Tennessee’s Next Generation of Leaders

Leadership Tennessee’s 2026-2027 cohort kicks off with 52 powerhouse leaders from across the state, including CEOs, doctors, sheriffs, and big-name figures like Dollar General and the Federal Reserve. This 13th edition, spanning 10 months, brings together diverse voices—from Vanderbilt’s surgeon-in-chief to Nashville State’s president and the Tennessee Aquarium’s CEO—to tackle Tennessee’s toughest challenges through collaboration and innovation. Led by Dr. Alfred Degrafinreid II, the program aims to build networks, spark solutions, and empower leaders to drive real change in their communities. From Anderson County to Williamson County, mayors, state reps, and faith-based leaders are united under one mission: strengthening Tennessee’s future, one bold idea at a time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64d988f11b6342c6