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Franklin Madison Welcomes Matt Bishop as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Madison is excited to announce the addition of Matt Bishop as Chief Growth & Strategy Officer. With more than 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries, Matt brings a proven ability to scale organizations and deliver impactful results to the executive leadership team.

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Matt has spent his career helping organizations grow and adapt—leading go-to-market strategies, building teams, and turning strategy into measurable results. Most recently, he served as Head of DOXA Insurance Operating Companies and previously as CEO of AGIA, where he focused on expanding revenue, improving the customer experience, and aligning teams around clear business priorities.

“Matt knows how to connect strategy to execution in a way that drives real results,” said Andrea Heger, CEO of Franklin Madison. “He brings a strong perspective on growth and innovation that will help us continue to evolve and better serve our partners.”

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In this new role, Matt will lead enterprise growth strategy, long-term planning, and innovation efforts across the business.

He is also passionate about developing leaders and building strong, collaborative teams, and is actively involved in mentorship and community work outside the office.

Please join us in welcoming Matt Bishop to Franklin Madison.

About Franklin Madison

An industry leader with over 55 years of experience, Franklin Madison builds financial security for individuals and families by delivering industry-leading insurance products and marketing services through its brand partners. Franklin Madison helps generate increased loyalty and revenue for more than 3,500 financial institutions.

For more information, visit https://franklin-madison.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Edupoint Re-Selected as State-Approved SIS Vendor in Tennessee, Continues More Than a Decade Serving Districts Across State

Synergy SIS helps Tennessee school districts turn data into meaningful action

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edupoint® Educational Systems has been re-selected as a state-approved student information system (SIS) vendor under Tennessee’s latest SIS contract, enabling the company to continue building on more than a decade of commitment to serving Tennessee school districts.

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Through the state-approved contract, Tennessee school districts can evaluate and select the system that best meets their needs without conducting a separate procurement process. All components of the Synergy® Education Platform are offered under the contract, with the core Synergy SIS suite as the required starting point.

Districts can expand their Synergy offering to replace third-party solutions, often saving significant time and money. Implementing additional modules enable districts to create a comprehensive, real-time source of truth connecting administrative, instructional, and student support workflows for every student from registration through graduation — helping educators translate student data into action. The full-featured native solutions offered in the platform include LMS, assessment, MTSS with early warning system, special education and 504 plan management, and advanced analytics.

Edupoint has already added six new Tennessee districts to the Tennessee user base in 2026. These districts, representing more than 20,000 students, are replacing their existing Skyward SIS solution for the 2026/27 school year. Today, Synergy serves 36 Tennessee school districts supporting 185,000 students statewide, and more than 5.5 million students across 21 states.

“Our continued growth in Tennessee highlights the importance of having accurate, accessible data to support student success,” said Rob Wilson, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Edupoint. “Synergy helps districts eliminate data silos, improve efficiency, and empower educators with the real-time information they need to make informed decisions for every student.”

About Edupoint Educational Systems

Edupoint Educational Systems is a leading education technology company focused on simplifying K–12 operations and instruction. Its Synergy Education Platform unifies student information, teaching and learning, student support, operations, and analytics in one modern system—helping educators turn data into action. For more than 25 years, districts of all sizes have relied on Synergy to support both immediate needs and long-term growth.

More than 5.5 million students use Synergy in 21 states. Learn more at https://www.edupoint.com/.

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Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc., Purchases Mill Hole Cave and Surrounding Lands

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) announced today the successful acquisition of Mill Hole Cave, along with 76 acres of surrounding land. Located in Jackson County, Alabama, the Mill Hole Preserve adjoins the Skyline Wildlife Management Area, marking SCCi’s 39th preserve.

Image caption: Mill Hole Preserve.

The preserve features Mill Hole Cave, which is known for its stunning decorations, and boasts 5,880 feet of surveyed passage, making it a significant cave system. The Mill Hole Preserve offers beautiful distant views and a waterfall that was historically used for milling corn. The preserve is scheduled to open in March 2026.

“When we say we’re saving caves, what we’re really doing is protecting connections — between people, water, wildlife, and wonder,” stated Ray Knott, Executive Director of SCCi.

SCCi would like to express gratitude to the Open Space Institute (OSI) and the RiverView Foundation for their generous grants, as well as to Ms. Anne Wiley for her support. Thanks to their assistance, SCCi has raised $175,000 towards the total purchase price of $300,000. For those interested in supporting this acquisition, additional information is available at https://millhole.scci.org/.

“The Open Space Institute is proud to have supported the Southeastern Cave Conservancy’s protection of Mill Hole Cave,” said Joel Houser, OSI’s Director of Capital Grants. “This effort reflects exactly the type of project we seek to advance—safeguarding wildlife and communities while creating welcoming, responsible access to the outdoors. We value our partnership with the Southeastern Cave Conservancy and the tremendous benefit they bring to the region.”

Image caption: Mill Hole Preserve.

OSI’s Appalachian Landscapes Protection Fund is made possible with a lead grant from the Doris Duke Foundation and with significant support from the Lyndhurst Foundation, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, Riverview Foundation, Tucker Foundation, Lookout Foundation, Footprint Foundation, Anonymous Foundation (2), as well as other foundations and individuals.

About Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.:

SCCi currently protects more than 170 caves on 38 preserves in 7 states. Founded in 1991, SCCi is the world’s largest land conservancy dedicated solely to cave conservation. SCCi conserves some of the Southeast’s most significant wild caves while protecting the habitat of many endangered animals, preserving historic artifacts, and providing some of the country’s best recreational caving. Learn more: https://saveyourcaves.org/

About RiverView Foundation

The Riverview Foundation seeks to enrich the livability and stewardship of select communities and natural areas located within the Buffalo Bayou, Broad, Horsepasture, Lower Tennessee, Medina, and Oconee River watersheds.

The foundation’s grantmaking priorities include the performing (musical) arts, habitat and wildlife conservation, parks and greenways, and other projects of interest to the Trustees.

About Open Space Institute

The Open Space Institute is a national leader in land conservation and efforts to make parks and other protected land more welcoming for all. Since 1974, OSI has partnered in the protection of more than 2.5 million at-risk and environmentally sensitive acres in the eastern U.S. OSI’s land protection promotes clean air and water, improves access to recreation, provides wildlife habitat, strengthens communities, and combats the devastating impacts of extreme weather.

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Nashville Expert Warns ‘Dripping Faucets’ Won’t Save Washing Machines from Storm Fern Damage

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Comfort Appliance Repair Tennessee (https://www.comfortappliancerepairtn.com) today warned Nashville homeowners that the standard advice to “drip faucets” during freezing weather is leaving one critical appliance vulnerable: the washing machine. As the city thaws from Storm Fern, owner Dennis Godynuk reports a surge in flooded laundry rooms caused by frozen intake valves that homeowners assumed were safe.

Image caption: Dennis pointing to a frozen vent.

“A dripping kitchen sink doesn’t protect your washer,” Godynuk says. “If your laundry room is on an exterior wall or over a crawlspace, that water line is a sitting duck. We are seeing valves frozen solid even in houses where the heat is on. If you try to force a wash cycle while that line is clogged with ice, you’ll either burn out the intake valve or cause a flood once the pipe thaws.”

With another hard freeze expected this weekend, Comfort Appliance Repair Tennessee recommends two “30-second checks” before doing laundry.

THE WASHER WATER TEST

Before starting a load, turn on a cold-water fill for five seconds. If no water enters the drum, stop immediately. Do not keep restarting the machine, as this puts extreme pressure on frozen plastic parts. Shut off the water valves at the wall until the area is fully warmed to prevent a “thaw-out flood” if an internal line has already cracked.

THE DRYER EXHAUST PATH

Ice and heavy sleet from Storm Fern have frozen many exterior dryer vent flaps shut. For gas dryers, this is a major safety risk. “If the exhaust can’t get out, it backs up into the home,” Godynuk warns. “Take a walk outside and clear any ice from the outdoor vent hood by hand. If your clothes are taking two cycles to dry, stop using the machine. It is a sign the vent is restricted.”

Comfort Appliance Repair Tennessee provides expert service for GE, Whirlpool, Samsung, and LG appliances across the greater Nashville area. All repairs include a 90-day warranty.

ABOUT COMFORT APPLIANCE REPAIR OF TENNESSEE:

Comfort Appliance Repair of Tennessee is a locally owned appliance repair firm serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Managed by owner Dennis Godynuk, the company provides expert maintenance for major laundry and kitchen brands including GE, Samsung, and Whirlpool. Godynuk’s practical home maintenance advice has been featured in national publications such as Family Handyman and BobVila.

More information: https://www.comfortappliancerepairtn.com/

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Franklin Madison Welcomes Farah Rehman as Group Vice President, Revenue Execution

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Madison is thrilled to announce the addition of Farah Rehman as Group Vice President, Revenue Execution. With 24 years of experience spanning product development, sales, marketing, and strategy, Farah brings a distinguished track record of helping build and scale insurance businesses to the executive leadership team.

Image caption: Franklin Madison Welcomes Farah Rehman as Group Vice President, Revenue Execution.

Farah joins Franklin Madison from Zurich North America, where she spent nearly 15 years in progressively senior roles, most recently as Head of Accident & Health and Head of Business Execution. During her tenure, she helped build and scale two businesses from the ground up within Zurich’s retail life insurance and A&H consumer solutions divisions. Before Zurich, Farah spent nearly nine years at AIG.

“Farah’s proven ability to develop winning strategies and help clients drive revenue growth makes her an invaluable addition to our leadership team,” said Andrea Heger, CEO of Franklin Madison. “Her deep expertise in insurance, combined with her track record of building businesses from inception to scale, aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver innovative solutions that empower our partners. We’re excited to have her leadership as we continue our growth trajectory.”

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Farah holds an M.B.A. in Marketing and Consumer Behavior from Rice Business and a B.A. from the University of Houston’s C.T. Bauer College of Business.

When she’s not driving business results, Farah is committed to mentoring the next generation and is an avid traveler.

Please join us in welcoming Farah Rehman to the Franklin Madison family.

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Move For Hunger’s Music City Drop Raises Over Half a Million Meals to Fight Hunger

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief nonprofit, successfully hosted its Music City Drop event in downtown Nashville, rallying the community and corporate partners to raise the equivalent of more than 680,000 meals for families in need.

Image caption: Dana Paslowski of Move For Hunger rappelling down the Omni Nashville Hotel.

The high-energy event invited 50 brave participants to rappel 20 stories down the Omni Hotel, turning courage into action in the fight against hunger. Thanks to incredible community support and ongoing donations, Music City Drop 2025 has already surpassed expectations—making it one of Move For Hunger’s most impactful events of the year.

“This year’s Music City Drop showed the incredible spirit of Nashville,” said Adam Lowy, Executive Director of Move For Hunger. “From participants to sponsors, everyone came together to make a statement—hunger is a problem we can solve, and it starts with community.”

Image caption: Brett Battina of Beltmann Relocation Group rappelling down the Omni Nashville Hotel.

The event was supported by the generous support of Rice Krispies Treats along with People Magazine, Kroger, Dollar General, & Apex Moving + Storage, whose partnership helped make the event possible.

As part of this year’s efforts, Move For Hunger also launched a Snack Pack Activation, providing 1,000 additional meals for the local community. The snack kits—featuring donations from Kroger, Dollar General, and Rice Krispies Treat—were delivered to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee on November 19 – along with an additional truckload of Rice Krispies Treats bars to make the holiday season a little sweeter for hungry families.

To date, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 53 million meals to families in need, including more than 1 million meals to folks living in Tennessee.

