City National Bank Celebrates 15 Years: Awards Six Grants To Nashville Nonprofit Organizations

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Photo: Courtesy of City National Bank

City National Bank has awarded six $15,000 grants to Nashville nonprofit organizations 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 last week.

Organizations that received the grants include ACM Lifting Lives, The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund, Leadership Music, Music Health Alliance, Musicians On Call and W.O. Smith Music School.

“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,” says Lori Badgett, Senior Vice President and Team Lead, Entertainment & Sports Banking, Nashville, at City National Bank.

“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,” adds Diane Pearson, Senior Vice President and Team Lead, Entertainment & Sports Banking, Nashville, at City National Bank.

“Fifteen years ago, City National Bank made a commitment to Nashville and its music community,” shares JaHan Wang, Executive Vice President and Head of Entertainment & Sports Banking at City National Bank. “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.”

Photo: Courtesy of City National Bank

Since establishing operations in Nashville in 2011, the City National team has cultivated deep roots in the Nashville community and music industry, serving artists, songwriters, publishers, performing rights organizations, law firms, record labels and business managers.

The charitable donations reflect the bank’s dedication to fostering economic growth and supporting the cultural institutions that define the region. As the bank expands across the Southeast, Nashville continues to be a cornerstone of City National’s business, combining its entertainment industry expertise with broader financial services for small and mid-sized businesses.

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