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In our 18th episode — the sixth and final episode of our third season — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Lorenzo Washington and Karen Coffee of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum to talk about the enduring legacy of their historic North Nashville neighborhood. The museum, which was founded in 2011, will celebrate its Third Annual Lorenzo Washington Gala on Thursday, April 3. Read more about Washington and Coffee's work in our recent feature by contributor Ron Wynn, and visit the Jefferson Street Sound Museum website for gala tickets and more information.Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), follow the Jefferson Street Sound Museum on Instagram (@jeffersonstreetsound) and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more! This episode is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

While other areas of the city may be nearly blank slates for redevelopment, North Nashville boasts a vibrant history, thriving business district and a community deeply invested in preserving its culture and landmarks.In this episode, we hear from local business owners and ambassadors from two organizations dedicated to thoughtfully guiding North Nashville's redevelopment. The Jefferson Street Historical Society was created to preserve and protect the over eighty Black-owned businesses that call it home — while increasing the visibility and potential uses of the area. Meanwhile, the Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization Project aims to enhance, memorialize, and activate the gateway connecting the westside to two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – Fisk University and Meharry Medical College — as well as Historic Jefferson Street.This episode was produced by Khalil Ekulona and Mary Mancini.

In our 12th episode — and the final episode of our second season — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by M. Simone Boyd and the Rev. Dr. Margreat Smithson to discuss the new podcast We Are North Nashville. Boyd is a local storyteller, artist, activist and occasional Scene contributor, and Rev. Smithson serves the congregation at Watson Grove Baptist Church. With We Are North Nashville — the subject of the Scene's Sept. 12 cover story — Boyd and her fellow producers Andrea Tudhope and Steve Haruch tell the stories of the elders of North Nashville, a historically Black community that has long been an essential part of our city's cultural fabric. Like and subscribe to We Are North Nashville wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore) and follow D. Patrick Rodgers on whatever platform you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give the episode a listen, and subscribe to hear more!

Nashville Scene columnist and City Cast Nashville Metro Council contributor Nicole Williams is back for today's Friday News Roundup! She joins host Grace Fuisz and producer Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about the East Bank Development Authority, the recent protests happening around town — from striking AT&T workers to people with disabilities demanding better transit access — and the criminal mastermind who got arrested this week thanks to surveillance footage of him vandalizing the rainbow crosswalk outside Lipstick Lounge while driving his work van. Plus: don't miss the return one of our favorite new segments: Real or Fake Tennessee Headlines! [crowd goes wild] And stick around after the roundup for our Don't Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. This weekend, we're recommending that you lend a helping hand at the 12th annual Community Beautification Day in North Nashville. You can sign up here, or check out our article on other volunteering opportunities if you can't make it. Don't go gently, go in Tecovas! Best of Nashville voting is now open, and we'd love your consideration as Best Podcast. Vote here! Need to register to vote for the November election? Visit govotetn.com. 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. 

The first marker, "Heaton's Station," was placed in 1968 at a bend in the Cumberland River in North Nashville and commemorates one of the city's first structures, a fortified house built for protection in 1780. Now there are almost 300 markers across the city, with at least one in every council district. Today, we'll talk about the importance of the marker program and how to get one made and planted. We'll also find out all about the marker for Warehouse 28, a gay disco that also made possible the founding of Nashville CARES, and the double-sided marker that commemorates Riverside Sanitarium and honors Dr. Dorothy Brown, the first female African American surgeon in the South.Guests: Jessica Reeves | Preservationist, Metro Historical Commission; Administrator, Historical Marker Program  John Bridges | Author; Board member, Metro Historical Commission  Bennie Thompson | Founder and Chairman, Riverside Historical Society Michael Hubbard | Member, Riverside Historical Society; Executive Director, Charles and Etta Dudley Foundation Further Reading and Listening: WPLN News | On A Downtown Corner, A New Marker Acknowledges Nashville's Slave-Trading Past NPR Investigations | Off The Mark: The fractured landscape of U.S. historical markers Read about all the people, places and things Nashville's historical markers commemorate at the program website.

“I knew that if I had a Plan B, I would be 50/50. I would be one foot in and one foot out, and I had to be fully dedicated.” - Derrick ‘Moe' Moore When the Climbing the Charts podcast first launched in 2022, the co-hosts created a list of dream guests – Moe Moore was at the top of that list, being a co-founder of Slim & Husky's.  Almost two years and many amazing guests later, this is that episode, and it was fitting that the Tennessean was even on hand to take some photos! Moe is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Slim & Husky's, a pizza concept that is more than pizza – it's pizza, art, and music.  Moe shares how music and art are built into the DNA of Slim & Husky's, and shares his hard-earned life lessons about what it takes to make it as a successful entrepreneur (including the often unappreciated advantages of having no Plan B).  He discusses the future plans and dreams for Slim & Husky's, and even gives an overview of the rich culture and community of North Nashville.    

