Chartered November 12, 2005, the Nashville Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to support the national organization of AAHGS by providing resources for historical and genealogical studies, creating a supportive network amount researchers, and showcasing and celebrating the findings. AAGHS, incorporated in 1982, is the premier organization dedicated to documenting and disseminating African-American genealogy and history. Headquarted in Washington, D.C., AAHGS focuses on promoting scholarly research, providing resources for historical and genealogical studies, creating a network of people with similar interests, and assisting members in documenting their histories. The members share their knowledge and discoveries with other by conducting workshops and giving lectures at events for a wide variety of organizations.