Website: https://nashvillesportsman.com/
The Nashville Sportsman’s Club is a hunting, fishing, and conservation membership organization based in Nashville, Tennessee. According to the club’s website, it was founded in 1943 and describes itself as “the oldest African-American/Black hunting, fishing, conservationist organization in the USA,” as well as “one of the oldest sportman’s clubs in TN.” The organization brings together members who share an interest in outdoor sports, wildlife conservation, and sportsmanship, and it hosts a regular schedule of meetings, field activities, and community events.
Services
The club offers its members a range of outdoor sporting and fellowship activities, as described on its website, including:
- Hunting trips (including deer, squirrel, dove, and coon hunts)
- Local and deep-sea fishing trips
- Dog field trials for bird dogs and beagles
- Skeet shoots, trap shoots, and sporting clays
- An annual fish fry and a wild game dinner
- Monthly fellowship meetings
- Youth sponsorships for conservation camps
- A members-only directory, member profiles, club photos, and discussion forums
The website states that the club’s purpose is to “promote a greater appreciation for outdoor sports, develop knowledge of and respect for hunting and fishing regulations,” and to encourage conservation and sportsmanship among its members. Much of the hunting access is reserved for members, and a property referred to as the “Walker Property” is mentioned in connection with hunting activities.
About
The website provides a detailed account of the club’s origins. It states that the organization was conceived in 1943 and formally incorporated on February 24, 1945, with its charter notarized on March 29, 1945, and registered on April 5, 1945. The club’s first president was Dr. E.F. Alleyne, and it began with 20 charter members, described as mostly professionals.
The club’s stated current leadership (listed for 2026) includes Robert Collins as President, Anthony Woods as Vice President, Sean Rossettie as Corresponding Secretary, Hugh Jackson as Recording Secretary, Donald Wynn as Treasurer, and Ron Upton and Donald Wynn as Historians. The board of directors is listed as Wryan Bailey, Ani Isen, Larry Phillips, Sincere Richards, Jeff Shelton, and Reginald Traylor.
Membership
According to the club’s “Join Us” page, prospective members follow a three-step process: apply through an online form, attend the next club meeting, and pay membership dues. Annual dues are listed as $150, prorated throughout the year, and payment is accepted through Venmo (@NashvilleSportsman). The website lists ten reasons to join, including the health benefits of spending time outdoors, ethical wildlife practices, weapon safety training, nature conservation, and the sharing of skills across generations.
Monthly in-person meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Members also have access to discussion forums covering club announcements, general topics, hunting, fishing, safety and regulations, and equipment, as well as a member directory.
Location & Contact
The club is based in Nashville, Tennessee. An address of 5102 Old Hydes Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37218 is listed on the website in connection with a Fish Fry event. The website does not list a general business street address or a central phone number.
Contact email addresses listed on the site include [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]. A contact form is also available on the website for questions.
Additional Information
The Nashville Sportsman’s Club maintains a presence on social media, listing TikTok (@nashvillesportsmanclub) and Instagram (@nashville_sportsman and @nashvillesportsmanclub). The website includes member-facing features such as an NSC Member Login, a member directory, member profiles, club photos, and the NSC Forums, which are organized into several subcategories. Membership dues are collected via Venmo, and applications are submitted through an online form linked from the “Join Us” page.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (nashvillesportsman.com).