In 2010, Stacy Downey founded The Little Pantry That Could in North Nashville, which provided free food and support to any one in need –no questions asked. In 2022, the loss of a lease and sky-high real estate prices forced The Little Pantry to permanently close. Stacy, who has also worked at One Generation Away, joins us today to share her story and talk about her continued dedication to making sure everyone has the food and welcome they need. Join us. This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys. Further listening and reading: If you would like some background on food pantries, listen to our previous episode, The cost of food is on the rise. Here's how it's impacting Middle Tennessee. When the Little Pantry that Could closed after twelve years of operation, several Nashvilles news outlets covered the story including News Channel 5 with The Little Pantry That Could set to close after 12 years and WPLN with In its final days, The Little Pantry That Could continued to offer more than just groceries. If you want to know more about where Stacy continued her good work, visit One Generation Away.

A look at plans for a North Nashville campus to serve the music industry's behind-the-scenes needs. Plus the local news for May 3, 2024, an update to our sales tax primer and Buddhist monks in Murfreesboro perform a ritual rarely experienced in the United States.   Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Often lacking in funding and support, Black non-profit leaders are driving the work to liberate Black communities and bring in an age of equity and reconciliation. This week, we welcome Travis Claybrooks, founder and CEO of the Raphah Institute. Raphah Institute envisions a cradle-to-homeownership pipeline that has replaced the cradle-to-prison pipeline. Through partnerships and programming, Raphah helps marginalized community members access the housing, healthcare, social support, education, and economic resources they need to heal and thrive. Travis completed his Master of Divinity at Liberty University and is a doctoral candidate in Strategic Leadership there. He has worked as a police officer in Nashville, TN, served in the US Army, and ministered as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor. Travis is an active community volunteer. He holds membership on the First Horizon Bank Community Advisory Board, the Partners in Care Stakeholder Committee, the Nashville Group Violence Intervention Advisory Board, the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment Steering Committee, Adverse Childhood Experiences Nashville Leadership Committee, the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative, and the Nashville Health Equity Coalition. He is a restorative justice practitioner and trainer. Travis previously served as a Restorative Justice Working Group member at the United States Department of Justice. He is launching an expansion of Raphah Institute's Restorative Justice Diversion Initiative in partnership with the Memphis/Shelby County DA, Juvenile Court, Public Defender, and community organizations. Raphah is also piloting a community investment project in early childhood education in HUD housing communities in Nashville. Travis enjoys playing video games and weekend outings with his family. He is a North Nashville native residing in White House, TN.

Often lacking in funding and support, Black non-profit leaders are driving the work to liberate Black communities and bring in an age of equity and reconciliation. This week, we welcome Travis Claybrooks, founder and CEO of the Raphah Institute. Raphah Institute envisions a cradle-to-homeownership pipeline that has replaced the cradle-to-prison pipeline. Through partnerships and programming, Raphah helps marginalized community members access the housing, healthcare, social support, education, and economic resources they need to heal and thrive. Travis completed his Master of Divinity at Liberty University and is a doctoral candidate in Strategic Leadership there. He has worked as a police officer in Nashville, TN, served in the US Army, and ministered as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor. Travis is an active community volunteer. He holds membership on the First Horizon Bank Community Advisory Board, the Partners in Care Stakeholder Committee, the Nashville Group Violence Intervention Advisory Board, the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment Steering Committee, Adverse Childhood Experiences Nashville Leadership Committee, the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative, and the Nashville Health Equity Coalition. He is a restorative justice practitioner and trainer. Travis previously served as a Restorative Justice Working Group member at the United States Department of Justice. He is launching an expansion of Raphah Institute's Restorative Justice Diversion Initiative in partnership with the Memphis/Shelby County DA, Juvenile Court, Public Defender, and community organizations. Raphah is also piloting a community investment project in early childhood education in HUD housing communities in Nashville. Travis enjoys playing video games and weekend outings with his family. He is a North Nashville native residing in White House, TN.

