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Helping small Nashville businesses tap into the Hospitality Industry. Music City Chart Climbers presented by Amazon is an accelerator program designed to engage and equip small, local businesses by connecting them with opportunities in Nashville’s hospitality industry. The program provides complimentary NCVC membership, education, and networking opportunities in the city’s hospitality industry. Fifteen Nashville businesses, selected by industry and community leaders, will attend monthly four-hour sessions on topics such as hospitality, sales, marketing, PR/social media, HR, finance, and entrepreneurship over the course of eight months. 2026 Music City Chart Climbers We are excited to announce Amazon as our continued presenting sponsor for the 2026 Music City Chart Climbers. Applications are now open through Wednesday, October 29, at 5pm. Click on the Link Below to APPLY NOW! “The success of the first year of Music City Chart Climbers showed the tremendous potential of more deeply engaging small cultural businesses in our community to connect with the hospitality industry and enhance visitors’ experiences. These neighborhood ‘hidden gems’ add depth and help us more authentically market Nashville’s cultural assets to visitors. We are grateful to have Amazon’s continued partnership with Music City Chart Climbers.” — Marcus Whitney, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI) “Amazon is proud to sponsor Music City Chart Climbers, reinforcing our commitment to Nashville’s economic growth. The hospitality industry is essential to Nashville’s success, and this program will create meaningful pathways for local businesses to take part in and benefit from this thriving sector.” — Courtney Ross, Senior Manager of Community Engagement, Amazon “Music City Chart Climbers helps local businesses better understand our industry, engage fully, and take advantage of the many opportunities we offer with meetings, conventions, and leisure travelers. Our NCVC team has already had a chance to experience many of the products and services from businesses who participated the first year – from catering to client amenities to items featured in our Visitor Center store.” — Deana Ivey, President and CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp Click on Link to Apply https://www.visitmusiccity.com/music-city-chart-climbers