Open Table of Nashville, Inc.

What Open Table of Nashville, Inc. does

Open Table Nashville, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to ending homelessness through person-centered street outreach, housing navigation, community education, and policy advocacy. The organization serves unhoused individuals in Nashville and Middle Tennessee and frames its work as standing in solidarity with people on the streets rather than providing services to them. Core programs include Street Outreach, Advocacy, and Education, supplemented by the annual "Where to Turn in Nashville" resource guide, the Annual Homeless Memorial, the Annual Fundraiser (held each October), and the Walk With OTN month-long walking challenge.

The organization monetizes its mission through four primary revenue streams: donations and fundraising, branded merchandise sales (T-shirts at $30 and sweatshirts at $45 on a Wix e-commerce storefront with 8 SKUs across four designs and multiple colors/sizes), the Keychain Project (tiered per-unit pledges from realtors and developers ranging from $500 to $5,000 per unit), and event-based fundraising (Walk With OTN 2026 raised $19,155). It also receives corporate sponsorship from entities including CAT Financial and Nelson Community Partners.

Technology infrastructure is minimal: a Wix-hosted website, e-commerce storefront, and active social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. No proprietary technology, APIs, or integrations are disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led via direct street outreach, public trainings, education sessions, earned media coverage in outlets including Nashville Scene and The Tennessean, coalition-based advocacy (Housing for All Tennessee, National Homelessness Law Center, ACLU Tennessee), and recurring events. Leadership comprises Executive Director Allie Wallace, Co-founder and Director of Advocacy Lindsey Krinks, Associate Director of Advocacy India Pungarcher, and a board including Farhang Heydari.

Name

Open Table of Nashville, Inc.

Legal name

Open Table Nashville

Website

https://opentablenashville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Open Table Nashville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to end homelessness in Nashville and Middle Tennessee through person-centered street outreach, housing navigation, community education, and advocacy, funded by donations, merchandise sales, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services and Housing Advocacy

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Homeless outreach services
• Housing navigation assistance
• Nonprofit advocacy organization
• Community education programs
• Homelessness policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Open Table Nashville relies on donations, annual fundraisers, and community support to fund operations and programs.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including T-shirts and sweatshirts. Proceeds support street outreach, housing navigation, advocacy, and education programs.
3. Keychain Project Pledges: Realtors and developers pledge donations based on units sold, providing a recurring revenue stream tied to real estate transactions.
4. Walk With OTN Fundraising: Annual walking challenge where supporters raise money by walking 15 miles within a month. The 2026 event raised $19,155.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Open Table Nashville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to end homelessness through person-centered street outreach, housing navigation, community education, and policy advocacy in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The organization also sells branded merchandise (T-shirts and sweatshirts) and runs fundraising programs such as the Keychain Project pledge campaign for realtors and developers, the Walk With OTN annual walking challenge, the Annual Homeless Memorial, and the Annual Fundraiser to support its mission.

Product overview

Open Table Nashville operates as a merchandise-based nonprofit offering branded apparel (t-shirts and sweatshirts) with prices ranging from $30 to $45. The products feature messaging aligned with the organization's mission to end homelessness, including slogans such as 'End Homelessness,' 'Housing is a Human Right,' 'Fight for a Just Future,' and 'There's Plenty of Room at the Table.' Merchandise is available in multiple colors (Black, Charcoal, Ice Grey, Maroon, Military Green, Sand, Sport Grey) and sizes (L, M, S, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). T-shirts are made with 100% cotton, while sweatshirts are made with a 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend. All items are unisex fit. The organization's core programs include Street Outreach, Advocacy, and Education, which are funded through merchandise sales, donations, and fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Keychain Project: A pledge campaign for realtors and developers to support housing equity by donating a portion of home sales to Open Table Nashville.
• Walk With OTN
• Where to Turn in Nashville