Visit https://moveforhunger.org/drop/ to support this campaign. Every dollar raised helps Move For Hunger deliver four meals to those in need.

Image caption: Move For Hunger’s Music City Drop logo.

About Move For Hunger

Move For Hunger is a national nonprofit organization that fights hunger and food waste by mobilizing the moving, relocation, and multi-family housing industries to rescue surplus food and deliver it to local food banks. Since 2009, Move For Hunger’s network has delivered over 64 million pounds of food, providing more than 53 million meals to those in need across the U.S. and Canada.

Learn more at https://moveforhunger.org/

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Music City Drop Comes to Nashville: Rappel 20 Stories to Fight Hunger

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief nonprofit, is bringing an unforgettable experience to downtown Nashville this fall. The Music City Drop invites brave participants to rappel 20 stories down the Omni Hotel while raising awareness and critical funds to fight hunger and food waste.

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Hunger continues to affect 47 million Americans, including 1 in 5 children in Tennessee, while nearly 40% of food produced goes to waste. This unique event shines a spotlight on the crisis and fuels Move For Hunger’s nationwide food recovery efforts.

With a goal of providing 600,000 meals, 92 participants will descend the side of the Omni, supported by a growing roster of corporate sponsors including Rice Krispies Treats, Kroger, People Magazine, Dollar General and other national partners.

“Music City Drop isn’t just an adrenaline rush—it’s a statement,” said Adam Lowy, Executive Director, Move For Hunger. “Each step down the building represents hope for families who don’t know where their next meal will come from.”

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Location: Omni Hotel, Downtown Nashville

Who Can Participate: Individuals and Teams

To register to rappel, volunteer, or sponsor, visit: https://moveforhunger.org/music-city-drop

ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER:

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that mobilizes transportation resources to deliver surplus food to communities in need. In addition to recovering food for our nation’s food banks, Move For Hunger organizes hundreds of educational and impactful team building events each year. To date, they have delivered more than 52 million meals to communities in need. For more information, or to find out how you can get involved, visit https://www.MoveForHunger.org/.

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New financing options & Labor Day event happening at reopened Tennessee American Freight stores

American Freight offers a wide selection of items for every room in the home, including living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Tennessee, with locations in Chattanooga and Goodlettsville. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

Image caption: Labor Day event happening at reopened Tennessee American Freight stores.

New Ownership, Renewed Vision
“We want the loyal customers of American Freight to know that our Tennessee stores are open and ready for business,” said Brent Turner, Chairman of the Board. “With a smaller, more efficient footprint compared to big-box competitors, American Freight can operate leaner and pass savings directly to customers.”

“We’re not just reopening in Tennessee, we’re redefining what it means to shop at American Freight,” said Ken Peters, Director of Store Ops at American Freight. “Our customers can expect the same great value they’ve always trusted, but with new ways to buy that make it even easier to bring home what they need today.”

More Ways to Buy: Flexible Payment Options for Every Household
As part of the Tennessee reopening, American Freight is introducing a range of new, flexible payment solutions that make it easier for customers to get what they need — no matter their budget or credit status:

Financing Options: Credit-friendly financing for qualified customers, with low monthly payments available.
100% Approved Layaway Program: Reserve your items today with a small deposit and make interest-free payments over time.

Whether you’re furnishing your first home, replacing an outdated living room couch, or need to upgrade your sagging mattress, American Freight has you covered. With expanded options, customers have the freedom to choose what works best for their personal finances.

Learn more about available financing options and approval process at: AmericanFreight.com.

Labor Day 2025 Clearance Event
Happening now is American Freight’s Labor Day Clearance Event, open to the public. American Freight offers a wide assortment of new items at everyday low prices. Inventory is updated regularly, with many items available for same-day pickup or fast local delivery.

Shoppers can expect extra savings and offers such as:

Extra 25% off previously reduced furniture, mattresses and more
80% off refrigerators (while supplies last)
20% off select Stewart & Hamilton mattresses (starting 8/28)
Free rug (with purchase at participating stores)
On-site financing assistance
Same-day delivery available

The store’s warehouse-style showroom makes it easy to browse large, ready-to-take-home pieces with no guesswork or gimmicks. Find an store near you at: AmericanFreight.com/Stores. Offers only available in-store. Discount applied at register. Valid at participating stores.

Visit any of the Tennessee locations at:

Address	City	State	Zip	Phone
6242 Perimeter Drive	Chattanooga	TN	37421	(423) 855-7911
309 N. Main Street	Goodlettsville	TN	37072	(615) 378-3993

About American Freight:
Founded in 1994, American Freight is a leading retail chain committed to providing high-quality furniture and mattresses at affordable prices. With 60 retail locations, American Freight offers a wide selection of items for every room in the home, including living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms. Known for its warehouse-style stores, the company empowers customers with convenient payment options, layaway and budget-friendly prices.

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System4 Continues to Grow, Opens Office in Nashville

System4 simplifies processes for business owners, operators, and management by saving time, reducing complexity and overall cost

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — System4 Facility Services Management (“System4”), an industry leader in facility management solutions with a focus in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced that a new office has opened in Nashville, Tennessee. System4 of Nashville will be servicing Davidson and twelve surrounding counties.

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System4 of Nashville will be your one-stop shop for customized solutions that seamlessly deliver facility services within your budget and is powered by the winning combination of people and software. Whether you are looking for a commercial cleaning, disinfection, or building maintenance, we have you covered – inside and out!

On February 1, 2025, Larry Lord and Paul Capicik opened the System4 of Nashville location. System4 of Nashville’s office is located at 301 S. Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 100, Nashville, TN, 37211 and can be reached at 615-900-5055.

“We are excited to welcome Paul and Larry to System4,” said Scott Kubec, Chief Operating Officer, System4 Facility Services Management. “During the process of assessing and ultimately purchasing the Nashville franchise, it is evident that their skill sets will complement one another and create a dynamic partnership. I am looking forward to seeing the positive impact in the Nashville area.”

“We are truly honored to serve the vibrant community in and around Nashville,” said Larry Lord and Paul Capicik.

“At System4 of Nashville, our mission is to build long-lasting relationships with both our valued customers and trusted providers. We are your comprehensive, one-stop solution for all janitorial services, handling everything from routine cleanings to tackling even the most complex tasks with professionalism and care.

But we don’t stop there. We take the stress out of maintenance and repairs, managing every detail so you don’t have to. Our goal is to provide seamless, worry-free service that allows you to focus on what matters most.

Integrity and trust are the cornerstones of our business. Whether we’re meeting you for the first time or have been working together for years, you can count on us to deliver dependable, high-quality service every step of the way.

Nashville, we look forward to serving you and making your spaces shine. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your community!”

About System4:

Founded in 2004, System4 Facility Services Management has become an industry leader in commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance. With more than 60 locations nationally, System4 manages the interior and exterior of any size or type facility. As a business’s one point of contact for all facility service needs, System4 simplifies processes for business owners, operators, and management by saving time, reducing complexity and overall cost.

Learn more: https://system4.com/.

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Beycome Expands Its Game-Changing Real Estate Services to Tennessee – Empowering Homeowners and Buyers to Take Control of Their Journey

Tennessee homeowners and buyers are invited to experience the future of real estate at Beycome

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Beycome (Beycome.com), the leading online platform for buying and selling homes, is excited to announce its expansion into Tennessee. Building on the success of the Indiana launch four months ago, this move furthers Beycome’s mission to empower American homeowners and buyers to take full control of their real estate transactions using one of the most advanced digital solutions on the market – at a fraction of the traditional cost.

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Since 2020, Beycome.com has facilitated over 14,500 property sales across 11 states, saving customers more than $145 million in third-party fees. With its fully digital platform, Beycome offers a one-stop shop for all real estate needs. Following the updated NAR settlement in August 2024, Beycome’s innovative model now charges buyers just a 1% fee, crediting them with the extra traditional commission fees (an average of 2%) at closing. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to transparency and fairness.

Nico Jodin, CEO and founder of Beycome.com, shared his enthusiasm: “After our successful Michigan launch in May, we’re thrilled to bring our alternative real estate solution to Tennessee. The state’s dynamic real estate market is a perfect fit for our approach, giving sellers and buyers the tools to handle their transactions with confidence, ease, and substantial savings.”

Tennessee residents can now access Beycome’s complete suite of services starting at just $99. These services include extensive listing exposure, advanced marketing tools, legal document processing, negotiation support, and “Artur,” Beycome’s AI-powered co-pilot. With a dedicated support team, Beycome ensures the real estate process is simpler, more efficient, and more affordable than ever.

Kevin Gioia, the newly appointed VP of Operations and a 17-year real estate broker, emphasized the company’s guiding principles: “Real estate should be accessible, transparent, and straightforward for everyone. The NAR settlement has shown that the industry needs change, and we’re here to guide homeowners nationwide from listing to closing, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience.”

As Beycome.com enters Tennessee, it reaffirms its dedication to making real estate transactions more user-friendly, affordable, and accessible. Tennessee homeowners and buyers are invited to experience the future of real estate at Beycome.com.

About Beycome:

Beycome.com is a pioneering online platform revolutionizing the real estate industry. By equipping homeowners and buyers with superior tools, resources, and support, Beycome facilitates direct transactions while significantly reducing fees and commissions. Committed to transparency, efficiency, and empowerment, Beycome is transforming real estate for the digital age.

For more information, visit: https://www.beycome.com/.

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The Truth About Overdose: The Need To Save Lives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Police, nonprofits and community leaders gathered at the Church of Scientology community hall in Nashville, Tennessee, to mark Drug Overdose Awareness Day with a united effort to raise awareness and combat the overdose epidemic.

Drug overdose death rates increased in Tennessee from 17.2 per 100,000 in 2011 to 56.6 per 100,000 in 2021. According to the Centers for Disease Control's National Center for Health Statistics, Tennessee has the country's third-highest overdose mortality rate, under West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

The event underscored the importance of collective action, with speakers stressing that drug abuse is not an isolated issue but one that affects the entire community. By increasing awareness and encouraging cooperation between community groups, Drug-Free Tennessee aims to create a safer and healthier Nashville for future generations.

Organized by Drug-Free Tennessee, the local chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World, the event featured education and prevention strategies and emphasized the importance of reaching young people with factual, engaging drug prevention materials.

"Our community must work together to end the devastating impact of drug abuse," said Rev. Brian Fesler, Director of Public Affairs of the Church of Scientology of Nashville and coordinator of Drug-Free Tennessee. "Education is the foundation of prevention and that's why we make resources like The Truth About Drugs available for everyone to use." He emphasized the importance of reaching young people with factual, engaging drug prevention materials. "Our community must work together to end the devastating impact of drug abuse."

Attendees engaged in discussions about strategies to reduce drug-related harm and left with copies of The Truth About Drugs educational materials to share within their organizations and communities.

This year's UN Office on Drugs and Crime motto stresses the importance of drug education-"The evidence is clear: invest in prevention." UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that "breaking the cycle of suffering means starting at the beginning, before drugs take hold, by investing in prevention."

Foundation for a Drug-Free World is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Thanks to the support of Churches of Scientology and Scientologists, the Foundation makes its acclaimed secular drug education and prevention materials and programs available free of charge to anyone wishing to use them to educate others on this vital subject.

For decades, Scientologists have engaged in drug education and prevention in their communities, inspired by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, who wrote, "Research has demonstrated that the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs."

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olice, nonprofits and community leaders gathered at the Church of Scientology community hall in Nashville, Tennessee, to mark Drug Overdose Awareness Day with a united effort to raise awareness and combat the overdose epidemic.

