YP Learning Series. Peak Performance: Strategies to Elevate Your Leadership. This program is free for YP Nashville Partner Organizations. Cap off the series with advanced techniques to enhance your leadership capabilities. Learn about conflict resolution, team dynamics, strategic decision making, and how to inspire innovation and creativity within your team. Tuesday, 4:30-5 p.m. networking, 5-6 p.m. program. Location TBD. Free for YP member. $30 for future member. Information

2. Events - Friday, August 16, 2024

2024 Nashpreneurs Conference. The sixth annual conference featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jules White of Vanderbilt University. Each year, the Nashpreneurs Conference joins small business leaders, entrepreneurs and creatives for an interactive learning conference. Wednesday, Hilton Nashville Green Hills, 3801 Cleghorn Ave. Fee: Chamber member, $65 by Aug. 20th, on-site $75, Future member: $75 by Aug. 20 and on-site $90. 8 a.m.-noon. Information

3. Nashville’s Hiller wins state bar award - Friday, June 28, 2024

Nashville lawyer Lorne Hiller has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Larry Dean Wilks Leadership Award. Hiller was chosen for the award by fellow members of the Tennessee Bar Association’s 2024 Leadership Law class.

4. Events - Friday, April 26, 2024

Retail Real Talk. Business Market Trends and Economy. This quarterly workshop series will feature various speakers and provide retailers an opportunity to network and learn more about a specific area of focus related to the retail community. Guest speaker Andy Marshall will discuss business market trends and the economy. The Factory at Columbia, 101 N. James Campbell Blvd. Wednesday, 8-9:30 a.m. Information

5. Middle Tennessee summer camps guide 2024 - Friday, February 23, 2024

Summer breaks provide children and young adults the space and time to experience something totally different from their daily lives – maybe an opportunity to connect with nature, ride horses or learn to sail. Camps can grant children not just the ability to participate in team-based activities, but to explore new interests and develop friendships that may last a lifetime.

6. Metro runoffs early voting begins Aug. 25 - Friday, August 11, 2023

Early voting for the Metro Nashville general election runoffs begins Aug. 25 and concludes Sept. 9. Election Day is Sept. 14.

Runoff elections for Metro Davidson County mayor and four at-large Metro Council seats were set after the initial general election didn’t produce majority winners.

7. Generation AI - Friday, March 10, 2023

No electrons were harmed in the making of this article. In the grand scheme, of course, that’s not true. Interviews were conducted over various telephonic devices and through the miracle of Zoom. Audio was captured, transferred and converted into usable text through transcription software. Quotes were warmly and accurately arranged onto a cloud-based word processing app.

8. 2023 Middle Tennessee summer camp guide - Friday, February 24, 2023

Camp provides children and young adults the chance to experience something totally different from their daily lives – maybe an opportunity to connect with nature, ride horses or learn to sail – as well as the opportunity to participate in team-based activities and develop relationships. Prices are as varied as the options for Nashvillians, so follow the links below for registration information and program details.

9. Events - Friday, February 3, 2023

Small & Diverse Business Forum. This interactive forum connects small and diverse-owned businesses with major employers and provides insight and guidance from procurement experts. This year’s event will also feature a Lunch & Learn session. Music City Center, Davison Ballroom. Wednesday, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee: $35 (includes parking, lunch and educational sessions). Registration required, deadline to register online, Monday, Feb. 6. Information

10. Frost Todd Brown, California firm merge - Friday, November 18, 2022

National law firm Frost Brown Todd, with offices in Nashville, and California-based AlvaradoSmith are announcing their plan to merge.

The combination, the firms say, will add depth to FBT’s core practices and industry teams while expanding its geographic reach to key California legal markets.

11. Connect Downtown releases mobility report - Friday, November 11, 2022

The Connect Downtown project team has released a comprehensive look at the current state of transportation in downtown Nashville.

Informed by data analysis and public input, the State of Downtown Mobility Report looks at who lives in, works in and visits downtown and the mobility systems that support them. From walking and rolling to biking and scooting to driving and parking, the report shares findings that will be used to shape multimodal improvements:

12. Nashville makes list of hot CRE markets - Friday, November 4, 2022

The Nashville market ranks high among destinations for commercial real estate investment, says a new study by CRE investment management firm Cadre.

Cadre’s lists of Most Valuable Places to Invest identifies high-growth markets across specific asset classes – multifamily, office and industrial – based on the firm’s high-tech/high-touch approach that pairs advanced data forecasts with experienced industry insight. Cadre’s nuanced market identification is another way the firm is advancing innovation in CRE.

