Podcast appearances and mentions of Megan Barry

Depending on where you were in 2018, you may or may not remember former Nashville mayor Megan Barry's story. The Washington Post's headline said, “Megan Barry Resigns as Nashville Mayor, Weeks After Admitting Affair with the Security Chief” and The New York Times declared, “Megan Barry, Nashville Mayor, Pleads Guilty to Theft and Agrees to Resign.” It was a monumental lapse in judgment that played out on the national stage. Before this public reckoning and while she was still in office, Megan lost her only child Max to a drug overdose. So in one year, she lost two of the things she loved the most — her beloved son and her job as the mayor of Nashville. Grief, shame, and resentment nearly destroyed her marriage. But she found her way back with humility, hope, and a fantastic sense of humor. We talk about how writing her memoir “It's What You Do Next” helped her process her trauma and heal, and the transformative power of creativity.TakeawaysCreativity can help you deal with grief and trauma in a healthy way.Writing can be a transformative experience.Surrounding yourself with people who know more than you do is the best way to learn.Deadlines can be helpful tools to complete your work.Grief can be absurd, and humor can help you navigate it; and lastly,Creativity is an act of service. Resources Learn more about Megan here. Buy her book! Follow her on instagram @mayormeganbarry.

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series - where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today's episode, Abbie is joined by Megan Barry. Megan Barry is the former mayor of Nashville, TN, the first woman to be elected to the office. While she was in office, she lost her only son, Max, to a drug overdose. Since leaving her position, Barry is working to combat the shame and guilt that comes from the loss of her son and to help those who struggle with substance use disorder and their loved ones by speaking up and speaking out. Her memoir, “It's What You Do Next: The Fall and Rise of Nashville's First Female Mayor,” was released in November and is a USA Today Bestseller. [Feb 3, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 00:49 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                 02:50 - Megan Barry Intro -          Website: meganbarry.com -          Instagram: instagram.com/mayormeganbarry -          X/Twitter: x.com/MeganCBarry 04:39 - Choices Shaped by Shame 11:03 - Avoiding the Parent Trap 13:55 - It Only Takes One 18:30 - Opening Up 25:50 - Using Writing for Healing 28:05 - Some Bridges Stay Burned 31:52 - The Struggle for Parents 37:48 - Being a Role Model 40:46 - It's All a Choice 44:30 - It's What You Do Next 45:13 - Wrap Up 45:45 - Next Month: Bystander Effect 45:53 - Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org   Find us online: -          X/Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd -          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial -          X/Twitter: @humanhacker -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry joins this edition of Inside Politics to discuss her new book: "It's What You Do Next: the Fall and Rise of Nashville's First Female Mayor." The book is available at major retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The computers you use every day may be shrinking in size, but a massive supercomputing facility in Memphis shows that giant machines still have their place – and they're only getting bigger. Plus, the local news for Nov. 14, 2024 and former Nashville mayor Megan Barry.  Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Joy and Sarah have the privilege of sitting down with former Nashville Mayor, Megan Barry. Having just run for Congress as well as her new book “It's What You Do Next” coming out this week, she squeezed us in her calendar to talk about all things Max.

Since then, she's worked to combat the shame and guilt associated with substance use disorder, ran for Congress and wrote a book. Fresh off her campaign, Barry sits down to talk with us about second chances, the responsibilities that come with redemption, and what she hopes readers of her new book, "It's What You Do Next," will understand about the more tumultuous times in her life.

In 2022, Nashville was gerrymandered into three Congressional districts, in what the New York Times called “an especially egregious twist of the political knife.” We reached out to interview all six candidates this cycle, but only the Democrats responded: Megan Barry, running to unseat Rep. Mark Green in TN-07; Lore Bergman, running to unseat Rep. John Rose in TN-06; and Maryam Abolfazli, running to unseat Rep. Andy Ogles in TN-05. They sat down with executive producer Whitney Pastorek to discuss their platforms, what they're learning from our rural neighbors, and share what their campaign theme song would be — if they had one. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Early voting is open now! Here is a link to times and locations, as well as a sample ballot. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Americans under 30 years old have been through a lot in their young lives. Perhaps living through and witnessing the volatile political moment that was Donald Trump's presidency, a global pandemic, a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, and growing devastation due to war in the Middle East, has led to their reported lack of trust in several key political and social institutions. And yet, as we hear in this episode, Gen Z is deeply engaged with the issues and ideas that will improve their experiences as young adults who want their personal rights protected, and the ability to have safe communities and economic security. Gen Z voter voices are at the center of this conversation, hosted live by Kai Wright at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. We hear from journalist Rachel Janfaza, who covers the political culture of the Gen Z generation; Askar Mirza, commissioner of Ridgefield, N.J.; and Alexis Williams, who is a coder and a political and social justice content creator. They join Kai for a conversation about how they became engaged themselves and what they know about their peers' political priorities this election year.Special thanks to the entire staff at NJPAC, especially Donna Walker Kuhne, Kitab Rollins, Megan Barry and Shira Vickar-Fox. Thanks also to the following colleagues at WNYC: Brenda Williams Butts, Kristina Newman-Scott, Ed Haber, George Wellington, Aaron Cohen, Bill O'Neill, Jim Stagnitto, Robin Bilinkoff and Matthew Marando. Tell us what you think. We're @noteswithkai on Instagram and X (Twitter). Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or record one here.Notes from America airs live on Sundays at 6 p.m. ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts.