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On Volunteer Recognition Day, the Church of Scientology Nashville Thanks Volunteers Everywhere Whose Help Makes Life Better for Us All

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Help is a central concept of the Scientology religion. In a lecture delivered by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard in 1958, he said, "the biggest right there is, is not the right to vote, is not the right to freedom of speech or press or religion or anything else. The biggest right there is in human rights is the right to help."

This concept is not only part of Church Scripture but is also in the very structure of Scientology Churches, with their coordination and support of humanitarian and social betterment programs. It is echoed in the Code of a Scientologist, which calls on members to "support true humanitarian endeavors in the fields of human rights."

The Church of Scientology Nashville marked this year's Volunteer Recognition Day and National Volunteer Week by acknowledging its own volunteers and volunteers everywhere who devote their time and efforts in service to others.

"Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community," said Julie Brinker, Public Relations Officer of the Nashville Scientology Church. "Their dedication and selflessness uplift society and inspire others to make a difference."

Among the various humanitarian and social betterment groups the Church supports is Tennessee United for Human Rights - the local chapter of United for Human Rights International. Rev. Brian Fesler, pastor of the Nashville Church of Scientology, serves on the planning committee of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission and the Church has hosted the Commission's recent annual International Human Rights Day Celebrations, marking the UN's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The Church also hosts community open house events for other national and international days including a World Happiness Day open house, cohosted by the local chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation, another in honor of World Civil Defense Day in coordination with the Church's Volunteer Ministers, and yet another marking International Day Against Drug Abuse, cohosted by Drug-Free Tennessee, the local chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World.

This month, the Church celebrated 39 years in Nashville and the 2009 dedication of its new home by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige. The following year, the Church, located at 1130 8th Avenue South, took top honors in the City of Nashville's 35th Annual Preservation Awards for meeting all safety standards with its restoration of its new facility while preserving the beauty and grace of the original 1898 building.

An Ideal Scientology Organization, the Church of Scientology Nashville realizes Mr. Hubbard's vision that all Churches of Scientology not only provide the ideal facilities to service Scientologists on their ascent to higher states of spiritual freedom, but they also serve as a home for the entire community and a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

For more information or to participate in humanitarian and social betterment programs supported by the Church of Scientology, visit the Church of Scientology Nashville or the nearest Scientology Church, or watch episodes of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network to see how activists of diverse cultures, creeds and nationalities use these campaigns to create change in their communities and nations.

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Help is a central concept of the Scientology religion. In a lecture delivered by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard in 1958, he said, "the biggest right there is, is not the right to vote, is not the right to freedom of speech or press or religion or anything else. The biggest right there is in human rights is the right to help."

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Percy announces agenda for fifth annual National Home Valuation Week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Percy, maker of pre-mover data intelligence-driven client engagement and retention tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced the agenda for its annual National Home Valuation Week (NHVW) event, which will be held virtually on April 3-7, 2023.

Now in its fifth year, NHVW will offer five days of curated content for real estate agents and brokerage leadership. Led by Percy's team of proptech and real estate marketing experts and featuring prominent broker executives, NHVW's sessions have been designed to help agents win listings from sellers at the most opportune time in the market. During this one-week event, Percy will empower agents with best practices to strategically engage clients with proprietary buyer demand data and market insights.

Event sessions will air live and recordings will be available for registrants to view on demand.

The NHVW agenda is as follows:

* Monday, April 3 - Kick-Off Session and 2023 Housing Market Overview

* Monday, April 3 - How to Leverage NHVW to 2x Your Listing Leads

* Tuesday, April 4 - From Agent to Advisor: Thriving in a Low Inventory Market with Equity Insights

* Wednesday, April 5 - Promoting your HVS: How Top Agents Leverage Social Media

* Thursday, April 6 - Winning Best Practices to Double Your Repeat Business & Referral Business

* Friday, April 7 - The Perfect Script: How to Run a Buyer Market Analysis

During NHVW, Percy will host a friendly competition that challenges real estate agents to engage the most clients using Percy's listing optimization tools. The three competition categories are: (1) Most monthly report subscriptions, (2) Most Home Valuation Reports generated and (3) Most Buyer Market Analyses (BMAs) generated. First place winners will be announced Monday, April 10, 2023, and will receive a one-on-one strategy session with Percy Founder and CEO Charles Williams, Vice President of Customer Success Brandon Carroll and Director of Education Lucas Rogers.

"Agents have communicated that they are especially eager to attend this year's National Home Valuation Week because they are hungry for strategies that help them navigate a contracted housing market using the power of Percy," said Williams. "Percy prides itself on delivering an average ROI of 409% across all customers. My goal for this event is to inspire our users and equip them with knowledge that will catapult them into top-tier performers."

Percy will reach out to clients with a full agenda and marketing assets as they become available.

About Percy:

Percy delivers real-time consumer behavior and homebuying intent data to real estate agents and mortgage lenders through consumer-focused engagement tools. Powered by unparalleled pre-mover intelligence, Percy aggregates billions of buyer activity in real-time across major real estate search portals and leading brokerage websites, helping identify prospective buyers for a specific home. Over 40% of the top 100 real estate brokerages in the US, collectively representing over 250,000 agents, rely on Percy to differentiate themselves with data and reshape the way agents and lenders capture, engage, and retain clients.

To learn more about Percy, visit https://percy.ai/.

Percy, maker of pre-mover data intelligence-driven client engagement and retention tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced the agenda for its annual National Home Valuation Week (NHVW) event, which will be held virtually on April 3-7, 2023.

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Percy honored as a 2023 HW Tech100 company for innovation in real estate and mortgage technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that HousingWire has named it as a 2023 HW Tech100 honoree. The HW Tech100 awards program recognizes the most innovative technology companies reshaping the mortgage and real estate industries.

Percy was honored for its pre-mover intelligence and marketing tools that reshape the way real estate brokerages and mortgage lenders capture, engage and retain clients by delivering real-time data intelligence on consumer behavior and homebuying intent. For real estate agents, Percy's flagship Home Valuation Site (HVS) engages seller leads with equity insights and proprietary market demand data that establish agents as market experts. For loan officers, the HSV's personalized home equity dashboard reveals financing options and insight into borrowing power.

"By empowering housing professionals with foresight into the early signs of home buying and selling intent, Percy has helped its clients engage more than 1.2 million homeowners who represent a potential listing volume of over $1 trillion," said Percy Founder and CEO Charles Williams. "Our success as a proptech disruptor is made possible by the hard work of Percy's talented team members."

"As someone who had a front-row seat to watch the housing economy's tech transformation, I am increasingly in awe of the innovation we have seen from the Tech100 winners year after year," HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "With new technologies emerging every day, I am proud to be part of this exciting journey that has positioned the industry to be more efficient, more transparent and more accessible than ever before."

The complete list of 2023 HW Tech100 Real Estate and Tech100 Mortgage honorees can be viewed in the March edition of HW Magazine and on HousingWire's website.

About Percy:

Percy delivers real-time, pre-mover data intelligence on consumer behavior and homebuying intent to real estate agents and mortgage lenders. Using proprietary machine learning, Percy aggregates billions of pre-buying and pre-selling consumer behavior signals throughout the homeownership journey to reshape the way agents and lenders capture, engage and retain their clients. Over 40% of the top 100 real estate brokerages in the U.S., collectively representing over 250,000 agents, rely on Percy to differentiate themselves with data.

Learn more at: https://percy.ai/

Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that HousingWire has named it as a 2023 HW Tech100 honoree. The HW Tech100 awards program recognizes the most innovative technology companies reshaping the mortgage and real estate industries.

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Established Knoxville ophthalmology practice expands its services with a new doctor

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, a leading eye care provider in East Tennessee, recently expanded its team of skilled medical professionals with the addition of General Ophthalmologist Andrew Johnston, M.D., to offer its growing patient base even more options for top-rate eye care.

Johnston will work closely with the practice's 17 Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to provide a true comprehensive level of eye care that seamlessly aligns with the collective goal of the practice. From disease diagnosis, treatment, and management, Johnston does it all utilizing both surgical and nonsurgical technology. Aside from the fulfillment of monitoring, preserving, and improving the vision of his patients, Johnston is particularly excited about the opportunity to actively collaborate with other top minds in the field to provide next-level care using all the tools at their disposal.

"We've got our own surgery center, our own LASIK(r) center, a medical retina specialist, two cornea specialists, and so much more," Johnston said. "There is such camaraderie between the doctors. It really is everything that you could want in a practice. I really want to be a team player and do whatever I can to help both my patients and the practice. Those are the things that I really care about."

With the recent population growth in the Knoxville area, Practice Managing Partner and Ophthalmologist Kirk Haun, M.D., F.A.C.S., says Johnston's joining the team is further proof of the practice's dedication to meeting an increased demand for quality, neighborhood eye care.

"As more people are moving to East Tennessee, obviously the need for more medical services goes up, too," said Haun. "Dr. Johnston brings more knowledge and skill to the table in treating a wide range of eye conditions and diseases, and we never want to miss a beat in meeting our patients' needs. We couldn't be more pleased to have him join our team."

Dr. Johnston completed medical school at UT Health Science Center in Memphis followed by an internship at UT Hospital in Knoxville. He then went back to Memphis to complete his residency at the Hamilton Eye Institute.

Though he admits he's had a bit of a long educational journey that eventually led him to Ophthalmology, Johnston is quick to point out that so many things just seemed to click along the way and solidify that it is indeed the field he's meant to be in.

"It's hard to beat," he said. "Nothing came close to it really. I just realized Ophthalmology was the best fit for me."

Dr. Johnston will split his time between several locations of the practice to serve as many East Tennesseans as he can. To schedule an appointment, call 865-584-0905.

To learn more about Dr. Johnston or the other providers at Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, visit https://www.ccteyes.com/

Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, a leading eye care provider in East Tennessee, recently expanded its team of skilled medical professionals with the addition of General Ophthalmologist Andrew Johnston, M.D., to offer its growing patient base even more options for top-rate eye care.

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Percy CEO Charles Williams honored as RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker for the second consecutive year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that CEO Charles Williams has been named an RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker. Williams was honored in the Futurist category for innovation in the property technology (proptech) field that has enabled real estate brokerages to close more deals and strengthen client relationships.

The Real Estate Newsmakers award program recognizes housing leaders who have made newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry and have positively impacted the communities they serve. RISMedia editors named six categories of winners: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders and Luminaries. In 2022, Williams was recognized in the Influencer category.

"It's always so inspiring to see the incredible accomplishments of so many real estate professionals around the country, and this year's group of 2023 Newsmakers takes that concept to a whole new level," said John Featherston, founder, CEO and publisher of RISMedia. "From the creativity and innovation being implemented through our changing times, to industry records being broken, to the wonderful charitable work being done across the nation, we continue to be amazed by the ingenuity and success of these real estate professionals, over 300 of whom we are honoring on our sixth year of publishing Real Estate Newsmakers."

"As a third-generation real estate professional, I've witnessed firsthand the hoops that real estate agents jump through to identify high-intent home buyers and sellers. That's why my strategic vision for Percy centers on demystifying the time-consuming process of cultivating and converting leads," said Williams. "Receiving RISMedia's Newsmaker award for the second consecutive year strengthens my resolve to empower the real estate industry with state-of-the-art tools that harness the power of behavioral data to drive revenue."

RISMedia will honor 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers at a September 6 event held in conjunction with its 2023 CEO & Leadership Exchange. The complete list of 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers can be viewed in RISMedia's online directory or in the February issue of Real Estate magazine.

