Butch Spyridon has been named the 2023 JA Nashville Business Hall of Fame laureate by Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee. This distinguished annual event recognizes Nashville’s outstanding contributors to business and philanthropy.

2. Omar ekes out House primary win over centrist in Minnesota - Friday, August 5, 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive Squad, eked out a closer-than-expected Democratic primary victory Tuesday against a centrist challenger who questioned the incumbent's support for the "defund the police" movement.

3. Takeaways: Trump tightens grip on GOP, narrow Squad victory - Friday, August 5, 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — After an uneven start, Donald Trump's election-year tour of revenge succeeded in ousting Republican members of Congress, boosting Trump-backed "America First" candidates who beat back the establishment and strengthening his grip on the party.

4. Baker Donelson names Nebel for new position - Friday, May 20, 2022

Baker Donelson has named Meagan Nebel to serve as the firm’s first director of lateral recruiting and integration, a newly created role responsible for managing the recruitment, acquisition, integration and retention of shareholders and of counsel.

5. Connell named fellow for two attorney groups - Friday, November 19, 2021

Virginia (Ginger) J. Connell has been accepted as a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and the Nashville Bar Foundation.

IAFL is a worldwide association of practicing lawyers who are recognized by their peers for their experience and expertise in family law. Membership is by invitation.

6. Organizing committee named for 2019 NFL Draft - Friday, October 19, 2018

The local organizing committee for the 2019 NFL Draft includes 35 Nashville business and community leaders, including country artist Tim McGraw and Eddie George, formerly of the Tennessee Titans, and is led by honorary co-chairs Amy Adams Strunk, Tennessee Titans owner, and Mayor David Briley. Serving as co-chairs are Steve Underwood, CEO and president of the Tennessee Titans, and Dan Mohnke, senior vice president, sales & marketing and operations, Nissan North America.

7. McCarver named COO for Vanderbilt Adult Hospital - Friday, December 16, 2016

Scott McCarver, associate operating office for Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics, has been named chief operating officer for the Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital.

As COO, McCarver is responsible for providing operational oversight of professional and ambulatory departments, clinical service lines and the Patient Care Centers and Institutes residing within the adult inpatient enterprise.

8. Public schools Hall honorees announced - Friday, August 19, 2016

Renata Soto, co-founder and executive director of Conexión Américas, will receive the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award at the Nashville Public Education Foundation’s 12th annual Public Schools Hall of Fame luncheon on Oct. 17.

9. Events - Friday, March 13, 2015

Screening, Discussion of ‘American Denial’. The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC presents a special screening tonight in conjunction with Nashville Public Television’s Black History Month programming. “American Denial” is the story of researcher and Nobel Laureate Gunnar Myrdal whose study, “An American Dilemma” (1944), provided an inquiry into how denial, cognitive dissonance, and unrecognized, unconscious attitudes continue to dominate racial dynamics in American life. Baker Donelson attorney Chervis Isom will also discuss his autobiography, “The Newspaper Boy,” a story of a white Southerner’s teenage journey to racial tolerance in ‘50’s and ‘60’s Birmingham, Alabama. 5 p.m., Registration and networking; 5:30 p.m., Screening of “American Denial;” 6:30 p.m., Discussion with Isom. Program and parking are free. RSVP: [email protected].

10. Events - Friday, March 6, 2015

Nashville Chamber Member Orientation. Learn about member benefits and involvement opportunities from Chamber staff. You’ll also learn how your business plays a role in the Chamber’s mission of creating regional economic prosperity. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Commerce St, Nashville. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3063.

11. Events - Friday, February 27, 2015

Nashville Lawn and Garden Show. This year’s Nashville Lawn and Garden Show will partner with the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance to present a one-day-only Wine Festival during the show’s traditional four-day show, which runs through Sunday, at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. The Show will incorporate locally produced wine from more than a dozen of the state’s most celebrated wineries on Saturday, March 7, noon-7 p.m. Wine Festival wrist bands will be available inside the Nashville Lawn & Garden Show. Each wrist band will allow the purchaser to enjoy wine tastings, a complimentary wine glass, and have the opportunity to purchase wine produced in the Volunteer State. Information: 876-7680, www.nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com.

12. Bovender inducted into Business Hall of Fame - Friday, November 14, 2014

More than 400 business leaders gathered at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel last week to induct Jack Bovender, Jr., retired Chairman of HCA., into the Phoenix Club Nashville Business Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame recognizes the city’s outstanding contributors to business and philanthropy and benefits Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee students.

