In 1923, the Lambda chapter of Nashville, TN was chartered and consisted of both undergraduate and graduate members within Nashville.

 

In 1929, the 10th Annual Boule was hosted by Lambda, and was met with overwhelming success. Lambda was extremely grateful to Fisk University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and several other chapters of Zeta for their contributions to the success of this great event. Lambda also had the honor of having the city's first honorary member, Mrs. J.C. Napier.

 

In 1937, Lambda was dissolved and became the new graduate chapter of Pi Zeta. The undergraduate members were divided between Epsilon chapter at Fisk University and Epsilon Alpha chapter at then Tennessee A&I State College (now known as Tennessee State University or TSU). 
 

​Lambda's 15 graduate members transitioning into Pi Zeta were:

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1. Soror Emma Holman

2. Soror Mary Owens Washington

3. Soror Lorenza Parker Becket

4. Soror Nancy Carr

5. Soror Naomi E. Ellis

6. Soror Opal M. Allimono

7. Soror Clara A Dabney

8. Soror Josephine Groves Holloway

9. Soror Elvira Rolfe

10. Soror Florence Marie Parker

11. Soror Lillian Barbour

12. Soror Emma Mae Haggins

13. Soror Carrie Cordelia Robinson

14. Soror Hazel Harwell Pannell

15. Soror Alta Mae Turpin.

 

Pi Zeta was led by the active and alert Alta Mae Turpin, who became the first president of the chapter.

 

The chapter's introduction to the Nashville community was auspicious, with an opening event entitled Bridge Tea. The event was available for all Nashville Zetas and prospective members to attend.

 

During Finer Womanhood Week, initiation and repledge services for all members was held at then Tennessee A&I State College (now known as Tennessee State University or TSU) as well as a special chapel service with Soror Hazel Panel as the speaker. Special Finer Womanhood services were attended at Fisk in the morning and Vesper Services at Tennessee A&I State College with Soror Carrie Robinson as a performing soloist. Much to its credit, Pi Zeta made a noteworthy attempt to break down some of the color prejudices in regards to the entrance at the Paramount Theater in Nashville.

 

Since Pi Zeta's inception, the chapter has grown tremendously. Presently, there are over 75 active, financial members. Pi Zeta was the first female Greek letter organization to sponsor a chapter on the campus of American Baptist College with the help of Soror Melvia Russell.

 

To date, Pi Zeta sponsors three undergraduate chapters. They are:

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• Epsilon Alpha (Tennessee State University)

• Kappa Gamma (Fisk University)

• Phi Nu (American Baptist College)