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"Healing Hands Helping Heroes" Benefiting AORN and REBOOT RECOVERY

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By: Kara Wilson It was a night dedicated to the best nurses you will never remember and the brave soldiers you may never know. L-R:  Susan Hodges, Cindy Kildgore, Amanda Edmonson, Dave Wyatt, Evan Owens, Sonja Walsh, Robin Adkins, Jordan Caden and Rachael L. Poff   On Tuesday, November 10 th , the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) of Middle Tennessee and REBOOT Combat Recovery, teamed up with LEGACY Consulting, PR & Events to organize a night honoring recovering heroes and heroes in the recovery room: “Helping Hands Helping Heroes.” AORN of Middle Tennessee is a chapter of a national organization of nurses who specialize in caring for patients post-surgery. REBOOT Combat Recovery seeks to rehabilitate soldiers who have been traumatized by combat. Together, the two organizations captured the hearts of those in attendance. The first annual fundraising gala was held at The Rosewall in Nashville, TN. The dining room was decorated with classic bl

Gigi's Cupcakes Founder to Make Special Appearance at Gaylord Opryland's ICE

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GAYLORD OPRYLAND ICE WELCOMES GIGI’S CUPCAKES FOUNDER TO CELEBRATE A CHRISTMAS TRADITION Gigi’s Cupcakes Founder, Gigi Butler, to Make Special Appearance at ICE at Gaylord Opryland on Friday, December 4 th Nashville, TN – November 20, 2015 –Gigi’s Cupcakes founder and culinary creator, Gigi Butler, will be on hand for a special appearance at ICE at Gaylord Opryland on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m . Patrons can meet Gigi herself, and enjoy the festivities before or after visiting this years’ ICE feature of The Nutcracker .   The first 50 people to enter will receive a complimentary Gigi’s Cupcakes Sugar Vanilla candle, and everyone attending will be entered to win a pink Kitchen-Aid mixer valued at $369.00. Patrons will also be able to purchase Gigi’s original gourmet cupcakes and enjoy Gigi’s holiday themed desserts including mini cupcakes and stuffed cookies.  20% of cupcake sales during the evening will be donated to the Child

BiTE Dentistry Partners with TeamSmile to Provide Students Free Dental Care

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OVER 350 METRO NASHVILLE STUDENTS RECEIVED FREE DENTAL CARE PROVIDED BY LOCAL DENTISTS AND TEAMSMILE PROGRAM Nashville, TN – November 20, 2015 -- For the second consecutive year, the Tennessee Titans team dentist, Dr. Cristin McPherson-Lewis of BiTE Dentistry partnered with TeamSmile, a non-profit organization that provides life-changing dental care for underserved children, and the Tennessee Titans to provide free dental treatments on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Nissan Stadium. More than 100 dental professionals, students and volunteers served over 350 Metro Nashvi lle children. Ryan Succop, kicker for the Tennessee Titans was on hand for the event along with Titans cheerleaders.  After their dental treatment, the students celebrated with a dance party, and were gifted a goody bag with items to encourage good dental hygiene. Each child also participated in the Red Cross’ Pillow Case Project presentation, where they were empowered to take action preparing for emergen

Carrie Underwood's Album Launch Party for STORYTELLER

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by Kara Wilson Nashville is known for album launch parties and LEGACY Events is known for turning an ordinary launch party into an extraordinary experience. This October, LEGACY had the pleasure of collaborating with Sony Records to celebrate the launch of Carrie Underwood’s newest album, Storyteller  at The Standard at the Smith House in downtown Nashville .   Producers, storytellers, executives and media were invited to experience the songs come to life with a uniquely themed event that the media later deemed as “brilliant.” The LEGACY team constructed a true experience for five of the songs from the  Storyteller  album.  Each room of The Standard was inspired by a different track on Underwood’s album, and the songs played in their corresponding rooms. As guests entered the venue, they were directed into the first experience and song of the party, “Dirty Laundry.” The bar served dirty martinis and the room was decorated with photos pinned on a clothesline that told th

Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison Speaks About STEM Education During Annual Strategy Series Conference

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miss Tennessee Delivers Keynote To Area IT Executives During Annual Strategy Series Conference Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison Spoke to Nearly 250  IT Professionals and Assisted in the Presentation of $33,000 in Grants During IT Conference on September 30th at Memphis Hilton Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison Memphis, TN -- September 30, 2015  -  Miss Tennessee, Hannah Robison, served as the keynote lunch speaker at the 29th Annual Strategy Series for Executives hosted by SIM Memphis . This premier IT conference took place on Wednesday, September 30th at the Hilton Memphis.  Robison spoke about her passion for STEM education and assisted the SIM Memphis Chapter members with the distribution of grants totaling $33,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Memphis, Teen Tech Camp, U.S. FIRST Robotic (Shelby County Schools) and U.S. FIRST Robotic (Wh

