The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County has announced the grand opening of Airways Plaza, located at 1281 Murfreesboro Pike. This new facility will serve as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Action Commission (MAC) and will host Metro’s innovative digital inclusion program, TechTies: Connected Services for the Community.
The grand opening event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon, with Mayor Freddie O’Connell delivering remarks at 11:00 a.m.
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Earlier this year, Metro’s Digital Inclusion program received $1.9 million from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to advance digital opportunity efforts. The TechTies program provides virtual health monitoring, technology training, and other resources at no cost to participants from a single Metro location aimed at enhancing digital access and opportunity.
Since its inception in 1964, the Metro Action Commission has focused on eradicating poverty through various support services, including technology training to help individuals start or progress in their careers. The TechTies program represents a groundbreaking collaboration, expanding Metro’s ability to support residents and break cycles of poverty through technology and digital skills.
“In today’s world, so much of public life is supported by technology. People need affordable, reliable internet, internet-enabled devices, and the skills to use them effectively,” said Mayor Freddie O’Connell. “These services also need to be located where residents can easily reach them.” Airways Plaza is conveniently accessible by bus on WeGo Transportation’s Route 55-Murfreesboro Pike, a frequent transit route running every fifteen minutes or less.
TechTies offers a comprehensive suite of services, including free devices and technology training led by Metro Digital Inclusion and two key partners, Tech Goes Home Tennessee and LocalTek. The training ranges from basic digital skills to job-ready skills and IT certifications, along with dedicated technology training for youth and older adults. The program also provides virtual health monitoring services at Airways Plaza.
The program offers personalized guidance for residents through the Digital Navigator program, supported by Comcast. Digital Navigators provide individualized support, helping residents use technology to find jobs, learn online, advance their careers, access modern healthcare resources, and engage with their community and government.
“Our Digital Navigators are broadly community-focused. They address all aspects of digital opportunity, including areas of technology application that we do not always consider, such as civic engagement and healthcare access,” said Pearl Amanfu, Metro’s Digital Inclusion Officer. “This is a necessary part of our work to support Mayor O’Connell’s goal of ensuring that all residents can move forward on the path of opportunity. Learning to use the technology that supports daily life is one of the ways to get there.”
Media Contacts:
Pearl Amanfu, Digital Inclusion Officer
615-862-6218
[email protected]
Metro Action Commission
Lisa McCrady Beverly, Director of Communications and Engagement
615-566-4710
[email protected]
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