David Kloeppel

Gaylord Entertainment Co. is a hospitality and entertainment company. The company owns and operates Gaylord Hotels, its network of upscale, meetings-focused resorts and the Grand Ole Opry, the weekly showcase of country music's finest performers. Its entertainment brands and properties include the Radisson Hotel Opryland, Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Wildhorse Saloon, and WSM-AM Radio. The company operates its business through three segments: Hospitality, Opry & Attractions, and Corporate & Other. The Hospitality segment includes the company's hotel operations. The Opry and Attractions segment includes the company's Grand Ole Opry assets, WSM-AM and Nashville attractions. The Corporate and Other segment includes the company's corporate expenses. Gaylord Entertainment was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust. Its portfolio primarily consists of upper-upscale, full-service hotels that are located throughout the United States and Canada. The company's portfolio consists of upper upscale hotels, which are flagged under global brands such as Embassy Suites Hotels, Doubletree, Hilton, Marriott, Renaissance, Sheraton, Westin and Holiday Inn. FelCor Lodging Trust was founded by Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr. and Hervey A. Feldman in 1991 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce conducted extensive market research on the music industry, surveying over 2,500 people and conducting 3 focus groups. The 10-county Nashville economic market has a population of 1.9 million and is the largest metropolitan area within a five-state region. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber is a nonprofit business federation focused on facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. The region is known for its creativity, growth, and business opportunities, and is home to risk takers. The CEO of the company is Ralph Schulz.

AAC Holdings, Inc. engages in the operation rehabilitation centers. The company focuses on the provision of substance abuse and behavioral healthcare treatment services. It offers detoxification, inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care. The company was founded by Jerrod N. Menz in 2004 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN.

University School of Nashville operates as a K-12, independent, co-educational, non-sectarian day school. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Part of AAC Holdings, Inc., American Addiction Centers, Inc. is a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment services. The company is based in Brentwood, TN. The company treats clients who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. The company's facilities are focused on delivering effective clinical care and treatment solutions. The company also offers several online resources for the public. The company was founded in 2007 by Michael T. Cartwright. Thomas Britton has been the CEO of the company since 2022.