Originally established as the Scarritt Bible and Training School for Women Missionaries in 1892 in Kansas City, MO, the Scarritt Bennett Center relocated to Nashville, TN, in 1924. Spearheaded by Belle Bennett, a socially conscious woman of the upper class, who boldly advocated against racial discrimination, lynching, and the silencing of women's voices during a time when societal norms dictated otherwise. Today, as we celebrate our 100-year history in Nashville, we continue to honor the legacy of our school and Belle Bennett's vision for a world free of racism, where women are empowered to make a difference by raising their voices, where education transforms hearts and minds, and our community is continually offered opportunities for spiritual enrichment. Led by a century of vision, we are continuing to build a lasting legacy.

Join us this year as we commemorate our history with a conversation with Dr. Bernice A. King (daughter of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.), an inspiring speaker series, Belle Harris Bennett Speaks, a Transformative Global Leadership conference in partnership with Africa University and American Baptist College, and a special celebration honoring our alumni/ae who have made significant contributions to our world, inspired by their time at Scarritt.