Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 72 Nashville-Franklin

To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in god, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of american patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the united states of america will serve the people and communities through Benevolent programs, demonstrating that "Elks care and Elks share. "as an example of the benevolence to the community, the Elks' host a christmas party for underpriviledged children annually. In addition, they donate to the Elks national foundation and state benefit trust programs. There are several other community outreach programs to serve the community through scholarships and other youth and family programs.