NASHVILLE DANCE FEST RETURNS TO MUSIC CITY - SEPTEMBER 4 - 6, 2026

Adia Nuño, co-founder of Nashville Dance Fest

Taylor Winston, co-founder of Nashville Dance Fest

Labor Day Weekend Event Boasts Eight Dance Floors, Competitive Dancing and Live Music Stages with Emerging Nashville Artists

Nashville Dance Fest has become more than just another event in Music City, it’s grown into an international family for people who connect through the power of dance.”

— Adia Nuño, co-founder and event organizer

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the fastest-growing country dance festivals in the world is making its return to Music City. Nashville Dance Fest has announced that Volume 4 will take place Labor Day weekend,

Marie Smith Launches Nashville Women’s Networking Series

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Monthly Experiences Blend Connection, Play And Conversation For Women Seeking Community

Virtual spaces have opened a lot of doors, but there is something different that happens when women are together in the same room, trying something new, laughing and having honest conversations.”

— Marie Smith

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Marie Smith, founder of Golden Hour Coaching, is launching a new monthly women’s networking event series in Nashville designed to help women connect through shared experiences rather than traditional mixers. The series continues with the March Mahjong Women’s Networking Event, scheduled for March 24, 2026, from 6–9 PM CT in the Grassland area of Nashville.

Smith says, “Women are craving connection

PLA's Applaudable Perspectives Podcast Celebrates Women for Women's History Month — and Beyond

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Pam Lewis & Dr. Mary Ellen Pethel (left to right)

Pam Lewis & Rudy Jordan (Left to right)

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PLA's Applaudable Perspectives Podcast Celebrates Women for Women's History Month — and Beyond

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PLA Media's podcast, Applaudable Perspectives, hosted by President and CEO Pam Lewis, is proud to dedicate a special series to remarkable women

Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchens Launches Monolith Collection From New Tennessee Facility

Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchens Monolith Collection featuring artisan wood-look aluminum cladding and natural stone accents

Custom Big Ridge outdoor kitchen featuring natural stone veneer, granite countertops, and professional-grade stainless steel appliances

Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchens manufacturing facility in Athens, Tennessee

Tennessee manufacturer introduces first-of-its-kind product line merging custom masonry aesthetics with modular installation simplicity

Our family spent thirty years getting here. The Monolith is the first outdoor kitchen that looks fully custom but installs in an afternoon.”

— Garrad Smith, President

ATHENS, TN, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchens, a direct manufacturer of premium outdoor kitchens and fire features in Athens, Tennessee, has launched its Monolith

Nashville Elvis Festival to Celebrate 10th Anniversary March 19-22 at The Factory at Franklin

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Elvis™ fans from around the world are headed to Middle Tennessee this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary Nashville Elvis Festival, taking place March 19-22, 2026 in Liberty Hall at the

New Book Argues Laughter May Be the Most Honest Path to Self-Awareness

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The Little Book of Shenpa Grew From a Cross-Country Friendship and a Shared Conviction: Humor Helps Us See Ourselves More Clearly Than Seriousness Ever Could

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Elizabeth Power and Gail Kaplan did not set out to write a book about Buddhist psychology. They set out to make each other laugh.
Power, a writer, lives in the American South,

Influential Women Spotlights Sheridan Harris: Marketing Leader And Community Advocate Advancing Health, Safety, Youth

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Memphis-Based Professional Drives Strategic Communications, Inclusive Outreach, and Public Safety Initiatives

Sheridan Harris is an accomplished marketing professional, community advocate, and youth mentor dedicated to creating meaningful impact across Memphis. As Marketing

DELNORA IS 'LOOKING FOR THE LIGHT' IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO SONG AND COMPANION VIDEO TO BE FEATURED IN UPCOMING FILM RELEASE

Dreama Denver, T Graham Brown, Delnora and Video Director, Chris Hudson

Delnora on the set while filming the music video

As the song says, I would encourage everyone to keep looking for the light and to shine their light as bright as they can with the gifts they’re given.”

— Positive country singer-songwriter, Delnora

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Positive country singer-songwriter Delnora has officially wrapped production on the music video for her upcoming single, “Looking for the Light.” Her latest release is a heartfelt anthem of hope and perseverance, co-written

Finance for Humans Expands Mission to Humanize Financial Education and Services Through Transparent, Conflict-Free Model

Finance for Humans Expands Mission to Humanize Financial Education and Services Through Transparent, Conflict-Free Model

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Finance for Humans, a modern financial education and services firm, is addressing core failures in the traditional financial services industry by offering conflict-free coaching, corporate education programs, and small business support designed to prioritize client understanding over product sales.

Built on the principle that most people need

WVN Partners with Mugsy to Bring Digital-Level Optimization to Physical Retail

WVN deploys AI agents inside IRL spaces that capture frontline observations, connect them to performance and hyperlocal contextual data, and turn them into self-improving fleet-wide intelligence.

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WVN, the pioneering real-world intelligence platform that tells brands how to drive revenue, build customer loyalty, and streamline operations in physical spaces, announced a partnership with

WāstAway Brings Landfill Diverting Waste-to-Fuel Tech to Top Biofuels, Waste Recycling Conferences

Green Tech Firm’s Leadership Takes Center Stage at SERC, IBCE, American Biogas & SWANA RCon

“Landfills are not sustainable endpoints for municipal solid waste. Communities need infrastructure that works now – at scale, within regulatory frameworks, and with real economics behind it.”

