Podcasts about nashvillians

Nashville has a reputation as a party town, but it's also home to one of the largest recovery communities in the country. So where do sober Nashvillians go to find community, have fun, and connect without drugs and alcohol being the center of everything? Casey Hyatt of the Cumberland Heights Foundation joins us to share sober events, recovery resources, and some of the best substance-free spaces around town. To learn more about the sober hang at the 4th of July celebration or any of Casey's other events around town, follow the Nashville Recovery Community on Facebook or Instagram. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 17th episode: Window Nation Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Nashville Predators Greater Birmingham CVB Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast 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.

(Original airing date May 31st, 2026)Good Morning Nashville ☀️ WE HAVE REACHED THE FINALE TO OUR ALL NEW SEASON, AS WE DEDICATED THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY TO THE BLACK WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY! IT WAS SUCH A GREAT SEASON SHOWING LOVE TO THE BLACK QUEENS, WITH THE THEME OF MAY BEING: MENTAL HEALTH & ME ‼️ WE THANK YOU GUYS FOR SUPPORTING ALL THE BLACK WOMEN THAT GRACED OUR PLATFORM DURING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

(Original airing date May 28th, 2026)Good Morning Nashville ☀️ WE ARE EXCITED TO BE DEBUTING AN ALL NEW SEASON, DEDICATING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY TO THE BLACK WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY! THE THEME OF THIS MONTH: MENTAL HEALTH & ME ‼️Got another one for you guys! The black women within our May season have definitely given us some great stories. Today's episode is nothing short of that, and we're excited to have you guys tune in. With that said … let's get into today's fourth episode for our Mental Health & Me Season on the Black Men Vent Too Podcast ⭐️ This young lady definitely knows a few things about barbering, as she is the founder of a unique event called “The Annual Barber Battle”. In today's episode, we talk about the history behind the event and how it has been curated to help barbers get maximum exposure in the community to better their skills, and their professional development. We are excited to bring to the platform, Mississippi native Ms. Tiffanny Hicks ✌

Good Morning Nashville ☀️ WE ARE EXCITED TO BE DEBUTING AN ALL NEW SEASON, DEDICATING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY TO THE BLACK WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY! THE THEME OF THIS MONTH: MENTAL HEALTH & ME ‼️A native of the city, a mother, but she emphasizes first that she is a child of God above anything else. This young lady on our show is also a music artist. If you stay tuned in today's episode, we have one of her hit singles that you will hear directly on the show. Presenting to some and introducing to others, our good friend and sister Destiné Perkins. ✌

“I looked into what regulations we had in place to govern these. The answer was none. This is an effort to give Nashvillians a say, so they aren't snuck by in the dead of night.”Councilman Rollin Horton on his new bill.

Good Morning Nashville ☀️ WE ARE EXCITED TO BE DEBUTING AN ALL NEW SEASON, DEDICATING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY TO THE BLACK WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY! THE THEME OF THIS MONTH: MENTAL HEALTH & ME ‼️To anyone listening in today … as black men, we have to really be more intentional behind protecting our black women. With that said … let's get into today's second episode for our Mental Health & Me Season on the Black Men Vent Too Podcast ⭐️ Coming all the way from Dickson county, talking to today's guest felt like we were at home in the backyard … enjoying a cookout with family. Speaking of, she is family to us! And it's just amazing how small the world can be, but how God will connect the dots to get you to where you need to be.

Good Morning Nashville ☀️ WE ARE EXCITED TO BE DEBUTING AN ALL NEW SEASON, DEDICATING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY TO THE BLACK WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY! THE THEME OF THIS MONTH: MENTAL HEALTH & ME ‼️To anyone listening in today … as black men, we have to really be more intentional behind protecting our black women. With that said … let's get into today's first episode for our Mental Health & Me season on the Black Men Vent Too Podcast ⭐️ A native of Kansas City, Missouri, migrating here three years ago, and raised by a single mother that she says “did not play”. We present to some and introduce to others our good friend and sister Mrs. Lavonnda “Mikki” Brown. ⭐️ Being the first out of her siblings to go to college, she originally went to school to be a mathematician. While not taking on that career fully, she was able to learn something's that led her to working at a bank after graduating from college. She talks to us about going through pregnancy during her 3rd year of school, while working roughly 40-45 hour weeks as well as be enrolled in a dual-enrollment program that had her split between two schools. She gives God all the credit and the glory, and really encourages our audience to walk through their mental health journey with a little more faith. ✝️But, isn't it often frustrating when someone will tell you to just “pray” your problems away? For some, it may not be as easy as sending up a prayer, and often times we miss the opportunity to be present by thinking that a prayer is the immediate answer to immediate issues. We talk with Mrs. Mikki about the line between mental health and faith, and how it becomes jaded in conversation with which one should benefit the other. You'll enjoy today's episode, take some time to listen to a black woman vent today. ✌

