Founded: 1926

Chapter Update: In April 2026, Chapter VII celebrates the 100th anniversary of our founding. The chapter has thrived and has taken in 11 new members in just the last year.

History: On March 13, 1926, Mrs. W. S. H. Armistead invited Mrs. Joseph Hayes Acklen, Mrs. Frederick W. Millspaugh, Mrs. C. C. Motz and Mrs. Elizabeth Fry Page to her home on Vanderbilt Place in Nashville, Tennessee. The purpose of this invitation was to organize a chapter of The Colonial Dames of America. The first officers elected were Mrs. Acklen, President, Mrs. Millspaugh, Secretary, Mrs. Armistead, Treasurer and Mrs. Motz, Registrar. At the annual meeting of The Colonial Dames of America, April 30th, 1926, Chapter VII received their charter with headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee.

Historic Preservation & Education: Chapter VII continues to support our dedicated projects to preserve and honor our country’s history, as well as provide an annual scholarship to a student of historic preservation in a Tennessee university.

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