The former mayor of Nashville joins us to talk about her current bid for congress in TN-7, challenging "extreme" Mark Green. More about her campaign here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tennessee-holler/message

Megan Barry embodies resilience and advocacy. Her journey through triumphs and challenges has led her to be a guiding light for others. In this podcast, learn about her life including the lessons she's learned, the passion that drives her, and why she is intent on building awareness about substance use disorders that claimed the life of her only son.

Former Mayor of Nashville Megan Barry joins this edition of Inside Politics to explain why she believes serving Tennessee's 7th District in Washington will benefit Tennesseans and what she could do for constituents that current Rep. Mark Green (R) has not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It's already a presidential race and lots of people are going to come out and vote for the President…however, we know…that about 18% of the people who go into that booth don't keep going down the ballot… If you're in the voting booth, don't stop… Make your vote count all the way down.”  -Megan Barry In a hotly anticipated interview, Climbing the Charts sits down with former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry. Barry served as Nashville's seventh mayor and was the first woman ever elected to the office. Barry's tenure as Music City's mayor, however, was marked by almost Biblical highs and lows. Megan speaks to her time in the Mayor's Office, and catches us up on what she has been doing since leaving the Mayor's Office, including her decision to re-enter the political arena as the Democratic challenger for the 7th Congressional District of Tennessee. The incumbent, Congressman Republican Mark Green, announced he would retire, only to rejoin the race a few weeks later. Megan makes a compelling case for why she can win this race, and then tells us how she will do it. Many astute observers consider Megan Barry to be one of the most charismatic and gifted communicators in the political arena in Tennessee today. https://www.meganbarryforcongress.com/

