DINE OUT. SAVE LIVES.

In the heart of the greater Nashville area, a movement is stirring – one that combines the simple joy of dining with the profound impact of philanthropy. Nashville CARES is thrilled to invite you to become a part of this extraordinary journey. Dining Out For Life® is a landmark event that has been making waves internationally since 1991. This year, on we are set to mark the 24th anniversary of this remarkable event in Nashville, aiming to reach new heights in our fight to end the HIV Epidemic in Middle Tennessee. Local restaurants participate by committing to contribute 25% to 100% of sales (from food only or food and alcohol) from breakfast, brunch, lunch and/or dinner services.

Please plan to dine and change lives while doing so!

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Become a volunteer restaurant AMBASSADOR hosts!

Love good food and good company? You can make a real difference just by sharing both.

As a Restaurant Ambassador Host, you’ll represent one of our participating Dining Out For Life restaurants and invite your friends, family, coworkers, and community to dine there on event day. Your enthusiasm helps fill tables, boost restaurant success, and raise vital funds to end the HIV epidemic in Middle Tennessee.

It’s simple, social, and deeply impactful — one meal at a time.

Ready to make a difference?
Fill out our quick interest form, and we’ll be in touch soon!

Become a Dining Out For Life Restaurant Partner

Join restaurants across Middle Tennessee in serving up something truly meaningful — hope.

When you participate in Dining Out For Life, you’ll commit to donating 25%–100% of your day’s proceeds (from food only or food and alcohol) from one or more meal services — breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In return, Nashville CARES and our volunteers will promote your restaurant and rally our supporters to dine with you that day.

You’ll not only help end the HIV epidemic in Middle Tennessee, but also engage your loyal customers and welcome new diners who are eager to support businesses that give back.

Join us in making every meal matter.

Download Forms:

How Does This Benefit My Restaurant? (2025 sample)      Restaurant Interest Form

Become a Dining Out For Life Sponsor

When your company sponsors Dining Out For Life, you’re doing more than supporting an event — you’re helping to end the HIV epidemic in Middle Tennessee.

Your sponsorship makes a lasting impact by funding HIV prevention, care, and support services for our community. In return, you’ll gain meaningful visibility through high-impact marketing, opportunities for employee engagement, and the chance to connect directly with Nashville CARES supporters, volunteers, and advocates during this citywide celebration.

Together, we can turn one day of dining into a movement of hope, health, and community.

Join us as a Dining Out For Life Sponsor and make your impact known.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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about Nashville cares

Founded in 1985, Nashville CARES is the premier HIV/AIDS service organization in Tennessee. Annually, we serve more than 20,000 people statewide and provide comprehensive services to clients throughout 17 counties in Middle Tennessee. We provide targeted education, free and confidential HIV testing, and a broad range of comprehensive services to individuals who are at-risk for or living with HIV.

Nashville CARES exists to end the HIV epidemic, promote comprehensive sexual health and end sexual health stigmatization and discrimination through prevention, education, treatment, support, advocacy, and strategic partnership.

It’s our vision to see a world where HIV transmission is eliminated, those affected by HIV/AIDS thrive, and there is optimal sexual health for all.

According to the CDC, more than 18,000 Tennesseans are living with HIV, and 1 out of 8 who are HIV positive do not know their status.