How the entertainment industry is reshaping Nashville’s story
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, 2026 | 1:30–4:00 PM
Nashville’s identity as Music City is evolving alongside a growing entertainment industry that reaches far beyond our borders. What does that mean for the people creating, producing, and telling stories in and about our city? We’re gathering creators, industry leaders, and storytellers for a candid conversation about how entertainment’s evolution is shaping the way Nashville shows up—and sounds—to the world.
1:30-4:00 p.m. at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Free parking!
Featured Conversation
Dan Rogers is the senior vice president and executive producer of the Grand Ole Opry. “Opry Dan,” as he’s known, oversees all aspects of the more than 225 shows at the Opry each year.
Music & Entertainment Expert Panel
Dolly Chandler is the director of programming and entertainment at Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel. She previously worked at the Opry Entertainment Group, City Winery Nashville, and Franklin Theatre.
Jenny DeLoach is vice president of entertainment and fan engagement for the Tennessee Titans.
Michelle Conceison, panel moderator, is chair of the Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University. She is a practicing Artist Manager, operating Mmgt, an integrated marketing and artist management company she founded in 2004 to manage international singer-songwriters and bands in folk, bluegrass, Americana, and roots music.