The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville on Thursday announced the 68 finalists for the 2026 NELAS, with the event to be held Thursday, July 9, at Marathon Music Works.
Stephanie Coleman
Photo: Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Now in its 19th year, the NELAS (Nashville Emerging Leader Awards) ceremony honors Middle Tennessee’s emerging young professionals, ages 21–40, for their career accomplishments and community contributions.
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