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

We hope you enjoy this rerelease of one of our favorite episodes: Episode 109. Originally released on February 2, 2022, you will hear us discuss one of the longest serving members of Congress, Strom Thurmond and the first woman elected Mayor of Nashville, Megan Barry. Hillary's Story Strom Thurmond served in the Senate for nearly half a century and fought against civil rights and integration. BUT when he dies, a secret from his past comes to light highlighting his hypocrisy. Tina's Story In 2016, Megan Barry made history as the first woman mayor of Nashville. BUT when Barry gets a little too close to her security guard, rumors run rampant and reveal more than an affair at play. Sources Hillary's Story The New York Times Essie Mae Washington-Williams, Child of Famous but Secret Father, Dies at 87 (https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/06/us/essie-mae-washington-williams-secret-child-of-famous-father-dies-at-87.html)--by William Yardley Politico Thurmond wins Senate race as write-in candidate: Nov. 2, 1954 (https://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/this-day-in-politics-nov-2-1954-230559)--by Andrew Glass Slate The Legend of Strom's Remorse (https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2002/12/the-legend-of-strom-s-remorse.html)--by Timothy Noah South Carolina ETA Strom Thurmond (https://youtu.be/DyI4UIT4ZFE)--via YouTube The Takeaway The Racist Filibuster We Can't Afford to Forget (https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/racist-filibuster-we-cant-afford-forget) United States Senate Strom Thurmond: A Featured Biography (https://www.senate.gov/senators/FeaturedBios/Featured_Bio_Thurmond.htm) The Washington Post Strom Thurmond's black daughter: a symbol of America's complicated racial history (https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/wp/2013/02/05/strom-thurmonds-black-daughter-a-flesh-and-blood-symbol-of-americas-complicated-racial-history/)--by Mary C. Curtis Wikipedia Strom Thurmond (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strom_Thurmond) WLRN How Did Strom Thurmond Last Through His 24-Hour Filibuster? (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/03/07/173736882/how-did-strom-thurmond-last-through-his-24-hour-filibuster)--by Mark Memmott Photos Strom Thurmond Monument (https://www.onecolumbiasc.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/www.onecolumbiasc.com/images/public_art/4893/2.2-319x425.jpg)--via One Columbia SC Strom Thurmond in 1984 (https://media.wnyc.org/i/800/0/c/85/1/GettyImages-162118463.jpg)--from Getty via WNYC Studios Essie Mae Washington-Williams (https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2005/05-05/img/sm20050505-000243-pic-392886283.jpg)--via Kitsap Sun Tina's Story The Advocate Nashville Passes Nondiscrimination Ordinance (https://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2009/09/17/nashville-passes-nondiscrimination-ordinance)--by Julie Bolcer The Daily Mail Nashville Mayor was caught on camera in early morning cemetery visits with her bodyguard lover while he claimed overtime and 'nude photos were found on his work phone' (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5426651/Nashville-Mayor-visited-cemetery-bodyguard-lover.html) Fox17 WZTV Nashville Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry lands teaching spot at Fisk University (https://fox17.com/news/local/former-nashville-mayor-megan-barry-lands-teaching-spot-at-fisk-university)--by Caitlyn Shelton Nashville police chief calls Sgt. Forrest's guilty plea 'betrayal of the citizens' (https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-police-chief-calls-sgt-forrests-guilty-plea-a-betrayed-of-the-cisitzens)--by Katie Grunik Heavy Robert Forrest: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know (https://heavy.com/news/2018/03/robert-forrest-nashville-mayor-affair-pleads-guilty-theft/)--by Ellyn Santiago Inside Edition Video Shows Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's Repeated Visits to Cemetery With Her Bodyguard Lover (https://www.insideedition.com/video-shows-nashville-mayor-megan-barrys-repeated-visits-cemetery-her-bodyguard-lover-41048) Nashville Business Journal Ethics exec Barry throws hat in ring for Metro Council seat (https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2007/02/12/daily19.html) Nashville.gov Mayor Megan Barry Amended Executive Order Number 012 (https://www.nashville.gov/departments/metro-clerk/legal-resources/executive-orders/mayor-megan-barry/mb012#) The Nashville Edit Silver Linings (https://nashvilleedit.com/2021/05/silver-linings/)--by Katie Crosslin NBC News Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns in felony plea deal after affair with bodyguard (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/nashville-mayor-resigns-plea-deal-after-affair-bodyguard-n854031) The New York Times Megan Barry, Nashville Mayor, Pleads Guilty to Theft and Agrees to Resign (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/06/us/megan-barry-nashville.html)--by Richard Fausset and Mitch Smith News Channel 5 Nashville How Much Did Affair Cost Taxpayers? Audit Can't Say (https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/city-hall-scandal/how-much-did-affair-cost-taxpayers-audit-cant-say)--by Phil Williams Nude Pics Discovered During Investigation Of Nashville Mayor (https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/nude-pics-discovered-during-investigation-of-nashville-mayor)--Phil Williams Robert Forrest, Mayor's Former Bodyguard, Pleads Guilty To Theft (https://www.newschannel5.com/news/robert-forrest-former-mayors-bodyguard-pleads-guilty-to-theft) Tennessean Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry got her criminal record expunged (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/davidson/2021/03/09/former-nashville-mayor-megan-barry-criminal-record-expunged-probation/4642584001/) Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns from office as part of guilty plea to felony theft charge (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/03/06/nashville-mayor-megan-barry-expected-resign-press-conference-tuesday-morning/398440002/) Robert Forrest, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's former security chief? (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/01/31/robert-d-forrest-jr-nashville-mayor-megan-barrys-former-security-chief/1084685001/) Tennessee Lookout Megan Barry: Life after public office (https://tennesseelookout.com/2021/03/15/megan-barry-life-after-public-office/)--by Rob Dobie The Tennessee Star Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's Past Criminal Behavior Formally Expunged from the Record (https://tennesseestar.com/2021/03/20/former-nashville-mayor-megan-barrys-past-criminal-behavior-formally-expunged-from-the-record/)--by Chris Butler WKRN Rob Forrest will get less pension after affair with former mayor Megan Barry (https://www.wkrn.com/news/rob-forrest-will-get-less-pension-after-affair-with-former-mayor-megan-barry/) WPLN News Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Hopes Her ‘Worst Day' Inspires Others (https://wpln.org/post/former-nashville-mayor-megan-barry-hopes-her-worst-day-inspires-others/)--BLAKE FARMER Photos Megan Barry Mugshot (https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/6ff826074873671bee006aaabfb8175493e446c4/c=25-0-775-1000/local/-/media/2018/03/06/TennGroup/Nashville/636559378550226577-Megan-Barry.jpg?width=600&height=800&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)--from Metro Nashville Police Department via USA Today Megan Barry Resigns (https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/nashville-mayor-megan-barry-affair-head-security/story?id=52752559)--screenshot via ABC News Rob Forrest (https://fox17.com/resources/media/d4a61442-104f-499e-a267-b9ce1a28c2e1-jumbo16x9_MayorBarrySplitScreen.jpg?1517442700621)--via Fox 17 News

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

NashvilleBanner.com Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business. Our guest this week is former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry. First time MLS could come to Nashville? Initial conversations with Don Garber, MLS How fast the process developed Ownership, stadium and audience How to get a stadium site selected How to pay for the stadium Minor league baseball, MLS and now the Titans? How to message the Titans new stadium deal? How the issue has moved and changed The case for and against the stadium deal How the stadium deal impacts the Mayoral race Why she's not running for office Her new book Lamestream Sports is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Be sure to subscribe to the 440 YouTube page and turn on those notifications.

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

When the state of the multiverse is at stake and those there to protect it are gone, it's time to assemble the B-Team. Follow our crew of space adventurers as they travel to planets and planes following the trail of the missing Elite Team. Their foes are new and all too familiar and they must learn what is happening and what has happened over the past thousands of years. Art by Megan Barry @megolas_art Music used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyM0bCbWdF1w5vBfA-w5UZ5CCKzV9ZgiWUXpai1RbOU/edit?usp=sharing You can find us elsewhere using this link: https://linktr.ee/feyfinders

Kortney and Brian catch up with Former Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville, Megan Barry. Enjoy!

