twestival."

For the most up-to-date news about Twestival Nashville, follow @nashvillest on Twitter.

Twitter hashtag: #twestivalnash
Flickr tag: twestivalnashville

Geek Breakfast Experiments with Meiosis in February

2009-02-03T11:53:00.005-06:00

Whoa! Nashville Geek Breakfast has gotten so big it's splitting in two! That's right, you can now choose from two time slots to get your morning convo fix. Join Dave Delaney and the rest of us on Thursday, February 26, at Noshville in Midtown. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Early risers will be meeting from 7:30 - 8:30 am (RSVP via the Facebook event) and not-as-early risers will be meeting from 8:30-9:30 am (RSVP via the Facebook event).

Join the Nashville Geek Breakfast LinkedIn group if you'd like to badge your profile.

Flickr tag: nashvillegeekbreakfast

Get your Geek Social this Thursday

2009-02-03T11:44:00.003-06:00

Geek Social, sponsored by local software development firm Firefly Logic, hits it from 6:00-8:00 pm this Thursday, February 5, in the VIP room at Sam's Place Sports Bar & Grill in Hillsboro Village. Geek Social is a monthly, no-agenda meeting of the minds of local talent—a chance to hang out with the other geeks in the community and see what's going on.

The Geek Social is open to geeks of all types; you don’t have to be a software geek, just a geek in your industry (you know who you are). We have project management geeks, graphic designer geeks, and even a film production geek. No RSVP is required, so just show up!

Flickr tag: fireflylogicgeeksocial

Geek Breakfast Warms Up January

2009-01-14T11:47:00.005-06:00

Brave the chilly weather and join Dave Delaney and the rest of us for geek-warming conversation over breakfast on Thursday, January 22nd, at Noshville in Midtown. We’ll be meeting from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP on the Facebook event.

Be early to make sure you have a seat.

Join the Nashville Geek Breakfast LinkedIn group if you'd like to badge your profile.

Flickr tag: nashvillegeekbreakfast

Geek Social Kicks Off 2009 this Thursday

2009-01-06T07:33:00.002-06:00

Geek Social, sponsored by local software development firm Firefly Logic, kicks off 2009 from 6:00-8:00 pm this Thursday, January 8, in the VIP room at Sam's Place Sports Bar & Grill in Hillsboro Village. Geek Social is a monthly, no-agenda meeting of the minds of local talent—a chance to hang out with the other geeks in the community and see what's going on.

The Geek Social is open to geeks of all types; you don’t have to be a software geek, just a geek in your industry (you know who you are). We have project management geeks, graphic designer geeks, and even a film production geek. No RSVP is required, so just show up!

Geek Breakfast Celebrates First Year with Food Drive

2008-12-17T10:21:00.002-06:00

This month, Nashville Geek Breakfast celebrates its one year anniversary! In honor of our chowing down on all sorts of good food over the last year, Geek Breakfast founder and organizer Dave Delaney is asking that we contribute to a mini-food drive.

Second Harvest Middle Tennessee is in the middle of a mass food drive to get their recipients through December (and the rest of the year). They are seeking: peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned soup or stew, canned vegetables, canned fruit, and macaroni & cheese.

Dave says, "I think it would be a nice gesture (and a timely one at that). I would sincerely appreciate it if you would consider bringing along a can(s) of any of the above on Thursday."

So bring your non-perishable food item(s) and join us this Thursday, December 18th, at Noshville in Midtown. We’ll be meeting from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP on the Facebook event.

Be early to make sure you have a seat.

Don't forget Dave has also created a Nashville Geek Breakfast LinkedIn group if you'd like to badge your profile.

Flickr tag: nashvillegeekbreakfast

Digital Nashville Returns with Mixer+ on Wednesday

2008-12-08T16:44:00.004-06:00

Digital Nashville follows up their successful July mixer with an event this Wednesday. Billed as "a mixer with limited agenda," the event will include introductions of the Digital Nashville board and informal discussions about the 2009 road map with input welcome from all.

The event will run from 5:00pm to 7:00pm this Wednesday, December 10, at the Nettwerk Music Group offices (above the Edgehill Cafe, 1201 Villa Place #206). The event is free and drinks will be provided.

RSVP on the Digital Nashville Ning site or the Facebook event.

Nash Stache Bash Celebrates Successful Movember

2008-12-05T08:19:00.015-06:00

To celebrate raising over $875 to fight prostate cancer, Team Nash Stache is throwing a party at The Big Bang tonight. The team, headed by Kieran Cloonan, raised the money by growing mustaches in Movember (the month formerly known as November) as part of the worldwide event.

Movember is operated by an Australian-based, nonprofit, charitable organization that creates awareness around men's health issues and raises funds for carefully selected beneficiary partners in each country, with a focus on prostate cancer. Movember's beneficiary partner in the United States is the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer.

As team captain, Kieran recruited eleven brave Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to grow mustaches and/or solicit donations. Team members have posted photos of their mustache-growing progress on their Movember blog pages. According to Kieran, the party tonight is an opportunity to "celebrate the end of Movember, have some drinks, take lots of pictures, and hand out a few prizes."

The party is open to everyone, especially those who have donated to the cause (and it's not too late: donations are being accepted through Dec. 9).

RSVP via the Facebook event and join us tonight from 5:30 pm until whenever at The Big Bang on Broadway.

Bloblive Seeks Big Ideas in Nashville Tonight

2008-12-03T09:12:00.008-06:00

Get your entrepreneurial geek on tonight as Bloblive brings its "big idea" open mic to Nashville. Belmont University will be hosting the event from 7:00 PM - 9:00 pm in the Beaman Student Center, Rooms A&B. Step up and share your crazy idea or enjoy hearing what others in Nashville are thinking.

It's time to grab the mic and bounce your fun, wild, money making, world changing idea off your fellow big thinkers. Come share your idea and help develop someone else's. Join us for a bloblive session where inspiration is guaranteed. We'll supply the food, you just bring that big brain of yours.

Can't make it? Watch the live feed at bloblive.com/watch. You can also follow along and participate via twitter.com/ideablob (tag: #bloblive).