Spotlight On: Heather Bay, CEO & Airport Manager, Direct Flight Solutions, Lebanon Municipal Airport

3 min read April 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Heather Bay, CEO and airport manager of Direct Flight Solutions LLC, which manages the Lebanon Municipal Airport, discussed the multifaceted growth and future vision of the facility, emphasizing the critical role of collaborative efforts. Bay highlighted the airport's substantial

Is Nashville ready for a transit overhaul?

Writer: Chérie Lynn Canada 3 min read April 2024 — In a move aimed at transforming the city’s transportation network, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell recently unveiled his plan to address longstanding issues related to traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, and public transit. The proposal, dubbed “Choose How You Move,” seeks to

2024-04-24T09:29:19-04:00April 24th, 2024|Economy, Government, Nashville, Transportation|

Spotlight On: Tom Turner, President & CEO, Nashville Downtown Partnership

3 min read April 2024 — Tom Turner, president and CEO of the Nashville Downtown Partnership, sat down with Invest: to discuss the significance of the planning and development activity for downtown Nashville, what it takes to create healthy economic activity in the area, exciting projects in the pipeline, and

Spotlight On: Ashley Howell, Executive Director, Tennessee State Museum

3 min read April 2024 — Invest: spoke with Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum, to discuss the institution's role in telling the story of Tennessee's history, art and culture as a way of generating civic pride and offering unique experiences for visitors. "Whether it's history, art,

Face Off: Latest initiatives leading to better health outcomes in Nashville

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo  5 min read April 2024 — Opportunities to create better health outcomes for patients oftentimes stem from collaboration and partnerships across stakeholders. From broadening awareness of the health disparities that exist in the community to delivering care within a wide range of specialties and programs, organizations in

2024-04-10T10:46:55-04:00April 10th, 2024|Economy, Face Off, Healthcare, Nashville|

Business Sentiment poll shows growing optimism in Southern regions

Writer: Andrea Teran ​​3 min read April 2024 — ​​In the first quarter of 2024, business leaders across the U.S. South expressed continued optimism about the regional economy, with the latest Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) highlighting sustained growth in economic sentiment, revenue expectations, and employment outlook. The CABSS

Spotlight On: Brad Houser, Middle Tennessee President, BankTennessee

3 min read March 2024 — Brad Houser, Middle Tennessee president of BankTennessee, sat down with Invest: to discuss how community banking fits into Middle Tennessee's ecosystem, the importance of relationships and partnerships, trends in technology and security, and the advice he has for someone looking to start a business

2024-03-28T10:35:49-04:00March 28th, 2024|Banking & Finance, Economy, Nashville, Spotlight On|