Hillary and Tina cover former United States Senator from South Carolina Strom Thurmond and former Nashville, Tennessee mayor Megan Barry. Hillary's Story Strom Thurmond served in the Senate for nearly half a century and fought against civil rights and integration. BUT when he dies, a secret from his past comes to light highlighting his hypocrisy. Tina's Story In 2016, Megan Barry made history as the first woman mayor of Nashville. BUT when Barry gets a little too close to her security guard, rumors run rampant and reveal more than an affair at play. Sources Hillary's Story The New York Times Essie Mae Washington-Williams, Child of Famous but Secret Father, Dies at 87 (https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/06/us/essie-mae-washington-williams-secret-child-of-famous-father-dies-at-87.html)--by William Yardley Politico Thurmond wins Senate race as write-in candidate: Nov. 2, 1954 (https://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/this-day-in-politics-nov-2-1954-230559)--by Andrew Glass Slate The Legend of Strom's Remorse (https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2002/12/the-legend-of-strom-s-remorse.html)--by Timothy Noah South Carolina ETA Strom Thurmond (https://youtu.be/DyI4UIT4ZFE)--via YouTube The Takeaway The Racist Filibuster We Can't Afford to Forget (https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/racist-filibuster-we-cant-afford-forget) United States Senate Strom Thurmond: A Featured Biography (https://www.senate.gov/senators/FeaturedBios/Featured_Bio_Thurmond.htm) The Washington Post Strom Thurmond's black daughter: a symbol of America's complicated racial history (https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/wp/2013/02/05/strom-thurmonds-black-daughter-a-flesh-and-blood-symbol-of-americas-complicated-racial-history/)--by Mary C. Curtis Wikipedia Strom Thurmond (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strom_Thurmond) WLRN How Did Strom Thurmond Last Through His 24-Hour Filibuster? (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/03/07/173736882/how-did-strom-thurmond-last-through-his-24-hour-filibuster)--by Mark Memmott Photos Strom Thurmond (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Strom_Thurmond%2C_c_1961_%28cropped%29.jpg/440px-Strom_Thurmond%2C_c_1961_%28cropped%29.jpg)--via public domain Strom Thurmond in 1984 (https://media.wnyc.org/i/800/0/c/85/1/GettyImages-162118463.jpg)--from Getty via WNYC Studios Essie Mae Washington-Williams (https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2005/05-05/img/sm20050505-000243-pic-392886283.jpg)--via Kitsap Sun Tina's Story The Advocate Nashville Passes Nondiscrimination Ordinance (https://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2009/09/17/nashville-passes-nondiscrimination-ordinance)--by Julie Bolcer The Daily Mail Nashville Mayor was caught on camera in early morning cemetery visits with her bodyguard lover while he claimed overtime and 'nude photos were found on his work phone' (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5426651/Nashville-Mayor-visited-cemetery-bodyguard-lover.html) Fox17 WZTV Nashville Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry lands teaching spot at Fisk University (https://fox17.com/news/local/former-nashville-mayor-megan-barry-lands-teaching-spot-at-fisk-university)--by Caitlyn Shelton Nashville police chief calls Sgt. Forrest's guilty plea 'betrayal of the citizens' (https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-police-chief-calls-sgt-forrests-guilty-plea-a-betrayed-of-the-cisitzens)--by Katie Grunik Heavy Robert Forrest: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know (https://heavy.com/news/2018/03/robert-forrest-nashville-mayor-affair-pleads-guilty-theft/)--by Ellyn Santiago Inside Edition Video Shows Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's Repeated Visits to Cemetery With Her Bodyguard Lover (https://www.insideedition.com/video-shows-nashville-mayor-megan-barrys-repeated-visits-cemetery-her-bodyguard-lover-41048) Nashville Business Journal Ethics exec Barry throws hat in ring for Metro Council seat (https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2007/02/12/daily19.html) Nashville.gov Mayor Megan Barry Amended Executive Order Number 012 (https://www.nashville.gov/departments/metro-clerk/legal-resources/executive-orders/mayor-megan-barry/mb012#) The Nashville Edit Silver Linings (https://nashvilleedit.com/2021/05/silver-linings/)--by Katie Crosslin NBC News Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns in felony plea deal after affair with bodyguard (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/nashville-mayor-resigns-plea-deal-after-affair-bodyguard-n854031) The New York Times Megan Barry, Nashville Mayor, Pleads Guilty to Theft and Agrees to Resign (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/06/us/megan-barry-nashville.html)--by Richard Fausset and Mitch Smith News Channel 5 Nashville How Much Did Affair Cost Taxpayers? Audit Can't Say (https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/city-hall-scandal/how-much-did-affair-cost-taxpayers-audit-cant-say)--by Phil Williams Nude Pics Discovered During Investigation Of Nashville Mayor (https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/nude-pics-discovered-during-investigation-of-nashville-mayor)--Phil Williams Robert Forrest, Mayor's Former Bodyguard, Pleads Guilty To Theft (https://www.newschannel5.com/news/robert-forrest-former-mayors-bodyguard-pleads-guilty-to-theft) Tennessean Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry got her criminal record expunged (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/davidson/2021/03/09/former-nashville-mayor-megan-barry-criminal-record-expunged-probation/4642584001/) Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns from office as part of guilty plea to felony theft charge (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/03/06/nashville-mayor-megan-barry-expected-resign-press-conference-tuesday-morning/398440002/) Robert Forrest, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's former security chief? (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/01/31/robert-d-forrest-jr-nashville-mayor-megan-barrys-former-security-chief/1084685001/) Tennessee Lookout Megan Barry: Life after public office (https://tennesseelookout.com/2021/03/15/megan-barry-life-after-public-office/)--by Rob Dobie The Tennessee Star Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's Past Criminal Behavior Formally Expunged from the Record (https://tennesseestar.com/2021/03/20/former-nashville-mayor-megan-barrys-past-criminal-behavior-formally-expunged-from-the-record/)--by Chris Butler WKRN Rob Forrest will get less pension after affair with former mayor Megan Barry (https://www.wkrn.com/news/rob-forrest-will-get-less-pension-after-affair-with-former-mayor-megan-barry/) WPLN News Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Hopes Her ‘Worst Day' Inspires Others (https://wpln.org/post/former-nashville-mayor-megan-barry-hopes-her-worst-day-inspires-others/)--BLAKE FARMER Photos Megan Barry Mugshot (https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/6ff826074873671bee006aaabfb8175493e446c4/c=25-0-775-1000/local/-/media/2018/03/06/TennGroup/Nashville/636559378550226577-Megan-Barry.jpg?width=600&height=800&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)--from Metro Nashville Police Department via USA Today Megan Barry Resigns (https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/nashville-mayor-megan-barry-affair-head-security/story?id=52752559)--screenshot via ABC News Rob Forrest (https://fox17.com/resources/media/d4a61442-104f-499e-a267-b9ce1a28c2e1-jumbo16x9_MayorBarrySplitScreen.jpg?1517442700621)--via Fox 17 News