About Percy:

Percy leverages the power of housing market intelligence to help real estate brokers and mortgage lenders close more deals and build lifelong client relationships. With fully customized web pages and interactive dashboards that hook clients on homeownership data and proprietary market insights for housing professionals, Percy positions brokers and lenders as trusted advisors in the homeownership journey. More than 150 U.S. real estate brokers, including nine of the top 10 brokerages, rely on Percy to differentiate themselves with data. To learn more about Percy, visit https://percy.ai/.

About RISMedia:

For more than 40 years, RISMedia has provided the residential real estate industry with news, trends and business development strategies through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine; its leading website, RISMedia.com; its premium content channel, Premier; its award-winning Housecall blog; and its iconic networking and educational events, including RISMedia's virtual Real Estate's Rocking in the New Year; RISMedia's CEO Exchange; RISMedia's Power Broker Forum, Reception & Dinner; and RISMedia's Newsmakers Reception & Dinner. Through RISMedia's content programs - including ACE, a turn-key social media content system - real estate professionals share thousands of articles, infographics and videos each day created by RISMedia editors and contributors, helping them influence hundreds of thousands of consumers as they consider buying and/or selling a home. Visit RISMedia.com, RISMedia's Premier, and ACESocial for more information.

Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that CEO Charles Williams has been named an RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker. Williams was honored in the Futurist category for innovation in the property technology (proptech) field that has enabled real estate brokerages to close more deals and strengthen client relationships.

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New Knoxville aesthetics and wellness spa provides an all-inclusive experience

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Culture Aesthetics & Wellness, a new med spa located in the Farragut community, has recently opened its doors with a mission to offer the people of Knoxville and East Tennessee a true, all-inclusive experience, owners say. It's been a labor of love, but the practice established its sophisticated, state-of-the-art facility off Concord Road followed by the launch of its cutting-edge website, all to rave reviews from an eager client-base.

Culture is the brainchild of board-certified aesthetic nurse specialist Erica Oakes, RN, CANS, and practice manager Leila Beyer. In addition to the sought-after aesthetic and wellness treatments they provide for people in their native East Tennessee, the partners strive to provide the very best client experience possible.

"Culture had been a dream of mine for a long time," Oakes said. "So it's been an amazing journey of gathering the right people in the right place with the right treatments and turning it into a beautiful reality. I want to ensure our clients that my team and I will use the most innovative and latest approaches available to address their concerns in the best ways possible. It's all about offering an all-inclusive environment to perfectly meld aesthetics and wellness together."

In assembling the team, the partners made sure to focus on not only recruiting other professionals with accomplished skillsets, but also that each individual possessed very similar visions for providing an unprecedented experience in collaboration with the rest of the team.

"We just had a dream of a place where we could bring some of the best providers together and show Knoxville something it hadn't seen before," Beyer said. "We want to be a one-stop shop for all things aesthetics and wellness. Our providers that have come on have that same vision. That's how we ended up bringing everyone together, the same ambition and the same drive. Through Culture, we're bringing education, innovation, and products to Knoxville faster."

Culture provides popular aesthetic treatments, such as Botox®, dermal fillers, microneedling, laser treatments, chemical peels, and more, as well as a variety of wellness programs, like hormone replacement therapy, weight loss management, and sexual health.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call (865) 500-0101 or visit https://culturemedspa.com/.

Culture Aesthetics & Wellness, a new med spa located in the Farragut community, has recently opened its doors with a mission to offer the people of Knoxville and East Tennessee a true, all-inclusive experience, owners say. It's been a labor of love, but the practice established its sophisticated, state-of-the-art facility off Concord Road followed by the launch of its cutting-edge website, all to rave reviews from an eager client-base.

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Rackley Roofing Wins Prestigious 2022 Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year Award

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Roofing Contractor," the roofing industry's leading national magazine, recently announced its pick for Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year - Rackley Roofing. The award was announced at the magazine's 18th annual "Best of Success" conference which took place December 4-6 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Phoenix, AZ.

"It's such an honor to be recognized as the Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year," Curtis Sutton, president and CEO, Rackley Roofing, says. "It's clear that our unmatched customer service, safety, and documentation have paid off in more ways than one."

Rackley Roofing practices their core values (humble, hungry, smart, innovative, customer-focused and accountable) daily. Their employee recruitment campaign demonstrates how inclusive they are by empowering people from all walks of life to excel within the company.

"Roofing Contractor" recognized that Rackley Roofing invests in the latest training and doesn't skimp on developing the best people. They saw their passion for community and for pushing boundaries.

"True stars rise to the top not by chance but through purpose and passion," said Jill Bloom, Group Publisher of "Roofing Contractor" Magazine. "Rackley's purpose and passion shine bright through the way they care about their people. There's so much more I could say about them! We are honored to have them as our Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year!"

Though all of Rackley Roofing's core values are seen in their day-to-day operations, their core value of "innovate" is a focus for Rackley Roofing as they leverage technology throughout the roofing process. In 2019, they were the recipient of the Roofing Technology Think Tank - RT3 Innovator of the Year award, which honors contractors for technical innovation and product development.

"The Rackley team lives their core values, making marketing their company a true delight. Nothing is fake or exaggerated; they truly are the best of the best," Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, a marketing agency, that provides services to Rackley, says.

Sutton's approach to marketing is out-of-the-box, but stays on track - literally. He created a NASCAR team which stems from his love of racing and desire to be the best of the best where he decided to bring these two worlds together. The NASCAR team, Rackley WAR, is bringing the world of roofing to millions of users and daily expands the Rackley Roofing brand saturation.

"When you invest in a brand, you'll see results," Sutton says.

Transforming the industry is what Rackley Roofing does and will continue to do. Every day they're looking for new ways to revolutionize the roofing industry, and they do just that one roof at a time.

About Rackley Roofing:

Established in 1974, Rackley Roofing is the leading industrial and commercial roofing contractor in Tennessee. As a full-service roofing company, its dedicated, in-house crews each focus on one specialty. They only hire highly skilled, full-time roofing experts. Their mission is to transform the roofing industry through unmatched customer service, documentation and safety.

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"Roofing Contractor," the roofing industry's leading national magazine, recently announced its pick for Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year - Rackley Roofing. The award was announced at the magazine's 18th annual "Best of Success" conference which took place December 4-6 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Phoenix, AZ.

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Nashville Band Releases Disturbing Music Video About the ‘Dangers of Christian Nationalism’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nashville-based Future Girl Records today announced the release of "Traitor," a music video by the rock band We_Anomaly. The song, written by Gabriel Gabor, sounds the alarm about the dangers of the current Christian Nationalist movement in America.

"I believe Christian Nationalists aka evangelicals are an imminent threat to American democracy," says Gabriel Gabor the band's leader and songwriter.

He goes on to say, "Evangelicals are dangerous. They secretly hate American democratic values. In fact, they are very comfortable with fascism just like many of their Evangelical and Catholic forefathers were in Nazi Germany. They'd have no problem making Trump king aka president for life just like his buddy Putin. As long as Trump continues to support the church like Adolf Hitler did.

"For America to be saved we need to get to the root of the problem. We need to look past Trump and the republican party. This evil originates in churches. It's the pastor, the priest, and the seemingly innocent little old lady with the bible in her hand, just like in the video.

"I named the song 'Traitor' because that's exactly what I believe they are. These people must be stopped here and now or America as we know it will cease to exist."

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Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Future Girl Records is a full-service entertainment agency that specializes in creating content with pro-democratic and social justice messaging.

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Nashville-based Future Girl Records today announced the release of "Traitor," a music video by the rock band We_Anomaly. The song, written by Gabriel Gabor, sounds the alarm about the dangers of the current Christian Nationalist movement in America.

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Native Tennessean Eric Sollenberger, M.D., expands Knoxville Ophthalmology practice as Cornea Specialist

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, a leading eye care provider in East Tennessee, recently expanded with the addition of Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist Eric Sollenberger, M.D. Joining the practice, for Sollenberger, essentially means the continuation of an almost 70-year family legacy of eye care in East Tennessee.

As a Cornea Specialist, Sollenberger will work closely with the practice's 16 Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to focus on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions and diseases of the cornea with both surgical and nonsurgical technology. Dr. Sollenberger is also well versed on all other eye conditions and diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and more.

"With the continued growth of our practice, we're glad to be expanding to meet the increasing demand for quality eye care in East Tennessee," said Dr. Kirk Haun. "Dr. Sollenberger offers valuable knowledge in treating a wide array of eye conditions and diseases, especially concerning the cornea. We're thrilled to have him on our team."

Dr. Sollenberger plans to introduce even more advanced vision-improving techniques to the practice, including a procedure called DSO (Descemet Stripping Only), a non-transplant cornea procedure to treat Fuch's dystrophy. Sollenberger performed the first two of these procedures ever done at Washington University in St. Louis, resulting in 20/20 vision for his patients.

Dr. Sollenberger was raised in Knoxville, the grandson of Dr. J. Ed Campbell, who founded the practice in 1952. Sollenberger's exposure to the field throughout his youth, thanks to his grandfather, his uncle Dr. Philip Campbell, and his mother Marilyn Sollenberger, Certified Ophthalmic Technician, played a crucial role in his decision to pursue a career in eye care.

But clinical rotations at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis gave Sollenberger his first true feel of the profession. After completing his residency, Sollenberger carried out his cornea fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, which enthralled him with the delicate procedure of cornea transplantation.

"Cornea transplants are an unbelievable surgery," Sollenberger said. "The degree of sophistication is amazing. Being able to transplant a hundredth-of-a-millimeter thick piece of tissue in 20-30 minutes and restore a patient's vision is incredible. It's such an elegant surgery."

Dr. Sollenberger is available at most locations for the practice. To schedule an appointment, call 865-584-0905.

To learn more about Dr. Sollenberger and Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, visit https://www.ccteyes.com/

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Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, a leading eye care provider in East Tennessee, recently expanded with the addition of Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist Eric Sollenberger, M.D. Joining the practice, for Sollenberger, essentially means the continuation of an almost 70-year family legacy of eye care in East Tennessee.

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EPIC Welcomes Parker Rains – Adds to Middle Market Property & Casualty Practice

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Parker Rains has joined the firm as Managing Principal within its Property & Casualty Practice.

In his new position with EPIC, Rains will focus on business development and client management by providing risk management advice and consultation to help clients fulfill long-term goals for their businesses. He will be based in Nashville.

Rains was previously an executive vice president for a regional middle market commercial insurance agency, and head of its Nashville regional office, covering the Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida markets. He was named to Insurance Business magazine's 2017 Young Guns 2017, an exclusive list featuring the top 55 insurance professionals in the U.S. under the age of 35. In 2018, he was honored by appearing in Insurance Business magazine's Top Producers list, which included 80 of the top performing agents in the nation.

"We are thrilled to have Parker join our Nashville Team," commented Jim Phillips, Midwest Commercial Practice Leader for EPIC. "He brings enthusiasm and energy into every opportunity. We are excited to see what Parker can build with EPIC's significant client resources and customized solutions."

"Continuing our expansion in Tennessee, across the Southeastern Region and throughout all of EPIC is exciting and we are pleased to have someone with Parker's talents and expertise join our team," said Adam Meyerowitz, President - EPIC Midwest and Southeast Region.

Parker Rains

Email: parker.rains[at]epicbrokers.com

Phone: (615) 994-0616

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail insurance brokerage, has more than 2,800 team members operating from more than eighty offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to clients. EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Parker Rains has joined the firm as Managing Principal within its Property & Casualty Practice.

