Blooming In Nashville HSMT Magazine - Magazine - Page 41
Model
Behaviour
W
e are proud to share that our immediate
community service continue to inspire us all. As
past president, Deby Pitts, was named
Cheekwood’s President and CEO Jane MacLeod
one of Nfocus Magazine Model Behavior
said best:
2025 honorees.
“Deby’s commitment to Cheekwood is unwaverDeby’s story is deeply rooted in bothCheekwood
Estate & Gardens and the Horticultural Society of
Middle Tennessee. From her early days visiting
Cheekwood with her family in the 1990s, to joining the
Cheekwood board in 2008, and served two years as
HSMT President, Deby has spent decades shaping
Nashville’s cultural and horticultural landscape.
Her unwavering passion for gardening, her dedication
to tree conservation, and her commitment to
ing, and her passion for the institution is evident
in everything she does. Her impressive generosity and gifts of time and talent have made a lasting impact on the institution, helping to shape
Cheekwood’s future for years to come.”
We were honored to have Deby’s leadership guiding
HSMT and we are eager to keep learning, growing,
and expanding our impact alongside her.
Photos: Horticultura Society of Middle Tennessee
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