GNTC Tech Takes Flight

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Tech Takes Flight: An NTC Foundation Fundraiser

Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
JetRight Hangar, 801 Hangar Ln, Nashville, TN 37217

Join Nashville's top technology executives for an unforgettable evening inside the JetRight Hangar, where the region's tech leadership community comes together to support local tech programs and nonprofit organizations.

Tech Takes Flight is the Greater Nashville Technology Council Foundation's signature fundraiser — and its centerpiece is a live auction unlike any other in Middle Tennessee. This is your opportunity to bid on time spent with CxO-level tech leaders from the region's major enterprise companies. Past and available experiences have included golf outings, dinners, and even courtside time at a Preds game — access you won't find anywhere else.

2026 CXO AUCTION LINEUP

Karl Sprules – COO – Alliance Bernstein
Chad Wasserman – Senior VP & CIO – HCA Healthcare
Sean Henry – CEO – Nashville Predators
Andrew McIntyre – VP of Technology – Tennessee Titans
Brandon Corbin – Regional Technology – Ascension St. Thomas
Rod McDaniel – CEO – S3 Recycling
Tom Corridon – CIO – Bridgestone
Kim Purcell – CIO – TriStar
Chris Henson – CFO – Fisk University
Laura Groschen – CIO – Corecivic
Chris Cochran – CEO – Freightwise
Brady Plummer – VP, IT Group – HCA Healthcare
David Houghton – CIO – Ingram Barge
Billy Thurman – AVP, Infrastructure – Ingram Barge

Beyond the auction — the evening features tasting stations, vinyl spinning, and a silent auction, all set against the backdrop of one of our most unique private event venues.

An added perk — ticket purchases and auction contributions are tax-deductible, as the NTC Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3).

Spots are limited — this is an intimate gathering by design, ensuring meaningful one-on-one time with Nashville's tech leaders. Reserve your ticket early to secure your place.

WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES

Every ticket and every auction dollar directly funds programs that strengthen and grow Nashville's technology community:

• Reboot & Rise — provides laptops to first-generation college students, removing a critical barrier to their success in tech and higher education.
• Hack for the Community — connects skilled volunteers with local nonprofits to provide free technical support, strengthening the organizations that serve Middle Tennessee.

By attending, you're not just gaining unmatched access to Nashville's tech leadership — you're investing in the people and organizations shaping the region's technology future.

Interested in donating a silent auction item? We welcome donations valued at $100 or more. Contact Katie Hundt at katie.hundt@technologycouncil.com to contribute.