Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

06/05/2026

Building a business requires more than vision. It requires the ability to make tough decisions, adapt when conditions change, and keep moving forward when the path isn't clear.

That's why we're excited to welcome Seth Yelorda as keynote speaker for the 2026 Nashpreneurs Conference: Built to WIN.

For years, Seth has worked with entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations to help them gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and turn potential into performance. His work focuses on the mindset, habits, and leadership principles that drive long-term success.

On June 30, he'll share practical lessons on leadership, accountability, and ex*****on designed to help small business owners compete with confidence and grow with intention.

Register now: https://web.nashvillechamber.com/atlas/events/4946/details

06/01/2026

Today’s ribbon cutting came with a side of virtual reality. ✂️

We were excited to celebrate the grand opening of The Rabbit Hole VR in downtown Nashville, bringing immersive virtual reality experiences, innovative technology, and a new kind of entertainment destination to Music City.

Whether you're a visitor looking for something unique or an entrepreneur exploring the future of immersive experiences, The Rabbit Hole VR is creating a space where technology and imagination come together.

Congratulations on the grand opening and welcome to the Nashville business community!

https://www.therabbitholevr.com/home

06/01/2026

The Leadership Public Education 2026 Cohort gathered earlier this month for its fifth session, with only one session remaining. Participants learned about the many school options in Metro Nashville Public Schools and how families discover and access the choices available to them, including magnet schools, alternative schools, traditional zoned schools, and charter schools.

The cohort welcomed guest speakers who represented MNPS school and district-level leaders and public school parents. They spoke about the different MNPS school types, how to weigh the options, and how families prioritize to determine where their students will attend school.

05/29/2026

International alliance complements Nashville business group's expanding outreach in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada

05/29/2026

🎵 Music. 🍽️ Hospitality. 🎤 Entertainment.

Network+ Music & Hospitality is bringing Nashville's creative community together on June 23 at the Nashville Yards Creative Offices.

Expect great conversations, industry connections, special guest remarks, giveaways, and a room full of people helping shape what's next for Music City.

Register here: https://web.nashvillechamber.com/atlas/events/4893/details

05/28/2026

Industry Aligned. Talent Ready.

Middle Tennessee’s healthcare workforce demand is growing fast, and the region is stepping up together.

In this month’s Music City Minute, Dr. Shanna Jackson from shares how the Postsecondary Industry Network (PIN) is connecting healthcare providers, colleges, and regional partners to strengthen workforce pathways and expand healthcare training opportunities across the region.

05/26/2026

On May 12, healthcare leaders from across the U.S. and UK gathered in Nashville for the US-UK Healthcare Innovation Exchange, a conversation focused on strengthening international collaboration across healthcare innovation, workforce development, whole-person care, and HealthTech.

Thank you to Eric Thrailkill and Global Health Connector, the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), and Global Health Innovators for helping create opportunities to build stronger international relationships and meaningful collaboration across healthcare ecosystems.

We’re also grateful to the speakers and panelists who shared insights throughout the day, including Shane DeGaris, David Jarrard, Robert Frist Jr., Lisa Piercey, Matt Schappell, Paul Benton, Chase Spurlock, John Scannapieco, Sam Davidson, and Lori Odom.

Special thanks to Dr. Douglas Slakey, Dr. Anderson Spickard, and Belmont University’s Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine for hosting the exchange and highlighting the work happening in Nashville to strengthen healthcare education, workforce development, and innovation.

Explore more conversations on global healthcare innovation through the Global Health Innovators podcast series:
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05/22/2026

Childcare access is shaping the future of Middle Tennessee’s workforce.

On May 28, Talent Solutions Forum will open with a presentation from Cynthia Osborne, Ph.D., on findings from the Davidson County Child Care Landscape Study, conducted in partnership with Raising Readers and supported by United Way of Greater Nashville and the Nashville Early Education Coalition. Dr. Osborne is the founder and executive director of the national Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center and serves as a Professor of Early Childhood Education and Policy at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College.

The discussion will also feature moderator Gwen Laaser, Program Director of Childcare Services at Tennessee DHS, alongside panelists Nita Hill, Benefits Director at AllianceBernstein, and Lora Smith, Chief Marketing Officer at SRM Concrete, who will share employer perspectives and practical approaches to supporting working families through childcare investments.

📍 YMCA Green Hills – Nashville
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
🚗 Free parking available

RSVP: https://web.nashvillechamber.com/atlas/events/-talent-solutions-forum-the-payoffs-of-investing-in-childcare-4887/details

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

In case you haven't heard...🏈🎶

The ’s Super Bowl LXIV is coming to in 2030.

The Super Bowl is more than a game. It’s a global business, tourism, and media event that puts host cities at the center of corporate events, hospitality experiences, concerts, brand activations, and international attention.

More than 127 million viewers watched this year’s game, reaching audiences across 195+ countries and territories worldwide. Advertisers are paying $10 million for a 30-second commercial spot, showing the true scale and visibility tied to the event.

By 2030, the Nashville region is projected to have more than 80,000 hotel rooms, with Nissan Stadium positioned within walking distance of downtown hotels, restaurants, music venues, museums, and attractions that make Music City unique.

For Middle Tennessee businesses, this means new opportunities across hospitality, entertainment, retail, transportation, tourism, events, and beyond as the region welcomes visitors, brands, media, and business leaders from around the world.

In 2030, the world’s attention turns to Music City.