In 1991, I was asked to lead Christmas Village, an event that was foundational to the club, critical to funding its philanthropies, and beloved by all of Nashville. I was humbled and honored. Another thirty years later, the women entrusted with the Christmas Village legacy ensure it remains fresh and fun for its patrons, profitable for its vendors, and supportive of its charities. There is nothing like the Christmas Village experience! To be a large part of something larger than yourself is the heart’s reward of our calling.

Peggy Wilson Lawrence, 1991 Christmas Village Co-Chair

My first show with Christmas Village was in 1985 and I’ve been a merchant ever since - 37 years! I’ve been a long-time merchant at the Village for the following reasons:
S=Satisfying
A=Ageless
L=Lucrative
E=Exclusive
S=Successful
SALES!
And, if you’re a shopper, you’ll definitely enjoy browsing all the unusual gift selections exhibited by merchants from across the United States. Not only is Christmas Village one of the oldest and most prestigious Christmas consumer shows in the South, it donates all proceeds to Vanderbilt’s Bill Wilkerson Center and other Pi Beta Phi charities.

Linda Hood, Linda Hood’s Boutique

The Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club has been a vital part of the Bill Wilkerson Center for over 70 years. To ensure ongoing financial stability for our programs, in 1961 the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club established Christmas Village – by far our longest lasting and most profitable fundraiser. The financial support of Christmas Village, along with the ongoing individual funding of many of their members, has allowed us to sustain the Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute as the premier out-patient rehabilitation center in this region for adults and children with central nervous system disorders and acquired injuries. Today, patients travel from across and outside of the U.S. seeking services from our expert clinicians in our state-of-the-art facility.”

Anne Marie Tharpe, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Vanderbilt Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences