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Biography

Janet Kurtz moved to Nashville after college and enjoyed a career as a hospitality marketing executive with hotels like the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel and The Hermitage Hotel. In 2016, she founded Kurtz Hospitality Marketing, a communications and public relations consulting firm for the hospitality industry. After building a successful marketing and public relations business, she got the journalism bug and made the change to Editor in Chief of Nfocus Magazine. She lives in downtown Nashville with her husband Ron Gobbell.

Content

Total articles 388

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  Reader Opinion: Raise your concerns

  By Janet Kurtz Verified

  Apr. 05, 2025

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  NSIDER: Cheekwood in Bloom Blossoms For One More Week

  By Janet Kurtz Verified

  Apr. 04, 2025

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  EXCLUSIVE NSIDER: Music Legend Patti LaBelle to Headline Swan Ball 2025

  By Janet Kurtz Verified

  Mar. 28, 2025

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Company Info

Nfocus Magazine

Nashville Scene is an alternative newsweekly based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1989. It serves as a key source for local news, music, arts, culture, food, drink, events, and politics. The publication has been part of Village Voice Media since 1999, aligning it with other alternative weeklies across the U.S. The Nashville Scene focuses on creating engaging content that resonates with the local community, featuring in-depth articles, reviews of restaurants, and coverage of events. It also offers advertising services to local businesses, helping them connect with an audience interested in Nashville's vibrant cultural scene. The publication plays an important role in fostering community engagement through its reporting on local issues and events. With a revenue of $36.2 million and a team of approximately 72 employees, Nashville Scene continues to be a vital part of the media landscape in Nashville.