Leadership Nashville has announced the upcoming class of 2026-2027 for the nine-month independent executive program — the organization’s 50th such cohort.
Evette White
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Forty-six participants were chosen from over 300 applications. Alumni and the public nominate established leaders who are willing to devote time to an in-depth study of Metro Nashville Davidson County.
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