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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

German audio electronics maker picks Nashville for Americas regional hub Global company Sennheiser Group opts for Rock Nashville campus in $2.5 million move to yield 25 jobs

Officials with Germany-based global audio electronics manufacturer Sennheiser Group have announced the company plans to move its Americas regional hub to Rock Nashville.
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On the Hill: March 2-6 Nashville airport takeover bill, immigration legislation advance as debates continue over health care, education

"On the Hill" this week: Nashville airport takeover bill and immigration legislation advance as debates continue over health care and education
https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/state/state-legislature-airport-immigration/article_26d9b202-2973-5055-a408-19df7cb8552d.html

Oracle reportedly to cut thousands of jobs related to AI expenses Tech giant has not announced how pivot might impact future Nashville campus efforts

Oracle Corp. is expected to cut thousands of jobs, pivoting as it plans to focus expenditures on artificial intelligence efforts.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/oracle-reportedly-to-cut-thousands-of-job-related-to-ai-expenses/article_097b65f3-09f6-40d7-b270-e266033d85ef.html

Metro names chief information officer Mayor taps sector veteran Shawn Smith to replace Keith Durbin, oversee city’s ITS efforts

Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced the hiring of IT industry veteran Shawn Smith as Metro’s chief information officer, effective March 16.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/metro/metro-names-chief-information-officer/article_9f5f5c5b-530a-4b1b-8f30-06a45b630b1f.html

Choice lanes proposal identifies 18 businesses for possible relocation Pan-Asia Supermarket, Boswell’s Harley Davidson, G Catering among those that may need to move to accommodate TDOT project

Tennessee Department of Transportation officials held the first in a series of public meetings Tuesday to present the findings of the environmental assessment related to its choice lanes project — an effort that could impact multiple properties.
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State Senate majority leader bought Tesla stock as Boring deal materialized Franklin's Jack Johnson made investment in Musk company three months before Music City Loop tunnel announcement

State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) made a substantial investment in Elon Musk’s Tesla as the state coordinated The Boring Company's Music City Loop deal last year.
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ACM leader Damon Whiteside to step down Organization’s CEO will leave in June after 6.5-year stint that yielded increased membership, profitability

The Academy of Country Music announced Chief Executive Officer Damon Whiteside plans to step down from the role June 30, after a six-and-a-half-year stint.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/music/acm-leader-damon-whiteside-to-step-down/article_3aac47cd-2390-453c-987e-47cf47cc76c2.html

Nashville Yards could land Hilton hotel Southwest Value Partners in discussions with company officials regarding possible 800-room Signia

Officials with Hilton and Nashville Yards master developer Southwest Value Partners are in discussions related to a Signia by Hilton.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/nashville-yards-could-land-hilton-hotel/article_04f9f07c-cffc-4f15-8709-98412bc0537f.html

Wellpoint taps Rachel Chinetti as president Veteran Medicaid leader will oversee health plan for TennCare plan holders

Wellpoint Tennessee has announced the appointment of Rachel Chinetti as president of the health plan.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/wellpoint-taps-rachel-chinetti-as-president/article_87fcd6d0-496f-45f4-90ca-63fcbdac5b6a.html

Of Note: Trevecca to offer 10-month MBA program Also: RHP to issue $700M in senior notes; Soles4Souls adds three to board

"Of Note" this week: Trevecca to offer 10-month MBA program; RHP to issue $700M in senior notes; Soles4Souls adds three to board
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/area_stocks/of-note-trevecca-to-offer-10-month-mba-program/article_1d6544af-8675-427d-b823-9e88c8ba3317.html

Cothren sent $80,000 fine for 'strawwoman' PAC Former top state House aide faces penalty following ruling for misrepresenting Faith Family Freedom PAC in 2020

State election finance officials have levied an $80,000 fine against former top Republican aide Cade Cothren for obscuring his involvement in the Faith Family Freedom PAC during the 2020 election cycle.
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MJM Architects acquires Saorsa Architecture Nashville-based design, engineering firm pays undisclosed sum for Franklin company

Nashville-based design and engineering firm MJM Architects Inc. announced Monday that it has acquired Saorsa Architecture of Franklin.
https://bit.ly/4b1GUmz

Former Community Foundation building in Green Hills sells Pigeon Forge, Tennessee-based SmartBank pays $5 million for Cleghorn Avenue property, plans first local branch

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc. has sold the Green Hills building from which it once operated for $5 million, with the buyer a publicly traded East Tennessee-headquartered bank that will establish its first Nashville branch at the site.
https://bit.ly/4ssbvAV

Former funeral home property on east side sells Local church pays $3.25 million for building once eyed by Third Coast Comedy Club

An East Nashville building that formerly served as a funeral home and was recently eyed as a possible space for Third Coast Comedy Club has sold for $3.25 million.
https://bit.ly/4rSth0o

