Tech leaders in the Nashville area have been trying to address an industry-wide problem: the lack of female representation in the specialized workforce.

Nissan North America has announced senior leadership changes within its manufacturing division, with David Johnson to serve as vice president, manufacturing, at the Smyrna vehicle assembly plant and Jeff Younginer to hold the title of vice president, production engineering and new model quality.

HCA Healthcare chief nursing officer Jane Englebright is retiring after nearly 30 years with the company, with another longtime nursing executive set to take her place. 

Five new members have been added to Battle Ground Academy’s board of trustees, according to a press release from the school.

Amid national uncertainty about retirement, active city employees in Franklin hired prior to 2016 are guaranteed robust retirement benefits, and those hired after will benefit from one of the top five state plans in the country.

Cindy Kent, the executive vice president and president of senior living communities at Brentwood-based Brookdale Senior Living, has resigned.

Hiring is already underway for the fulfillment and transportation positions. Wages for the jobs start at $18 on average and reach up to $22.50 per hour in some locations.

Lafayette, Louisiana-based LHC Group Inc. has announced it will purchase a majority stake in Brookdale Health Care Services from the recently formed home health, hospice and outpatient therapy joint venture between HCA Healthcare and Brookdale Senior Living Inc.

Nashville attorney Grace Stranch has joined Brentwood-based Harpeth Conservancy as chief operating officer and vice president of conservation policy.

American Health Plans VP receives Future Leader award

Franklin-based Mars Petcare announced Wednesday that Ruben Cejudo has joined the leadership team as vice president of its North American Supply Chain — the third executive new hire in five months.

Former OneOncology exec serving as CEO of newly established Thyme Care

Nashville-based Bell Construction announced Wednesday that Rebecca Ozols and Sam Hand have been named owners of the company.

The Bridge Crossing office building in Brentwood has sold for $46 million following comprehensive renovations.

Companies say a more conservative environment was part of their decision to move to WillCo.

A new Teriyaki Madness location in Brentwood leads a fleet of new stores slated to besiege the Nashville area.

Window treatment consulting firm Gotcha Covered announced Monday the opening of a new location in Cool Springs, headed by the Nashville Symphony’s Marketing Vice President Daniel B. Grossman.

If you were to order takeout from Amerigo — the stalwart West End Italian place — five nights in a row and keep the disposable containers (just stick with me here), it’s likely you’d notice something: The brands of the containers might be different every night.

The directors of Diversicare Healthcare Services have voted to accept a roughly $70 million acquisition proposal from an entity controlled by a veteran health care entrepreneur based in New York.

Real estate company gathers team, partners at Bentley’s Broadway bar