
Always There For You
Jerry is a fighter who knows how to build broad, effective coalitions to improve our community. He led efforts to save the Nashville General Hospital, helped secure $10 million dollars to the National Museum of African American Music, and over $300 million dollars in contracts to help minority-owned small businesses.
Jerry L. Maynard, II
Serving The Community
Jerry Maynard is committed to helping improve the lives of those in Nashville. As an entrepreneur and pastor, he has the ambition and intellect to make things happen. He wants to make sure that every American has access to equal opportunities, excellent education, and strong neighborhoods. Jerry has a long history in Nashville and a proven record of getting things done for the people. His primary passion is serving the community and helping to make Nashville an even better place to live.

Pastor
Jerry L. Maynard, II is the pastor of Cathedral of Praise, a multicampus megachurch based in Nashville, TN. Since it began in 1966, the church has grown to more than 3,000 active members. Cathedral of Praise is dedicated to meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the community. They have given over $150,000 in scholarships over the past 20 years.

Entrepreneur
As a successful entrepreneur, Jerry Maynard must be able to make wise decisions about how he uses his time. Jerry is responsible for creating Urban Matters LLC, Nashville Voice, and The Maynard Group. Jerry knows process of designing, launching, and running a new business, or taking an existing business in a different direction.

Civic Leader
Jerry Maynard takes personal responsibility and makes the necessary commitment to improving the quality of life in his community. Jerry is a civic leader who works through business, education, government, or other organizations with one thing in common: he is dedicated to creating positive change.







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Jerry Maynard is a community representative and business owner in the Heartland of America. Jerry has experience in solving problems for his community. These are not just problems, but opportunities. He is passionate about business and would be delighted to work with you to find solutions for your business needs in today’s economy.


Proven Track Record
In the last 20 years, the work that Jerry Maynard has gotten done for Nashville and the Black community is second to none. “To be effective for the community, you have to know when to fight, how to unite and never lose focus on getting things done.”
I've worked with Jerry Maynard up close. Jerry fights for what he believes and then works with you to get something done to help people. We worked together to reform city contracting until women and minority-owned businesses had more opportunities across the city. We brought the sounds to North Nashville, and I greatly admire what Jerry did to help save National General Hospital. Jerry has a rare combination. He's a fighter, he's an uniter, and he's a leader.

I have known Jerry since before 2004, when I named him to be the first and only Deputy Chairman of the TN Democratic Party. I called on Jerry because he was and is a stalwart believer and protector of human rights. Jerry has always been and remains loyal, trustworthy, diligent, and dependable.

His approach is fearless and effective. You don't get things done by going along to get along. You must have the courage to stand up to the mayor, the governor, or the CEO. You also need to be able to work with anyone to make something happen for the community. Nashville General and The National Museum for African American Music are great examples of where Jerry's fearless effectiveness got big wins for our community.

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How to Lead When No One Follows
How to Lead When No One Follows is a rebuke of a failed system of political leadership and an admonishment to the Black community to demand more of its leaders, and more importantly, itself. Jerry Maynard has fought for the Black community as a lawyer, politician, and pastor, and has seen the good and bad of it all. This book is a manifesto invoked by his passion for equality and empowerment.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Since last month, more than 1,000 people who live in Metro Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) properties have tested for COVID-19. One of the biggest pushes happened last Thursday and Friday when close to 550 residents in 14 properties took advantage of the tests provided by the state through the help […]
On Monday, February 24 the annual Metro Council Minority Caucus Reception was held on Belmont Campus. The event was attended by Council Members and Local Community Leaders. One of the highlights of the evening was Metro-Council at Large Sharon Hurt giving The Maynard Group CEO Jerry Maynard The Lifetime Achievement Award. Hurt explained that Maynard […]
NASHVILLE – New data recently released by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development shows Nashville’s tourist industry is hotter than ever, and growth in the industry has resulted in more jobs and better pay for local hospitality and tourism workers. According to the state, 15.8 million visitors traveled to Nashville in FY18, up to seven […]
Nashville General Hospital is happy to announce the opening of their newly constructed, on-site Chapel. NGH’s Spiritual Care Services now has a home to provide inclusive spiritual care for patients, families, and staff that is delivered with compassion and respect for human dignity. “Here at Nashville General Hospital, we believe that within the Chronic Care […]
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Jerry Maynard will kick off his 2022 Nashville Senate 19 District Campaign, Saturday, May 21st at Urban Grub. Maynard has spent his entire career fighting for economic and social justice for the citizens of Nashville, and for those across our country. As a councilman, Maynard dedicated his time in office to expanding […]
Having served the Nashville community for more than two decades, Jerry Maynard, CEO of The Maynard Groups, remains consistent in his commitment to ensuring economic stability for all. “I want people to have contracts and jobs who are African American. I want TSU to be the best it can be, I want Fisk to be the […]
Nashville, TENN – Local community leader and businessman Jerry L Maynard II recently established a scholarship to Tennessee State University (TSU). The Shirley Ann Coates Student Government Association (SGA) Scholarship Fund will be presented to students in need, chosen by the SGA leadership. The total endowment is $50,000 with $10,000 available a full academic year […]
On March 28, 2019, The Maynard Group will host a captive audience of 200-plus women business owners and entrepreneurs for the 4th annual Power of WE – Women Entrepreneurs Luncheon presented by Nashville Electric Service, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Belmont University Inman Conference Center. HGTV personality Page Turner, the host of the network’s “Flip of Flop Nashville” series, […]
Jerry Maynard II, who recently ended a term as deputy chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, will announce tomorrow morning at the downtown library that he is a candidate in the wide-open race for a Metro Council at-large seat. Due to term limits or a desire to seek other offices, none of the five current […]