Meet Our Minister
Rev. Diane Dowgiert (She/Her/Hers) - Developmental Lead Minister, ext. 3302

Rev. Diane Dowgiert comes to First UU Nashville with 20 years of ministry experience. She holds degrees from Metropolitan State University of Denver and Starr King School for the Ministry. With a background in social services, Diane has a passion for responding to the needs of the local community, bringing Unitarian Universalist principles and values to social justice issues. She has served Unitarian Universalist congregations in Coralville, Iowa, Greensboro, North Carolina, Tucson, Arizona, and Marietta, Ohio. Outside of church, Diane enjoys hiking and quilting. Her family consists of her husband of 45 years, two adult sons, one daughter-in-law, and one adorable cat.

Meet Our Staff

Jen Austin (She/Her/Hers)
  • Congregational Administrator
Brandi Emrys (She/Her/Hers)
  • Communication and Membership Manager
Caleb Hampton (He/Him/His)
  • Religious Education & Worship Arts Administrator
Wesley King (He/Him/His)
  • Director of Music Ministries
Holling Smith-Borne (He/Him/His)
  • Collaborative Pianist
Tony Flemister (He/Him/His)
  • Custodian
Marina Comerford (She/Her/Hers)
  • Childcare Coordinator

Meet Our Board

View the Board of Directors page for more information about church by-laws, meetings, etc.

Monthly notes from Board meetings can be found on the Blog tab.

Rachel Rogers (They/Them/She/Her)
  • Board President
Barbara Snook (She/Her/Hers)
  • Board Vice President
Gary McVety (He/Him/His)
  • Board Treasurer
Chas Sisk (He/Him/His)
  • Board Secretary
Margy May (She/Her/Hers)
  • Board Member
Bethany Rittle-Johnson (She/Her/Hers)
  • Board Member

Affiliated Ministers

Rev. Laurel Cassidy (She/Her/Hers)
  • Affiliated Minister
Rev. Cynthia Stewart (She/Her/Hers)
  • Affiliated Minister
Rev. Cathy Chang (She/Her/Hers)
  • Affiliated Minister
Rev. Jennifer Hackett (She/Her/Hers)
  • Affiliated Minister