Nashville, Tenn. – October 01, 2026 -- INSBANK marked the 10th anniversary of its INSBY Awards on September 30, naming four Middle Tennessee businesses for entrepreneurial achievement at a ceremony held at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery.
Four client firms receive 2026 recognition
Infinity Hospitality, a Nashville event planning company serving weddings and corporate events, led this year's honorees. Worley Sound, a premium live sound reinforcement and audio consulting firm, and TMP, a Nashville-based architecture and interior design practice, were also recognized. Venture Express, a carrier specializing in high-volume, time-sensitive freight shipping available 24/7, rounded out the 2026 class.
Awards have run since 2015, tied to bank's philanthropic fund
The INSBY Awards began in 2015 and recognize INSBANK clients for job creation, ingenuity, and contributions to the local economy. The event supports the Women's Business Center at Pathway Lending, a primary beneficiary of INSBANK's Philanthropic Fund that helps entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
CEO calls event a decade-long community commitment
Jim Rieniets, President and CEO of INSBANK, said the awards have celebrated entrepreneurs and business leaders for ten years and credited honorees with strengthening the regional economy. Matthew Ferrara, Creative Director at INSBANK, noted that each ceremony features a short film produced by the bank's in-house creative studio, Reel Bank Media, profiling the honored clients.
Event doubles as networking platform for Nashville business community
The evening combined recognition of the four 2026 honorees with networking among clients, community leaders, and INSBANK employees, continuing a tradition that has become one of the bank's signature annual events since its 2015 launch.