The 2026 Annual Smoked Turkey Drive
Every turkey and every gift supports the Tuition Assistance Program at NIA House Montessori, helping Nashville families choose our school regardless of their financial situation.
Order by Sunday, November 22
Choose a slow-smoked whole or half turkey for your holiday table, or give directly to the Tuition Assistance Program. Checkout is quick and secure.
The full bird, slow-smoked for hours with a deep, peppery bark and tender, juicy meat. The centerpiece your table deserves.
All the smoky flavor in a smaller size, just right for a cozy table or as a second bird alongside your own.
Not hosting this year? A $25 gift goes straight to tuition assistance for a NIA House family.
Give $25Skip the turkey and give where it’s needed most. Every dollar supports a child’s place in the classroom.
Give $45Every gift, large or small, helps more families say yes to a Montessori education.
Choose an amountWe accept PayPal, Venmo, and major credit cards. NIA House Montessori is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Local pickup only. Please order only if you can pick up at NIA House Montessori on Monday, November 23.
Why it matters
NIA House Montessori is an independent Montessori school in Nashville, founded in 2013 and serving children ages 2 through 12, from preschool through 6th grade. Our classrooms are built on curiosity, exploration, and discovery, and led by teachers who hold four-year degrees and Montessori training.
We are proud to be a socioeconomically and culturally diverse community. The Tuition Assistance Program is how we keep it that way: it helps families join and stay at NIA House regardless of their financial situation.
All proceeds from the turkey drive go directly to that program. When you order a turkey or make a gift, you help a child find their place in our classrooms.
Learn more about NIA HouseReserve your turkey or make a gift by Sunday, November 22.
Our volunteer pitmasters smoke nearly 200 half turkeys low and slow.
Swing by NIA House Montessori on Monday, November 23, 3–6 pm. We'll have it bagged and ready.
Pickup details
Local pickup only. Please plan to pick up at the school during the pickup window. If you can't make it, you're welcome to send someone in your place; just have them bring your text or email as proof.
FAQ
Pickup is Monday, November 23, 3–6 pm, at NIA House Montessori, 620 N 1st St, Nashville, TN 37207.
Yes. Ordering closes at the end of the day on Sunday, November 22, or sooner if we sell out.
Absolutely. Send someone in your place and have them bring proof of your permission, such as your text or email.
Unclaimed turkeys are donated to a local food bank for its holiday meals, so nothing goes to waste. NIA House Montessori is not responsible for unclaimed turkeys.
Whole turkeys average about 10–14 lbs and half turkeys about 5–7 lbs. Because we smoke so many, sizes vary a bit.
Our turkeys are prepared without flour, but some store-bought spices may contain stabilizers that can trigger Celiac disease. If you have Celiac disease, please enjoy at your own discretion.
Yes! Choose one of the gift options above. Donation-only gifts go entirely to the Tuition Assistance Program.
NIA House Montessori is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donation-only gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For turkey orders, generally only the amount above the turkey's fair market value is deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.
Call or text the Turkey Hotline at 615-953-0695.
Order by Sunday, November 22 and help us make this our best turkey drive yet.
