Event Sponsors

Fifth Third Bank

For more than 150 years, Fifth Third has been providing quality financial products and services to its customers. Based on its rich history of performance and customer service, the Bank has received numerous accolades for the way it operates over 1,300 locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia, and North Carolina.

R. H. Boyd Publishing Corporation

The R. H. Boyd Publishing Corporation was begun with the belief that God-inspired visions do come true. R. H. Boyd draws on a rich history rooted in the African-American story in the United States beginning at the turn of the 19th century Deeply committed to providing quality Christian educational for more than 100 years, R. H. Boyd Publishing Corporation is an asset not only to the African-American community, but also to the entire nation and larger global community.

"The R. H. Boyd Publishing Corporation is proud to sponsor the Rome 1960—Celebrating 50 Years Event, helping to benefit the Ed Temple Fund and make a difference in the lives of under-served children through New Hope Academy." - Dr. T.B. Boyd III, President and CEO

MarketStreet Enterprises

MarketStreet is the master developer of Nashville’s most environmentally progressive neighborhood, The Gulch. The Gulch has achieved the first LEED ND (Neighborhood Development) Certified status in the South. MarketStreet has led the way in igniting the redevelopment of this once-blighted area of Nashville's urban core, offering a new urban experience where it is truly possible to live, work, and play among a host of residences, offices, retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Competitor Group, Inc.

Competitor Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is the leading endurance media and event entertainment company dedicated to promoting the sports of running, cycling, and triathlon. CGI owns and operates 36 national events, including the Country Music Marathon, delivering more than 350,000 professional and amateur participants in 2010. CGI publishes four magazine titles with a combined monthly circulation of over 800,000 and has recently launched an online endurance community at competitor.com.

"The 1960 Rome Olympics were much more than a great sports event and today’s America needs to know both the Games themselves and the members of that United States Olympic Team. And more important to Nashville, much of what makes those Games so important both historically and culturally comes from Nashville—the Tennessee State Tigerbelles and their remarkable coach, Ed Temple. Coach Temple is a national treasure who needs to be celebrated and listened to every chance we get.  His story is a living history book, which every man, woman, and child needs to hear in order to appreciate the life they have." - Tracy Sundlun

NetCom LLC

NetCom LLC is a small strategic planning company with connections to a large group of outstanding associates who focus on one thing: Getting results for clients. Our services include public relations, strategic marketing, political planning, government relations and event planning.

Harry and Mary Beth Shields

Harry and Mary Beth Shields have been longtime friends and supporters of New Hope Academy.

Stites & Harbison PLLC

Stites & Harbison, PLLC, is a preeminent law firm based in strategic southeastern locations and sought by business and institutional clients nationwide for sophisticated transactions, difficult litigation, and complex regulatory matters. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is one of the oldest law practices in the nation and among the largest law firms in the region

"Stites & Harbison PLLC is proud to be a sponsor of Celebrating 50 Years. The Olympians of 1960 and Coach Ed Temple changed the world and gave many inspiration, not only for how to successfully overcome adversity, but how to live a life of service and commitment." - Julian L. Bibb

Bravo Gelato

We are a Nashville-based, family-owned Gelato company that makes true authentic Italian ice cream. We have over 170 flavors. We guarantee you will love us from bite one. Quote: Nashville is blessed to have such a prestigious gathering of champions, and we are thrilled to participate. This is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration that can't be missed. (Christie Hauck, President)