Nashville, TN Mayor Freddie O'Connell was compelled to run for office on a simple principle. For too long, transit and infrastructure had been neglected by city officials. Upon winning his race in 2023, O'Connell's north star has been making it easier for Nashvillians to get around their city. "I don't know of a greater transit evangelist among the mayor fraternity than Mayor O'Connell," said Citizen Co-Founder Larry Platt on this week's episode. "My mom remembers a Nashville that still had streetcar lines," O'Connell told our podcast hosts, former Mayors Kasim Reed of Atlanta and Michael Nutter of Philly. "And then we ripped that all out. If you look at our old streetcar maps, we had a good transit system. I ran [for mayor] because I felt like we had priorities as a city that simply were not going to get addressed unless I forced the issue." Join us for a discussion during this year's Infrastructure Week centered on a blue city in a red state pulling every lever to reestablish customer-focused government and "trying every day to showcase that we've made the right choices" in infrastructure investment. But Mayor O'Connell isn't all work and no play down there in Nashville. He also moonlights as DJ Stay (he chose this nom de vinyl because "I want you to stay" in Nashville). "Our man says he's on the ones and twos," laughed Nutter, who knows a few things himself about spinning records. "I didn't have this on the bingo card for today," Reed said with a grin.  Remember to subscribe to the podcast to keep up on all the latest episodes. And watch for new episodes on YouTube and Piksel+ as they become available. As cities go, so goes the nation!

Some local lawmakers are calling Tennessee's recent statewide redistricting “a return to Jim Crow,” so we're diving into the role Nashville played in shaping the Civil Rights Movement and wondering why our city doesn't have a Civil Rights museum. Author and local historian Betsy Phillips joins Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about the 1960 Nashville lunch counter sit-ins, the everyday Nashvillians whose stories risk being forgotten, and why we're running out of time to preserve their history. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 19th episode: Window Nation Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville 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.

Nashvillians, would your city be better if the bars stayed open later? This summer, Philadelphia is anticipating a record-breaking number of tourists coming to town for World Cup games and semiquincentennial events, so the city is allowing its bars to stay open until 4 a.m. during most of June and July. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri about the city's nightlife, and the pros and cons of this extended hours experiment. Plus, how to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary without feeling like you're serving a Trump narrative. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Good Morning Nashville ☀️ IT IS OFFICIALLY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ‼️By now, those that have supported us know, the month of May we amp up our platform and brand in a many of ways. Expect new episodes, we're gearing up for our annual charity bowling fundraising event this month, anything involving mental health in our city we are looking to be a part of. Thank you to our listening audience for rocking with us, and continue to share our platform to those that need it most. With that said … let's get into today's first episode for Mental Health Awareness Month ⭐️ We are more than excited to be bringing to the show a true native of Orlando, Florida, and a brother that definitely knows a thing or two about dribbling a basketball. He has had experience both at the collegiate level as well as professionally overseas, and is still actively looking to find a new team to showcase his talent. Presenting to some and introducing to others, our good friend and brother, Mr. Marcus Millien

The Music City Food & Wine Festival took place this past weekend, and we're proud to bring you an exclusive live playback of our favorite panel from the event. Moderated by Anas Saba from Nashville Hidden Gems, “First Generation Flavors: Stories From Nashville's Immigrant Kitchens” brought together Vivek Surti from Tailor, Ana Aguilar from Tantisimo, and Shivani Darsinos from Cafe Babu for a candid conversation about the cultural impact of building their renowned immigrant-owned restaurants in our city. Listen to our conversation with Anas Saba here. Listen to our conversation with Vivek Surti here.  Early voting is open now for select county judges, school board members, county clerks, and more. Here's the list of candidates. Here is a sample ballot for the May 5 election with early voting locations and hours. If you haven't yet registered to vote, you cannot vote in the May 5 primary election — but you can still register for the state and federal primary election on Aug. 6. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville 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.