13. Unemployment drops in all TN counties - Friday, September 30, 2022

Every county in Tennessee experienced lower unemployment rates in August, data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development reveals.

For the month, 89 counties recorded rates below 5%, while the remaining six counties came in with rates higher than 5% but less than 10%.

14. Heritage Foundation to open history center - Friday, May 6, 2022

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County plans to establish The History & Culture Center of Williamson County in the former McConnell House building in Downtown Franklin.

The historic building will be transformed into Williamson County’s first state-of-the-art, interactive exhibition space dedicated to telling its comprehensive countywide history.

15. Jones Company sold to Richmond - Friday, April 29, 2022

Richmond American Homes of Tennessee has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the homebuilding assets of The Jones Company of Tennessee, LLC.

Jones closed over 370 homes in fiscal year 2021 in the Nashville area with an average sales price of $564,000, generating revenues of $209 million.

16. Bitcoin in 401(k) becomes reality for more, despite warnings - Friday, April 22, 2022

NEW YORK (AP) — More workers may soon be able to stake some of their 401(k) retirement savings to bitcoin, as cryptocurrencies crack even deeper into the mainstream.

Retirement giant Fidelity said Tuesday that it's launched a way for workers to put some of their 401(k) savings and contributions directly in bitcoin, potentially up to 20%, all from the account's main menu of investment options. Fidelity said it's the first in the industry to allow such investments without having to go through a separate brokerage window, and it's already signed up one employer that will add the offering to its plan later this year.

17. Nashville-area summer camps guide 2022 - Friday, February 25, 2022

Camp provides children and young adults the chance to experience something totally different from their daily lives – maybe an opportunity to connect with nature, ride horses or learn to sail – as well as the opportunity to participate in team-based activities and develop relationships. Based on health safety precautions, check with each program about their policies based on recommendations from local health authorities and the Centers for Disease Control, and will have a different refund policy based on COVID. Contact each one to review.

18. Thinking bigger - Friday, December 10, 2021

Predicting U.S. retail spending and consumer confidence trends right now is a headache-inducing exercise.

Breathless headlines predict nightmarish inventory shortfalls, lack of workers and soaring prices for the 2021 holiday shopping season. They are followed by counterpoint data showing consumers shopping and spending with gusto despite those headwinds.

19. Will gyms go the way of arcades, movie rental stores? - Friday, August 6, 2021

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Going to the gym was always part of Kari Hamra's routine until last year's government-ordered shutdowns forced her to replace the workouts with daily rides on her Peloton stationary bike.

20. Study: COVID kept Metro grads from college - Friday, May 14, 2021

The 2021 Bridge to Completion report from the Nashville Public Education Foundation and the Tennessee College Access and Success Network finds unique challenges and inequities for Nashville public school graduates due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

21. 2021 Middle Tennessee Summer camp list - Friday, February 26, 2021

Camps provide an opportunity to connect with nature, participate in team-based activities and develop relationships. The COVID-19 pandemic will still have an impact on summer camps this summer as most programs and activities will have limited capacity to provide for social distancing, and may have to pivot or modify based on recommendations from local health authorities and the Center for Disease Control. Every camp has a different refund policy based on COVID as well, so please contact each one to review.

22. Launch Tennessee’s Dolan stepping down - Friday, June 19, 2020

Margaret Dolan, who became Launch Tennessee president and CEO in Oct. 2018, is stepping down to join the private sector with a company that is focused on innovations in impact investing.

The board of directors has appointed Van Tucker as interim CEO, effective July 1.

23. Liberty Bell Awards to Behm, Nelson, Mosley - Friday, June 5, 2020

The Nashville Bar Association has chosen Margaret Behm, Jeanie Nelson and Juli Mosley as the recipients of the 2020 Liberty Bell Award for their work in creating Votes for Women, a permanent exhibit at the Nashville Public Library on woman suffrage and the legacy of the 19th Amendment.

24. Nashville State providing free online classes - Friday, May 15, 2020

The Office of Workforce and Community Development at Nashville State Community College is offering 10 free online courses in professional development available through June 30.

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many Middle Tennesseans without jobs or rethinking career plans. Anyone can take advantage of these free, online professional development solutions.

25. Summer camp guide 2020 - Friday, February 21, 2020

Camps provide children and teens a chance to connect with nature, participate in team-based activities and develop relationships. From academics to athletics, there is a camp for everyone at every age, with any interest. Here are just a few.

