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Launch Engine is an online news platform serving Nashville and the surrounding counties.

Its mission is to cover those entrepreneurs, technologies, organizations, creators, and social causes that are charting their own courses.

01/06/2022

Mental health advocate and visual artist Mark Jones shares his fight to get better.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/nashville-artist-mark-jones-discusses-mental-health-story/

There’s a looming mental health crisis in the United States. Publishing statistics about the crisis for 2022, national nonprofit Mental Health America shares some disturbing details of note. “In 2019, just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 19.86% of adults experienced a mental illness, equivalent ...

01/04/2022

If you’re a member of the music biz, you may need help meeting industry publishers. Discover Sooner has launched a program just for that to help artists start the new year off right.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/launch-engine-discover-sooner-offers-mentoring-for-artists-publishers-connection/

For Nashville musicians, it’s all about putting oneself out there to be seen and heard. Many artists take one opportunity after another to be seen, struggling all the while to make great connections. If a musician is scratching their head and trying to figure out where they can meet a music publ

11/17/2021

On Thursday, November 18, the Butcher & Bee will host a fundraiser dinner and “meeting of the minds” for stakeholders in the cannabis industry. In advance of this dinner, Launch Engine spoke to cannabis advocate and entrepreneur Will Tarleton about the industry, and how it can help Tennessee farmers.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/cultivate-tennessee-hosts-cannabis-fundraiser-plots-path-forward/

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Attitudes toward h**p and CBD have warmed over the last few years in Middle Tennessee. In 2019, The Tennessean shared an article that illuminated several facts about the growing industry. The article stated that over 2,600 farmers were licensed to grow h**p that year, with at least five farms licens

10/28/2021

Metal sculpture artist Valentine Adams loves repurposing old scrap into new creations. He spoke to Launch Engine about his love for machines, the meaning of his work, and his upcoming appearance in the "Down a Country Road IV" art show at Columbia's Theta General Store.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/sculpture-artist-valentine-adams-bends-metal-to-his-will/

Art appreciation. It often conjures up images of snooty art critics and wealthy collectors buying artwork at prices no ordinary person could match. However, the truth is that art appreciation is for everyone. Whether you are enjoying a new song on the radio, or talking up a recent movie you watc

10/14/2021

Nashville artist Buddy Jackson could have sold his soul. But in his chat with Sheri Oneal, Buddy discusses how such bargains are never worth it.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/who-the-hell-is-buddy-jackson/

Visual artist and sculptor, Buddy Jackson is known throughout Nashville as someone who has always stayed true to his values. He has the need to feel something when he is creating. That is what motivates him as an artist. His iconic past experiences in the commercial design world have helped him evol

10/05/2021

Author, Podcaster, Professional Speaker, and Business Consultant David C. Baker spoke to Launch Engine about “How to become an expert.” His advice is a valuable read for anyone looking to master a skill or make a name for themselves in an industry.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/david-c-baker-on-the-business-of-being-an-expert/

What makes someone an expert? Does it take being in the field for a certain number of years? A particular number of clients? Having someone hail you publicly as “an expert” in the world of business after years of toiling away in your industry? What if being an expert was as simple as recognizing

09/09/2021

Shared from earlier this week:

Being a female electrician in a male-dominated industry isn’t easy. But Phyllis Poole’s got this. She spoke to Launch Engine about her trade, marketing through excellent work, and the sloppy workmanship she’s seen on so many job sites.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/lady-electrical-company-is-wired-for-work/

The country needs more female trade workers. According to a 2019 story from USA Today, “By 2028, an estimated 3 million jobs will sit open in the skilled trades, positions that come to life as the backbone of American growth. From appliance techs to carpenters, a variety of profitable career opp

09/02/2021

Rutherford County's “Artistic Storytellers” Dr. Barbara and Leroy Hodges announce ‘Remembrance’ public art exhibit at City of Murfreesboro, TN - Government Rotunda.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/the-hodges-announce-remembrance-art-exhibit/

For husband and wife duo Leroy and Dr. Barbara Hodges, the creation and exhibition of art in Rutherford County is an ongoing task. As solo artists, they have been making art for over two decades. Since they have such a large body of work between them, the Hodges have put together an art show tha

08/20/2021

If you haven’t heard, Franklin artist Ken Means is carving wooden animals for a functional carousel ride. Launch Engine caught up with Ken to learn more about his project, and why carousels mean so much to him.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/ken-means-continues-working-on-his-carousel/

Once upon a time, there was a little boy who became enchanted with the Lincoln Park Carousel. He appreciated everything about the carousel’s 48 horses. He loved everything, from each horse’s unique glass eyes to the hand-painted details of the 34 columns and scenes, every one a different adventu...

08/18/2021

This November, the Franklin International Indie Film Festival (FIIFF) returns to The Factory for five days of independent cinema and industry panels. Launch Engine spoke to Executive Director Nan Puetz to learn more about this year’s festival.

READ MORE: https://www.launchengine.io/franklin-international-indie-film-festival-returns-november/

Physical theaters still offer a very important social experience, despite the ready availability of movies on streaming services. The likes of Netflix or Hulu cannot replace the communal sharing of moments of surprise, wonder, horror, joy, or sorrow experienced by viewers when they’re seated in fr...

08/05/2021

Curated by the MTSU Todd Art Gallery, “Celebration: Creative Voices, Creative Visions” features the work of six prominent Latin American and Hispanic Artists. The show runs through August 14.

READ MORE: https://launchengine.io/mtsus-todd-gallery-hosts-celebration-from-latin-artists/

Middle Tennessee is a very diverse place, and this is especially the case with its creative voices. This is precisely why MTSU is exhibiting the art show “Celebration: Creative Voices, Creative Visions” (“Celebration”) at its Todd Art Gallery. “Celebration” features artists that represen...

08/04/2021

Do you know someone looking for a job?

Tomorrow, the Greater Nashville Technology Council (NTC) will be hosting a live virtual job fair. Tech jobs will be offered by 14 of the area’s employers. All are welcome to register, regardless of experience level.

READ MORE: https://launchengine.io/ntc-hosts-august-virtual-job-fair-with-14-middle-tennessee-employers/

August may prove to be a great month for those looking to land a tech job. On Thursday, August 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, the Greater Nashville Tech Council (NTC) will host a free, live Virtual Tech Job Fair. All are welcome to register for the event, regardless of industry experience. “We are

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