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."
John Allen -- President, New West Records: Former VP at BMG Chrysalis opened New West's first Nashville office after being appointed president in late 2014. Roster includes Buddy Miller, Patty Griffin, Rodney Crowell and The Whigs.
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