26. Clarion Partners invests in Aertson Midtown - Friday, October 25, 2019

The Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc. has closed on its first investment, an $18 million structured debt investment to Buckingham Companies for the recapitalization of Aertson Midtown.

Aertson is a newly constructed, best-in-class property in the heart of Nashville’s Midtown/West End neighborhood.

27. OpenTable picks House of Cards for night out - Friday, May 31, 2019

Nashville’s House of Cards has been named to a list featuring 100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out.

The list was released by OpenTable, a provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc.

28. Cumberland Trust adds trust administrator - Friday, April 19, 2019

Nashville-based Cumberland Trust recently added David Liles to its estate administration team as a trust administrator. In his role, Liles supports the administration of post-mortem estates and helps clients and beneficiaries understand the steps of the estate settlement process.

29. From sports to science, a camp for every interest - Friday, March 15, 2019

Camp provides children with the opportunity to connect with nature, participate in human-powered activities and benefit from personal and primary relationships. From academics to athletics, there is a camp for children of almost every age or interest. Here are a few to consider when trying to find the best option for your family.

30. Adams Keegan expands operations in Nashville - Friday, February 22, 2019

Adams Keegan, a national managed HR, payroll and benefits provider, has expanded its presence in Nashville by opening a new office near Vanderbilt University at 210 25th Avenue North. The company also has hired Jeff Young as business development manager.

31. Video game companies lead modest slide in US stocks - Friday, February 1, 2019

A mixed bag of corporate earnings nudged U.S. stocks slightly lower Wednesday, snapping the market's five-day winning streak.

Communications sector stocks, led by steep declines in video game companies, accounted for most of the market's slide. Take-Two Interactive and Electronic Arts plunged after reporting earnings that fell far short of what Wall Street analysts were expecting. The companies also issued weak forecasts, citing tougher competition.

32. 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.

33. Entrepreneurs’ Organization adds 15 new members - Friday, June 15, 2018

The Nashville chapter of The Entrepreneurs’ Organization recently added 15 members to its group of Middle Tennessee business owners, retaining its standing as the largest EO chapter in the United States and the third largest in the world, behind only Tokyo and Mumbai.

34. Changes to who enforces state’s marijuana laws - Friday, December 29, 2017

A law taking effect in January removes the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission from the Governor’s Task Force on Marijuana Eradication.

The push to remove the commission began in 2012, when WSMV-TV reported law enforcement discovered what they believed to be marijuana in the home of the commission’s director. Police never did a criminal investigation, and the director retired in 2012.

35. Vanderbilt’s Shah to lead Deptartment of Cardiac Surgery - Friday, August 18, 2017

Ashish Shah, M.D., director of Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Vanderbilt, has been named chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery.

Shah, professor of Cardiac Surgery, succeeds Michael Petracek, M.D., who is stepping down from the post. The appointment became effective July 1.

36. Realtors group announces 2017 officers, directors - Friday, December 9, 2016

Scott Troxel of Keller Williams has been elected as the 2017 president of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors. His one-year term of service will begin Jan. 1.

Officers serving with Troxel for 2017 include Sher Powers (Urbane Residential Specialists), president-elect; Andrew Terrell (Pilkerton), secretary/treasurer; Brian Copeland (Village), vice president; Kristy Hairston (Village), vice president; and Denise Creswell (Pilkerton), immediate past president.

37. Meharry names senior VP, medical school dean - Friday, November 25, 2016

Meharry Medical College has appointed Veronica Thierry Mallett M.D., MMM, as its senior vice president for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, effective March 2017.

Mallett is a researcher and educator, known for her work in women’s health and reducing health disparities.

38. KraftCPAs admits two new members - Friday, November 18, 2016

Sean Owens and David Lister became members (owners) of KraftCPAs PLLC.

Owens, a graduate of Tennessee Tech, works in the assurance services practice area. Since joining KraftCPAs in January 2003, he has gained extensive experience with manufacturing, wholesale and distribution clients. Owens also worked with a variety of other clients including broker-dealers, investment companies, not-for-profits and educational institutions.

39. Volunteering: The perfect holiday gift to the community - Friday, November 11, 2016

Looking to do good this holiday season, maybe downplay the materialism of it all?

Not a problem. Nashville is filled with tons of opportunities to do good, serve others and still have time to meet all the other obligations that fill this time of year.