As renovations begin at Fort Negley, we're looking back at the history many Nashvillians were never taught. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by historian Dr. Angela Sutton and African American Cultural Alliance CEO Jeneene Blackman to talk about What Happened to Bass Street?, their documentary uncovering a once thriving Black neighborhood that grew up around Fort Negley after the Civil War.  Vote for select county judges, school board members, county clerks, and more. Here's the list of candidates. Here is a sample ballot for the May 5 election with early voting locations and hours. If you haven't yet registered to vote, you cannot vote in the May 5 primary election — but you can still register for the state and federal primary election on Aug. 6. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 20th episode: Taskrabbit Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville 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.

Could public financing get more Nashvillians involved in local elections? For the last decade, the City of Seattle has issued $100 in vouchers to every voter to donate to the candidate of their choice in municipal elections. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Seattle podcast host Jane C. Hu about how these Democracy Vouchers work, how many people are participating, and what the impact on local elections has been. Plus, is the “Seattle Freeze” a real thing? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Folks are flocking to Nashville from around the country — and even around the world. Today we explore the other side of the story.As Middle Tennessee's economy continues to outpace much of the nation, fueled by a steady influx of new residents, there's also a consistent stream of departures. For some, it was a single inciting moment; for others, a gradual realization over time. Now living as expats, former Nashvillians join us remotely from California, Illinois, Oregon and Maryland to tell their stories.Guests: Dr. Michelle Fiscus, officer at a national non-profit related to public health Josh Black, comedian and artist Bean Chapman, Policy Analyst, Tennessee Equality Project, parent of a transgender adult Christina, parent of a transgender child Kristen Chapman, parent of a transgender child

Nashville is home to people who speak many different languages, but most city services still operate primarily in English. The Metro Human Relations Commission, alongside the mayor's office, has launched a language assessment survey to better understand how the city can break down those barriers. Community organizer Shun Ahmed joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss what's working, what's not, and why equal language access for all Nashvillians is more important than ever. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 14th episode: Visit Tupelo Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville 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.

Nashvillians, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That's why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic's enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Good Morning Nashville ☀️ We are blessed and excited to be a part of you guys day today, and continually want to thank you for supporting our show as we aim to change the narrative behind black men one episode at a time. Got a good one for you guys today, so let's lock in! You cannot be from Nashville, Tenneseee and not know who this brother is that we have as a guest today. For the second time, he has graced our platform and he's came back with a children's book! Not just any children's book, but a book that will teach kids all over the world what resilience and strength is all about even at their young age(s).

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and who better to share Nashville's untold queer history than historian and founder of Nashville Queer History, Sarah Calise? Joined by host Marie Cecile Anderson, they celebrate the lives of trans and queer Nashvillians who lived authentically and the ways their courage and joy paved the way for others. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 31st episode: Freely Fest Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast 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.

Good Morning Nashville ☀️ Welcome to The Black Men Vent Too Podcast! It truly is a blessing to have you guys support what we do, who we are, and how we advocate for men and mental health with our platform. Whether you're black or white, we have embraced all men on our platform understanding that mental health is bigger than color. And it is our weekly goal to ensure that we are providing a safe space for these men to share their story, so that we gain various lived experiences and perspective on how to better handle those mental things we deal with each and every day

Good Morning Nashville ☀️ It's a new month with Black Men Vent Too! Excited once again to be back, as we represent being the FIRST and the ONLY black father and son podcast in the state of Tennessee ⭐️, we are the Black Men Vent Too Podcast!CHICAGOOOOOO ‼️ Fun Fact: did you know Chicago is a TOP 5 CITY for streams of our podcast all-time? This means that analytically, Chicago has shown us love ever since we debuted our first episode August 1st, 2021. We want to say thank you for the support Chi-town, that's why we're excited for you and others to hear the guest we have today. This episode may be lengthy, but we promise you, there is a story … and this story is one you DON'T want to miss.Presenting to some and introducing to others, his title(s) do not define nearly the man that he is … a Pastor, devoted husband, a father, but above all else a true trailblazer and pioneer for the city of Chicago as he actively walks nearly SIX MILLION STEPS TO OPPORTUNITY, all to raise money behind an initiative that will change youth development in the Southside of Chicago forever. We are excited to be presenting this EXCLUSIVE episode with none other than our good friend and brother, Pastor Corey Brooks. ⭐️ On September 1st, 2025 … Pastor Brooks took himself, his team, and his faith, and hit the road with his feet beginning in Times Square, New York City, and began a 3,000 mile walk across America. The target of the coast-to-coast walk over the course of 365 days is to raise 25 million dollars. Why is he doing this you might ask? He responds, “For every young man, for every mother, for every forgotten block in this country … I'm walking for them. I'm walking for us. I'm walking because we can't wait anymore.”If you support black men and mental health, then we are warning you that this story will pull you in to the mission work that is being done in Chicago under the leadership of Pastor Corey Brooks. ⭐️ “Have You Heard A Black Man Vent Today?”™️Do you have ✌

