April 2022 Session: Featured Storytellers

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The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an Intro Nashville session in April featuring a variety of topics, community leaders and unique venues.

In this multi-day, immersive program, Intro Nashville participants establish new friendships, new ideas, new networks and new perspectives from a diverse group of people within our growing community. Intro Nashville was born to help individuals and teams make their dreams a reality.

Check out the amazing lineup of storytellers and topic experts we have planned for this session below:

Opening Reception: Featured former Belmont University President, Dr. Bob Fisher, as the keynote speaker. Dr. Fisher discussed pivotal moments in Nashville's history and the unique characteristics of the region.

Day 2: “It” City?: This day focused on illustrating how Nashville was built on innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship by highlighting our region’s key industries. Featured storytellers included:

  • Moderator: Bill Carpenter, LifePoint Health (retired)

  • Hospitality & Tourism Industry: Charles Stark, Music City Center

  • Music & Entertainment Industry: Rod Essig, Creative Artists Agency

  • Healthcare Industry: Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

  • Manufacturing Industry: Lyndi Berrone and Dana Ferguson, TN Department of Economic & Community Development

  • Technology Industry: Brian Moyer Greater Nashville Technology Council

Day 3: Athens of the South This day explored the role of consolidated government and discussed big policy decisions that shaped our region. It also highlighted the breadth of educational options in the region, illustrated the importance of deep prosperity and explained the talent pipeline in Middle Tennessee. Featured storytellers included:

  • PreK-12th Grade & Higher Edu Moderator: Dr. Rena Hall, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

  • PreK - 12 Education: Christiane Buggs, Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education

  • Higher Education: Dr. Randy Lowry, Lipscomb University

  • Workforce Development & Finding Talent Moderator: Janet Meek, JSMAssociates

  • Finding Talent: Jeff Haithcoat, Vaco

  • Workforce Development: Marla Rye, Workforce Essentials

  • Public Service & Safety Moderator: Tom Turner, Nashville Downtown Partnership

  • Public Service & Safety: Judge Sheila Calloway, Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

  • State, Regional & Metro Government Moderator: Jo Ann Graves, State of Tennessee

  • State Government: Rep. Carson (Bill) Beck, State of Tennessee

  • Regional Government: Mayor Paige Brown, City of Gallatin

  • Metro Government: Councilmember Joy Styles, Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Day 4: Find Your Rhythm in Music City: This day highlighted Nashville’s creative spirit, cultural assets, and instilled a commitment to community engagement. Featured storytellers included:

  • Moderator: Tim Ozgener, OZ Arts Nashville

  • Culinary & Arts: Lauren Morales and Kendall Morales, TomKats Hospitality

  • Cultural Diversity: Joe Woolley, Nashville LGBT Chamber

  • Volunteering & Community Involvement: Jaynee Day, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee (retired)

  • Sports: Sean Henry, Nashville Predators

Registration is currently open for the June and August program sessions. Register now by visiting IntroNash.com or learn more by attending a virtual info session included on the Chamber’s online Event Calendar.

Please contact Caitlin Okrzesik at cokrzesik@nashvillechamber.com to learn more about upcoming sessions or sponsorship opportunities.

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