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High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players) asks ‘Why Do We Love Music?’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- High Mountain Breezes today announced the release of their first video "Why Do We Love Music?" The video is being released following the successful launch of their first album back in early 2022, "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The Record is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

"Why do we love music? When we listen, our mood changes, we remember, we're inspired. Wherever we are and whatever we are doing, the experience is better with good music. We can be inside a concert hall and the music can take us to the great outdoors... our favorite styles and our favorite artists can transform our experiences anywhere. we can be listening while we are working in our office, and we almost feel a cool breeze in the air," said Bruce Tarletsky, Founder of High Mountain Breezes.

He went on to say, "We are truly touched and most honored by the tremendous response our music has received since its release, we felt it was time to let our friends in music learn a little bit more about who we are and our approach to our kind of music, thus we are releasing our 'Why Do We Love Music' video."

View video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyjWuC7x1QY

In the last six months, after a successful launch of "Daddy's Margarita Rose," the record, on major streaming services back in January of 2022, three (3) songs off of the record have been released in Europe. All three songs experienced success on the European Charts, all climbing into the top 10 and reaching as high as number 2# for the first release and #3 for the second release. The current release off of Daddy's Margarita Rose, the record, has been on the European Top 40 Charts for four weeks (4) it debuted at #12 and currently sits at #8 (Hotdisc Top 40, August 28, 2022).

"It's a real breath of fresh air listening to the HMB Players album. I love the diversity and the quality of the musicianship as well as excellent vocal performances by the likes of Dave Gibson in the mix. European audiences have certainly taken the band to their heart and the DJs too as the first three singles have become Top 10 hits in the Hotdisc chart," said Stuart Cameron, Hotdisc Managing Director. "The Hotdisc Chart is a survey put together by European country music DJs who rate the current crop of songs available via Hotdisc, Europe's number 1 promotional service."

In early October 2022, High Mountain Breezes plans on releasing its fourth (4th) track off of the "Daddy's Margarita Rose" record, their cover of a classic song, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." When first released on streaming services, the song was very well received, with almost 114,000 streams on Spotify alone. "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" brings an amazing vibe that that we have seen leave listeners be inspired and thankful for the times of their lives. We just can wait to share it with our friends in Europe and around the World. Our arrangement, which we believe is unique and different from any of the original versions that audiences have come to know, was done by Chris Leuzinger, who simply nailed it.

Deborah Allen, a Grammy-nominated entertainer, an extraordinarily talented singer, songwriter, producer and performer brings her amazing talent and heart & soul to the song as one of the featured artists accompanied by the HMB Players. Ms. Allen said, "I'm proud to be a small part of this 'wonderful' circle of great friends and music."

"It was a pleasure working on this wonderful project with such a talented team of musicians, singers and engineers. Everyone was so passionate about their contributions, and it shows in the music that was recorded. I look forward to this project getting out to the public," said Bob Bullock, Producer, High Mountain Breezes / New West Productions. Bob has spent nearly 50 years in the music industry with over 50 Gold & Platinum Records to his credit.

"Having been involved with the Nashville music scene for 25 years, my mind was blown when I saw the artists involved with High Mountain Breezes. The music they have created reflects their sublime artistry. Though many of the players are not household names, anyone who has listened to Country music or been to a show has enjoyed the music they have been a part of. No surprise that this is one of my favorite albums of 2022!" said Ed Gertler of Digital Delivery Services.

High Mountain Breezes is asking fans to be sure to click on the "Follow" buttons on their favorite streaming so that they can continue to be a part of the High Mountain Breezes experience along with us as we continue to bring our music to the world.

About the HMB Players (High Mountain Breezes Players):

The HMB Players are a studio group. We are a collection of life long music friends who take time out of our professional careers to come together in the High Mountain Breezes to reconnect, share in our friendships and our God given talents to create our own style of music together. When we are in the studio, it is a very heartfelt and spiritual experience shared among friends who love what they do as opposed to just a studio work session. One HMB Player expressed who we are and what we do so very eloquently when he said, "The gift of being a worthy session player is two-fold, first; using one's palette to augment something already beautiful, and second, being trusted and skilled enough to do it."

As we come together as a team, we are doing the same for ourselves, together. In a way, we are leaving our own mark on music, our legacy so to speak. When we come together, it is truly a collaborative effort. Time seems to stand still as everyone shares in the creative process. Everyone from the players, the vocalist, the songwriting team, and producers contribute to a record. Like in years gone by, we make our records the old fashion way, right in the studio.

So, when you hear one of our songs, you will feel the chemistry of years of friendships, the love, skills and collaboration of experiences, ideas and individual feelings in our records and music. We all are truly very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to make our kind of music together and spend a little time together, hopefully for years to come.

We Are a Music Family:

Over the years, our lives in music have brought so many wonderful individuals with so much God given talents into our lives. True lifelong friendships have grown from our paths having crossed with them. We are all very honored and truly blessed to be able to call each of them friend. Our friends have meant so much to the music that has been ingrained in generations of hearts around the world and for that, it's a gift that will last till the end of time. We love and admire each of them, as we are sure fans do too through their music that has touched all our hearts and souls.

For more information, contact Bruce E. Tarletsky, Founder, High Mountain Breezes Publishing, LLC by email at highmtbreezespub@aol.com or visit https://www.highmountainbreezes.com/

LINK TO STREAMING SERVICES: https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/aRHJ6XlFPR

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/DyjWuC7x1QY

High Mountain Breezes today announced the release of their first video "Why Do We Love Music?" The video is being released following the successful launch of their first album back in early 2022, "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The Record is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

Related link: https://www.highmountainbreezes.com/

Southwestern Investment Group’s Jesse Scroggins Named to Forbes’ List of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors

FRANKLIN, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, is pleased to announce that Jesse Scroggins, Executive Vice President and head of the Jesse Scroggins Wealth Team, has been named to Forbes' list of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors. The list recognizes a select group of individuals who are 40 years of age or younger, have a minimum of four years of industry experience, and lead - or are viewed as potential leaders of - their teams.

Jesse specializes in financial planning and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS(r)) designation, has received his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, and is an independent, registered representative with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. The Jesse Scroggins Wealth Team, based in Homewood, AL, takes a highly personal approach to serving its clients, offering convenience and simplicity so clients can focus on what is important to them.

"On behalf of the firm, I want to congratulate Jesse for this significant achievement," said Jeff Dobyns, President of Southwestern Investment Group. "He is an invaluable contributor to our team, and we couldn't be more proud of his work and the leadership he continues to demonstrate. Jesse is the true embodiment of our firm's values and our approach to serving clients."

The ranking, developed by Forbes' partner, SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, weighing factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews.

Since its beginning in 2002, Southwestern Investment Group's family of advisors has come together to provide clients with a service level that is both personal and intimate, while offering the products of a large-scale organization, thanks to its relationship with broker/dealer Raymond James Financial Services. To learn more, visit the company's website at https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/.

About Southwestern Investment Group:

As of 3/31/2022. Southwestern Investment Group was established in 2002 as an independent practice and manages more than $5.8 billion in client assets. The advisors at Southwestern Investment Group are registered representatives with Raymond James Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, which allows them to have the support of a large company while offering the personalized services of a small organization. Southwestern Investment Group uses sensible, sound, and conservative investment strategies and holistic services to enhance and help preserve your wealth. For more information, visit swinvestmentgroup.com.

About Raymond James Financial Services:

As of 3/31/2022. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,500 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. Total client assets are $1.26 trillion. Additional information is available at https://www.raymondjames.com/.

Legal Disclaimer:

Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group and Jesse Scroggins Wealth Team are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP(r), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(tm), CFP(r) (with plaque design) and CFP(r) (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

The Forbes Next-Gen Wealth Advisors - Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. The Research Summary (as of August 2022) included: 35,465 nominations for all rankings, based on thresholds, 19,986 invited to complete online survey, 14,892 telephone interviews, 3,038 in-person interviews at advisors' location, 1,357 virtual interviews and 3,513 individuals considered and 1,000 individuals won the Next-Gen ranking. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. For more information and complete details on methodology, go to https://www.shookresearch.com/

Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, is pleased to announce that Jesse Scroggins, Executive Vice President and head of the Jesse Scroggins Wealth Team, has been named to Forbes' list of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors. The list recognizes a select group of individuals who are 40 years of age or younger, have a minimum of four years of industry experience, and lead - or are viewed as potential leaders of - their teams.

Related link: https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/

Southwestern Investment Group’s Lucas Swatzell Named to Forbes’ List of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors

FRANKLIN, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, is pleased to announce that Lucas Swatzell, Senior Vice President and head of the Swatzell Wealth team, has been named to Forbes' list of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors. The list recognizes a select group of individuals who are 40 years of age or younger, have a minimum of four years of industry experience, and lead - or are viewed as potential leaders of - their teams.

Lucas specializes in long-term planning, has received his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, and is an independent, registered representative with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. The Swatzell Wealth Team, with offices in Franklin and Columbia, TN, focuses on helping its clients meet their unique goals and objectives and in building lasting relationships with them.

"On behalf of Southwestern Investment Group, I want to congratulate Lucas on this outstanding and well-deserved honor," said Jeff Dobyns, President of Southwestern Investment Group. "His expertise has added significant value to our firm. Lucas has also been a tremendous role model to his team, and we are very proud of the impact he continues to make in the lives of his clients and colleagues."

The ranking, developed by Forbes' partner, SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, weighing factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews.

Since its beginning in 2002, Southwestern Investment Group's family of advisors has come together to provide clients with a service level that is both personal and intimate, while offering the products of a large-scale organization, thanks to its relationship with broker/dealer Raymond James Financial Services. To learn more, visit the company's website at swinvestmentgroup.com.

About Southwestern Investment Group:

As of 3/31/2022. Southwestern Investment Group was established in 2002 as an independent practice and manages more than $5.8 billion in client assets. The advisors at Southwestern Investment Group are registered representatives with Raymond James Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, which allows them to have the support of a large company while offering the personalized services of a small organization. Southwestern Investment Group uses sensible, sound, and conservative investment strategies and holistic services to enhance and help preserve your wealth. For more information, visit https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/.

About Raymond James Financial Services:

As of 3/31/2022. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,500 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. Total client assets are $1.26 trillion. Additional information is available at https://www.raymondjames.com/ .

Legal Disclaimer:

Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group and Swatzell Wealth Team are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP(r), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(tm), CFP(r) (with plaque design) and CFP(r) (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

The Forbes Next-Gen Wealth Advisors - Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. The Research Summary (as of August 2022) included: 35,465 nominations for all rankings, based on thresholds, 19,986 invited to complete online survey, 14,892 telephone interviews, 3,038 in-person interviews at advisors' location, 1,357 virtual interviews and 3,513 individuals considered and 1,000 individuals won the Next-Gen ranking. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. For more information and complete details on methodology, go to https://www.shookresearch.com/

Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, is pleased to announce that Lucas Swatzell, Senior Vice President and head of the Swatzell Wealth team, has been named to Forbes' list of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors. The list recognizes a select group of individuals who are 40 years of age or younger, have a minimum of four years of industry experience, and lead - or are viewed as potential leaders of - their teams.

Related link: https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/

Southwestern Investment Group Welcomes Gary Bonner as Chief Operating Officer

FRANKLIN, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, today announced Gary Bonner has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. As an industry professional and serial entrepreneur, Gary brings more than 30 years of experience growing companies and leading cross-functional teams.

"We're delighted to have Gary join us during this pivotal time of growth for the firm," said Jeff Dobyns, President of Southwestern Investment Group. "Gary's professionalism, deep insight, and track record of success speaks for itself. We're excited to have him on board to help us continue our mission and to help steer and execute our strategic vision."