Nashvillians are concerned about police accountability, especially with the increased presence of federal troops in many cities. DC Council in Washington recently passed emergency legislation requiring local police to release body-worn camera footage of incidents involving federal forces they patrol with, and to collect the names of federal officers who make arrests. It's a big shift in local policy, partially motivated by the fact that local cops have damaged their reputation by patrolling with feds. City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran talks with City Cast DC podcast co-host and executive editor Mike Schaffer about the political stakes involved, the effectiveness of body cameras, and how Washingtonians are dealing with the heavy federal law enforcement presence. Plus, Mike and Jacoby weigh in on public transit etiquette in their cities when it comes to people playing music out loud. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email us now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Episode 348: Kristina Train is a singer and songwriter who should be on more people's radar. Her remarkable resume was built in the jazz world (Blue Note Records and touring with Herbie Hancock), but the Savannah, GA native has always shown mastery for a seductive strain of country soul. That goes explicit on the powerful yet subtle 2025 album County Line. Craig speaks with Train about her critically acclaimed albums of the 2010s and her decade or so as a Nashvillian.  

Everyone's talking about AI these days, including Nashvillians. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He's sitting down with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin to weigh the pros and cons of data centers, and debate the economic, ethical, and ecological considerations at the heart of this debate. Plus, David and Bianca share must-know tips for making it in Madison and DC.  We also mentioned this City Cast Madison episode. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Nashvillians'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Dating in Nashville can be a nightmare. With Valentine's Day around the corner, host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are “taking calls” from locals sharing truly unforgettable dating horror stories — from cringe first dates to ghosting, and people who asked zero questions. Get cozy… and maybe stay single. A very special thank you to our City Cast voice actors for today's episode: Annie Rees, Nikki DaVaughn, Mallory Falk, Emily Means, Anna Weggel, and Hayley Sperling. And to all the Nashvillians who wrote in with their dating horror stories, we salute you for getting out there. Truly.  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 12th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville 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.

In 1975, Win and Patti Myint opened International Market & Restaurant on Belmont Boulevard. More than 50 years later, their son, chef and James Beard Award nominee Arnold Myint, is carrying that legacy forward as his new cookbook Family Thai earns national praise. Arnold joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about his family's early beginnings, what International Market has meant to generations of Nashvillians, and what's next for one of the city's most beloved Thai restaurants. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 11th episode:  United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville 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.

We just lived through the same crisis — an ice storm that froze Nashville in place for the better part of a week and caused the worst power outage the city has ever seen. While we all experienced it, everyone's experience was different, even from one neighbor to the next. Some lost power for two weeks. Others had lights and heat the whole time. Some had trees split their home in two. Others just had to clean up a few sticks. Some had frozen pipes that left them homeless. Others were already unhoused and “remarkably unbothered” by the cold.The ice storm of 2026 will become a core memory for many of us. For others, the outages and related damage is the least of our problems. Reactions have ranged from anger to empathy and resignation to activation. Today, we're doing a bit of an autopsy on the emotional anatomy of a collective crisis. We'll look at how we should process all that these last two weeks brought up, and we're taking your calls later in the hour.GuestsKate Martin, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, The EstuaryAshley Hampton, Director, Healing In The MarginsAnita Richardson, native Nashvillian and new participant in the NES solar programRev. Dr. Kate Fields, Associate Chaplain for Community Life and Justice Ministry, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church

Our city is growing fast, but who gets to decide what Nashville becomes? Veronica Foster, Community Development Director at the Civic Design Center, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to show how everyday Nashvillians can influence their neighborhoods, streets, and citywide projects. She also explains how their free Civic Design 101 class (apply by January 20) equips you with the tools to turn ideas into action. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashvilleWant 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.

