Intro Nashville announces storytellers for March 2021 session
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce recently launched Intro Nashville, a new program that showcases the region’s unique characteristics.
Intro Nashville is an opportunity to learn about Nashville's past and present - both successes and challenges – through personal anecdotes and stories from over 20 different community leaders. Information about the content and storytellers included in the March Intro Nashville session are below:
Opening Reception: Bill Purcell, former mayor of Nashville, will discuss Nashville’s past, present and future, and the unique characteristics of the region
Day 1: “It” City? will illustrate how Nashville was built on innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. Featured storytellers include:
Rob McCabe, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Colin Reed, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Claire Tucker, CapStar Financial Holdings, Inc.
David Dill, LifePoint Health
Ken Levitan, Vector Management
Day 2: Policy, Power Players & Politics will explore the role of consolidated government and discuss big policy decisions that shaped our region. Featured storytellers include:
Nate Rau, Tennessee Lookout
Senator Brenda Gilmore, Tennessee General Assembly
Mayor Paige Brown, City of Gallatin
At-Large Council Member Bob Mendes, Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Council Member Joy Styles, Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Day 3: Athens of the South will highlight the breadth of educational options in the region, illustrate the importance of deep prosperity and explain the talent pipeline in Middle Tennessee. Featured storytellers include:
Angie Adams, PENCIL
Tony Holt, Cushion Employer Services
Marla Rye, Workforce Essentials
Dr. Randy Lowry, Lipscomb University
Commissioner Penny Schwinn, Tennessee Department of Education
Day 4: Find Your Rhythm in Music City will feature Nashville’s creative spirit, cultural assets, and instill a commitment to community engagement. Featured storytellers include:
Corinne Bergeron, The Frist Foundation
Monica Fawknotson, Metro Nashville Sports Authority
Howard Greenstone, Red Pebbles Hospitality
Sabina Mohyuddin, American Muslim Advisory Council
Jaynee Day, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee (retired)
Register for the March session HERE.
Please contact Caitlin Okrzesik at cokrzesik@nashvillechamber.com to learn more about upcoming sessions or sponsorship opportunities.
The work of the Chamber is supported by its members, Partnership 2020 investors and sponsors; the Chamber’s Pivotal Partners (a partnership at the highest level for all Chamber programs and events) are Delek US Holdings, Bass, Berry & Sims, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Community Health Systems, Gresham Smith and Regions.
Intro Nashville sponsors are Amazon and Made in TN.