"Gary is an innovative, experienced, and professional operations executive who brings a wealth of experience to this critical role," said Matt Brinker, Manager Partner with Merchant Investment Management, a minority investor in Southwestern Investment Group. "His clear vision and deep understanding of the industry is well suited to the firm, and we're very excited to have him on board."

Previously, Gary was a founder and Chief Operating Officer of Avalon Advisors, a Houston-based RIA founded in 2001, where he oversaw its growth in AUM from $450 million with 10 employees to $9 billion in AUM and 72 employees serving 550 client families. While at Avalon, he was responsible for all technology, cybersecurity, operational, and administrative areas and has extensive experience in both compliance and finance.

"I couldn't be more honored to join such an esteemed organization as Southwestern Investment Group, said Bonner. "Jeff and his leadership team have done an outstanding job growing the firm and keeping a laser focus on delivering exceptional client service. The firm's commitment to its people, clients, business partners, and the broader community is embedded in the culture and is what sets the firm apart."

Gary is an active board and committee member within the RIA community, contributing to industry-related articles and serving as a panelist at industry conferences. He has also served in voluntary leadership roles with two Houston-based charities focused on children. Gary received his BA in Economics with a minor in Finance from Texas A&M University.

Southwestern Investment Group is a family of advisors that takes an integrated approach to wealth management and believes in a purpose bigger than itself. The company's core values serve as further proof that success can be achieved by cultivating a culture of appreciation. For more information about Southwestern Investment Group, visit swinvestmentgroup.com or call 615-861-6100.

About Southwestern Investment Group:

As of 3/31/2022, Southwestern Investment Group was established in 2002 as an independent practice and manages more than $5.8 billion in client assets. The advisors at Southwestern Investment Group are registered representatives with Raymond James Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, which allows them to have the support of a large company while offering the personalized services of a smaller organization. Southwestern Investment Group uses sensible, sound, and conservative investment strategies and holistic services to enhance and help preserve your wealth. For more information, visit https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/.

About Raymond James Financial Services:

As of 3/31/2022. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,500 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. Total client assets are $1.26 trillion. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group is not a registered broker-dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states.

Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, today announced Gary Bonner has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. As an industry professional and serial entrepreneur, Gary brings more than 30 years of experience growing companies and leading cross-functional teams.

Related link: https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/

Southwestern Investment Group Named a Top Workplace in Middle Tennessee for Third Consecutive Year

FRANKLIN, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, today announced it was once again named to The Tennessean's 2022 list of Top Workplaces in Middle Tennessee. The firm was also honored as a Top Workplace in the Tennessean's 2020 and 2021 lists.

"The past two and a half years have reinforced how important it is for employees to feel connected and proud of the companies they work for," said Jeff Dobyns, President of Southwestern Investment Group. "Our employees bring their best, most authentic selves to work every day, which translates to our client relationships. We invest a great deal of effort in maintaining a strong and inclusive culture and we couldn't be more pleased to be recognized again as a top workplace."

The Tennessean partners with Energage LLC., a third-party employee engagement technology partner, to conduct the anonymous employee survey. Winners were announced on June 23, 2022.

Southwestern Investment Group is a family of advisors that takes an integrated approach to wealth management and believes in a purpose bigger than itself. The company's core values serve as further proof that success can be achieved by cultivating a culture of appreciation.

Southwestern Investment Group's business model allows it to provide friendly service from people you know, while offering the comprehensive solutions and services of a larger financial provider. For more information about Southwestern Investment Group, visit https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/ or call 615-861-6100.

About Southwestern Investment Group:

As of 3/31/2022. Southwestern Investment Group was established in 2002 as an independent practice and manages more than $5.8 billion in client assets. The advisors at Southwestern Investment Group are registered representatives with Raymond James Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, which allows them to have the support of a large company while offering the personalized services of a small organization. Southwestern Investment Group uses sensible, sound, and conservative investment strategies and holistic services to enhance and help preserve your wealth. For more information, visit https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/.

About Raymond James Financial Services:

As of 3/31/2022. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF) a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,500 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.26 trillion. Additional information is available at https://www.raymondjames.com/.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group is not a registered broker-dealer, and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states.

More than 1,000 companies were invited to participate, 106 were recognized as one of the Tennessean Top Places to work. The Tennessean welcomed anyone to nominate an organization and partnered with Energage, who also reached out to companies. Any employer was eligible, as long as it had at least 35 employees in Middle Tennessee. Employees could be public, private, nonprofit or governmental. Once employers were nominated, employees were asked to fill out an online questionnaire that gave more information about the companies they worked for. Information gathered included issues relating to workplace culture, including Alignment, Connection, Effectiveness, Engagement, Leadership, and the Basics, including pay, benefits, flexibility, training, and expectations. Employers were then ranked among groups of similar size to most accurately compare results, with those that scored high being recognized. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor's future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Neither Energage nor the Tennessean is affiliated with Raymond James.

Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, today announced it was once again named to The Tennessean's 2022 list of Top Workplaces in Middle Tennessee. The firm was also honored as a Top Workplace in the Tennessean's 2020 and 2021 lists.

Related link: https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/

Rackley Roofing to Sponsor Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Rackley Roofing is the title sponsor for the Rackley Roofing 200. This NASCAR race is scheduled to be held on June 24, 7 p.m. Central Time (CDT) at the Nashville Superspeedway, the largest concrete-only track in NASCAR. Their driver, Matt DiBenedetto, will compete in the #25 Rackley WAR truck - a Chevy.

"I'm really excited to represent Rackley Roofing in the Rackley 200. Being with the Rackley WAR NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team this year has been a really good experience, and we're looking forward to meeting all the fans and Rackley folks here in Nashville," DiBenedetto says.

Rackley WAR, a professional sports team, offers motorsports marketing, management and development services for professional race car drivers, race teams and industry sponsors. It fields race vehicles in the Camping World Truck Series, the only series in NASCAR to race production pickup truck-based stock cars.

This year is even more exciting for the Rackley crew because as an added bonus - the Nashville Superspeedway is partnering with Middle Tennessee State University and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veteran's and Military Family Center to support the military, veterans and the families of those who have served.

"We're excited to be back at the Nashville Superspeedway for a second year," Curtis Sutton, president and CEO, Rackley Roofing, says. "This track is always a lot of fun because it's close to home and many of our friends and family get to come out and support Rackley and the #25."

While the official start time for the race is 7 p.m. Central Time (CDT), the FanZone will open at 2 p.m., so people can really make a great day of it. The FanZone is open to the general public and will feature live music and K9 performances, interactive experiences such as axe throwing, bumper cars and inflatables for kids, food and beverage options along with race and driver merchandise, and much more!

"We look forward to seeing everyone on race weekend," Sutton says.

For a full schedule of race day activities and to buy tickets: https://www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com/2022-nascar-weekend-schedule/

About Rackley Roofing:

Established in 1974, Rackley Roofing is one of the leading industrial and commercial roofing contractors in Tennessee. As a full-service roofing company, its dedicated, in-house crews each focus on one specialty. They only hire highly skilled, full-time roofing experts. Their mission is to transform the roofing industry through unmatched customer service, documentation and safety.

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https://www.rackleyroofing.com/

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Rackley Roofing is the title sponsor for the Rackley Roofing 200. This NASCAR race is scheduled to be held on June 24, 7 p.m. Central Time (CDT) at the Nashville Superspeedway, the largest concrete-only track in NASCAR. Their driver, Matt DiBenedetto, will compete in the #25 Rackley WAR truck - a Chevy.

Related link: https://www.rackleyroofing.com/

Southwestern Investment Group Names Brandon Kew as Vice President

FRANKLIN, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Kew of the Kew Wealth Team to Vice President.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Brandon has also received his Series 7, Series 66, and Nebraska Insurance, Annuity, Long-Term Care, and Disability Licenses, and is an independent, registered representative with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. His promotion to Vice President of Southwestern Investment Group is a testament to his strong work ethic, as he is always seeking to provide enhanced value to his clients.

"We're so excited for Brandon on a well-deserved promotion," said Jeff Dobyns, President of Southwestern Investment Group. "Brandon and his team help set the standard for the level of care Southwestern Investment Group provides to our clients. We continue to expect wonderful things from Brandon, and we take great pride in knowing that his clients are being well served."

Brandon graduated with honors from the University of Northern Iowa, earning a degree in finance and economics, with a certificate in entrepreneurship. After graduation, Brandon spent several years working with university students, training them on principles for success in life through a summer internship program.

Since its beginning in 2002, Southwestern Investment Group's family of advisors has come together to provide clients with a service level that is both personal and intimate, while offering the products of a large-scale organization, thanks to its relationship with broker/dealer Raymond James Financial Services. To learn more, visit the company's website at https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/.

The Kew Wealth Team has two convenient locations in Iowa and Nebraska:

114 W Main St.

Clarinda, IA 51632

712-542-6334

and:

15808 West Dodge Road, Suite 103

Omaha, NE 68118

402-715-4278

About Southwestern Investment Group:

As of 3/31/2022. Southwestern Investment Group was established in 2002 as an independent practice and manages more than $5.8 billion in client assets. The advisors at Southwestern Investment Group are registered representatives with Raymond James Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, which allows them to have the support of a large company while offering the personalized services of a small organization.

Southwestern Investment Group uses sensible, sound, and conservative investment strategies and holistic services to enhance and help preserve your wealth. For more information, visit https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/.

About Raymond James Financial Services:

As of 3/31/2022. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF) a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,500 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.26 trillion. Additional information is available at https://www.raymondjames.com/.

Legal Disclaimer:

Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group and Kew Wealth Team are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements

Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Kew of the Kew Wealth Team to Vice President. His promotion to Vice President of Southwestern Investment Group is a testament to his strong work ethic, as he is always seeking to provide enhanced value to his clients.

Related link: https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/

Tennessee State Soccer Association Extends Partnership with Sports Connect to Advance the Game Using Innovative Technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced a multi-year partnership extension with Sports Connect as part of its mission to grow and advance the game of soccer in Tennessee. As the exclusive technology provider of TSSA, Sports Connect will continue to provide technology solutions for the state association, affiliated leagues and clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

Sports Connect is a key component of the U.S. Soccer Connect mission of growing participation and advancing the sport of soccer in conjunction with U.S. Soccer. The U.S. Soccer Connect initiative consists of leading services powered by Stack Sports connecting every level of the soccer pathway. It represents the largest commitment of technology and sport resources to any project in American sports history.

"We are proud to extend our partnership with Sports Connect as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider of Tennessee State Soccer Association," said Hans Hobson, Chief Operating Officer of TSSA. "Using innovation to pioneer soccer forward is part of our vision for the sport, and this partnership ensures our affiliated clubs are utilizing the most innovative solution on the market."

As an exclusive partner of TSSA, Sports Connect will serve as the participation growth platform for both the state office and its member clubs. The company has worked alongside the state association to streamline TSSA's financial collecting through customized online invoice management. Additionally, the Tennessee Soccer Referee Program recently partnered with Officials Connect, powered by Stack Sports, in order to provide streamline referee assignments and management solutions.

"We are humbled by the opportunity to continue our partnership with the Tennessee State Soccer Association with a goal of growing the sport in the state," said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. "TSSA has a long history of driving the sport forward, and we are proud to help progress their vision for soccer through innovative technology and best-in-class support."

Affiliated clubs partnering with Sports Connect have access to a full suite of features, including Mobile-First Registration, seamless data integration with TSSA, safety and compliance tracking, professional website designs, data insights, secure online payment processing, and more.