In the aftermath of World War I, a Nashville man with unbelievable self-confidence sparked a diplomatic incident that reads like fiction. Plus the local news for January 5, 2025 and where to find low cost health care Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Megan JonesAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

What if your most meaningful work begins after you stop striving to prove yourself? In this warm, wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with old friend, songwriter, filmmaker, and Enneagram Two Andrew Greer for a heartful exploration of loneliness, love, boundaries, creativity, and what it really means to live a good life. Andrew opens up about the hidden sadness behind the Enneagram Two's gift for connection—the ache that often fuels the desire to help, anticipate, and care for others. Together, we unpack how pride, control, and fear of being a burden can quietly shape relationships, and how learning to receive may be the most courageous spiritual practice of all. We also dive into Andrew's new book, More Than a President, and explore Jimmy Carter as a quintessential Enneagram One—principled, disciplined, justice-driven, and far more impactful after the presidency than during it. This episode is a meditation on personality, vocation, and maturity—on shifting focus from résumé to soul, from achievement to love, from striving to rest. It's thoughtful, funny, deeply human, and quietly challenging. Pull up a chair. This one stays with you.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   About Andrew Greer Author, musician, and filmmaker, Andrew Greer has published three books, released multiple chart-topping recordings, and directed the PBS documentary Plainspoken, a film inspired by the lives of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter and their neighbors in Plains, Georgia. A Texas native, and longtime Nashvillian, Greer now makes his home in Plains. Website: https://www.andrew-greer.com/ New Book: http://sundayswithjimmycarter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbgreer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agreermusic

Holiday times with family are great. Sometimes, getting away from your family during the holidays is even better. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by comedian Emily Fleming — a born and raised Nashvillian who's home with her parents for three straight weeks this year — to talk about the OG Nashville neighborhood bars that still provide a happy retreat for all those seeking peace on earth. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 18th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville 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.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Hey look Ma, we made it!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) reacted to the final College Football Playoff rankings and the 12-team bracket.With Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) still on his way back from a Nashvillian wedding, Buhler did his best to keep this thing on the tracks for as long as he could.With Notre Dame being snubbed, he also looked at how the Selection Committee gave huge breaks to teams like Ohio State and Alabama, while simultaneously punishing others like Georgia and Texas Tech for no good reason.Regardless, it is better to False Start than to not start at all.

The longest federal shutdown in U.S. history is over. How did Nashvillians take care of each other along the way? City Cast contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to assess our response. Plus, a social worker resigned rather than keep working with the Office of Homeless Services, early voting is now open in the TN-07 Congressional race, and one of the city's most beloved restaurants, Margot Café & Bar, is closing next year. PS did you see the northern lights?? Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 14th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   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.

Even though the end may be in sight for the federal government shutdown, the withholding of SNAP benefits has resulted in an unprecedented food crisis that is taking its toll on Nashvillians. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is talking with Signe Anderson, senior director of nutrition advocacy with the Tennessee Justice Center, about what  we know, why $5 million for Tennessee food banks isn't enough to fill the gap, and how you can help. We cited this new data and the "Hunger in Nashville" report from Metro Social Services. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 11th episode: Frist Art Museum Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   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.

David Dark is a life-long Nashvillian and an admitted member of what he calls "The Prayer Trade" as a professor of religion and the arts at Belmont University. In 2002 he published his first book, "Everyday Apocalypse: The Sacred Revealed in Radiohead, The Simpsons, and Other Pop Culture Icons." At the time he was involved in The Art House along with Leah and Charlie Peacock. Now David has reissued the book as "Everyday Apocalypse: Art, Empire, and the End of the World" or if you're a Swiftie "Everyday Apocalypse (David's Version)." Hosts Andrew Gill and Leah Payne welcome David back to the show to discuss both editions of the book, his relationships with musicians inside and outside the Christian music industry and his depiction in the book "Body Piercing Saved My Life."---Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Want to respond to this episode? Leave us a message at (629) 777-6336.If Rock That Doesn't Roll is important to you, support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rtdr (join via the website, not the iOS app for a 30% discount)Or make a one-time donation: https://coff.ee/rtdrIf you can't afford a donation, please tell five friends about the show.You can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing RTDRpod@gmail.comSign up for our Substack to keep up with show developments.Buy RTDR merch here.--PROMO SWAP: "When We Were on Fire" is a full-cast audio drama podcast based on the faith deconstruction memoir by Addie Zierman. Created by Lizzie Goldsmith, the podcast stars Aria Sivick as Addie, and features original music by Frank Sheffield. 