Celebrities Team Up for Star-Studded Night of Entertainment to Honor Veterans and Nurses

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  Healing Hands Helping Heroes, A Night of Music The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)  Middle Tennessee Chapter Adds Award-Winning Special Guests and Feature Entertainment for November 10th Benefit    Nashville, TN - September 24, 2015  - The Middle Tennessee Chapter of AORN is excited to announce that three-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and contemporary blues artist Keb' Mo' will join the star-studded lineup that also includes feature entertainment by the Frontmen of Country, Richie McDonald of Lonestar, Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas and Larry Stewart of Restless Heart - all of the original voices behind the hits. The event entitled Healing Hands Helping Heroes , will benefit the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Middle Tennessee Chapter and REBOOT Combat Recovery and is set to take place  Tuesday, November 10, 2015  at The Rosewall (1120 McGavock St) with cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner bu

Iconic Designer Kendra Scott Donates $10,000 to ACM Lifting Lives Charity

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Media Contacts: Brooke Primero / Academy of Country Music 818-718-8800 / brooke@acmcountry.com Tresa Halbrooks, LEGACY PR for Kendra Scott 615-669-6058 / tresa@legacy-pr.com   Kendra Scott Donates $10,000 to ACM® Lifting Lives® in partnership with Country Artist CAM Kendra and CAM Walk the Red Carpet at the 9 th ACM Honors™ to Make Contribution to Nashville Music Community NASHVILLE, TN (September 2, 2015)  –– Renowned designer, CEO and philanthropist Kendra Scott made a $10,000 donation to ACM® Lifting Lives® on the ACM Honors™ red carpet last night in Nashville, TN, presenting the check with country artist CAM to Lori Badgett and Hannah Martin , President of ACM Lifting Lives and Manager of ACM Lifting Lives, respectively.  Scott recently opened her 28 th retail location in the Hill Center in Nashville, and is celebrating her Nashville store with an exclusive, invite only event while she’s

Celebrities Unite in Memory of NFL Coach Mike Heimerdinger During 4th Annual Drive 4 Dinger Celebrity Golf Tournament

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Two Day Event is set for June 5 th & 6th at Gaylord Springs Golf Links  with Tickets Available!   Tim Rushlow to Headline  Friday Kick-Off Dinner Event May 26, 2015 -- Nashville, TN -- The Heimerdinger Foundation is set to host the 4th Annual Drive 4 Dinger Celebrity Golf Tournament and Kick-Off Dinner on June 5 th and 6 th at the Gaylord Springs Golf Links in Nashville, TN.   The two-day annual event is held in memory of former NFL/Tennessee Titans Offensive Coordinator Mike Heimerdinger and raises money for the foundation’s meals program.   Reservations and tickets to both events are available to the public at www.HFMeals.com . Jeff Fisher, Kathie Heimerdinger and Mike Shanahan Todd Bowles , Head Coach of the New York Jets, Jeff Fisher , Head Coach of the St. Louis Rams, Scott Hamilton , Olympic Gold Medalist and Hall of Fame Figure Skater and Mike Shanahan , Former NFL Head Coach will lead the celebrity lineup for the golf tournament scheduled for Saturday,
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RODNEY CROWELL, EMMYLOU HARRIS, VINCE GILL & CORY CHISEL TEAM UP FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL CELEBRITY BARN DANCE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28 AT THE JAECKLE CENTR E Concert To Benefit MusiCares, Music Health Alliance, Bonaparte’s Retreat and New Beginnings at Lake Charles Posted by Acoya Gibbons Nashville, TN -- January 28, 2015- Multi-Award Winning Artists Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris and Vince Gill along with Cory Chisel, team up for the second annual Celebrity Barn Dance & Benefit Concert. The event will  take place on Saturday, March 28 at The Jaeckle Centre in Thompson’s Station, Nashville’s premiere equine facility and  the largest barn in the south.   Proceeds from the event will benefit MusiCares®, Music Health Alliance, Bonaparte’s Retreat and New Beginnings at Lake Charles. As at an old-fashioned barn dance, the all-star line up will perform country classics and contemporary songs, with guests encouraged to get up and dance. VIP tickets ar