— Steve Napolitan, CEO, WāstAway

BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WāstAway is showcasing its multi-patented technologies that transform municipal solid waste (MSW) to sustainable fuel – in 30 minutes – achieving 85% landfill diversion at the world’s top waste recycling and biogas conferences this spring.

Landfills are a burgeoning problem across the

Delnora Earns Five Nominations for 30th Annual ICMA Awards at the Grand Ole Opry

Delnora's nominations at the ICMA

These nominations are an incredible honor.”

— Award-winning singer songwriter, Delnora

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Multi-award-winning Positive Country singer and songwriter Delnora has earned five nominations for the 30th Annual Inspirational Country Music Association (ICMA) & Awards, recognizing excellence in inspirational country music.

Among the honors, Delnora received nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Her #1

Paynes Plumbing & Electric of Knoxville Dispatches Teams After Record East Tennessee Deep Freeze

Paynes Plumbing & Electric

John Payne Highlights Permanent No-Fee Policy for Travel and Diagnostics to Support Tennessee Homeowners with Plumbing Issues

Whether a plumber is heading out to Maryville, Sevierville, or right here in Knoxville, we never charge a fee just to show up.”

— John Payne

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the recent surge of sub-zero temperatures across East Tennessee, Paynes Plumbing & Electric has launched an expansive emergency response initiative to

Iroquois Steeplechase Renews International Partnership with The Jockey Club UK Through Support of TVV Capital

L-R: Dwight Hall (VSHF Race Chairman), Ted Thompson (Clerk of the Course), Marianne Byrd (VSHF President) and Andrew Byrd (TVV Capital CEO)

ABAAN with Andrew Byrd, CEO TVV Capital

From the beginning, this partnership has been about honoring the traditions of steeplechasing while helping the sport grow on a global scale.”

— Andrew Byrd, CEO of TVV Capital

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Iroquois Steeplechase today announced the renewal of its international partnership with The Jockey Club UK, reaffirming a shared commitment to excellence in jump

Twin Sun Developer Patrick Billingsley Joins Flutter Contributor Ranks

Nashville software firm now has two Flutter contributors on staff.

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Twin Sun, LLC announces that software developer Patrick Billingsley is officially a contributor to Google's Flutter framework, marking Twin Sun's third accepted improvement to Flutter's core codebase.

Billingsley's contribution addresses a longstanding issue where the software keyboard could

Megan Woods Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour, The Truth Tour

Megan Woods The Truth Tour 2026

Featuring Special Guests Caleb & John and Jeremy Rosado

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After a breakout year that has firmly established her as one of Christian music’s fastest-rising new voices, Megan Woods is set to embark on her

New One Million Dollar Fund Celebrates Public School Excellence Amid Ongoing Criticism and Defunding

Brian J. Stephens/Co-Founder of Caissa K12

The Caissa K12's Champions of Excellence in Family Service Awards Program honors schools and educators who go above and beyond to support families.

These awards are about celebrating the people and schools who lead with service and strengthen the bond between public schools and the communities they serve.”

— Brian J. Stephens

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caissa K12 is making an unprecedented commitment to public education by launching the Champions of Excellence in Family Service Awards, a $1,000,000 commitment that will be awarded to public schools across the United States over multiple years. Through the Caissa K12 Fund for Public School Excellence, the firm is committing funds to recognize public

Wegner Roofing & Solar Ranked #86 on Roofing Contractor Magazine’s Top 100 List, Serving Nashville Area Homeowners

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wegner Roofing & Solar announced it has been ranked #86 on Roofing Contractor magazine’s Top 100 Roofing Contractors list, an annual industry ranking based on company performance and reported revenue.

The U.S. has an estimated 106,000+ roofing

Heartbeat Christian News Expands Into Chattanooga With New Licensee Partner

The Christian news platform continues its nationwide growth with the launch of a new local edition serving the Chattanooga region with Keith Nitsch at the helm.

[Keith] understands that Heartbeat Christian News is more than advertising—it's a ministry that strengthens Christian businesses while advancing the Gospel.”

— Todd Abraham, President of Heartbeat Christian News Franchises

CHATTANOOGA, TN, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Independent Christian news platform Heartbeat Christian News has announced the launch of a territory— Heartbeat Christian News -

Engineer Reveals That Childhood Trauma Is America's No. 1 Cause of Death — Killing 1,401 People Per Day

Michael Menard's new book translates decades of data into an undeniable truth: trauma isn’t only tragic — it’s deadly.

Michael Menard’s journey from trauma survivor to the man who exposed the United States’ leading cause of death marks one of the most significant discoveries in modern public health.

Inventor and former Johnson & Johnson executive reveals the hidden epidemic destroying more lives than tobacco

Today, 1,401 people will die from the effects of childhood trauma. This book is my refusal to let them die in silence.”

— Author, engineer and survivor Michael Menard

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Childhood trauma kills 1,401 Americans every day. That's one death every 61 seconds — more than