So many different forms of transportation to talk about today: How's the rollout of the WeGo Journey Pass for lower-income Nashvillians going? What did a Tennessean reporter learn on her visit to the Vegas Tesla Tunnels? Does anybody think Choice Lanes are a good idea? And as Music City starts to look more like Tech Town, can we retain our identity? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are getting into all that and more. Plus, of course: Good News! Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   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.

Elizabeth Bass Parnam queried over two-hundred times before landing an agent and finding her novel in a four-way bidding war. Not giving up landed her where she'd always wanted to be: living the life of a professional novelist. This episode, Elizabeth shares her journey and discusses her newest novel, Bees in June. Elizabeth is a native Nashvillian, who had the extraordinarily good fortune of having as an English teacher in middle school author Lee Smith. Lee told Elizabeth to always keep writing, which she has joyfully done. She received her Bachelor's degree in English literature from Hamilton College in upstate New York after spending a glorious Junior year in Canterbury, England, attending the University of Kent. She visited a dozen countries during her time there, much to the detriment of her GPA. As an Anglophile, one of the highlights of her travels was finding herself in a tiny museum in Wales, alone with Princess Diana's wedding dress. After a year working in Manhattan, she returned to Nashville and married her high school sweetheart. They have now-grown identical twin daughters. She holds a Master's degree in education from Belmont University in Nashville, and recently retired from a non-profit, working with children and adults with reading-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Elizabeth is a member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association and the Nashville Writers Alliance. Her latest novel is THE BEES IN JUNE. Learn more at elizabethbassparnam.com Special thanks to NetGalley for a preview of The Bees in June. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

When Vanderbilt polled Nashvillians in March about top priorities for city investment, there was near unanimity around one issue. Nearly 90% wanted investment in more affordable housing. But when the questioning hit closer to home, the support waned. According to this same poll, 56% of residents support allowing multifamily housing "everywhere in my city to revitalize neighborhoods and local economies."If Nashville is going to have more affordable housing, residents also have to live closer together. It's not just apartment buildings and not just in some parts of town. It's townhomes. It's a garage unit in the backyard. It's density. And when that density is proposed next door, you get a lot of folks who may agree in principle but find themselves saying “not in my back yard.” What does it take to get more YIMBYs (yes in my back yard)?

Nashville has a cost of living crisis. Less than 9% of Nashvillians can afford a typical home in Nashville. It's even worse for minorities. Less than 1% of Black and Brown communities can afford a typical home. The crisis has been exacerbated by our city's zoning code which limits affordable and middle income housing. There's a new push by the Planning Department to amend it. The enthusiasm comes after the recent release of Nashville's Unified Housing Strategy. The document outlines code reforms addressing affordability. In this episode of Climbing the Charts, Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller sit down with Metro Nashville's Director of Housing Angela Hubbard to understand Nashville's Unified Housing Strategy and how it could be implemented.

There's a poster in the This Is Nashville studio that says “Our City, Our Stories.” And today it could say “Nuestra ciudad, nuestra historias.”Eleven percent of Nashvillians identify as Hispanic or having Hispanic heritage and today we're spending the hour with some of our Spanish-speaking neighbors: a coffee shop owner who can be found some days passing out free sweet bread to drivers stuck in traffic, a community health worker who brings care to people who need it most and a business leader who helps Hispanic entrepreneurs plug into the city's power circles. Esto es Nashville.You can also join us live on YouTube to get the visual show experience and share your thoughts.This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. Guests Juan Pablo, owner, JOS Fifteen Coffee Shop Rosa Escobar, health worker, Siloam Health Yuri Cunza, Nashville Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President

Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter, Scott Lindsey, to The Challenge. Scott was signed with Sony Music subsidiary, Slugfest Records, back in 2008, where he released a Top-40 radio single, "You Only Call Me When You're Drunk," and he toured with Jason Aldean and Chris Young to support that single. He was also 1/3 of the amazing but short-lived trio The Nashvillians. Since then, Scott's had a great run of cuts by Blackstone Cherry, The Bellamy Brothers, and major syncs with FOX's Monarch, and Amazon Prime's Yellowstone (a song he wrote with Kevin Costner). Together, the three of them cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Crossroads and Crosses," sent in by CLIMBer, Martin Vipond. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more.  He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros.  You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and  SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others.  You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rev. Becca Stevens shares her journey becoming the founder of Thistle Farms, a powerful social enterprise that helps women heal from trauma, addiction, and trafficking. What began as a small venture making bath and body products has blossomed into a nationwide movement, complete with a cafe, global partnerships, and over 70 sister communities across the U.S. Rev. Stevens offers a fresh take on "justice entrepreneurship," prioritizing dignity and empowerment over profit and explains the importance of tackling big challenges, staying open to new paths, and building a strong circle of support. Rev. Stevens was the 2000 Nashvillian of the Year and in 2013 was inducted into the Tennessee Women's Hall of Fame.

Tipping culture has gotten out of hand — at least, according to some Nashvillians. Last month, The Tennessean columnist Cameron Smith wrote a guide to tipping culture in Nashville, and today he joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and producer Daniel Sumstine to talk about the do's, don'ts, and frustrations of tipping in Nashville.  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 22nd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Framebridge Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   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.

Nashville is more than a hub for musicians. It's a hub for business. Over the last decade, corporations like Amazon and Oracle have flocked to the southern city. Pro business politics and tax incentives are part of the allure. But business isn't the only thing ballooning in our sunbelt city. Housing costs have skyrocketed. More than 50 percent of Nashvillians are cost burdened by housing expenses — meaning they spend more than 30-percent of their monthly income on rent or a mortgage. In this episode of Climbing the Charts, Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller sit down with Stephanie Coleman the CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce to understand how the public and private sector are working together to address the city's cost of living crisis while continuing to attract new companies.

With headlines about immigration raids, school safety threats, and rising pedestrian and cyclist deaths, many Nashvillians are asking: Is our city still safe? In this episode, host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Vice Mayor Angie Henderson to unpack how Metro government is addressing growing safety concerns — federally, statewide, and right here in Nashville. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 2nd episode: ⁠Musicians Corner⁠ 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.

Ben & Bob sit down with friend and community builder Will Acuff for a conversation about how to find the good in life. Will founded the non-profit Corner to Corner, which “co-creates economic participation with underestimated Nashvillians,” alongside his wife Tiffany, and recently published his first book No Elevator to Everest: Shift from Survive to Thrive through Spirit-led Self Awareness.     This episode was edited by Gary Fletcher.

Andrea Giordano, aka BNA Cheap Flights on Instagram, was one of the first people laid off by DOGE, thanks to the dismantling of USAID. She joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to tell us about that experience, and why she's more dedicated than ever to helping Nashvillians see the world. Plus: How the Trump Administration is impacting international travel to and from BNA. 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.

I am a lifelong Nashvillian, 74 years old, mother of our daughters, three nurses, and an elementary teacher. I have 13 grandkids and six great-grandkids.  FAMILYI grew up in a large Catholic family with six kids in the 1950s. I had a great childhood. My father was a doctor, and my mother was a nurse but a full-time homemaker after getting married.  CHILDHOOD I was always involved in the academic side of things, and my mother kept me super busy with after-school and summer activities (I guess to keep me out of trouble because I was a very social person). I had three brothers who teased me constantly about my weight even though I was not that big. I went out for sports, but I was continually cut, so I focused on academics, music lessons, and the creative and literary arts and pretty much excelled at most things I got into.  MARRIAGEAfter getting married at 21 and having four children in 9I had picked up about 20 pounds (when I got married, I was probably about 25 pounds overweight). So, I was not overly obese but just never felt comfortable in my clothes.  CAREERMy career was in medical publications, nonprofit writing, public relations, and special events.  STATS—- 5'7”… 74 years YOUNG… SW: 218CW:150-ish PROTOCOLI used a 20/4 protocol to lose. I opened my window at about 330 every day.  I got the last 25 off in five months by “clean fasting” after I had a three-year plateau during which time I was probably fasting 50% of that time, but, again, it was not a “clean fast.” (I had coconut oil or butter & heavy cream & artificial sweeteners in my coffee).  NSVsMy medical lab work is in perfect alignment, and I don't take any medication. My body is much stronger, and I feel s0 much more energetic, healthy, clear-minded, and positive. The brain fog I was having in my late 60s, as well as some depression, is completely gone.  I went from size 18 jeans to size 10 and from XL/XXL tops to mediums.  This is the first time (even as a child) I have been in a “normal” BMI range. I have dozens and dozens of non-scale victories, including not being embarrassed in a bathing suit, having the stamina to walk over 4 miles at a time with no fatigue, having a lot more confidence when interacting with people, and wearing clothes that look cute on me. I have skin tags that have disappeared, joint inflammation that has lessened immensely, clearer skin, and thicker hair. The list is almost endless. I NEVER counted calories, points, or macros. I guess I am in maintenance because this is where my body has been since last May. I weighed the exact weight I was in the eighth grade. I am 20 pounds less than when I graduated high school and 25 pounds less than when I married. Despite my age, I have more energy today than 20 years ago.Our Patreon Supporters Community -Join us!Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community. The feedback has been great for all who have joined. Visit www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway for more info.Joining the Patreon community, it's a very cost-effective way to get extra accountability and support for just 0.16 cents a day Come and give it a go for a month. Most people stay and love the content; regular audio encouragement is sent directly to their inbox weekly.My book, The Fasting Highway, can be found on Amazon, and the audiobook can be downloaded on Applebooks, Spotify, or Kobo, among many other audiobook platforms.For one-on-one coaching with me, go to the webpage www.thefastinghighway.com, click on get help, and get coaching if you want one-on-one help. I would love to work with you one-on-one.Disclaimer: Please note the views of the host and guest on this podcast are our own and should not be taken as direct medical advice. Please consult your Dr before starting any health plan.

