Bits & Pieces: The Morgan Wallen Foundation and Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation donated $500,000 worth of instruments to schools in touring cities.

With proceeds from the Oct. 26 Concert For Carolina benefit show (CAT 10/28), Eric Church's Chief Cares nonprofit will build 100 homes for hurricane victims in Avery County, NC and surrounding areas as part of its new "Blueprint For The Blue Ridge" initiative. In a video announcing the plan, Church says future plans include creating jobs, rebuilding schools and supporting local businesses.

CMA CEO Sarah Trahern and Ryman Hospitality Properties Pres./CEO Mark Fioravanti are included among the Nashville Business Journal’s 2004 “Power 100: Industry Giants.” See the full list here.

Details have emerged about Jelly Roll’s planned Nashville bar – Jelly’s Roll’s Goodnight Nashville (CAT 10/14). Permitting puts the establishment at 209 Broadway, on the site where five-story venue Bottled Blonde is under construction.

iHeartMedia KWBL/Denver midday host Denise Plante has been named a "Colorado Leaders of Impact" nominee by the American Heart Association. She is seeking donations as part of her campaign here.