August 2022 Session: Featured Storytellers

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The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Intro Nashville session in August 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: Featuring former Mayor Bill Purcell. Mayor Purcell will discuss pivotal moments in Nashville's history and the unique characteristics of the region. Check out a sneak peek here!

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

  • Moderator: Kent Adams, Caterpillar Financial

  • Hospitality & Tourism Industry: Stacey Nickens, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority and Sara Beth Urban, HospitalityTN

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

  • Healthcare Industry: Molly Cate, Jarred, Inc.

  • Real Estate & Development Industry: Edward Henley, Pillars Development

  • Finance Industry: Lee Blank, Regions Bank

Day 3: Athens of the South This day explores the role of consolidated government and discussed big policy decisions that shaped our region. It also highlights 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: Angie Adams, PENCIL

  • PreK - 12 Education: Dr. Ricki Gibbs, Metro Nashville Public Schools

  • Higher Education: Bob Obrohta, Tennessee College Access and Success Network

  • Workforce Development & Finding Talent Moderator: Jacky Akbari, Worthington Advisors

  • Finding Talent: Cindy Hazen, Sales Executives

  • Workforce Development: Clifton Harris, The Urban League of Middle Tennessee

  • Public Service & Safety Moderator: Lonnell Matthews, Jr., Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

  • Public Service & Safety: Sheriff Daron Hall, Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff’s Office

  • State, Regional & Local Government Moderator: Senator Jo Ann Graves, Tennessee General Assembly (Retired)

  • State Government: State Representative Harold Love Jr., Tennessee General Assembly

  • Regional Government: Mayor Rogers Anderson, Williamson County

  • Metro Government: Councilmember Jennifer Gamble, Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

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

  • Moderator: Tim Ozgener, OZ Arts

  • Culinary & Arts: Jill Melton, Edible Nashville

  • Cultural Diversity: Henry Hicks, National Museum of African American Music

  • Volunteering & Community Involvement: Kim James, Young Leaders Council

  • Sports: Scott Ramsey, Nashville Sports Council

Registration is currently open for the August, October and December 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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