Megan Barry is the former mayor of Nashville and the first woman to be elected to that position. While she was in office, she lost her only son to a drug overdose. Less than a year later, she resigned as mayor over charges related to an extramarital affair with the lead of her security detail. Jennifer invites Megan on the show to discuss what it's like to have your worst day and your worst secret revealed in the same year. They discuss how shame only serves to hold you back from healing, and why there's liberation in having lived through your toughest moments. Plus, Megan shares how each of us can take simple steps to prevent overdoses in our communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week at the Yacht Club, Megan Barry joins us for some great conversation about current things going on and other events concerning our lovely city. Take off your shoes and make yourself comfortable. Worth the listen. Follow Megan on Instagram at instagram.com/mayormeganbarry and Twitter at twitter.com/megancbarry. Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub and email at eastnashvilleyachtclub@gmail.com. Look out for each other out there. We're all going through something whether you know it or not. Take care.

Megan Barry was the first female mayor in Nashville's history. As mayor, she focused on improving Nashville's transportation infrastructure, providing support to communities of new Americans, and giving job opportunities to at-risk youth through her Opportunity Now program. In today's episode, we discuss lessons she learned from her time in office, how to bounce back from a personal failure, and how she's serving behind the scenes advocating against opioid addiction. 

Former Mayor of Nashville, Megan Barry, shares about her early life, career and her journey through family struggles and parenting an adult child in active addiction who ultimately lost his battle through overdose. This series is brought to you by Promises Behavioral Health's Rooted Alumni Community. If you or a loved one are struggling and ready to ask for help, call our admissions center at (877) 351-7504 or visit us online at www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com

An interview with Megan Barry, former mayor of Nashville. Lee and Megan discuss the tragic subject of addiction and how it led to the accidental overdose and death of her son Max; what it has been like to find hope and healing in both the midst and aftermath of such a tragedy; what there may be to learn, both personally and communally, about the various stigmas and statistics currently surrounding the issue; and the ways, both large and small, in which the current epidemic of addiction may be fought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frequent guest Megan Barry, former Mayor of Nashville, discusses current events with What Matters Most podcast host Paul Samuel Dolman. The post Megan Barry #779 appeared first on Paul Samuel Dolman.

NIck interviews MIddletown South Coach Megan Barry

With just days to go before November 3rd, the girls share their hopes, fears and plans for election night. Later, they sit down for a heartfelt conversation with former mayor of Nashville Megan Barry, who resigned from her post in 2018 after admitting to an affair with her head of security. What is she doing now? How has the tragic death of her son Max shaped her service? Is there room for redemption in politics? Finally, Brandon Thomas stops by for an update on the final days of his campaign -- and to share what it was like being interviewed by Hillary Clinton.

On this episode, host Jason Woods talks with Dr. Megan Barry, pediatric neurologist and stroke specialist, about pediatric stroke. This episode serves as a primer to pediatric stroke and a foundation for future discussion. We talk about diagnosis and initial management, risk factors, and places that can trip you if you aren’t careful Of note,… The post Episode 30: Pediatric Stroke – A Primer with Dr. Megan Barry appeared first on Little Big Med.

In this episode, we are joined by Jackie's and Chris' sister, Megan Barry who shares her account of Chris' stories from a different perspective. We get into some of the memories she has being close with Chris and the moments of pause she wonders, in hindsight, if she should have acted on. We learn how the message and teachings of recovery has affected her life since then, and introduce her plea to those wondering how to tackle the disease of addiction - "Know your people". We love you, Meg!Curated, hosted and recorded by Jackie Barry; produced by Mark Lefebvre for WSCA.

