About Us

A member of the Nashville Community since 1851

A dispensation was granted from the Grand Lodge of Indiana on May 28, 1851 to form a new Lodge in Nashville, Indiana. The Lodge was Chartered on May 22, 1852 by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana.

Freemasonry strengthens and enhances the character of the individual man by providing fellowship, charity, education, and leadership. All these are based around the tenants of a Freemason, which are, Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

Fellowship is enjoyed by attending Masonic Lodge meetings and learning from your fellow Masons, you’ll strengthen the bonds of fellowship as you join together with like-minded men who share ideals of both a moral and metaphysical nature. There are Masonic lodges on every continent on Earth, and in almost every nation. You’ll enjoy the friendship of other Masons in the community, and you’ll be welcomed as a “Brother” by Masons everywhere in the world. Freemasonry also promises that should you ever be overtaken by misfortune, sickness, or adversity through no fault of your own, the hands of our great fraternity will be stretched forth to aid and assist you.

While Freemasonry itself is not a charity, from its earliest days, charity has been the most visible Masonic activity. Freemasons have always been devoted to caring for disadvantaged children, the sick and the elderly. Masons are also actively involved in a great deal of community volunteer work. But personal acts of charity are deemed to be an essential cornerstone of Masonic philosophy, and this begins with agreeing to help, aid and assist fellow Freemasons and their families. Nashville Lodge has always been an active participant in the community and is involved with charities that include Shop with a Cop and the Brown County High School Athletics program.

Freemasonry offers its members leadership opportunities at the lodge, District, and Grand Lodge level. As Freemasons progress through the Craft, they discover different aspects of themselves and develop a range of skills that even they might not have known they possessed. By developing leadership techniques that fit their personality, Masons unlock the door to their full potential.