Learn more about Sports Connect: https://www.sportsconnect.com/

About Tennessee State Soccer Association:

The Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation. Founded in 1976, TSSA is governed by a Board of Directors that is elected by representatives from our 100+ Member Associations, and maintains a State Office in Nashville, Tennessee with a professional staff. Our vision is, "To be the Premier State Association known for Partnerships, Promotion, and Pioneering the next movement of soccer." The Tennessee State Soccer Association is part of a much larger soccer community. TSSA is a proud member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). For more information, see https://www.tnsoccer.org/.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced a multi-year partnership extension with Sports Connect as part of its mission to grow and advance the game of soccer in Tennessee. As the exclusive technology provider of TSSA, Sports Connect will continue to provide technology solutions for the state association, affiliated leagues and clubs, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

Nine Southwestern Investment Group Advisors Named to Forbes’ 2022 List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors

FRANKLIN, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Jeffrey T. Dobyns, President, Bob Sircy, Jr., Senior Executive Vice President, Luke Aull, Senior Executive Vice President, Mark Deering, Senior Executive Vice President, Tommy Doerfler, Senior Executive Vice President, John Nail, Senior Executive Vice President, Tyler Nace, Executive Vice President, Matt Atchison, Executive Vice President, and Michael Purifoy, Senior Executive Vice President, all of Southwestern Investment Group headquartered at 801 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin, TN were among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. The 2022 list, which recognizes advisors from national, regional, and independent firms, was released online April 7, 2022.

The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years' experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients.

Southwestern Investment Group is a family of advisors who all follow the same guidelines and core values to put the client first. The company's overall objective is to design sensible financial plans that help to build and preserve money in a way that aligns with clients' overall well-being and goals for their financial futures. With a holistic approach to financial advising, the Southwestern Investment Group network empowers clients to take control of their finances and help achieve their dreams.

To reach the advisors at Southwestern Investment Group, more information can be found at https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/ or by calling 615-861-6100.

About Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors

Data provided by SHOOKTM Research, LLC.

Source: Forbes.com (April, 2022). The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years' experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Out of approximately 34,925 nominations received, based on thresholds, more than 6,500 advisors received the award. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors for more info.

About Southwestern Investment Group

As of 3/31/2022. Southwestern Investment Group was established in 2002 as an independent practice and manages more than $5.8 billion in client assets. The advisors at Southwestern Investment Group are registered representatives with Raymond James Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, which allows them to have the support of a large company while offering the personalized services of a small organization. Southwestern Investment Group uses sensible, sound, and conservative investment strategies and holistic services to enhance and help preserve your wealth. For more information, visit https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/.

About Raymond James Financial Services

As of 3/31/2022. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF) a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,500 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.26 trillion. Additional information is available at https://www.raymondjames.com/.

Legal Disclaimer

Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group is not a registered broker dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states.

Jeffrey T. Dobyns, President, Bob Sircy, Jr., Senior Executive VP, Luke Aull, Senior Executive VPt, Mark Deering, Senior Executive VP, Tommy Doerfler, Senior Executive VP, John Nail, Senior Executive VP, Tyler Nace, Executive VP, Matt Atchison, Executive VP, and Michael Purifoy, Senior Executive VP, all of Southwestern Investment Group, Franklin, TN were among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors.

Related link: https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/

Chart-Topping Country Artist Jeremy Parsons Announces April-May Tour Dates In TN, KY, NC, VA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- With the title track of his latest album, "Things To Come" climbing national radio airplay charts, San Antonio, Texas country artist Jeremy Parsons is hitting the road. The international iTunes chart-topper has just announced a series of April and May concert dates that will bring his tour to Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia.

The 12-show tour kicks off in Nashville on April 20, 2022 and wraps up in Appomattox, Virginia on May 8. Parsons will be doing press interviews throughout the tour stops.

CONFIRMED DATES:

-- APRIL
20 - The Moxy Hotel, Nashville, TN
22 - The Oasis Southwest Grill, Kuttawa, KY
23 - Tennessee Brew Works, Nashville, TN
23 - Sidelines Grill, Pleasant View, TN
24 - The Moxy Hotel, Nashville, TN
27 - Citizen Vinyl for Open Folk Asheville, Asheville, NC
28 - Thirsty Beaver, Charlotte, NC
29 - Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure, NC
30 - Twisted Pear, Forest City, NC

-- MAY
6 - Clam Diggers, Bedford, VA
7 - Knot-A-Spring Fling Songwriters Edition, Moneta, VA
8 - Evergreen Lavender Farm, Appomattox, VA

Parsons' latest single, "Things To Come" is #15 on the National Radio Hits AC40 airplay chart, #33 on the Country chart and #26 on the New Music Weekly Country Digital chart. His songs have received more than 1 million streams on Spotify!

ABOUT JEREMY PARSONS:

Jeremy Parsons draws from his personal experiences to create songs that are keenly perceptive and meaningful. Parsons has topped the international iTunes sales charts, the Roots Music Report charts, the IndieWorld Country chart and has appeared on many others. His videos have been Official Selections in IMdB film festivals.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.jeremyparsonsmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jeremyparsonsmusic

https://www.twitter.com/jmparsonsmusic

https://www.instagram.com/jmpickinfool

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/jrRFAl8PQrs

With the title track of his latest album, "Things To Come" climbing national radio airplay charts, San Antonio, Texas country artist Jeremy Parsons is hitting the road. The international iTunes chart-topper has just announced a series of April and May concert dates that will bring his tour to Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia.

Related link: https://www.jeremyparsonsmusic.com/

Southwestern Investment Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary

FRANKLIN, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Southwestern Investment Group (SWIG), an independent wealth management company and one of the nation's fastest-growing Registered Investment Advisers, today announced the 20th anniversary of its founding.

The firm was founded on March 16, 2002, with the mission to become the wealth advisory firm of choice for clients and its own advisors. Today, the firm has approximately $5.8 billion in AUM and employs 44 advisor teams responsible for serving more than 13,000 clients nationwide from its offices in Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Iowa, and Nebraska.

"We're excited to celebrate this important milestone for the firm, and I want to thank all our wonderful employees and clients for making this a reality," said Jeff Dobyns, founder and CEO of SWIG. "As a firm that is majority owned by our advisors, our business model is based on always doing the right thing for all the firm's stakeholders. Our firm believes in a strong culture of independence and entrepreneurial spirit. Our interests are fully aligned with the clients we serve."

"The 20th anniversary comes on the heels of some important developments for the firm which we believe will position us strongly for many years to come," continued Dobyns. "Next up will be a rebrand later this year which will serve to codify and enhance our positioning going forward."

SWIG sits in the top 25% in Raymond James branch firm peer rankings (1,871 firms) in terms of Total Assets (#2) and Annual Revenue (#2). Individual advisors have consistently been recognized by Raymond James as members of the Chairman's Council (every year since 2008), the Leaders Council, and the Executive Council. In addition, advisors have been designated top Best-In-State Wealth Advisors by Forbes. SWIG was also recognized as one of the Tennessean Top Workplaces (2020, 2021). The firm experienced strong growth in AUM of approximately 34% year over year from end of 2020 to end of 2021.

About Southwestern Investment Group

Southwestern Investment Group was established in 2002 and oversees approximately $5.8 billion in client assets as of the end of December 2021. Southwestern Investment Group uses sensible, sound, and conservative investment strategies and holistic service to help enhance and help protect your wealth. For more information, visit https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/.

Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group is not a registered broker dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states. Any opinions are those of Southwestern Investment Group and not necessarily those of Raymond James.

Southwestern Investment Group's main offices are located at 801 Crescent Centre Drive, Suite 600, Franklin, TN, 37067, and can be reached at (615) 861-6100.

Raymond James' council membership is based on prior fiscal year production. Re-qualification is required annually.

:: Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2021)

The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 32,725 nominations, more than 5,000 advisors received the award. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors for more info.

:: Tennessean Top Workplaces (2020, 2021)

More than 1,000 companies were invited to participate, 90 were recognized as one of the Tennessean Top Places to work. The Tennessean welcomed anyone to nominate an organization and partnered with Energage, who also reached out to companies. Any employer was eligible, as long as it had at least 5 employees in Middle Tennessee. Employees could be public, private, nonprofit or governmental. Once employers were nominated, employees were asked to fill out an online questionnaire that gave more information about the companies they worked for. Information gathered included issues relating to workplace culture, including Alignment, Connection, Effectiveness, Engagement, Leadership, and the Basics, including pay, benefits, flexibility, training, and expectations. Employers were then ranked among groups of similar size to most accurately compare results, with those that scored high being recognized. Neither Energage nor the Tennessean is affiliated with Raymond James.

These rankings may not be representative of any one client's experience, are not an endorsement, and are not indicative of an advisor's future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for these awards/rankings.

Southwestern Investment Group (SWIG), an independent wealth management company and one of the nation's fastest-growing Registered Investment Advisers, today announced the 20th anniversary of its founding.

Related link: https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/

High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players) Releases First Record, ‘Daddy’s Margarita Rose’ – Just in Time for the Holidays

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- High Mountain Breezes today announced the release of their first record, "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The Record is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

"Today is a very special day for all of us in the High Mountain Breezes, thirteen years in the making. 'Your' HMB Players' first record, 'Daddy's Margarita Rose' went live today. We're excited, honored and blessed to have the opportunity to bring some really good music to our friends and fans," said Bruce Tarletsky, Founder of the High Mountain Breezes.

"For me personally, this project was truly an experience of love and friendship that will last a lifetime for us all. To have 24 of the most gifted artist, players, producer, engineer and friends sharing their love in this project is something that happens once in one's lifetime."

"Daddy's Margarita Rose" is a compilation of new original High Mountain Breezes songs and a blend of traditional popular cover songs that music lovers have enjoyed through the years but now they have a unique arrangement produced by The HMB Players.

The Title Track "Daddy's Margarita Rose" was co-written by Bruce Tarletsky, Jimmy Mattingly and Chris Leuzinger. This track truly reflects the HMB Players approach to music. Not only are the HMB Players the best at what they do, they are true curators of their art. Gwen Sebastian is the Artist on "Daddy's Margarita Rose." Words cannot truly illustrate the amazing talent of Gwen Sebastian as she makes this song her own. On August 20, 2021, The High Mountain Breezes released, as a pre-sale release, this title track of their record, "Daddy's Margarita Rose," to date has seen over 205,000 streams on various streaming services.

In addition, on November 19, 2021, 'Daddy's Margarita Rose' the Album, was selected as a "Feature" Album by iTunes Music.

Highlighting the cover songs on 'Daddy's Margarita Rose' is The HMB Players rendition of a timeless classic, "Will The Circle Be Unbroken."

"Will The Circle Be Unbroken" brings an amazing vibe that the HMB Players hope will leave listeners inspired and thankful for the times of their lives. We just couldn't wait to share it with the world. Our arrangement, which we believe is unique and different from any of the original versions that audiences have come to know, was done by Chris Leuzinger, who simply nailed it.

Deborah Allen, a Grammy-nominated entertainer, an extraordinarily talented singer, songwriter, producer and performer brings her amazing talent and heart & soul to the song as one of the featured artists accompanied by the HMB Players. Ms. Allen said "I'm proud to be a small part of this 'wonderful' circle of great friends and music."

The other great artists also featured on "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" are comprised of truly awesome talents, a true collection of friends and the sounds created by the HMB Players. The awesome line-up of artist on this song also features along with Deborah Allen includes, Singer/Songwriter Benita Hill along with a couple of "Your" gifted HMB Player artists, Ron Wallace and Melissa Duvall. The wonderful talents of Vicki Hampton and Robert Bailey bring their heartfelt sounds to the background vocals. Our hope is that once again our fans will be moved each time, they listen to it.

