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Julianne Akers

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As seen in: Nashville Post, Nashville Scene, Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Pith in the Wind - Nashville Scene, Flagpole Magazine, Our Community Now, Pet News 2Day, Autobody News, WUGA-FM (Athens, GA), The Northeast Georgian, Williamson Scene and
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Hello, I’m Julianne! I am a reporter for the Nashville Post and Nashville Scene.

Growing up in the rural south, I have developed an interest in the stories of underreported on communities and the impact local journalism has in telling their stories. I have a passion for reporting on everything from politics to arts, music and culture through audio storytelling and multimedia journalism.

I've additionally contributed stories to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Flag…

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Ascension Saint Thomas West begins $120M renovation

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By Julianne Akers Verified
| Nashville Post Verified
Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital emergency room Ascension Saint Thomas West has announced that the 51-year-old hospital campus is undergoing a $120 million renovation project. The projects seeks to modernize the campus through a two-year transformation. This will include renovations to acute hospital facilities and an expansion of Saint Thomas’ outpatient services spaces. In addition, physician office buildings will be modernized in partnership with Healthcare Realty Trust.
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NES Taps Former Bill Lee Staffer as Chief Comms Officer

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By Julianne Akers Verified
| Pith in the Wind - Nashville Scene
Laine Arnold Nashville Electric Service has named Laine Arnold, former communications director for Gov. Bill Lee, as the utility provider’s first chief communications officer. Arnold is a founding partner of Nashville-based public affairs firm BHA Strategy, for which she leads the strategic and crisis communications practice. She first began assisting NES with its communications earlier this year, and will officially join the company in mid-July.
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NES taps former Lee staffer as chief communications officer

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By Julianne Akers Verified
| Nashville Post Verified
Nashville Electric Service has named Laine Arnold, former communications director for Gov. Bill Lee, as the utility provider’s first-ever chief communications officer. Laine Arnold Arnold is a founding partner of Nashville-based public affairs firm BHA Strategy, for which she leads the strategic and crisis communications practice. She first began assisting NES with its communications earlier this year, and will officially join the company in mid-July.
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