Steven Howard Smith

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce conducted extensive market research on the music industry, surveying over 2,500 people and conducting 3 focus groups. The 10-county Nashville economic market has a population of 1.9 million and is the largest metropolitan area within a five-state region. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber is a nonprofit business federation focused on facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. The region is known for its creativity, growth, and business opportunities, and is home to risk takers. The CEO of the company is Ralph Schulz.

StoneCrest Medical Center offers an array of acute care services including emergency care, inpatient and same-day surgery, cardiology, center for joint replacement, obstetrics, intensive care, maternity, neurology, orthopedics and physician medicine. The company is headquartered in Smyrna, TN.

S3 Recycling Solutions provides hassle-free e-waste solutions for businesses in need of responsible electronics management. The private company is based in Springfield, TN and was founded in 2007. S3 Recycling Solutions is committed to sustainability and stewardship, offering secure and easy e-recycling services. The company is R2-certified. The CEO is Rod McDaniel.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. provides health insurance plans. It also provides medicare supplement plans as well as vision and dental plans. The firm offers disease management services for medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart diseases. The company is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

The National Museum of African American History & Culture operates a museum that is dedicated to documenting the life of African Americans. The museum is based in Washington.

Rotary Club of Nashville provides community services and hosts social programs for people in need. Through the Nashville Rotary Service Trust, it provides financial support and volunteer services. The company was founded on November 19, 1913 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Part of Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Health Care Council operates as an association of health care industry leaders. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company was founded by Philip M. Hertik.

Centennial Medical Center provides health care services. The private company is based in Nashville, TN.

Reliant Bank is a state chartered commercial bank, which engages in the provision of financial services. The company is headquartered in Brentwood, TN.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center is a non-profit organization that serves as the center for entrepreneurship in Nashville, TN. The private company supports entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and industries by connecting them to critical resources and championing their desire to change the world. The company was founded in 2010 by business leaders who wanted to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and to celebrate the spirit and tenacity of the entrepreneurial community. Sam Davidson has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Pinnacle Construction Partners LLC provides preconstruction planning and construction management services for the public and private sectors. The firm’s services include construction management, CM at risk, program management, cost estimating and design build. The company was founded by Michael A. Carter, Sr. and Darrell S. Freeman, Sr. in 2007 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee brings people and causes together to help ensure both the stewardship of donor funds and the investment of grants in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee that they serve. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee provides ways for civic-minded individuals, families, and companies to contribute to the community, now and for all time