Operation Stand Down Tennessee

10/03/2026

Congratulations to our Fall 2026 Career Recon Executive graduates!

This group packed a lot into two weeks: business courses with Belmont faculty, company site visits, and candid conversations with leaders across industries. They leave with a Certificate in Business Acumen, new connections, and momentum for their next career chapter.

Thank you to Belmont University - Jack C. Massey College of Business’s, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, HCA Healthcare, Embraer, Schneider Electric, Bridgestone Americas and every speaker, host, and volunteer who invested their time and experience in this cohort.

To our graduates, welcome to the Career Recon alumni community! Congratulations as you take the next step in your military transition and your careers!

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10/02/2026

Ruckers, we’ve got a little extra ground to cover!

The Music City Ruck March route at GEODIS Park has been extended from 0.75 to 0.90 miles. As many laps as you can do in two hours. Check out the updated route and register below.

Register: https://www.musiccityruckmarch.com

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10/02/2026

Join us as our Director of Supportive Services, Donald May joins NewsChannel 5 Nashville MorningLine to discuss how we help Veterans and their families prevent homelessness, find stable housing, and build lasting stability.

We support Veterans and military families across 31 counties through housing and food assistance, career programs, legal services, su***de prevention, and community connections. Learn more at osdtn.org or call (615) 248-1981 and visit www.osdtn.org for more details.

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What's coming up on MorningLine?
We're talking support for Tennessee veterans, the issues facing Metro Council, your pet questions, and the future of Nashville's design and growth.

Join us Mon-Thurs at 8 a.m. on The Spot Nashville 28.

10/02/2026

Join Operation Stand Down Tennessee for Queen City Link Up, an evening of Veteran networking at Old Glory Distillery. Meet fellow Veterans, connect with local professionals, and have the conversations that could lead to your next opportunity.

No booths, just networking. Bring a friend or come solo. We’ll help you get the introductions started.

Friday, October 30 | 5–7 PM
Old Glory Distillery
451 Alfred Thun Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040

Come join us and build your network. Your next connection could be across the room.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-city-link-up-tickets-2002741453600?aff=oddtdtcreator

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09/30/2026

LinkedIn Music City is happening right now. Come see us, meet some new people, and build your network.

09/30/2026

Ascend Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution dedicated to helping its members thrive through every life stage. Whether you're opening your first account, buying a home, or preparing for what's next, Ascend offers financial solutions and local support tailored to your goals.

OSDTN is grateful to Ascend Federal Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of the Nashville Heroes Breakfast and for investing in the people and communities that make Middle Tennessee strong.

09/30/2026

Career Recon came into week two ready to get out of the classroom and into the conversations that make this program count.

Monday started with a site visit to HCA Healthcare. Thank you to Jon Snider for welcoming our cohort and giving them a closer look at both the company and the HCA Innovation Center.

Peter Witte of Emission & Cooling Solutions, Shelton Woolever of HCA Healthcare, and Xavier Purdy of Vanderbilt University joined us for a conversation about project management. Thank you for sharing your experience and making time for our cohort.

We closed out Monday with a business operations session led by Dennis Chen, Ph.D. of Belmont University. Thank you, Dr. Chen, for sharing your expertise with the group.

Tuesday took us to Schneider Electric. Thank you to Kelly Cubberly, Brett Woodall, and Tammy Dean-Embry for welcoming our cohort, showing them around, and taking time to talk with the group. We appreciated the chance to see the company up close and connect with your team.

Joshua Coster of Wil-Ro, Inc., Ryan Harbour of Nashville Soccer Club, Matt Watkins of Premise Health, and Ryan Norman of Fiserv, joined us for a Veteran panel. Thank you for speaking candidly about your experiences and answering our cohort’s questions.

And thank you to Paula Roberts, Ph.D. of Belmont University for leading our business operations and business management sessions across both days.

It’s been a full start to week two, thanks to everyone who made time for Career Recon.

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09/29/2026

Columbia Veterans, this one’s for you. The free Veterans Resource Fair is happening today from 4–6:30 p.m. at The Memorial Building.

Stop by to talk with Anthony about our mission and what we can do for you.

The Memorial Building, 308 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401

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09/28/2026

Two days until LinkedIn Music City. Time to close a few tabs and open a few conversations.

It’s not a job fair. There are no booths, just Veterans, military spouses, employers, recruiters and Nashville professionals getting together to meet and talk.

Come meet someone new, catch up with a familiar face and have a few conversations worth continuing.

Free registration: https://lnkd.in/gkui6trM

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09/28/2026

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) joined us for Food Bag Friday last Friday, and they came ready to work!

Their volunteers helped pack food bags for Veterans and military families through Operation Commissary. Thank you, MOAA, for giving your time and helping us get those bags ready to go.

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