T.J. Martell Foundation’s Young Professionals Council will host the inaugural Downtown Derby Bed Race in Nashville on Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to noon.

The fundraiser will benefit leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. There are 21 teams participating in the competition, including Creative Artists Agency, Regions Bank, United Talent Agency, Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, WME/IMG and more.

This year’s sponsors are Nacarato Volvo Trucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, Huskins Harris Business Management, Bridgestone Arena, JACK-fm, JHE Production and Do615.

The bed race will run up 5th Ave. from the Omni Hotel to Bridgestone Plaza. Beds will race in heats over 10-minute intervals. The two fastest teams will compete for first place and the Downtown Derby Bed Race trophy.

Awards will also be presented for Best Decorated and Best in Spirit. The Shining Star award will be presented to the individual who raises the most money through online fundraising. The People’s Choice Award will be presented to the team that collectively raises the most money.

“This is a fantastic event for a fantastic cause,” said Young Professionals Council co-chair Zac Koffler. “Where else can you bobsled a bed downtown, make a pit stop at Rippy’s in between heats, and simultaneously raise money to help support the many doctors, hospitals, and researchers, who are working tirelessly to reach the finish line to cure cancer.”

Miranda Lambert Meets Southeast Radio Reps

Miranda Lambert poses with Southeast radio representatives prior to a concert in Auburn, Alabama.

Miranda Lambert celebrated the opening weekend of Kenny Chesney’s 2016 Spread The Love Tour on Saturday night (April 23) with friends from Southeast radio stations. Lambert is a special guest on Chesney’s stadium tour, which launched at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Maren Morris Visits The Big Apple

Maren Morris greets NASH FM 94.7 Program Director John Foxx

Maren Morris stopped by the NASH FM 94.7 studios in New York City on Tuesday (April 26) to chat with Shila. Her debut album, HERO, comes out on June 3, and she performed a couple of songs off the album including “80’s Mercedes” and “My Church.”

Kacey Musgraves Opens For George Strait

Kacey Musgraves. Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Kacey Musgraves warmed up the crowds at George Strait’s sold-out concerts in Las Vegas on April 22 and 23. She entered the new T-Mobile Arena in pink Western wear trailed by a pony. Musgraves will also open Strait’s shows in Las Vegas in September and December.

Google Fiber is now available in several Nashville apartment properties.

According to Google Fiber’s Apartment Finder, four properties in Nashville’s Music Row and Gulch areas now have access, including Element Music Row, Rhythm at Music Row, Bristol on Broadway and Icon in the Gulch now offer access to residents.

Additionally, The Fiber Space opened in the Icon building at 1108 Division. The space provides customers a space to learn about Google Fiber’s products and to experience the gigabit speeds for themselves.

Residents in those four apartments and condominium buildings can sign up at The Fiber Space or online.

Numerous other apartments in Davidson County are set to be installed with Google Fiber soon, including 1010 on the Row, Crescent Music Row, Note 16, The Cadence, Terrazzo, Twelve Twelve, and more.

Additionally, Google announced that Fiber Phone will also be available to Nashville customers. Fiber Phone is a $10/month service for local and international calls, which connects to a mobile phone and transcribes voicemails.

Bruce Hinton

Industry veteran Bruce Hinton will be honored at this year’s City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game, which will be held Tuesday, June 7, at First Tennessee Park in Nashville during the CMA Music Festival.

Hinton will be recognized as the founder of the event, and for his contributions to the game over its 25-year history. Hinton ran the event for more than a decade before retiring in 2002. He spent 19 years at the helm of MCA Nashville, and has held board positions for the Country Music Foundation, Country Music Association, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Leadership Music, W.O. Smith Nashville Community School, Music & Entertainment Industry Chapter, and the Senior Advisory Board of the Sports & Entertainment Academy at Indiana University.

This year, celebrities will take to the field for its 26th year in support of City of Hope, which is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.