Talking Oscars and making picks with our guest, Former Mayor of Nashville, Megan Barry.

Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry joins The Midday 180 to discuss the situation with Nashville SC and the city. Barry was in office when the Nashville MLS deal was agreed upon and she shares her insight on the process and the current status of the deal.

Former Mayor Megan Barry joins Chad Withrow for her first interview in 17 months on the Chit-Chad Podcast. She discusses her time in office, Nashville's growth and what's next for her. Subscribe today on Apple, Spotify, Google Play or Stitcher!

Former Mayor Megan Barry joins Chad Withrow for her first interview in 17 months on the Chit-Chad Podcast. She discusses her time in office, Nashville's growth and what's next for her. Subscribe today on Apple, Spotify, Google Play or Stitcher!

After a decade of reporting in Nashville, Joey Garrison is off to Boston! Joey covered Metro Nashville government and local politics for The Tennessean after covering local issues including education for the Nashville City Paper. Topics by minute: 1:23 - When are you launching your sports podcast? 3:00 - Would you rather see a Preds Stanley Cup, Titans Super Bowl or Vandy Final Four? 4:30 - How did you get into journalism? 7:36 - What is one thing that people might not know about your background? 8:55 - How will your job in Boston compare to your beat in Nashville? 11:05 - City Paper or Tennessean, which one was your favorite experience? 12:12 - Experience covering education 14:15 - Reporting on Great Hearts Academy story 16:30 - Did you prefer covering education or Metro government? 19:00 - 2019 Mayoral election and John Cooper's decision 22:00 - Bill Freeman's chances 24:20 - What reporting that you did in Nashville are you most proud of? 25:30 - Reporting on the Megan Barry scandal 29:20 - What's the most frustrating part about local journalism? 32:15 - Layoffs and the future of local papers 34:20 - You win the lottery and become a publisher -- who do you hire? 36:00 - What's your best story idea that never ran? 37:25 - Who is the most interesting local politician who people may not know about? 38:17 - Would you ever consider working in an elected official's administration? 38:45 - Thoughts on working for a PR firm? 40:00 - Joey's thoughts on the direction of Nashville 42:25 - Joey's idea for reforming council meetings 45:35 - What advice would you have for a college student interested in a journalism career? 47:00 - What will you miss most about Nashville? 48:25 - Any plans to return to Nashville? 48:45 - Signing off with some closing thoughts

In this episode, we go to a live discussion that I had with the Woman's Leadership Honors Class at Fisk University, taught by Megan Barry. Megan drills me on some tough leadership questions. These are some really smart kids asking good questions, and I get a chance to tell them why the Internet is the biggest game changer in the world. And some other smart stuff :)

In this episode, I speak with proud Nashvillian and former Mayor, Megan Barry. Megan's story is well documented, but I'm not certain that what she has learned from it is. This is an open, wandering conversation about life, creative power, women as leaders and the gift of reflection.

Panelists include: Former Congresswoman for Minnesota, Representative Michele Bachmann; Former mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, Megan Barry; Singer and Nashville resident, Vanessa Carlton; Conservative millennial influencer, Allie Beth Stuckey; and Trump-appointed regional HUD director and former Mayor of Irving, TX, Beth Van Duyne.

My guest for today is Dr. Marisa Richmond. She’s a transgender activist based in Nashville, TN who, in 2016, became the first transgender woman ever appointed to a local government commission in Tennessee, nominated by Mayor Megan Barry and confirmed by unanimous vote to the Metro Human Relations Commission. She is also a professor in the history department at MTSU, and, in 2003, was the founder and first president of TTPC, the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition. Today I have her on the show to talk about her life and her activism.Links:•Marisa Richmond’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.richmond.71 •SciBabe: http://scibabe.com/ •The Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative: https://www.facebook.com/transvisiblepodcaster/ •Dream Youth: http://dreamyouth.bandcamp.com •Asher Silberman: http://www.ashersilberman.com/ •My Twitter: http://twitter.com/tmamone •Bi Any Means on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bianymeanspod •Bi Any Means on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bianymeanspodcast •The Bi Any Means/Biskeptical Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/179617892470906/ •Email: bianymeanspodcast@gmail.com •Listener line: 410-690-3558 •My Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/tmamone•PayPal link: http://paypal.me/tmamone

My guest for today is Dr. Marisa Richmond. She’s a transgender activist based in Nashville, TN who, in 2016, became the first transgender woman ever appointed to a local government commission in Tennessee, nominated by Mayor Megan Barry and confirmed by unanimous vote to the Metro Human Relations Commission. She is also a professor in the history department at MTSU, and, in 2003, was the founder and first president of TTPC, the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition. Today I have her on the show to talk about her life and her activism.Links:•Marisa Richmond’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.richmond.71 •SciBabe: http://scibabe.com/ •The Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative: https://www.facebook.com/transvisiblepodcaster/ •Dream Youth: http://dreamyouth.bandcamp.com •Asher Silberman: http://www.ashersilberman.com/ •My Twitter: http://twitter.com/tmamone •Bi Any Means on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bianymeanspod •Bi Any Means on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bianymeanspodcast •The Bi Any Means/Biskeptical Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/179617892470906/ •Email: bianymeanspodcast@gmail.com •Listener line: 410-690-3558 •My Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/tmamone•PayPal link: http://paypal.me/tmamone

