Amazon hosted an event at the historic Ryman Theater, to kick off our new Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville. Community and business leaders, and students from local schools were treated to performances by the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands marching band and Brad Paisley, as well as a fireside chat with Amazon leaders. Recruiters were on hand to speak with potential employees, and local foodtrucks served up a delicious menu. See below for a peek at the festivities.

Amazon at the Ryman in Nashville, TN
Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands kicks off the Amazon "Live at the Ryman" event.
Amazon at the Ryman in Nashville, TN
The Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands surprised attendees with an in-audience performance.
Amazon at the Ryman in Nashville, TN
Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist, and entertainer Brad Paisley put on a surprise show for attendees.
Amazon at the Ryman in Nashville, TN
Attendees enjoying Amazon "Live at the Ryman."
Amazon at the Ryman in Nashville, TN
Dave Bozeman, vice president of Amazon transportation services chats with Amazon’s Kevin Omarah, the emcee for the evening.
Maria Renz of Amazon wears a Vanderbilt sweatshirt and animal print skirt. She's seated on a stage at The Ryman, next to a desk, with Kevin Omarah seated behind it. They engage in conversation.
Maria Renz, vice president of customer experience at Amazon, and Vanderbilt alum speaks with Kevin Omarah.
A man, Maju Kuruvilla, is seated on stage during Amazon "Live at the Ryman" event.
Maju Kuruvilla, vice president of Amazon fulfillment technology
Amazon at the Ryman in Nashville, TN
Carletta Ooton, vice president of health, safety, and sustainability at Amazon
Amazon at the Ryman in Nashville, TN
Llew Mason, vice president of supply chain optimization technology at Amazon
A woman, Becky Gansert, speaking to the crowd from the stage at Amazon "Live at the Ryman."
Becky Gansert, vice president of worldwide Prime Now operations at Amazon
A woman wearing an Amazon-branded shirt speaks with two men at an event in Nashville.
An Amazon recruiter speaks with potential candidates at the event.
Amazon "Live at the Ryman" stage sign from Nashville event. The sign is three panels wide, each panel made up of pieces of horizontal wood that are fit together. There are lighted letters that spell "Amazon," with "Live at the Ryman" below.
A section of the stage at the Amazon "Live at the Ryman" event.