Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Coverage of Nashville Entrepreneur Center in the Nexus archive.
- Aug. 17: Sam Davidson Won’t Run; a New Choose How You Move Capital Package; Purple Martins
Nashville Entrepreneur Center CEO Sam Davidson announced that he will not be running for mayor of Nashville after being approached about the race. Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s team also revealed a $100 million capital package using voter-approved transportation sales tax surcharge funds. Separately, Purple Martins are observed roosting at Music City Center, and Dr. Mark Walton Fowler spoke to NBC News regarding his participation in Darrell Hines' execution.
- Michael Burcham: Entrepreneur
Michael Burcham is an influential figure in Nashville’s business ecosystem and serves as the founding president and CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. As a serial entrepreneur who started three successful investor-backed businesses, he also teaches business and healthcare innovation at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.
- Mayor O’Connell Reports $200K+ Fundraising Period as Potential Challengers Weigh In
Mayor Freddie O’Connell reported raising $206,368 for his 2027 reelection campaign, leaving his campaign with $544,843 on hand. Potential challengers like Metro Councilmember Joy Styles, Lou Wilbanks, and others have not yet launched campaigns, with several prominent figures confirming they will not run. State Rep. Bob Freeman and others donated to O’Connell’s campaign, while Sam Davidson remains undecided about a mayoral bid.