BizBrief is your weekly, business-focused companion to the daily newsletter. | Graphic by 6AM City
Hi there — I’m Cat, Senior Managing Editor of BizBrief, our new weekly newsletter built to highlight our local business community.
BizBrief is your download on the local business landscape, delivering concise recaps — from news and podcasts to events, thought leadership, jobs, and company updates — all in one scroll-worthy newsletter to start your week informed, not overwhelmed.
If you already read NASHtoday, think of BizBrief as its weekly, business-focused companion, zooming in on the stories, opportunities, and conversations shaping the local business community.
A little about me: I started at 6AM City, the parent compant of NASHtoday, as a City Editor over four years ago, became a Managing Editor overseeing six markets, and now I’m excited to bring that experience back to community content as the Senior Managing Editor of BizBrief.
We want BizBrief to highlight what matters most to you. Got a local business story, podcast, or company update worth sharing? Send it our way or fill out this short survey — your ideas can help guide our coverage.
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Share your own company updates or point us to your favorite local podcasts, press releases, thought leadership, and real estate listings you follow so we can spotlight them in future editions.
Last week, the Metro Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously to finalize a 40-year agreement with The Boring Company to bring a tunnel connecting Nashville International Airport to downtown. The airport will receive $300,000 in licensing fees annually (with 3% increases) plus $5 per trip, with no capital investment required from MNAA. (The Tennessean)
Development
Merus has acquired RiverGate Mall and plans a multi-phase redevelopment into a 57-acre mixed-use district. The project will include roughly 700 multifamily units, 100 townhomes, 80 senior housing units, ~130,000 sqft of retail, and public green space. Initial demolition begins this spring, with phased construction through the early 2030s.
Announced
Ascension Saint Thomas announced a $20.6 million freestanding emergency department in Fairview. The 24-hour ER would be the city’s first and part of a new medical campus with Dickson Medical Associates. The project is under review by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission; if approved, design and construction will follow. (Nashville Business Journal)
Job
Nashville’s Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency is hiring a Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The role, paying $171,452–$192,767, oversees finance, accounting, and reporting for the agency’s multi-million-dollar budget and housing portfolio. Applications close this Thursday, Feb. 26.
Travel
Nashville’s nonstop list keeps growing — and that’s good news for business travelers. Southwest Airlines is adding new 2026 routes to Reno, El Paso, and Manchester-Boston, plus more California flights, making it easier (and faster) to get to key markets without a layover. (The Tennessean)
Learn
Itching to pick up a new skill? Spring registration is open for Vanderbilt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a no-credit, no-grades program designed for adults age 50 and up. The course catalog includes a mix of 30+ in-person and virtual classes covering music, games, history, writing, and more. Register by Monday, March 9.
Leadership
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is promoting from within, elevating four team members across marketing, social media, HR, and guest experience. The moves signal continued investment in leadership, audience growth, and the visitor experience as the institution expands its reach. (Music Row)
Listen
Biz isn’t just numbers — it’s people. Thank you, reader Daniel C., for recommending the Breaking Down Addiction podcast, which shares raw, firsthand stories of addiction and recovery. It’s a reminder that resilience, healing, and second chances show up in every workplace.
Events
Agenda
Editor’s Picks
Conversations at OZ | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle | $250+ | Celebrate the art of conversation with community leaders at this dynamic annual benefit to engage in insightful dialogue.
Downtown Connect X Nashville Preds | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | Free+ | Chamber members can go behind the scenes with the Nashville Predators with player signings, team practice, a renovation panel, and optional discounted tickets for the Monday, March 2 game.
If you already read our daily product, think of BizBrief as its weekly, business-focused companion. | Graphic by 6AM City
We sat down with our CEO, Ryan Johnston, for a behind-the-scenes look at what fuels BizBrief — and him.
Why introduce a business newsletter?
I think of it less as a newsletter and more as a weekly business section.
What problem does your product solve?
Talking about business together and delivering everything you need to make the most of the city you call home. Like NASHtoday, BizBrief will center on strong reader participation and source from traditional media, influencers, and company communications — creating a community that engages with local business news together.
How will BizBrief differ from all the other local business newsletters?
BizBrief will follow the same formula as our daily NASHtoday newsletter — aggregating, curating, narrating, and highlighting the most important business news from across the local business landscape. The goal: to help local businesses and the professionals who work in them thrive.
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We’re all super excited to launch this new newsletter as part of NASHtoday. I’ll still be working closely with Dylan, who you already know — and I’m really curious to know what you, our awesome readers, want to see from our BizBrief coverage. I wish I could meet and chat with each of you in person, but an email will have to do for now. Seriously, send me an email and hit me with your best ideas.
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