Nashville Post

Music City Bowl officials report $38.2M in economic impact Figure related to college football contest at Nissan Stadium sees 43.5 percent year-over-year increase

Music City Bowl Inc. officials announced Thursday that the 2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl generated more than $38.2 million in total economic impact in Nashville.
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Edward Burch to serve as TMA executive director State Chamber of Commerce and Industry names former TNECD official to lead Chattanooga-based manufacturing organization

The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that Edward Burch has joined the organization as executive director of the Chattanooga-based Tennessee Manufacturers Association.
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School voucher expansion bills pass first committee votes Some Republicans join Democrats in questioning legislation that would double public funds for children to attend private schools

Republican bills to expand the state's school voucher program passed their first committee votes this week, paving the way for further debate.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/state/school-voucher-expansion-bills-pass-first-committee-votes/article_f72267ff-ed0c-552e-82cf-a88294116651.html

Tennessee Senate passes bill making certain immigration records confidential Legislation would shield names, identifying information of law enforcement officers involved in immigration enforcement

Legislation that would make certain records related to immigration enforcement confidential passed in the Tennessee Senate on Monday.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/tennessee-senate-passes-bill-making-certain-immigration-records-confidential/article_98fb3bb0-5afc-47f1-a0de-f276e71c6ae5.html

Jeff Balser to retire as Vanderbilt Health CEO Veteran academician will also depart at year's end as dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Vanderbilt Health President and CEO Jeff Balser will retire at year's end after serving 17 years at the helm of the medical institution.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/jeff-balser-to-retire-as-vanderbilt-health-ceo/article_8a055d43-c4e5-47ea-a95a-721df2b7bbea.html

Debate over ‘Homes Not Hedge Funds Act’ highlights Democratic divide Behn, Mitchell butt heads over bill designed to limit single-family home purchases by businesses

State Democrats’ "Homes Not Hedge Funds Act" passed during the Senate’s March 9 floor session, but failed during Wednesday’s House Cities and Counties Subcommittee, deepening an apparent internal party divide.
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Reporter Estefany Rodriguez's ICE detainment prompts media organization responses Nashville Noticias, Univision journalist gains national support from Latina former SPJ president, other groups

National media industry organizations are speaking out in support of Nashville Noticias reporter Estefany Rodríguez Florez, who was detained by ICE.
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Lower Broadway building listed for sale Two-story structure accommodates moonshine bar Bootleggers Inn, could command at least $15 million

A Lower Broadway building home to moonshine bar Bootleggers Inn has been listed for sale for an undisclosed asking price.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/lower-broadway-building-listed-for-sale/article_c4cd6f62-85fc-4d26-9cf2-417036ccee11.html

Soles4Souls acquires European peer Nashville nonprofit pays undisclosed sum for Netherlands company to bolster footwear, apparel repurposing, reuse program

Nashville-based nonprofit Soles4Souls has announced the acquisition of Erren Recondition, a European company specializing in footwear and apparel reconditioning.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/soles4souls-acquires-european-peer/article_3d927a7d-246a-4234-b3ac-51df963d391a.html

CHS to sell Arkansas hospitals for $112M Transaction with Missouri-based Freeman Health System expected to close in Q2, part of previously announced divestitures

Franklin-based Community Health Systems has announced it plans to sell four Arkansas hospitals to Freeman Health System for $112 million.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/community-health-systems-to-sell-arkansas-hospitals-for-112-million/article_1dc45396-3d49-431c-9897-3ba89b22cc9c.html

Music City Children’s Museum eyes East Bank home Officials with nonprofit, owners of East Bend property in discussions that have become a ‘priority’

Officials with the Music City Children’s Museum and owners of some high-profile East Bank property announced they are in “advanced conversations” that would yield a building housing the cultural attraction.
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Belmont’s Casey Alexander to take Kansas State job Bruin men's basketball coach reportedly to earn $3.4 million annually

Belmont’s Casey Alexander is expected to be named the next men's basketball coach at Kansas State.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/colleges/belmont-s-casey-alexander-to-take-kansas-state-job/article_ab157e77-725e-4310-91ea-d5008f9df50d.html

Downtown church property listed for sale First Evangelical Lutheran offers site near Eighth and Demonbreun for undisclosed asking price

First Evangelical Lutheran Church has listed for sale a 0.76-acre downtown property for an undisclosed asking price.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/downtown-church-property-listed-for-sale/article_9818720d-fade-4400-9df6-0cab4df11173.html

On the Hill: March 9-13 Legislation to classify abortion as homicide dies, school voucher expansion advances, debate over immigration continues

"On the Hill" this week: Legislation to classify abortion as homicide dies, school voucher expansion advances, debate over immigration continues
https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/state/tennessee-legislation-abortion-vouchers/article_8bf9dbba-6707-50a5-8798-11ddc35f1f0c.html

Titans brass reveal new team logos, uniforms Tennessee makes limited supply of updated merchandise available for purchase online

The Titans' new branding and uniform designs were unveiled at an event at The Pinnacle music venue in Nashville Yards on Thursday evening.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/titans/titans-brass-reveal-new-team-logos-uniforms/article_fdb13bbc-30e6-4ec4-88c2-e60d7176c8f1.html

