Discover facility management. Learn the roles & responsibilities of facility managers. IFMA Nashville serves the local FM community through leadership, professional development & networking. Founded in 1980, IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting more than 18,500 members in promoting efficient, effective, safe and humane workplaces. The Association's members are represented in 125 chapters and 15 councils in 65 countries worldwide. Globally, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition. IFMA realizes its vision and mission through the accomplishment of the following goals: * Forecast and direct the course of facility management practices * Provide superior facility related education, information and interaction * Create greater awareness and recognition of facility management * Guide the growth of the facility management industry About the Nashville Chapter Chartered September 17, 1987, the Nashville Chapter of IFMA is the largest the in the state of Tennessee and is dedicated to the promotion and development of the facility management profession in Middle Tennessee. We strive to address the daily challenges and networking needs of our local facility professionals and vendor partners. Our Professional Members represent a wide spectrum of business sectors and our Associate Members represent the providers of services and products that support the Facility Management profession. We meet the third Tuesday of each month for lunch time seminars and networking opportunities. For information on our next meeting and other events of interest, please check out our Events Calendar. Please join us!