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Psst… all month, the Recess Cart at Church Street Park is free for everyone, open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. with art, games, and activities for all ages. | Post by @stufftodoinnashville
March is Women’s History Month, and everyone’s getting in on the celebration.
In Music City, Church Street Park is marking the occasion with special events every Sunday. Nashville SC even joined the Barbie fun earlier this month — and won during their Barbie Game Day™ at the Dreamhouse (cough, cough GEODIS Park), a night dedicated to celebrating women’s empowerment. Mattel also released its first Barbie Dream Team of global female role models (iconic, we know).
Now we want to know: who in Nashville’s business community is making history today? Nominate local women leading companies, launching ideas, and shaping the region’s future for a chance to be spotlighted in the newsletter this month.
Asked
Asked
Who’s a woman in Nashville making waves right now?
Think: founders, CEOs, innovators, entrepreneurs, or anyone leading with impact — big or small.
1,000+. That’s how many new jobs Create Energy is bringing to Middle Tennessee with a $78 million investment in Sumner and Robertson counties. The renewable energy company will turn its Orlinda facility into a primary manufacturing hub and expand its Portland site, marking one of the state’s largest recent job-creation deals. (Nashville Business Journal)
Announced
Chicago-based DAC Developments has purchased a SoBro site for $22 million and plans to build what would be Nashville’s tallest skyscraper at 319 Peabody. The 53-story, $460 million high-rise will include 405 hotel rooms, 104 condos, retail and dining space, and underground parking, with construction expected to start in Q4. (Nashville Post)
Biz
Sennheiser is turning up the volume in Nashville. The audio giant is moving its Americas hub from Connecticut to Rock Nashville, bringing 25 jobs and a $2.5 million investment. The move puts the company at the heart of Music City’s live entertainment scene, where ideas — and music— are sure to flow. (Nashville Business Journal)
Development
A new hotel could be coming to the gateway of Lower Broadway. Sanders Carter is under contract to buy the historic Barbershop Harmony Society building and plans a 250+ room high-rise hotel while preserving the iconic facade, with the team expecting to close on the property later this year as the project continues through design. (Nashville Business Journal)
Job
Love soccer and merch? Nashville SC is hiring a Director of Licensing & Merchandise to lead the club’s consumer products strategy — from jersey launches to in-stadium retail at GEODIS Park — while growing licensing partnerships and fan-focused product lines.
Coming Soon
Working “9 to 5”… on a new downtown hotel. Dolly Parton’s 245-room SongTeller Hotel just hit a milestone as its sign lit up over Commerce Street. The project is now in its final stretch ahead of a June opening, with finishing touches and guest bookings already underway. (The Tennessean)
Listed
Another Lower Broadway property is testing the market. The building housing Bootleggers Inn at 207 Broadway has been listed for sale, with CBRE handling the listing. The longtime Tillman family–owned property dates back to 1942 and sits at 6,240 sqft in one of downtown Nashville’s most active entertainment corridors. (Nashville Post)
Launched
Veteran managers Bill Simmons, Kendal Marcy, and songwriter Chris DuBois have launched Domain Artist Management in partnership with Domain Capital Group, with Brad Paisley as their flagship client. The Nashville-based firm combines decades of artist development experience with strategic investment to support and grow talent in today’s music landscape. (Music Row)
Entrepreneurship
Daily Crunch founder Laurel Orley and her aunt Diane Orley landed on Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, along with other local founders. The Nashville snack brand, known for its sprouted almonds, recently expanded into 1,800 Albertsons and Safeway stores — bringing the company to about 10,000 retail locations nationwide. (Nashville Business Journal)
Thought Leadership
Applications are open for CMA’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Academy, a free program for up to 16 women in the country music industry. High-performing leaders can self-nominate or be nominated by a music industry professional to boost skills, confidence, and career impact.
Events
Agenda
Editor’s Picks
The Ultimate Connection: BYOBC + B3 Networking Bash | Thursday, March 19 | 5-8 p.m. | 1409 Robinson Rd. | $13 | Two dynamic networking groups are joining forces for a lively, intentional night of connections, drinks, and high-quality conversations — don’t forget your business cards.
40 Under 40 Awards | Thursday, March 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Rocketown | $175+ | Celebrate Nashville’s rising leaders with the Nashville Business Journal in an evening of inspiration, connection, and recognition.
434 Houston St. | 670-35,060 sqft | ~$50 sqft base rent | Historic Houston Station offers retail and office spaces with abundant natural light, flexible lease terms, and prime locations, including rare streetfront suites.
Hillsboro Hobbs Building, 4205-4219 Hillsboro Pike | 167-7,778 sqft | Inquire for rate | Flexible office and medical space in Green Hills with prominent signage, freeway visibility, on-site management, and walkable access to shops and the Bluebird Café.
Office/retail, for lease
5 City Blvd. | 1,708-6,168 sqft | Inquire for rate | Bright, modern office and retail spaces in Nashville’s oneC1TY district with high ceilings, glass frontage, and excellent exposure to the city’s west side.
Retail, for lease
603 9th Ave. S. | 4,988 sqft | $70 sqft | Rare retail opportunity in Nashville’s sought-after Gulch neighborhood with prime visibility and high-traffic location.
Flex, for sale
1019 Whites Creek Pike | 3,200 sqft | $1.28 million | Flex/office space on the transforming Dickerson Pike corridor with interstate visibility, indoor/outdoor flexibility, and easy conversion between single- or two-tenant layouts.
Ready to level up in music? Symphonic’s Women Empowered+ Mentorship Program is back. Mentees can apply by Monday, March 23 to connect with industry pros — from Spotify to Meta — for guidance, growth, and connection. Mentors and mentees will be paired in April, joining a global sisterhood of women in music.
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