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JIM AYERS 1943-2025

James Wesley “Jim” Ayers – husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, businessman, banker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and friend to so many,...

VAN TUCKER 1958-2025

Vaniese Ann Tucker, born to the late Melvin C. Tucker Jr. and Joyce Smith Tucker in Franklin, TN on March...

LESLY SIMON 1972-2025

We are heartbroken to announce that Lesly Somerville Simon, age 52, passed away March 27, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her...

NCVC’s MARY PEYTON CARPENTER NAMED ONE OF 30 FUTURE LEADERS IN THE GLOBAL TOURISM AND DESTINATION INDUSTRY

Carpenter Serves As Senior Director, Marketing For Nashville Tourism. The Nashville Convention & Visitor Corp’s Mary Peyton Carpenter, Senior Director,...

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC CEO DION BROWN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Transformative Leadership Keeps NMAAM Ready For the Future The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) announced today that Dion...

NASHVILLE BALLET WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS TO DISTINGUISHED BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2024-25 SEASON

Three Community Members Join Nashville Ballet Board of Directors Nashville Ballet is pleased to announce three community members, Crystal Churchwell...

GEARY LEATHERS 1955-2024

It is with a heavy heart I share my dear brother, Geary Leathers, passed away today. Our family has experienced...

THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM REMEMBERS JOE BONSALL (1948-2024)

“For 50 years, Joe Bonsall was the Oak Ridge Boys’ sparkplug,” said Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall...

WES DAVIS 1980-2024

With a smile that could light up a room and a hug that could ignite your heart, Wes Davis was...

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE ADDITION OF TWO NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TWO NEW BOARD INTERNS

After a thoughtful and rigorous selection process, Brian Sexton and Keri Floyd Kelly have been elected to join the NMAAM...