web02.fireside.fm Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:45:58 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Nashville” https://tnachieves.fireside.fm/tags/nashville Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0400 Welcome to At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast, where we tap into the wisdom, insights, and bold ideas of our partners to fuel the mission of tnAchieves—expanding college access and success for Tennessee students. Hosted by Krissy DeAlejandro, President &amp; CEO of tnAchieves, this podcast spotlights the thought leaders, educators, and industry trailblazers who challenge us to learn, grow, and innovate as we work to transform lives through higher education. Since 2008, tnAchieves has leaned on collaboration to break barriers and scale impact for students often seen as underdogs, and our partners are at the heart of that journey. Each episode brings candid conversations with state and national influencers—K-12 and college leaders, business visionaries, and student success advocates—who shape our strategies and push us forward. We’ll explore how these dialogues inspire us to refine our programs, rethink possibilities, and build a stronger Tennessee workforce. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, and join us as we harness these voices to innovate and grow—because at tnAchieves, our partners don’t just support us, they transform us. Let’s dive in! en-us episodic Listening and learning to better serve Tennessee students, at scale. tnAchieves Welcome to At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast, where we tap into the wisdom, insights, and bold ideas of our partners to fuel the mission of tnAchieves—expanding college access and success for Tennessee students. Hosted by Krissy DeAlejandro, President &amp; CEO of tnAchieves, this podcast spotlights the thought leaders, educators, and industry trailblazers who challenge us to learn, grow, and innovate as we work to transform lives through higher education. Since 2008, tnAchieves has leaned on collaboration to break barriers and scale impact for students often seen as underdogs, and our partners are at the heart of that journey. Each episode brings candid conversations with state and national influencers—K-12 and college leaders, business visionaries, and student success advocates—who shape our strategies and push us forward. We’ll explore how these dialogues inspire us to refine our programs, rethink possibilities, and build a stronger Tennessee workforce. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, and join us as we harness these voices to innovate and grow—because at tnAchieves, our partners don’t just support us, they transform us. Let’s dive in! no tnachieves, at scale podcast, tennessee promise, tennessee achieves, tennessee education podcast, college access, college success, student mentorship, college mentorship, education nonprofit, education in tennessee, workforce development, workforce training, career pathways, career readiness, skilled trades, technical education, community college, tcat, tennessee colleges of applied technology, higher education, postsecondary education, college completion, career training, education opportunities, college enrollment, student stories, educator insights, education leadership, college presidents, first-generation college students, rural education, college to career, education equity, educational access, opportunity for all, nonprofit leadership, tennessee workforce, economic mobility, education innovation, mentoring programs, access to education, life after high school, educational policy, higher education in tennessee, workforce readiness, career success, vocational training, tennessee higher education, education podcast, success stories, inspirational education stories, college and career podcast, education and workforce podcast tnAchieves ben@tnachieves.org Building More Than Buildings — Turner Construction's Herbert Brown on Workforce, Community, and What's Rising in Nashville https://tnachieves.fireside.fm/turner e7e0dd5e-7284-49c2-8cbf-09451308d319 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0400 tnAchieves full tnAchieves Herbert Brown, Community and Citizen Director at Turner Construction, joined the tnAchieves podcast to talk about how one of Nashville's most prominent construction firms is investing in the people behind the projects. From the Titans Construction Training Camp — a paid, five-week workforce credentialing program now in its eleventh cohort — to K–12 art competitions and job shadow experiences for students, Turner is building community partnerships alongside world-class facilities. As the new Nissan Stadium nears completion and the Bridgestone Arena renovation gets underway, Herbert's message to students is clear: connect early, build your soft skills, and know that the opportunities around you are real. 38:13 no <p>Herbert Brown didn't set out to work in construction. A Memphis native with a political science degree from UT and a master's in public administration from TSU, he spent his early career at the Higher Education Commission and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce — learning how education, workforce, and economic development all connect. Today, as Community and Citizen Director at Turner Construction, he's putting all of it to work on some of the biggest projects in Tennessee history.</p> <p>In this episode of At Scale, Graham Thomas and Tyler Ford sit down with Herbert to talk about what it really looks like when a major construction firm invests in the communities it builds in. From the Titans Construction Training Camp — a paid, five-week credentialing program now in its eleventh cohort — to student art competitions, K–12 job shadows, and partnerships with Nashville public schools, Turner is doing workforce development differently. Herbert also gives listeners an inside look at the new Nissan Stadium, including a first-of-its-kind NFL community room dedicated to nonprofits and civic organizations year-round.</p> <p>Whether you're a student exploring careers, an educator building employer partnerships, or just curious about who's shaping Tennessee's future — this one's worth your time. </p> Nashville, tnAchieves, At Scale Podcast, TN Promise, Tennessee Promise, Tennessee students, Tennessee workforce, Tennessee higher education, college access, college completion, postsecondary education, community college, technical college, student success, mentor stories, workforce mentoring, access mentoring, college mentoring, volunteer mentors, student mentoring, coaching students, workforce development, career readiness, career pathways, employability skills, work-based learning, Tennessee employers, industry partnerships, education innovation, student impact, educational equity, community partnerships, statewide collaboration, nonprofit leadership, economic mobility, rural education, first-generation students, college to career, graduation success, skilled workforce, mentoring impact, student persistence, Tennessee education, mentor engagement, program outcomes, scaling success, postsecondary success, future of work, education podcast, Tennessee podcast, higher education podcast, workforce podcast Herbert Brown didn't set out to work in construction. A Memphis native with a political science degree from UT and a master's in public administration from TSU, he spent his early career at the Higher Education Commission and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce — learning how education, workforce, and economic development all connect. Today, as Community and Citizen Director at Turner Construction, he's putting all of it to work on some of the biggest projects in Tennessee history.

In this episode of At Scale, Graham Thomas and Tyler Ford sit down with Herbert to talk about what it really looks like when a major construction firm invests in the communities it builds in. From the Titans Construction Training Camp — a paid, five-week credentialing program now in its eleventh cohort — to student art competitions, K–12 job shadows, and partnerships with Nashville public schools, Turner is doing workforce development differently. Herbert also gives listeners an inside look at the new Nissan Stadium, including a first-of-its-kind NFL community room dedicated to nonprofits and civic organizations year-round.

Whether you're a student exploring careers, an educator building employer partnerships, or just curious about who's shaping Tennessee's future — this one's worth your time.

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]]> Herbert Brown didn't set out to work in construction. A Memphis native with a political science degree from UT and a master's in public administration from TSU, he spent his early career at the Higher Education Commission and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce — learning how education, workforce, and economic development all connect. Today, as Community and Citizen Director at Turner Construction, he's putting all of it to work on some of the biggest projects in Tennessee history.

In this episode of At Scale, Graham Thomas and Tyler Ford sit down with Herbert to talk about what it really looks like when a major construction firm invests in the communities it builds in. From the Titans Construction Training Camp — a paid, five-week credentialing program now in its eleventh cohort — to student art competitions, K–12 job shadows, and partnerships with Nashville public schools, Turner is doing workforce development differently. Herbert also gives listeners an inside look at the new Nissan Stadium, including a first-of-its-kind NFL community room dedicated to nonprofits and civic organizations year-round.

Whether you're a student exploring careers, an educator building employer partnerships, or just curious about who's shaping Tennessee's future — this one's worth your time.

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