Bristol Motorsports President Named to Tennessee Chamber Board

Jerry Caldwell joins prominent business leaders on the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:47pm

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Jerry Caldwell, the President of Bristol Motorsports, has been named to the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Caldwell will join other business and industry leaders from across the state, including representatives from the University of Tennessee System, the Tennessee Titans, Southwest Airlines, and TruGreen. Evann Freeman, the Vice President of Government and Community Relations at EPB, was named the new Board Chairman.

Why it matters

The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is composed of prominent business and community leaders who help shape policies and initiatives that impact the state's economy and competitiveness. Caldwell's appointment to the board brings the expertise and perspective of the motorsports industry to the chamber's work.

The details

Caldwell, the President of Bristol Motorsports, was one of six new board members appointed to the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce for the 2026 term. The other new members represent the University of Tennessee System, the Tennessee Titans, Southwest Airlines, and TruGreen. Evann Freeman, the Vice President of Government and Community Relations at EPB, was named the new Board Chairman.

  • Jerry Caldwell was named to the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on January 29, 2026.

The players

Jerry Caldwell

The President of Bristol Motorsports, a prominent motorsports company in Tennessee.

Evann Freeman

The Vice President of Government and Community Relations at EPB, who was named the new Chairman of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Josh Brown

The CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce.

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What they’re saying

“Together with an outstanding group of board members representing businesses, industries, and communities across Tennessee, their collective experience and collaborative leadership will be invaluable as we continue advancing policies that support a competitive economy and sustained economic success.”

— Josh Brown, CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce

The takeaway

Caldwell's appointment to the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors brings the expertise and perspective of the motorsports industry to the chamber's work, which is focused on shaping policies and initiatives that support the state's economic competitiveness and growth.