Warner Music Nashville has promoted Tree Paine to senior vice president of publicity. Jessica Nicholson and MusicRow.com have the details here.

Sony Music Nashville announced today that Rachel Fontenot has been promoted to director of marketing, effective immediately. Fontenot (pictured) previously served as associate director of marketing. Eric Parker and MusicRow.com have the story here.

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority has named Shannon Sumrall manager of corporate communications.

In this role, Sumrall (pictured) will serve as spokesperson and manage all aspects of media relations for Nashville International and John C. Tune airports. In addition, she will coordinate internal and external communications as well as assist with marketing and advertising efforts to promote airport services and the MNAA mission.

Previously, Sumrall served as public information officer for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.

Sumrall is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where she earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in public relations.

“Shannon’s experience in media relations and communications will add depth to our organization’s expanded communications efforts as we continue to publicize and promote the ‘Nashville Airports Experience’ — serving as great airports for our passengers, business partners and employees,” Rob Wigington, MNAA president and CEO, said in a release.