Big Jay Oakerson and Mark Normand are in Nashville with me, so I'm serving them the quintessential Nashvillian meal: Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Pimento Mac & Cheese and Moon Pies. They're also getting me up to date on current events (re: P Diddy) and us two expert dads are givin' Mark some advice on how to be an amazing Father / Comedian Combo. Kitchen provided by: https://beautyonbeech.com Follow Big Jay Oakerson: https://www.instagram.com/bigjayoakerson Follow Mark Normand: https://www.instagram.com/marknormand This episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club. Visit https://dollarshaveclub.com/BURNING and use promo code BURNING for 20% off $20 or more. This episode is brought to you by Rocket Money. Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/BURNING Don't miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/burning or through my promo code BURNING Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches with Pimento Mac and Cheese Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Ingredients: * 2 Medium Chicken Breasts sliced into 4 cutlets * Canola Oil * Burger buns * Bread and butter pickles * Coleslaw * Mayonnaise * Hot honey Breading: * 1 cup buttermilk * 2 Tbs vinegar-based hot sauce * 1 cups flour * 2 tsp black pepper * 2 1/2 tsp salt * 3-7 tsp cayenne pepper * 2 tsp red pepper flakes * 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika * 1 tsp garlic powder * ½ tsp onion powder * ½ tsp light brown sugar Dipping Oil: * 2 tsp light brown sugar * 2 tsp cayenne pepper * ¼ tsp chili powder * ¼ tsp paprika * ½ tsp garlic powder * ½ cup hot oil from cooked chicken Steps: 1. Slice chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, sprinkling with salt and pepper. 2. Mix dry breading ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Dredge the chicken multiple times and shake off any excess flour. 3. Combine ingredients for dipping oil 4. Heat oil in Dutch oven and fry chickens for 3-4 minutes each side. While chicken is cooking, take half a cup of the hot oil and pour over the dipping oil spices. Baste chicken with this mixture. 5. Cover buns with mayonnaise, chicken, pickles, hot honey, and coleslaw. Pimento Mac and Cheese Ingredients: * ½ pound elbow macaroni * 1 ½ cup whole milk * 2 TBS salted butter * 2 TBS flour * 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese * Garlic powder * Onion powder * Salt * Pepper * 4 oz. jar of pimentos * 1 ½ cup mayo full fat * 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce * 1 tsp finely grated yellow onion * ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Pimento Cheese Steps: 1. Drain pimentos then combine with mayo, Worcestershire, onion, and cayenne pepper Mac and Cheese Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and cook macaroni 2. Add butter to saucepan, once melted, add flour. Cook for about a minute then add milk. Bring this mixture to a boil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly 3. Combine cooked noodles, pimento cheese, white sauce, and 1 cup shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to taste. Mix well, then transfer to baking dish. Top with remainder of shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT) or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices