Welcome

CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER, AND RESPECT—FOR TODAY’S WORLD

Students leave our program more confident in conversation, more comfortable in new situations, and equipped with social skills that set them apart.

Registration is Now Open to Reserve Your Child’s Place

The National League of Junior Cotillions® provides students with instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant—for themselves and for others. Through etiquette, social interaction, and dance, students develop confidence, poise, and respect that will serve them for a lifetime.

Serving families in Nashville and Williamson County since 1994, our program has helped thousands of students build confidence, character, and social ease.

Students leave our program more confident in conversation, more comfortable in new situations, and equipped with social skills that set them apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

View class dates, times, and locations under the CLASSES tab, then proceed to REGISTRATION to reserve your child’s place. 

Enrollment is limited, and many classes reach capacity early.

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Note the Nashville & Williamson County Chapters are combined for all events.

PRE-COTILLION FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FOR RISING GRADES 1-5 CLASSES

Offered in spring,  summer, and fall. The curriculum is the same.  Simply choose the schedule that works best for your family.  Many of our students attend year after year to have fun while building their etiquette skills.  

⭐️  Pre-Cotillion I:  For Grades 1 & 2:  Introduction to manners in the home, being introduced, paying, and receiving compliments, birthday party etiquette, and basic table manners.

⭐️  Pre-Cotillion II:  For Grades 3, 4 & 5: Greetings and introductions, sports etiquette, dining in casual settings, written correspondence (thank-you notes and RSVPs), more advanced table manners, and a basic line dance.

NEW!  TEA & ETIQUETTE: 

For Grades K-5 accompanied by mom, grandmother, or mother figure:

A refined and memorable shared experience where young girls and their mothers (or mother figures) learn foundational etiquette together in a beautifully guided tea setting. The atmosphere is fancy dress-up (Sunday best attire, floral dresses, hats,  gloves). The session uses songs, stories, and games to teach foundational manners and social skills. By practicing at a tea party, children will learn to shake hands, introduce themselves, make eye contact, use napkins properly, pour and sip tea politely, and even write a thank-you note.  This will be a limited, small-group experience. Details will be announced soon.

JUNIOR COTILLION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR RISING GRADES 6-9

Classes are thoughtfully balanced to provide the best possible experience for every student.

⭐️Junior Cotillion Year I for Middle School Students for rising grades 6-9 classes are offered in the fall. 

The season includes five instructional classes, a Holiday Dance, and a Grand Ball.

Students are guided in:

• Social confidence and conversation
• Ballroom dance
• Respectful behavior in formal settings

Classes are filled on a first-come basis and are carefully balanced between young ladies and gentlemen to provide the best possible experience.

⭐️Junior Cotillion Year II for students who have completed Junior Year I. 

Available to students who have completed Year I. This advanced year focuses on refined social and leadership skills.

Curriculum includes:

• Formal dining and table settings
• Polite conversation and first impressions
• Telephone and electronic etiquette
• Social behavior in public and professional settings
• Job interview skills
• Advanced ballroom dance (Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Beach Shag)

Year II students also participate in a formal seated, five-course instructional dinner before the Grand Ball.

📆. PARENTS' RECEPTION

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Fifty Forward Martin Center
960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN

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HOW TO REGISTER

To begin registration, please select REGISTRATION from the menu.

• Register based on the area your child attends school (Nashville or Williamson County)
• After submitting your registration form, you will be guided to secure payment (credit card or ACH).  
• *A 3% processing fee applies to credit and debit card payments. A 0.8% processing fee applies to ACH bank transfers.

Pre-Cotillion: Placement is confirmed upon registration and payment
Junior Cotillion: Registration and tuition secure your child’s consideration. Final placement is determined once classes are balanced

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Homeschool students are welcome. Please register based on where you live or contact us for guidance
• If your school is not listed, please contact our office for assistance via the CONTACT THE DIRECTOR tab.  
• Important updates are communicated via email. Please check your email before each class or event for any last-minute changes

Link to read the Feature Article May 2022 Ladies' Edition of YOUR Williamson Pages 72-73
https://bit.ly/3shlhcA or 

Link directly to "A Southern Gentleman Is..." feature online: https://bit.ly/3N5ipr7

Announcements

⭐️Advisory Board Members Needed. We are currently seeking parent representatives from area elementary and middle schools to help share NLJC with families at their schools. Please contact Suzette for more information.

