Model Behavior 2026: Trish Munro

Trish Munro believes a thriving city needs more than economic growth. It needs the arts. Much like the late Martha Ingram, who envisioned a Kennedy Center-like large-scale performing arts facility for Nashville in 1972, Trish has championed that noble cause.

After living and working in some of America’s great cultural centers in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Charlotte, N.C., Trish returned to her home state with a deep appreciation for the role the performing arts play in building vibrant communities. Today, she channels that passion into her leadership at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, where she has served as a board member for the past five years.

For Trish, supporting TPAC is about more than bringing Broadway productions to Nashville. It’s about ensuring the arts remain accessible, inspiring and relevant for generations to come. TPAC’s mission to champion excellence in the performing arts and arts education, while fostering an inclusive place where people of all backgrounds can enjoy meaningful experiences, aligns perfectly with Trish’s own belief that the arts enrich lives and strengthen communities.

Her involvement extends well beyond board service. Trish has been a generous supporter of the organization, serves on the steering committee for TPAC’s new performing arts center, and remains actively involved with the design committee, helping shape what she hopes will become one of the country’s premier performing arts destinations.

Raised in Murfreesboro, Trish graduated from the University of Tennessee before pursuing graduate studies at Middle Tennessee State University. Her career with American Airlines led her across the country, where decades of travel and living in diverse cities gave her an easy ability to connect with people. She jokes that she has “never met a stranger,” a quality that’s made her an enthusiastic ambassador for TPAC, continually encouraging others to become involved and support its mission.

Serving TPAC has broadened her perspective and taught her patience while introducing her to a remarkable community of artists, volunteers and civic leaders who share a passion for the performing arts.

Inspired by the scripture, “To whom much is given, much is required,” Trish believes giving back is both a privilege and a responsibility. Through her leadership and generosity, she’s ensuring Nashville’s artistic future is every bit as dynamic as its musical heritage.

Dress: Akris Punto Diamond Dice dress (Gus Mayer)

Shawl: Randi and Will pearl shawl (Gus Mayer)

Earrings: Diamond cobblestone earrings (Patricia Marie Fine Jewelry)

Ring: Model’s own