On today's show Shannon & mike discuss the next round of winter storms to hit the east coast this week. Also, a walkway at Wellesley Middle School greets students with the spray painted words 'Are We Next?' And, Nashville mayor Megan Barry resigns after a guilty plea of stealing city money during an affair with her bodyguard. 'Kill All White People' : an accused killer who targeted white people is now charged with six murders. Then later, 11 nightmarish facts that ... See More

This week’s Scene cover package features two items — one looking at Nashville’s new mayor, David Briley, and another looking back on the scandal that brought down our former mayor, Megan Barry. For the latter, we spoke to NewsChannel 5’s Phil Williams, who was first on the story and responsible for more than one of its juicier twists and turns. Scene contributor Steve Cavendish and staff writer Amanda Haggard sat down with Williams to digest the news around Barry’s affair and subsequent resignation. You can listen to that conversation here or read an excerpt in this week’s print issue. Due to some technical difficulties, the quality of this week's audio isn't quite as high as usual. Apologies. But it's still a great listen, and we hope you'll bear with us.

Episode #19 Megan Barry isn’t as bad as Marion Barry. In fact, Christal doesn’t even believe she should be punished as we’ve all been taught that security details are the equivalent of a knight in shining armor (cue the Bodyguard soundtrack). No one is hiring an IG model to be a nanny for their kids. Kevin […]

David Fox, runner-up in the 2015 Nashville mayoral election, talks mass transit, the May 1st referendum, and his future political plans. (Part 2 of a series on the "Let's Move Nashville" transit plan leading up to the referendum vote on May 1, 2018.) Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting the Nashville community. www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Recorded prior to Mayor Megan Barry's resignation. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/ "No Tax for Tracks" song courtesy of Darryl MacQuarrie

Rod and Karen discuss Michelle Obama, Martin Shkreli, Mary J Blige divorce settled, Usher getting a divorce, politicians sleeping in, Steve Wilkos in court, crisis actor conspiracy theorists, Megan Barry, TN school removes confederate flag, TI ends boycott of Houston's, black woman harassed at work, White People News, Daycare workers arrested, woman attacks elementary school with an ax, man throws acid on roommate and sword ratchetness. Twitter: @rodimusprime @SayDatAgain @TBGWT Email: theblackguywhotips@gmail.com Blog: www.theblackguywhotips.com Voice Mail: 704-557-0186 Sponsors: Site: AdamAndEve.com Code: TBGWT

Woody's lost dog was found. Fallout with Megan Barry and Woody is already mad at the new mayor. Gender Wars. Top plastic surgeries in US right now. More missed connections. Positive Pants contest continues.

On today's show Shannon & mike discuss the next round of winter storms to hit the east coast this week. Also, a walkway at Wellesley Middle School greets students with the spray painted words 'Are We Next?' And, Nashville mayor Megan Barry resigns after a guilty plea of stealing city money during an affair with her bodyguard. 'Kill All White People' : an accused killer who targeted white people is now charged with six murders. Then later, 11 nightmarish facts that will make you never want to set foot a cruise ship. Plus more.

Current Nashville mayor, Megan Barry, cheated on her husband with another married man, Sgt Rob Forrest who was also her head of security detail. They went on nine trips together, alone, under the assumption of business trips and received bonuses more than he received with any other mayor. All were cleared by Mayor Barry.Should she resign has been the common question among all who are familiar with the story. We here at God Knows My Heart dive in depth on this story and give our thoughts and opinions on whether she should resign or be allowed to stay on as Mayor of the great city of Nashville.What do you say???(This episode was taped before the new developments about the nude photos were released so that information was not available to either host during this episode and did not factor into our thoughts either or)

Episode 80! Megan Barry, Mayor of Nashville,  is alleged to have taken nude pictures while having an affair.  She says she was unaware of the pictures and is a victim Kids are getting into #SelfieOlympics, which are selfies in wacky situations. Is selfie taking a bad thing? David and Lee debate the subject on Who’s to Blame and each have to take a different side Fergie performed The National Anthem at the NBA All Star Game and her performance was not received well (Bonus, John signs part of the Anthem live on the show A woman needs help with a neighbor’s cat in the Dear John segment   Watch the Episode on YouTube Follow Us On Social! FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/bybpod TWITTER: http://twitter.com/bybpod INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/blameyourbro/ WEBSITE: http://blameyourbrother.net The post Episode 80 – Megan Barry’s Nudes, The Selfie Olympics, and Fergie appeared first on BLAME YOUR BROTHER .

In this episode: the State of the Union, the Super Bowl, the Pledge of Allegiance - and other US-centric faux pas.  Give it a listen. www.theFWOTshow.com

Episode 77! This week features guest Riann coming back to the program for the 2nd time and talking about the Super Bowl LII with the hosts.  All the hosts make predictions and talk about the greatness or weirdness of Tom Brady. Mayor of Nashville Megan Barry was in the news this week for having an affair with her bodyguard.  There have been questions about trips the two went on together for work and the possible misappropriation of taxpayer dollars. A listener emails the show and needs advice on coming out to their parents.  John gives out advice in his weekly Dear John segment.   The post Episode 77 – Super Bowl LII Predictions, Mayor Megan Barry, and Disappointed Parents appeared first on BLAME YOUR BROTHER .