Vanderbilt women’s basketball earns three top SEC honors With March Madness looming, Ralph, Blakes and Galvan take top individual awards in basketball’s toughest conference

After a free fall down the conference standings throughout the 2010s, Vanderbilt's women’s program notched last-place in 2019 and 2021, around when then-new athletic director Candace Storey Lee made a call to UConn’s star assistant coach Shea Ralph.
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On the Move: March 3, 2026 Matter Health, Nashville Department of Emergency Communications, TDCI announce updates

"On the Move" this week: Matter Health, Nashville Department of Emergency Communications, TDCI announce updates
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/on-the-move-march-3-2026/article_a2412933-d268-4819-ad33-8825c57b1db3.html

Harrow stock stabilizes after major Tuesday drop Shares of Nashville-based eye care pharma company lost 28 percent of value after Q4 report EPS miss

Harrow Health stock saw stabilization on Wednesday after a rough Tuesday that came on the heels of a quarterly report that missed analyst estimates for earnings per share.
https://bit.ly/3OOwuj2

Council passes resolution opposing Music City Loop Also: Buchanan Street commercial overlay advances, East Bank scrapyard redevelopment moves forward, resolution urging firing of NES CEO deferred

After several months of anticipation, the Metro Council officially passed a non-binding resolution opposing The Boring Company’s Music City Loop airport-to-downtown tunnel project.
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The Metro Council has officially passed a non-binding resolution that opposes The Boring Company’s Music City Loop tunnel project in Nashville.

Titans prep for draft following combine Tennessee will have multiple options with the fourth pick overall in Round One

The recently concluded NFL Scouting Combine gave front office officials with the league’s 32 clubs one more opportunity to match traits with tape.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/titans/titans-prep-for-draft-following-combine/article_8ac27b74-2367-45d9-80df-b9da94c69a96.html

Starbucks taps Nashville for Southeast corporate office Seattle-based international coffee retail chain says future presence will help global giant grow in region

BREAKING: Officials with Starbucks and the State of Tennessee announced Tuesday the Seattle-based international coffee retail chain will establish a Southeastern corporate office in Davidson County — but stop short of calling the location a headquarters.
https://bit.ly/4rs9DaF

TriStar plans Fairview ER Proposed $21 million facility will include 10 treatment rooms, trauma room, lab

TriStar Horizon Medical Center announced Friday plans to apply for a certificate of need to establish a $21 million freestanding emergency department facility in Fairview.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/tristar-plans-fairview-er/article_8694ccc2-1a8a-4358-97f0-32750fc09764.html

AJ Capital lands three tenants for Wedgewood Village Nashville-based development company says businesses will be operational in spring

Nashville-based real estate and hospitality firm AJ Capital Partners has announced leases for three retail tenants for its Wedgewood Village development in Wedgewood-Houston.
https://bit.ly/4b0DzV4

Main Library could reopen March 30 Downtown civic facility has been closed since June 2025 fire

Downtown’s Nashville Public Library tentatively is scheduled to reopen Monday, March 30, more than nine months after a fire caused the closure of what serves as the county-wide system’s main branch and administrative headquarters.
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Bob Mendes joins Epstein Becker Green Nashville office Former councilmember most recently served as chief development officer for Mayor Freddie O'Connell

Former councilmember and mayoral aide Bob Mendes has joined the Nashville law office of Epstein Becker Green.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/bob-mendes-joins-epstein-becker-green-nashville-office/article_a503daf7-e330-4e69-9722-efe66fa223f5.html

Sexton tries different approach for airport control New bill would give state lawmakers power over airport authorities in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga

Tennessee lawmakers could take control of airports across the state, and away from local governments, according to a bill backed by Speaker Cameron Sexton.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/metro/cameron-sexton-airport-takeover-legislation/article_e401f006-e92b-5595-af6f-52fe6e590b95.html

Shoals shares look to stabilize Solar energy company stock seeks rebound after losing 43 percent of value during most recent trading week

Shoals Technologies Group stock will enter the trading week seeking much-needed stability after the company’s shares lost about 43 percent of value Feb. 23-27.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/area_stocks/shoals-shares-look-to-stabilize/article_b3fff562-9544-4a12-8568-719506dfb798.html

TSU men's basketball claims share of first OVC title since 1995 First-year coach Nolan Smith has Tigers seeking first NCAA bid in 32 years

The Tennessee State Tiger men's basketball team is two wins away from going dancing for the first time in 32 years.
https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/tsu-mens-basketball-claims-share-of-first-ovc-title-since-1995/article_4cd19ff9-72ce-40f5-af7a-6a52d65f5dd9.html

Titans tap Vanderbilt Health as care provider partner Parties finalize deal related to first aid, emergency medical services for events at Nissan Stadium

Vanderbilt LifeFlight Event Medicine will provide first aid and emergency medical services for Titans games and all other events held at the current Nissan Stadium and the under-construction Nissan Stadium.
https://bit.ly/4r5HANK