Board Members

The Joint Capital Tourism Board was created in 2026 by Public Chapter 1079 to direct available funds to authorized purposes that support tourism, attract significant tourism events, and enhance the visitor experience in Tennessee’s capital city. The board is comprised of nine members, as shown below.

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Butch Eley
Chairman
Governer Appointee

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Steve Dickerson
Member
Senate Speaker Appointee

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Mayor Freddie O'Connell
Member
Metro Nashville Mayor

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Bill Haslam
Member
Governer Appointee

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Colin Reed
Member
House Speaker Appointee

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Charles Starks
Member
Convention Center President

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Sara Beth Urban
Member
Senate Speaker Appointee

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William Miller
Member
House Speaker Appointee

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Deana Ivey
Member
Convention & Visitors Corp. President