Using power to make a difference in people's lives. Nashville, Tennessee's first female Mayor, Megan Barry, joins GovLove to talk about her path into public service and her time as Mayor. Mayor Barry discusses inspiring women and girls to run for elected office, diversity in local government, and Nashville's vision zero efforts. Topics: Lightning round (2:55), The influence of her parents on her career (9:00), Her experience as a woman in politics (13:20), Inspiring women and girls to run for elected office (15:55), Women for Tennessee's Future (17:45), Diversity and inclusion initiatives in Nashville (22:10), Working with the Metro Council on issues like transportation, housing and MLS (25:35), Her career as a politician (37:25), Balancing work and life and the death of her son (42:30), and why she takes the bus to work (51:35).

Episode 63! Listener Brandon has a reply to Eminem’s Cypher Rap against Donald Trump A TSU Student was putting toilet water into her roommate’s water bottle A man faked being a Veteran and was praised by Fox News and Donald Trump Mega Bots is coming and Lee says it’s time to invest in the NEXT BIG THING! A girl in Kindergarten raised money to help kids in needs Megan Barry needs to raise $5 Billion dollars to help Nashville’s transportation system John gives advice to guys brotexting and a wife who fears she isn’t making enough money in life. We also show selfies in the #BlameYourSelfie Segment. The post Episode 63 – Mega Bots, Toilet Water and Brotexting appeared first on BLAME YOUR BROTHER .

A pair of Nashville’s most influential civic leaders engage in a conversation about the dynamic city and its innovative citizenry in the 10th episode of The Zeppos Report. Nashville mayor and Vanderbilt alumna Megan Barry sat down with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos to discuss Nashville and Vanderbilt’s shared values—and the consistent, prominent role equity, diversity and inclusion hold among them. “We’re a diverse city, and you see that in the student body you have here at Vanderbilt and you see it reflected across our great city,” Barry said. “Diversity just gets you on the team; inclusion actually gets you in the starting lineup.” In the podcast, Zeppos and Barry discuss the recent stand she took against what she calls the “so-called Nashville Statement.” Zeppos applauds her stand in support of the LGBT community and her continued efforts to create and maintain an inclusive, welcoming community. “You are the mayor of this city that’s doing remarkably well because of those values,” Zeppos said. “I certainly stand by that as well.” Both leaders also express their commitment to increasing access to experiences that develop life skills and encourage creative thought. A new city initiative, Opportunity NOW, created more than 11,800 paid jobs and internships for Nashville’s youth this past summer, while Vanderbilt continues its commitment to meet 100 percent of demonstrated financial need for any student offered admission through Opportunity Vanderbilt. “Places like Vanderbilt and Nashville will continue to be those beacons to welcome people,” Barry said. Nashville’s creativity and Vanderbilt’s central role within it emerges as a consistent refrain throughout the interview. Barry describes Nashville as a “makerspace” and highlights Vanderbilt as a globally focused university existing in the city’s urban core. Specifically, Barry expresses gratitude about Vanderbilt’s position of leadership in efforts to increase public transportation across the city and metropolitan area. Zeppos notes that Vanderbilt and Nashville’s relationship is symbiotic. “We happen to be a great, private research university, but we grow out of the soil,” Zeppos said. For a transcript of this podcast, please go to this URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/vu-wp0/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2017/10/24191102/The_Zeppos_Report_10_Mayor_Megan_Barry.docx The podcast is available on SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube and The Zeppos Report website.

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Nashville's Mayor Megan Barry. Ever wonder how your business fits into the bigger local scheme of things? Here's a clue - your local community needs you to be strong AND involved. Yes that means you! Announcements: - MidStates HPBA Burn & Learn 2017 May 22-23 -Topics include: Importance of online reviews and how to get them -Our book is available on Amazon -check it out! -We'd love it if you could fill out the survey on our homepage! Front Lines Report: Mark Stoner 001 | 026 Blue Collar Gold | Ashbusters | SirVent | Blue Collar U Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Mayor's OfficeOffice of Economic & Community DevelopmentIncentivesBoards & Commissions  Living Ideas in America by Henry Steele Commager Connect with us! Bcpshow.com/connect Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Megan Barry is the first woman to be mayor of Nashville, which the NY Times has called “the It City.” She reveals the impact of her Catholic school upbringing, how she connects to Nashville’s newest citizens, and the importance—to her—of the number 1,034.

Mayor Megan Barry is no stranger to Nashville politics.  As the newly elected Mayor of a growing city, we talk about...

Bill Cody with Nashville Mayoral candidates Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Megan Barry, Charles Robert Bone & Jeremy Kane at Noshville in Green Hills, Tennessee, recorded August 4th, 2015.

Megan Barry is the seventh mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Her election in the Sept. 10, 2015, runoff, after receiving the most votes in the Aug. 6 general election, represents a historic milestone as she is the first female mayor of Nashville. To hear Women to Watch™ Media’s interview with […]