NowPlayingNashville.com Launches!

Hi all … it’s Jenn. So, you have read all about our new adventures in Nashville, the exciting programs that Jeff has been a part of at Vanderbilt over the past 6 months, and the ups and downs of a suburban cat getting used to city living. But what about me? I am sure you have been pondering day and night what I have been doing with my time since moving to Music City in late March? With the threat of being a walking advertisement ... www.nowplayingnashville.com is what I’ve been up to!

While it was my original intent to move to Nashville, take a much-needed break from the working world and become a woman of leisure, that plan went astray in mid-April when I was presented with an interesting opportunity that I just couldn’t pass up!

It was then that I joined The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect generosity with need, to become the Project Director for a new initiative called NowPlayingNashville.com. The website is an all-inclusive arts, entertainment, and events calendar for Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The objective of this project is to be a one-stop shop for locals and visitors to help raise awareness about all that there is to do in this region at a given time.

The past few months have been a huge undertaking for me as I have never been involved in the launch of a brand new website. Not only have I learned a ton about the latest web technology (you’d be impressed!), but this has truly been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me personally. How often do you get to move to a brand new city and jump into a job that forces you to learn all about the fun and exciting things to do in and around that city? It’s pretty amazing! NowPlayingNashville.com launched this past Monday and with each day that passes, the site is becoming a useful tool for Nashvillians and visitors alike. I encourage you to check it out, however, my colleague Denise would want me to warn you that we’re still working out some of the bugs!

Well, that’s all for now. I am off to the latest concert, festival, sporting event, art exhibit, etc.! Hope to see y’all in Nashville soon for a fun-filled weekend!