40. Bass, Berry & Sims welcomes 13 to firm - Friday, December 11, 2015

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC is recently hired 13 attorneys for its Nashville office.

Elaina Al-Nimri (associate) represents clients in breach of contract disputes and complex business litigation. Al-Nimri earned her law degree from Emory University School of Law and a B.A. degree from Providence College.

41. Events - Friday, January 23, 2015

Financial Fitness Friday. Regions Bank is offering free financial reviews. Meet the financial team at any of Middle Tennessee’s 88 offices and learn more about getting financially fit in 2014. Experts will be available to discuss anything from budgeting, buying a home or car, managing debt, savings and much more. This year’s program also serves as the launch of a video series outlining financial “workouts of the week” on topics including planning, savings, tax preparation and retirement. Information: www.regions.com/advice.rf.

42. Levy leaves Belmont to launch consulting firm - Friday, November 28, 2014

Claudia Levy, the former Belmont University College of Law director of career services, has launched Levy Legal Consulting, LLC, where she will provide strategic counsel to lawyers and law firms in the areas of attorney recruitment, business development, career counseling and more.

43. App teaches kindergartners basic computer coding - Friday, September 26, 2014

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — This computer programming app is so easy to use that even a kindergartener can do it.

Researchers in Massachusetts have created a basic computer coding app that they say is the first designed specifically for children as young as 5. Kids who haven't yet learned to read can use the app to craft their own interactive stories and games.

44. Finalists are announced for entrepreneur awards - Friday, September 19, 2014

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center have announced the finalists for the fourth annual NEXT Awards. These awards recognize excellence in business and entrepreneurship in Middle Tennessee.

45. Watkins welcomes Papel, Warfield as Trustees - Friday, July 25, 2014

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film has added two members to its Board of Trustees, attorney Laurence M. (Larry) Papel and William (Bill) Warfield, president of Brookside Properties, Inc. Each will serve a three-year term.

46. Mulraine joins Bone McAllester Norton - Friday, May 9, 2014

Bone McAllester Norton PLLC has hired entertainment attorney and Belmont Law professor Loren E. Mulraine as the firm’s 38th attorney.

Mulraine will serve as of counsel at Bone McAllester Norton, where he will focus his practice on entertainment law, intellectual property and business and corporate law. He will continue in his role at Belmont University College of Law, teaching courses in copyright law, entertainment law, media law and intellectual property law.

47. Lueken moves from Goldman to CapWealth - Friday, April 25, 2014

Franklin-based CapWealth Advisors has tapped former Goldman Sachs investment veteran John Lueken to lead its research efforts.

Lueken comes to CapWealth from the Manhattan offices of Goldman Sachs, where he served in a number of investment roles as a vice president in the company’s securities division. While there, Lueken developed and built custom solutions for client portfolios based on his monitoring of worldwide economic developments and their impact on the equity and fixed-income marketplace. Under his leadership, the business became the fastest growing and most profitable desk in the Goldman Sachs Securities division from 2006 through 2012.

48. Bone McAllester adds labor, employment attorney - Friday, November 8, 2013

The law firm of Bone McAllester Norton PLLC has hired Vanderbilt alumnus Bryan Pieper as the firm’s newest attorney in labor and employment law and commercial litigation.

49. Barge Waggoner promotes quartet of vice presidents - Friday, April 26, 2013

Award-winning architecture and engineering firm Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon, Inc. appointed four new vice presidents at its recent annual stockholders’ meeting:

50. Fridrich & Clark’s Smith earns top Realtor honor - Friday, March 8, 2013

The Greater Nashville Association of Realtors has named Lucy Smith of Fridrich & Clark Realty the 2012 Realtor of the Year.

The award is given annually to the GNAR Realtor member who has made the most significant contribution to clients, the real estate profession and the community. Smith was recognized for her achievements by Brian Copeland, last year’s recipient, at Saturday’s GNAR’s annual Awards of Excellence Gala.

51. There's a local app for that - Friday, December 23, 2011

The middle of a DUI test seems an unlikely time and place to come up with the next great smartphone app. But inspiration struck Clay Bradley as his eyes followed the light the officer moved slowly from side to side.

52. Apple iPad at home in business environment - Friday, March 25, 2011

It only weighs about a pound, it’s sleek and thin and, from a distance, could almost be mistaken for some kind of clipboard.

The simplicity of the iPad’s appearance aside, however, Apple’s trend-setting tablet computing device has unleashed a revolution in everything from entertainment consumption to the publishing industry and even basic Internet browsing.