"Holdin Back," one of the new original HMB Players song brings a jazzy soulful vibe to a universal question in a relationship /love story. The song, co-written by Bruce Tarletsky and Monty Lane Allen, features Melissia DuVall - Karjala on vocals and Muskogee Oklahoma's Billboard charting national recording artist Saxophonist Jermaine Mondaine along with the smooth BGV's of Vicki Hampton and Robert Bailey.

"The Songwriters Heart," another High Mountain Breezes original track, gives tribute to all songwriters and in particular, to a few legendary songwriter/artists the world has ever known. Co-written by Bruce Tarletsky & Heather Riley Becket features Darryl Lee O'Donnell on lead vocals and Conrad Reeder on BGV's.

We believe that listeners will also enjoy the other cover songs on the record including "Amarillo By Morning" featuring Nashville singer / songwriter Dave Gibson on vocals, "Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues" featuring Nashville singer / songwriter Ron Wallace on vocals and our unique version of "Bridge Over Trouble Water" featuring a trio of amazing artists, Heather Riley Beckett, Gwen Sebastian and Mellissa DuVall - Karjala.

"It was a pleasure working on this wonderful project with such a talented team of musicians, singers and engineers. Everyone was so passionate about their contributions, and it shows in the music that was recorded. I look forward to this project getting out to the public," said Bob Bullock, Producer, High Mountain Breezes / New West Productions. Bob has spent nearly 50 years in the music industry with over 50 Gold & Platinum Records to his credit.

"Having been involved with the Nashville music scene for 25 years, my mind was blown when I saw the artists involved with High Mountain Breezes. The music they've created reflects their sublime artistry. Though many of the players are not household names, anyone who has listened to Country music or been to a show has enjoyed the music they've been a part of. No surprise that this is one of my favorite albums of 2021!" said Ed Gertler of Digital Delivery Services.

High Mountain Breezes are asking fans to be sure to click on the "Follow" buttons on their favorite streaming so that they can continue to be a part of the High Mountain Breezes experience along with us as we continue to bring our music to the world.

About the HMB Players (High Mountain Breezes Players):

The HMB Players are a studio group. We are a collection of life long music friends who take time out of our professional careers to come together in the High Mountain Breezes to reconnect, share in our friendships and our God given talents to create our own style of music together. When we are in the studio, it is a very heartfelt and spiritual experience shared among friends who love what they do as opposed to just a studio work session. One HMB Player expressed who we are and what we do so very eloquently when he said, "The gift of being a worthy session player is two-fold, first; using one's palette to augment something already beautiful, and second, being trusted and skilled enough to do it."

As we come together as a team, we are doing the same for ourselves, together. In a way, we are leaving our own mark on music, our legacy so to speak. When we come together, it is truly a collaborative effort. Time seems to stand still as everyone shares in the creative process. Everyone from the players, the vocalist, the songwriting team and producers contribute to a record. Like in years gone by, we make our records the old fashion way, right in the studio.

So, when you hear one of our songs, you will feel the chemistry of years of friendships, the love, skills and collaboration of experiences, ideas and individual feelings in our records and music. We all are truly very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to make our kind of music together and spend a little time together, hopefully for years to come.

We Are a Music Family:

Over the years, our lives in music have brought so many wonderful individuals with so much God given talents into our lives. True lifelong friendships have grown from our paths having crossed with them. We are all very honored and truly blessed to be able to call each of them friend. Our friends have meant so much to the music that has been ingrained in generations of hearts around the world and for that, it's a gift that will last till the end of time. We love and admire each of them, as we are sure fans do too through their music that has touched all our hearts and souls.

For more information, contact Bruce E. Tarletsky, Founder, High Mountain Breezes Publishing, LLC by email at highmtbreezespub@aol.com or visit https://www.highmountainbreezes.com/

LINK TO STREAMING SERVICES:

https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/aRHJ6XlFPR

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/YtsAtSVVmY0

High Mountain Breezes today announced the release of their first record, "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The Record is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

Related link: https://www.highmountainbreezes.com/

High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players) Releases 2nd Presale Track, ‘Will The Circle Be Unbroken’ off Soon to be Released Record, ‘Daddy’s Margarita Rose’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- High Mountain Breezes today announce the release of their second pre-sale song "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," a track from their soon to be released record "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The track is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

"The exciting times continue! We are very honored to have this opportunity to share with the world our rendition of a timeless treasure of a song," said Bruce Tarletsky, Founder of the High Mountain Breezes.

"For me personally, this project was truly an experience of love and friendship that will last a lifetime for us all. To have 13 of the most gifted artist, players, producer, engineer and friends sharing their love in this song is something that happens once in one's lifetime."

Deborah Allen, a Grammy-nominated entertainer, an extraordinarily talented singer, songwriter, producer and performer brings her amazing talent and heart & soul to the song as one of the featured artists accompanied by the HMB Players. Ms. Allen said "I'm proud to be a small part of this 'wonderful' circle of great friends and music."

"Will The Circle Be Unbroken" brings an amazing vibe that the HMB Players hope will leave listeners inspired and thankful for the times of their lives. We just couldn't wait to share it with the world. Our arrangement, which we believe is unique and different from any of the original versions that audiences have come to know, was done by Chris Leuzinger, who simply nailed it.

The other great artists also featured on "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" are comprised of truly awesome talents, a true collection of friends and the sounds created by the HMB Players. Our hope is that once again our fans will be moved each time, they listen to it. The awesome line-up of artist on this song also featured along with Deborah Allen includes, Singer/Songwriter Benita Hill along with a couple of "Your" gifted HMB Player artists, Ron Wallace and Melissa Duvall. The wonderful talents of Vicki Hampton and Robert Bailey bring their heartfelt sounds to the background vocals.

In addition to today's release, back on August 20, 2021, The High Mountain Breezes released, as a pre-sale release, the title track of its upcoming record, "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The song was co-written by Bruce Tarletsky, Jimmy Mattingly and Chris Leuzinger. This track truly reflects the HMB Players approach to music. Not only are the HMB Players the best at what they do, they are true curators of their art.

When you listen to "Daddy's Margarita Rose," you will see what we mean. It's not always about trying to produce the next commercial hit song. It's about telling a story and being a true guardian of the art. Gwen Sebastian is the Artist on "Daddy's Margarita Rose." Words cannot truly illustrate the amazing talent of Gwen Sebastian as she truly made this song her own.

Please click on this link below to stream or get your copy of both songs off these sites.

"Will The Circle Be Unbroken"

https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/rwoBmUs8PR

"Daddy's Margarita Rose"

https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/qHBMLPeBPR

We are asking fans to be sure to click on the "Follow" buttons on their favorite streaming so that they can continue to be a part of the High Mountain Breezes experience along with us as we near the street date of November 20,2021 of our new record, Daddy's Margarita Rose.

About the HMB Players (High Mountain Breezes Players):

The HMB Players are a studio group. We are a collection of life long music friends who take time out of our professional careers to come together in the High Mountain Breezes to reconnect, share in our friendships and our God given talents to create our own style of music together. When we are in the studio, it is a very heartfelt and spiritual experience shared among friends who love what they do as opposed to just a studio work session. One HMB Player expressed who we are and what we do so very eloquently when he said, "The gift of being a worthy session player is two-fold, first; using one's palette to augment something already beautiful, and second, being trusted and skilled enough to do it."

As we come together as a team, we are doing the same for ourselves, together. In a way, we are leaving our own mark on music, our legacy so to speak. When we come together, it is truly a collaborative effort. Time seems to stand still as everyone shares in the creative process. Everyone from the players, the vocalist, the songwriting team and producers contribute to a record. Like in years gone by, we make our records the old fashion way, right in the studio.

So, when you hear one of our songs, you will feel the chemistry of years of friendships, the love, skills and collaboration of experiences, ideas and individual feelings in our records and music. We all are truly very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to make our kind of music together and spend a little time together, hopefully for years to come.

We Are a Music Family:

Over the years, our lives in music have brought so many wonderful individuals with so much God given talents into our lives. True lifelong friendships have grown from our paths having crossed with them. We are all very honored and truly blessed to be able to call each of them friend. Our friends have meant so much to the music that has been ingrained in generations of hearts around the world and for that, it's a gift that will last till the end of time. We love and admire each of them, as we are sure fans do too through their music that has touched all our hearts and souls.

For more information, contact Bruce E. Tarletsky, Founder, High Mountain Breezes Publishing, LLC by email at highmtbreezespub@aol.com or visit https://www.highmountainbreezes.com/

MULTIMEDIA:

IMAGE link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/21-0924s2p-hmb-covers-300dpi.jpg

Image caption: Covers of albums, "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" and "Daddy's Margarita Rose" by High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players).

VIDEO (YouTube) "Will The Circle Be Unbroken": https://youtu.be/qIZA4rZf3to

High Mountain Breezes today announce the release of their second pre-sale song "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," a track from their soon to be released record "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The track is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.

Related link: https://www.highmountainbreezes.com/

Harbin Heating & Air Conditioning Expands Services to Savannah, Tennessee

SAVANNAH, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- With over three decades of experience, Harbin Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. is proud to expand their expertise to Savannah, Tennessee. The top-rated HVAC company offers quality service and a tradition of integrity throughout their 22 locations across the south and now offers energy efficient services in the Catfish Capital of the World.

"We've been able to offer unique, cost-effective services for our customers in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, and we wanted to be able to offer these services to our neighbors in Savannah," said owner Kevin Harbin. "It's an opportunity for home and business owners to see more fixes for sudden and recurring issues, an opportunity they haven't really had before."

Harbin's services include both installation and maintenance of HVAC units, as well as dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, general repair, and more.

Some of the more unique offerings from Harbin are:

* iWave-R to improve indoor air quality by killing pathogens, controlling odor, and reducing air particles

* BLU-QR for disinfecting and killing mold, bacteria, and viruses

* Photohydroionization for air purification

* ClenAir by Nu-Calgon to kill harmful germs

* Evap-Fresh No Rinse for fighting viruses like COVID-19

* Ultra Aire for dehumidifying

* Maintaining and installing residential and commercial HVAC systems

* Attic insulation

* Tankless water heaters

* Radiant floor heat

* Pool heaters

* Ice machine consultation

* and much more!

The Harbin touch includes standard quotes, free second opinions, and the ever-important air sanitization, among other heating and cooling solutions. Whether it's home, office, or workplace, professionals at Harbin Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. leaves customers cool, safe, and satisfied.

"We welcome anyone who may want a second opinion," Harbin said. "We've been in business for a long time, and we know how to give our customers peace of mind when it comes to heating and air."

About Harbin Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.:

Since Harbin Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. was founded in 1988, hundreds of heating and air companies have come and gone in the Tri-State area. Most fail because the original owner did not cultivate the right management team - luckily we continue to thrive. Harbin Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. is a family-owned and -operated business of three generations, and we will never lose the personal contact we have with our customers. We encourage open communication and integrity - all customers are welcome to give us a call, because if something is not right, we want to know about it! We invite you to reach out to us for questions, quotes, second opinions, and to learn more about the myriad services the family at Harbin Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. offers at https://www.harbinair.com/ or by calling (731) 689-3651.

MEDIA CONTACT
Kevin Harbin
(731) 926-6932
kevin@harbinair.com

With over three decades of experience, Harbin Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. is proud to expand their expertise to Savannah, Tennessee. The top-rated HVAC company offers quality service and a tradition of integrity throughout their 22 locations across the south and now offers energy efficient services in the Catfish Capital of the World.

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