Products and services

• End Homelessness T-Shirt Unisex-fit t-shirt with 'End Homelessness' messaging. Made with 100% cotton. Sold for $30.00. Proceeds support street outreach and housing navigation programs.
• There's Plenty of Room at the Table T-Shirt Unisex-fit t-shirt bearing the organization's welcoming message. Made with 100% cotton. Sold for $30.00.
• Housing is a Human Right T-Shirt Unisex-fit t-shirt with 'Housing is a Human Right' messaging. Made with 100% cotton. Sold for $30.00.
• Fight for a Just Future T-Shirt Unisex-fit t-shirt promoting advocacy for social justice. Made with 100% cotton. Sold for $30.00. Proceeds support street outreach and housing navigation programs.
• End Homelessness Sweatshirt Unisex-fit sweatshirt with 'End Homelessness' messaging supporting the organization's advocacy mission. Made with 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend. Sold for $45.00.
• There's Plenty of Room at the Table Sweatshirt Unisex-fit sweatshirt with messaging supporting the organization's mission to end homelessness. Made with 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend. Sold for $45.00.
• Housing is a Human Right Sweatshirt Unisex-fit sweatshirt bearing the 'Housing is a Human Right' message. Made with 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend. Sold for $45.00.
• Fight for a Just Future Sweatshirt Unisex-fit sweatshirt promoting advocacy for social justice and housing equity. Made with 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend. Sold for $45.00.
• Street Outreach Program Person-centered direct service program engaging unhoused individuals on the streets of Nashville to build relationships, provide resources, and support housing navigation.
• Advocacy Program Policy and systemic advocacy program focused on equitable and affordable housing legislation in Tennessee, including opposition to anti-camping laws, criminalization bills, and camp eviction legislation.
• Community Education Program Public trainings, education sessions, and resource distribution to raise community awareness about homelessness, including public education sessions on related topics.
• Keychain Project A pledge campaign for realtors and developers to support housing equity by donating a portion of home sales to Open Table Nashville. Tiered pledge levels include Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper for brokerages/developers, plus tiered pledges for individual realtors.
• Walk With OTN Annual walking challenge fundraiser where supporters walk 15 miles within one month to raise money for outreach and advocacy programs. The 2026 event raised $19,155.
• Annual Fundraiser Annual fundraising event held every October celebrating Open Table Nashville's work with food, drinks, and music.
• Annual Homeless Memorial Annual memorial event held at the end of the year to honor unhoused individuals who have passed away.
• Where to Turn in Nashville Resource Guide Annual resource guide for anyone looking for help in Middle Tennessee, printed and distributed by Open Table Nashville.

Quantifiable outcome

• Walk With OTN 2026 raised $19,155 for outreach and advocacy programs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Housing for All TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition member working with fellow organizations to prevent and end homelessness through policy advocacy and education of legislators on effective, humane solutions.
• National Homelessness Law CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to create the Know Your Rights guide for Tennessee in response to felony anti-camping law arrests.
• Nashville Community Review BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the Know Your Rights guide for Tennessee.
• ACLU TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the Know Your Rights guide for Tennessee in response to felony anti-camping law arrests.
• Tunney GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Key partner in the Keychain Project, a pledge campaign for realtors and developers supporting housing equity.
• The Kupin GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCopper Key partner in the Keychain Project.
• Nelson Community PartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Walk With OTN sponsor.
• CAT FinancialminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Walk With OTN sponsor.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Room In The Inn: Nashville-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable in geography, mission focus, and target population to OTN, though it leans more toward direct shelter delivery than advocacy.
• Nashville Rescue Mission: Long-standing Nashville faith-based nonprofit offering meals, shelter, and recovery programs for homeless and unhoused individuals. Comparable in geography, beneficiary population, and nonprofit/donation-driven model.
• National Homelessness Law Center: National advocacy and legal services organization advancing rights for people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable advocacy mission; OTN is an active coalition partner, and the organizations collaborated on Tennessee's Know Your Rights guide.
• Family Promise of Nashville: Nashville-area nonprofit focused on preventing and ending family homelessness through shelter and stabilization programs. Comparable target population (homeless individuals/families), geography, and community-funded service model.
• Martha O'Bryan Center: Nashville anti-poverty nonprofit serving low-income families and individuals with housing, education, and crisis services. Comparable community-based, Nashville-focused poverty and housing services mission.

Broad incumbents

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: Leading national advocacy organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the U.S. Comparable mission framing and policy-advocacy orientation, but operating at the national/federal level rather than community-based street outreach.
• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization dedicated to achieving socially just public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes have affordable and decent homes. Comparable policy/advocacy focus on housing and homelessness, but operating nationally rather than community-embedded.
• The Salvation Army of Nashville: Large national faith-based nonprofit operating an extensive Nashville network of shelter, food, and social services. Comparable beneficiary population and donation-driven funding model, but with substantially broader service portfolio and geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/opentablenashville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/opentablenashville
• Instagraminstagram.com/opentablenashville

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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