Music City Kickoff to be played Sept. 6 on ABC Tickets to go on sale April 8 for Nashville Sports Council event pitting Ole Miss vs. Louisville

The Ole Miss vs. Louisville football season opener at Nissan Stadium will be played on Sunday, Sept. 6, with ABC to televise the contest.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/sports_business/music-city-kickoff-to-be-played-sept-6-on-abc/article_95a311df-db40-4269-b1ce-08b49033f3f6.html

Geodis Park to host friendly with English Premier League clubs Liverpool FC, Sunderland AFC will compete on July 25 as The Castle preps for second such soccer event

The English Premier League’s Liverpool FC and Sunderland AFC will play a friendly at Geodis Park on Saturday, July 25.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/geodis-park-to-host-friendly-with-english-premier-league-clubs/article_c827d37a-12fd-4b17-9026-0317b8e62f08.html

Omni acquires Pittsburgh social services agency 3LS-affiliated Nashville-based child welfare services provider pays undisclosed sum for JusticeWorks

Nashville-based child welfare and behavioral health services provider Omni Family of Services has acquired social services agency JusticeWorks YouthCare.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/m_and_a/omni-acquires-pittsburgh-social-services-agency/article_d2c175e9-d788-4491-92a7-c809e335b736.html

On the Move: March 5, 2026 Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Newport Healthcare, Medaxion announce updates

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Newport Healthcare, Medaxion announce updates
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/on-the-move-march-5-2026/article_41f0114f-1c75-4b5f-8533-bebd3a38c343.html

Health Care Notes: Inmans gift Belmont nursing school $1M Also: George Lee named president-elect of Tennessee Medical Association; CareScout Releases 2025 Cost of Care Data for Tennessee

From "Health Care Notes": Inmans gift Belmont nursing school $1M; George Lee named TMA president-elect; CareScout Releases 2025 Cost of Care Data for Tennessee
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Vanderbilt poll finds Americans concerned about nation’s future Survey shows optimism ‘incredibly low’ particularly among young citizens, technology amplifying anxiety

The latest Vanderbilt University poll finds that Americans regardless of political party share anxieties about the nation’s future.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/education/vanderbilt-poll-finds-americans-concerned-about-the-nation-s-future/article_0f11ff95-9e5a-4c69-abe4-d823d65329ab.html

East Nashville property previously eyed for project hits market Owners had considered mixed-use development for site fronting Ellington Parkway after $6 million deal in 2019

An East Nashville property previously eyed for a mixed-use project since 2020 has now been listed for sale for an undisclosed asking priced.
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Early talks reportedly underway regarding possible Sphere for Nashville Axios notes New York-based owner of iconic Las Vegas structure discussing options with would-be local partners

Sphere Entertainment Co. officials are having preliminary discussions regarding bringing a modified version of the Las Vegas globe-like live entertainment venue to Nashville.
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Report: State saw PE exit value reach record $18.6B in 2025 GNPCA assessment notes Tennessee notched all-time high of 179 VC deals, with in-state investor participation increasing

The Greater Nashville Private Capital Association released a report noting private equity exit value reached a record $18.6 billion in Tennessee in 2025, with the mark fueled notably by large health care transactions.
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Vanderbilt names Kevin Galloway as Wond’ry executive director University taps academician with 17 patents, work in soft robotic systems to lead 2016-started innovation center

Vanderbilt University has named professor Kevin Galloway executive director of The Wond’ry.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/education/vanderbilt-names-kevin-galloway-as-wond-ry-executive-director/article_c0d81096-b178-4764-8a39-359c6e5ec1c3.html

Bill aiming to classify abortion as homicide meets demise Packed house of Christian leaders shows support for fetal personhood legislation; maternal care bill also fails

Two pieces of legislation with very different viewpoints regarding women’s reproductive health failed to gain traction Tuesday during a House Population Health Subcommittee meeting.
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Lee touts economic success in final chamber address Governor praises investments, innovations, achievements in Tennessee over the last eight years

Gov. Bill Lee took to the stage at The Pinnacle to give his final address before the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, in which he reflected on key economic gains in Tennessee throughout his nearly eight years in office.
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SoBro property slated for tower sells for $22M Chicago’s DAC Development now owns Peabody Street site needed for 53-story hotel, residential skyscraper

Chicago-based DAC Developments has paid $22 million for a SoBro property on which it plans to start construction in the fourth quarter on what would rank as Nashville’s tallest skyscraper if standing today.
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Starbucks eyes Peabody Union for Nashville office Seattle-based coffee retail chain seeks space in Hensler Development Group’s Rolling Mill Hill complex

BREAKING: Starbucks officials are targeting the office building located in downtown’s mixed-use development Peabody Union, according to multiple sources, with hundreds or even thousands of jobs expected.
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UnityAI raises $8.5M in Series A funding Nashville Capital Network, Whistler Capital Partners, Max Ventures, Company Ventures contribute to Third Prime-led round

Nashville-based health care tech company UnityAI has raised $8.5 million in a Series A funding round.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/unityai-raises-8-5m-in-series-a-funding/article_8b434100-3687-4165-9465-8866a898a579.html