Dr. Marquita Reed-Wright became a member of the faculty at Tennessee State University in 2024, serving as an Assistant Professor of History. Her research centers on the utilization of popular culture and material culture as memory by African Americans, enabling them to construct their own...
Victoria Hensley is a public historian and faculty member at Vanderbilt University’s Program in Culture, Advocacy, and Leadership. She graduated from MTSU’s Public History program with an emphasis in historic preservation, urban history, and the material culture of the American South. Hensley previously served as...
A Nashville resident since 1989, Kira Hilley currently works in construction finance and is a General Contractor (residential/small commercial,) following a career in the music business and with nonprofits. Experience includes C-suite roles as executive director in finance, marketing, production, product development, and fundraising. Career...
Jennifer C. Core is the executive director of the Tennessee Historical Society. At THS, she was previously the director of membership and programs and the state coordinator of Tennessee History Day. Core is a folklorist and educator by training with masters degrees from the University...
Ken Fieth is the Archivist for the Metropolitan Government Archives of Nashville-Davidson County. He received his B.A. in American History from David Lipscomb University, his M.A. in Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University, and his C.A. from the Academy of Certified Archivists, of which...
Jonny Wagenman moved to Nashville in 2012 to work at historic Quad Studios on Music Row. He is a partner in several real estate related businesses based in Nashville, TN. One partnership, Mission Development, has been involved in numerous projects that required approval by the...
Darden Copeland has called Nashville home for nearly 20 years. Originally from Culpeper, Virginia, he has been a student of history his entire life. After a career spent trying to shape the future by managing electoral candidate campaigns, he opened the Calvert Street Group, a...
Tom Vickstrom graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Hotel Management. He worked in financial management for Sheraton Corporation / Starwood Hotels and Resorts for 20 years and 6 cities before joining The Hermitage Hotel team in 2003. Vickstrom...
Nashville-born Matt Self’s professional journey began at Belmont University, shaping him into a versatile entrepreneur with a genuine affection for his hometown. Matt is a master of combining his creative-meets-professional flair with a commitment to Music City, which is evident in his various ventures, including...
Corrie Rich, a preservationist at heart, has helped maintain Music Row’s culture through public advocacy and her work as a Broker. Preserving and revitalizing historical properties has been a growing passion of Corrie’s stemming from her experiences in the historical district of Telluride, Colorado. Working...
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