McEwen Northside releases next phase of development

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (June 14, 2021) – The next phase of development has officially been released at McEwen Northside, a 45-acre mixed-use urban district in the heart of Cool Springs with direct access to the I-65 McEwen Interchange.   The new release, located at 5001 Aspen Grove, will feature 126,000 square feet of Class A office space that tops 26,000 square feet of ground floor specialty retail and restaurant space with covered parking. Scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022, the $62 million project is now available for leasing.   “This new release is the next step to accomplishing our vision of building a vibrant walkable community …

MP&F Strategic Communications adds three interns

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2021) – MP&F Strategic Communications announced today it has hired three interns for its summer 2021 program. Erin Lewis, a senior at the University of Florida, has gained industry experience through positions with Uproar PR, an Orlando-based agency; Gator Wesley, a college ministry; PRSSA; Alpha PRoductions, a student-run firm at UF; and the Institute for Public Relations. She will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, a minor in event management and a certificate in international communication in May 2022. Kiran Wheeler is a rising senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, …

Enexor Joins Halliburton Labs, Prepares for Global Launch

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FRANKLIN, Tenn., and HOUSTON (Feb. 9, 2021) – Enexor BioEnergy, LLC, of Franklin, Tenn., announced today it has been selected as one of three companies to participate in Halliburton Labs’ clean technology accelerator program, where entrepreneurs, academics and investors come together in a collaborative environment to advance cleaner, affordable energy. Enexor BioEnergy manufactures an on-site, renewable energy solution to help solve the world’s organic and plastic waste problems. The company’s patented bioenergy system converts almost any organic, plastic or biomass waste in any combination into affordable, renewable power and thermal energy. This modular system allows for quick deployment and on-site …

BlueCross Foundation Announces 10 New BlueCross Healthy Place Projects for 2021

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation plans to create 10 new BlueCross Healthy Places across the state in 2021. In celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary, the foundation is investing $750,000 in each space, bringing the statewide total to $7.5 million. The 10 project sites are spread across communities large and small in each of the state’s three Grand Divisions. The 2021 BlueCross Healthy Place sites and project packages include: Alamo: Crockett County High School – Community Hub Baxter: Baxter Seminary Park – Thrive and Play Chattanooga: St. Elmo Park – Fitness and Fun Farragut: Town Hall …

National Museum of African American Music to Open Jan. 18, 2021

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2020) – The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will officially open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 18. On that day, the museum will host a socially distant ribbon-cutting ceremony with museum board members, staff, elected officials and community leaders at the entrance to the museum located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway in downtown Nashville. Museum members will have the opportunity to tour the museum during Members Preview Weekend on Saturday, Jan. 23, and Sunday, Jan. 24, and the museum will open to the public the following weekend, on Saturday, …

MP&F Strategic Communications Promotes Five Senior Leaders

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2020) –MP&F Strategic Communications has promoted five members of its senior leadership team. “We’re extremely proud of this group of hardworking individuals,” said Alice Chapman, MP&F managing partner. “Their leadership and continued professional growth are essential to the future success of our company.” ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR TO SENIOR ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR Stacy Alcala joined MP&F in 2007. Her areas of expertise are crisis communications, event planning, community outreach, media relations and marketing materials development. She leads MP&F’s work within the senior living industry. Leigh Lindsey, APR,has nearly 15 years of agency experience and leads several of MP&F’s longest-standing client teams. Lindsey’s …

Largest MLS in Tennessee Reorganizes Leadership Team, Announces Company’s First Chief Relationship Officer

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2020) – Realtracs, the largest MLS in Tennessee, has reorganized its leadership team and has announced Julie Davis as the company’s first chief relationship officer. In addition, the MLS has promoted Mark T. Hill to chief operating officer and Casey Phillips to customer support director. “At Realtracs, we believe in cultivating our leadership from within our organization,” said President and CEO Stuart White. “Julie, Mark and Casey are exemplary leaders who are key to our providing the best possible product and service for our users.” In her new role as chief relationship officer, Davis oversees the …

Tennessee MLS Offers Free Diversity Course to 16,000-Plus Users

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2020) – Realtracs, the largest MLS in Tennessee, will cover the cost for its 16,000-plus users to participate in the National Association of REALTORS® At Home with Diversity course, which provides guidance to Realtors on how to work effectively with multicultural clients. The course offers Realtors new skills and tools to diversify their clientele and engage with new client groups. From fair housing to cultural differences, At Home with Diversity helps agents work constructively with all potential clients. The course focuses on cultural and personal biases, multicultural marketing, and building an inclusive business plan. Realtracs users can …

Additional Details Announced For 2020 Santa Train

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Event sponsors bring reimagined Santa Train to Appalachia KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2020) – CSX, Food City, Appalachian Power, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Soles4Souls today announced location and safety details for this year’s Santa Train. In lieu of the traditional Santa Train event, holiday gifts will be distributed at four Food City locations along the usual Santa Train route on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8–10 a.m. at each of the four locations. These precautions are being taken to best ensure the safety of the communities amid COVID-19. The locations for gift distribution are: Shelbiana Food City #475 2138 …

Santa Train Partners Announce Alternative Plan for 2020 Event

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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Aug. 12, 2020) – CSX and the Santa Train partners today announced an alternative plan for this year’s event. Holiday gifts will be distributed at key Food City locations along the usual Santa Train route instead of from the traditional train. This decision was made after carefully monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and reviewing the CDC’s recommendations for hosting events in 2020. “The health and safety of our employees, volunteers, attendees and the community is always our top priority when we are planning the Santa Train. We decided it was in the best interests of all parties to rethink …