City National Bank made $15,000 in donations to six nonprofits, totaling $90,000, to celebrate its 15-year anniversary serving the Nashville entertainment community. The surprise donations were presented to each organization at a celebration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Thursday night.
The new funding will support six Nashville-based nonprofit organizations committed to supporting the community through music, healthcare, education and community aid efforts:
- ACM Lifting Lives: Funds music health and therapy programs and provides emergency relief to music community members
- The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund: Supports at-risk youth through skateboarding, music and mentorship
- Leadership Music: Connects and develops music industry leaders through peer education and lifelong community
- Music Health Alliance: Provides healthcare access and advocacy for music industry professionals
- Musicians On Call: Brings live and recorded music to patients in healthcare environments
- O. Smith Music School: Offers affordable, quality music education to Nashville youth from low-income families
“When we first opened our doors in Nashville, we were looking to help clients and be part of something meaningful, and our dedication hasn’t changed,” Lori Badgett, senior vice president and team lead, entertainment and sports banking, Nashville at City National Bank, said.
Diane Pearson, senior vice president and team lead, entertainment and sports banking, Nashville at City National Bank, added, “Supporting these organizations feels like the right way to mark this moment by honoring the relationships we’ve built and the privilege of being part of Nashville’s story.”
JaHan Wang, executive vice president and head of entertainment and sports banking at City National Bank, said, “Fifteen years ago, City National Bank made a commitment to Nashville and its music community. Today, we’re honored to celebrate this milestone by investing $90,000 in organizations that make this city thrive. These organizations do extraordinary work every day, and we’re proud to be a supporter.”
