​2026 Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
Nashville Public Square Park
Saturday, April 11th
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT

Committee Members

​Cultural Lectures Coordinator
Jonathan Contrades, ​Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville

Festival Information Manager
Nancy Griffith

General Assistance/NES Coordinator
Tony Viglietti

Ginza Marketplace Chair
Dr. Cynthia Bisson

J-Funland Chair & Cosplay Contest Emcee
Claire Harden

Main Stage Emcees
Victoria White
Terry Vo
​John Gale

Martial Arts Chair & Emcee
Erwin Ricafort

Metro General Services and Parks Coordinators
David Aughenbaugh
Randall Hurt
Lisa King
Randall Lantz

Cherry Blossom Walk Chairs
Sarah Lingo
​Mina Johnson

Social Media Chair
Amanda Cantrell

Volunteer Chair/Coordinator
Trent Hanner