Statement of Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce on Covenant School Shooting

“As the Middle Tennessee community grieves and processes the tragic loss of life at the Covenant School, our thoughts and prayers are with the Covenant School staff, as well as family, friends, and loved ones of the affected,” said Ralph Schulz, President and CEO, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. ‚”Thank you to the heroic actions of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and school staff for their action in preventing further loss of life.”

About the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is Middle Tennessee’s largest business federation, representing nearly 2,000 companies. Belong, engage, lead, prosper embodies the Chamber’s focus on facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity for Middle Tennessee. The work of the Nashville Area Chamber is supported by members and sponsors; the Chamber’s Pivotal Partners (a partnership at the highest level for all Chamber programs and events) are Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Community Health Systems, Gresham Smith, and Regions. Together with its affiliates, the Nashville Chamber works to strengthen the region’s business climate and to enhance Nashville’s position as a desirable place to live, work and visit. For more information, visit nashvillechamber.com.

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