One of the anchors of our annual Leaders issue is the In Charge list, the definitive who's who of Middle Tennessee's business, political and civic leaders. The roughly 450 women and men on our sixth installment of this list are helping drive progress across Nashville and setting the stage for the rest of us to succeed. They truly are "in charge."

Chuck Allen -- EVP and COO, Athlon Sports Communications: Runs company known for its college and pro sports season preview annuals. Athlon Media Group acquired Parade Media Group (parent company of Parade magazine) in late 2014.