Rashed Fakhruddin

Engineering Supervisor, Nashville Electric Service

Director of Community Partnerships, Islamic Center of Nashville

HOMETOWN

Nashville (born in Bangladesh)

NEIGHBORHOOD

Green Hills

Why nashville?

“My dad took a job teaching at Meharry Medical College when I was 1 year old. I lived here through college (Vanderbilt) and then went to grad school (Georgia Tech), worked a year, and moved back to Nashville because I wanted to be back home.”

Favorite thing about Nashville?

“So many fun things to do, volunteer and engage in (sports (e.g. Titans), non-profits (e.g., YWCA, You Have The Power), faith community, education (e.g. MNPS), fitness (e.g., Barre3), Room in the Inn, etc.”

Favorite Spots?

“House of Kabob & Vanderbilt Baseball’s Hawkins Field.”