📆. PARENTS RECEPTION: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7PM at The Fifty Forward Martin Center at 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027.  Join us to learn more about the Pre-Cotillion and Junior Cotillion programs.

⭐️ JUNIOR COTILLION INVITATIONS:  Invitations for the 2026–2027 season will be mailed on April 1.

⭐️ HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES are Welcome!  Please register based on either where your school is located or where you live in this case if Williamson or Davidson Counties.  If in an adjacent county, call the office first so we can help find the best chapter for you.

⭐️ School Not Listed? If your child attends a school in Davidson or Williamson County that is not listed on the registration page,  please contact our office so we can help determine the best placement. 

• ⭐️Parents of Current Students:  Please monitor your email and social media before events for any updates. You may also check our Facebook or Instagram pages.

JUNIOR COTILLION – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is eligible?

• Year I is for rising 6th–9th grade students
• Year II is reserved for students who have completed Year I

How are students grouped?
Students are grouped with peers from their school whenever possible.

ENROLLMENT & CLASS PLACEMENT

Enrollment is limited each season to ensure a well-balanced and meaningful experience.

• Classes are filled based on the date of registration, and tuition is received
• Classes are thoughtfully balanced between young ladies and gentlemen

Enrollment is limited, and many classes reach capacity early.

AFTER REGISTRATION – WHAT TO EXPECT

If your registration and tuition are received by May 1:

• Acceptance confirmations will be mailed beginning May 15
• Class times are assigned in August
• You will receive your class assignment and details via the email provided at registration

WAITLIST INFORMATION (note- the below does not apply to Pre-Cotillion). 

Registration and tuition secure your child’s consideration for placement.

Classes are thoughtfully balanced between young ladies and gentlemen to provide the best possible experience. Placement is finalized once classes are balanced to ensure the best possible experience for all students.

As a result, some students may be placed on a waitlist until final placement is determined.

• Registration and tuition are required to be placed on the waitlist
• Placement is offered as space becomes available to maintain class balance
• In some cases, final placement may not be confirmed until mid-August

If a space does not become available by September 1, your tuition will be fully refunded.

About Director

Serving families in Nashville and Williamson County since 1994,the National League of Junior Cotillions® Nashville & Williamson County Chapters has helped thousands of students develop confidence, character, and respectful social skills that last a lifetime.

Kevin and Suzette Wimpy lead the Nashville and Williamson County Chapters, bringing both professional experience and a deep personal connection to the program.

Having had two daughters complete both years of Junior Cotillion, they experienced firsthand the impact of the curriculum—not only in social settings, but in confidence, communication, and personal growth. That perspective continues to shape the way they lead each season.

Suzette Wimpy, Director

Suzette holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and spent many years in the music industry before transitioning into entrepreneurship and community leadership.

She and her husband Kevin, have owned Kevin Wimpy Portraits, serving Brentwood, Franklin, and the surrounding areas for over 20 years, building a reputation for excellence and meaningful client relationships.

Suzette is actively involved in the community through church and philanthropic work, including leading international mission teams, serving as a Girl Scout Troop leader, and working with the REMADE Ministry based in Nairobi, Kenya. She also founded Fairytale Child Portraits.

Her leadership reflects a commitment to developing confidence, character, and respect in every student.

Kevin Wimpy, Director

Kevin received his degree from Middle Tennessee State University and brings a background in business, marketing, and public service.

Before launching Kevin Wimpy Portraits, he served in law enforcement and business, where he developed a strong foundation in leadership and responsibility.

He has been involved in the community through church and volunteer work, including supporting mission efforts, youth programs, and REMADE (formerly Made in the Streets), which serves street-connected youth through rescue, rehabilitation, and family reunification.

Kevin’s approach emphasizes respect, personal responsibility, and strong character.

OUR COMMITMENT

We look forward to guiding your children and continuing the legacy of a program that has made a lasting impact on families in our community for generations.

NLJC Nashville & Williamson County 2021-22 Teaching & Administrative Staff