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  • April 17, 2019
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Event: 2019 ULI Spring Meeting
    Session Type: General Session
    Session Capacity: N/A


    Known as Music City thanks to its iconic and thriving entertainment industry and arts culture, Nashville is also renowned for healthcare, higher education, and technology and innovation. This diverse economic base provides the backdrop to create a vibrant and prosperous city.
     
    Join us as former NFL running back, Heisman winner, and local entrepreneur Eddie George moderates a conversation with the heirs of Dollar General, HCA, and Ingram Industries, all of whom are making their own mark shaping the city.
    These industry and philanthropic leaders play integral roles in the evolution of Nashville and its future success.  This success is reflected in the creation of a sustainable, 18-hour city, attracting major business relocations, national sports franchise...
Session Speakers
Frist Robert


Robert A. Frist, Jr., co-founder, has served as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors of HealthStream since 1990. Under his leadership, Mr. Frist has developed HealthStream as a leading provider of workforce development, talent management, and provider solutions for the healthcare industry. He has led the development of disruptive product innovations that are transforming

George Edward N.


Eddie's compassionate and competitive spirit carved a special niche for him in the professional sports arena, particularly the NFL where he is only the second NFL running back to rush for 10,000 yards while never missing a start, joining Jim Brown. Only Walter Payton (170) has started more consecutive regular-season games than George’s 128. In addition to the Heisman Trophy, George won several NF

Ingram John


John R. Ingram was named Chairman of the Ingram Industries Inc. Board of Directors in April 2008, having served as Vice Chairman of the Board since 1999. He is also Chairman of Ingram Content Group. Mr. Ingram is a graduate of Princeton University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1984. In 1986, he received his Master of Business Administration degree from the Owen

Turner Jay
Organization: MarketStreet Enterprises


Recognizing Nashville’s need for a healthy downtown, Turner co-founded MarketStreet Enterprises in 1999. Appointed the firm’s Managing Director in 2007, Turner has paved the way for smart growth, urbanism, and sustainable development in Nashville by guiding MarketStreet Enterprises’ strategic revitalization of the Gulch neighborhood. Under Turner’s guidance, MarketStreet Enterprises has shaped th
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