13. Business Hall of Fame honors HCA’s Bovender - Friday, August 15, 2014

Jack O. Bovender, Jr. has been named the 2014 Laureate of The Phoenix Club Nashville Business Hall of Fame.

Best known as a longstanding leader of HCA, Bovender’s wide range of volunteer service and community involvement demonstrate that he also is an individual committed to building a strong community, and to ensuring a promising future for Middle Tennessee’s young people.

14. Right place trumps wrong time for Avenue Bank - Friday, July 18, 2014

This month marks Avenue Bank’s seventh year of business. Count backwards and you’ll see that Avenue was founded during one of the most challenging times in U.S. history – five months before the U.S. economic recession officially hit, sending asset values, interest rates and bank margins plunging.

15. Myers moves from Wellpoint to Corizon - Friday, October 18, 2013

Corizon, a provider of correctional health care solutions, has hired Woodrow A. Myers, Jr., M.D. as its new CEO.

Myers was formerly the executive vice president and chief medical officer of WellPoint, Inc. and has served as director of health care management for Ford Motor Company. He has also served as the health commissioner for the city of New York and the state of Indiana.

16. Kiwanis names Buchanan Nashvillian of the Year - Friday, July 26, 2013

Kiwanis Club of Nashville has honored Steve Buchanan as its 2012 Outstanding Nashvillian of the Year for his community contributions. Buchanan is president of the Opry Entertainment Group, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties, and executive producer for “Nashville.”

17. Bass, Berry & Sims adds Lloyd to firm - Friday, August 24, 2012

Travis Lloyd, formerly an associate in the Nashville office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, has joined Bass, Berry & Sims PLC.

Lloyd is joining the firm’s health care practice as an associate and will provide counsel to clients within the health care industry on a wide range of regulatory matters. Lloyd has experience in fraud and abuse analysis, health information privacy and security compliance, healthcare facility licensure and accreditation, and provider enrollment and reimbursement.

18. Top residential real estate transactions for June, 2012 - Friday, July 20, 2012

June 2012 real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

Chandler Reports has been publishing Real Estate Market Data since 1968. That year, Chandler began collecting residential sales information for the Chandler Residential Report, considered the authoritative source for residential real estate sales information. Over the next three decades, the publications have been continually refined, enhanced and expanded, growing to include lot sales data, new residential construction and absorption information, and commercial sales. In 1987, Chandler Reports began one of the first on–line real estate market data services in the country, and is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. In 2004, Chandler Reports was purchased by The Daily News Publishing Co. In 2007, Chandler introduced RegionPlus, including property research for Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Visit online at chandlerreports.com.

19. Relationships key to small bank success - Friday, June 22, 2012

When Andy and Charlie Nelson were looking for a small business loan to help finance their new company, Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, they were turned down by large national banks, including SunTrust and Bank of America.

20. Events - Friday, January 6, 2012

GJCC January Art Exhibit. Works by Juliana Ericson, Jasmine Cheri and Nancy Johnson will be featured at the Gordon Jewish Community Center today through Jan. 31. Opening reception, 7-9 p.m., with the artists is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. -9 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 356-7170, nashvillejcc.org.

21. Events - Friday, December 30, 2011

The South Through Eight Lenses & A Code. The Arts Company presents a two-month celebration of photography, featuring eight photographers from the South Light Salon. The exhibition, scheduled for Jan. 7-Feb. 24, will be accompanied by Festival of Salon Saturdays at The Arts Company designed to expand the gallery experience through poetry, film, photography, QR codes, and multiple events hosted by art photographers and special guests. Visitors are encouraged to use smart phones and plan to scan the artwork through the 21st-Century technology of QR Codes. The exhibition will open during First Saturday Art Crawl on Jan. 7. Information: theartscompany.com.

22. Events - Friday, December 23, 2011

Franklin American Mortgage Bowl Coaches Luncheon. Fans have a chance to interact with SEC and ACC student-athletes and coaches including an opportunity to have a Q&A session with both head coaches from the participating schools. The event is open to the public but RSVP is required. Wild Horse Saloon, today at 11:30 a.m. Information: [email protected].

23. Economy, regulations slow bank growth - Friday, November 11, 2011

No new state-chartered banks have started up in Tennessee since Nashville’s Capstar Bank opened in 2008, and it’s been about four years since the state’s Department of Financial Institutions received any applications from groups seeking to launch a bank.