As we close out Black History Month, we must reflect on the vital role of Black non-profit leaders. Often lacking in funding and support, Black non-profit leaders are driving the work to liberate Black communities and bring in an age of equity and reconciliation. This week, we welcome Travis Claybrooks, founder and CEO of the Raphah Institute. Raphah Institute envisions a cradle-to-homeownership pipeline that has replaced the cradle-to-prison pipeline. Through partnerships and programming, Raphah helps marginalized community members access the housing, healthcare, social support, education, and economic resources they need to heal and thrive. Travis completed his Master of Divinity at Liberty University and is a doctoral candidate in Strategic Leadership there. He has worked as a police officer in Nashville, TN, served in the US Army, and ministered as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor. Travis is an active community volunteer. He holds membership on the First Horizon Bank Community Advisory Board, the Partners in Care Stakeholder Committee, the Nashville Group Violence Intervention Advisory Board, the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment Steering Committee, Adverse Childhood Experiences Nashville Leadership Committee, the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative, and the Nashville Health Equity Coalition. He is a restorative justice practitioner and trainer. Travis previously served as a Restorative Justice Working Group member at the United States Department of Justice. He is launching an expansion of Raphah Institute's Restorative Justice Diversion Initiative in partnership with the Memphis/Shelby County DA, Juvenile Court, Public Defender, and community organizations. Raphah is also piloting a community investment project in early childhood education in HUD housing communities in Nashville. Travis enjoys playing video games and weekend outings with his family. He is a North Nashville native residing in White House, TN.

As we close out Black History Month, we must reflect on the vital role of Black non-profit leaders. Often lacking in funding and support, Black non-profit leaders are driving the work to liberate Black communities and bring in an age of equity and reconciliation. This week, we welcome Travis Claybrooks, founder and CEO of the Raphah Institute. Raphah Institute envisions a cradle-to-homeownership pipeline that has replaced the cradle-to-prison pipeline. Through partnerships and programming, Raphah helps marginalized community members access the housing, healthcare, social support, education, and economic resources they need to heal and thrive. Travis completed his Master of Divinity at Liberty University and is a doctoral candidate in Strategic Leadership there. He has worked as a police officer in Nashville, TN, served in the US Army, and ministered as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor. Travis is an active community volunteer. He holds membership on the First Horizon Bank Community Advisory Board, the Partners in Care Stakeholder Committee, the Nashville Group Violence Intervention Advisory Board, the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment Steering Committee, Adverse Childhood Experiences Nashville Leadership Committee, the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative, and the Nashville Health Equity Coalition. He is a restorative justice practitioner and trainer. Travis previously served as a Restorative Justice Working Group member at the United States Department of Justice. He is launching an expansion of Raphah Institute's Restorative Justice Diversion Initiative in partnership with the Memphis/Shelby County DA, Juvenile Court, Public Defender, and community organizations. Raphah is also piloting a community investment project in early childhood education in HUD housing communities in Nashville. Travis enjoys playing video games and weekend outings with his family. He is a North Nashville native residing in White House, TN.

As we close out Black History Month, we must reflect on the vital role of Black non-profit leaders. Often lacking in funding and support, Black non-profit leaders are driving the work to liberate Black communities and bring in an age of equity and reconciliation. This week, we welcome Travis Claybrooks, founder and CEO of the Raphah Institute. Raphah Institute envisions a cradle-to-homeownership pipeline that has replaced the cradle-to-prison pipeline. Through partnerships and programming, Raphah helps marginalized community members access the housing, healthcare, social support, education, and economic resources they need to heal and thrive. Travis completed his Master of Divinity at Liberty University and is a doctoral candidate in Strategic Leadership there. He has worked as a police officer in Nashville, TN, served in the US Army, and ministered as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor. Travis is an active community volunteer. He holds membership on the First Horizon Bank Community Advisory Board, the Partners in Care Stakeholder Committee, the Nashville Group Violence Intervention Advisory Board, the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment Steering Committee, Adverse Childhood Experiences Nashville Leadership Committee, the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative, and the Nashville Health Equity Coalition. He is a restorative justice practitioner and trainer. Travis previously served as a Restorative Justice Working Group member at the United States Department of Justice. He is launching an expansion of Raphah Institute's Restorative Justice Diversion Initiative in partnership with the Memphis/Shelby County DA, Juvenile Court, Public Defender, and community organizations. Raphah is also piloting a community investment project in early childhood education in HUD housing communities in Nashville. Travis enjoys playing video games and weekend outings with his family. He is a North Nashville native residing in White House, TN.

As we close out Black History Month, we must reflect on the vital role of Black non-profit leaders. Often lacking in funding and support, Black non-profit leaders are driving the work to liberate Black communities and bring in an age of equity and reconciliation. This week, we welcome Travis Claybrooks, founder and CEO of the Raphah Institute. Raphah Institute envisions a cradle-to-homeownership pipeline that has replaced the cradle-to-prison pipeline. Through partnerships and programming, Raphah helps marginalized community members access the housing, healthcare, social support, education, and economic resources they need to heal and thrive. Travis completed his Master of Divinity at Liberty University and is a doctoral candidate in Strategic Leadership there. He has worked as a police officer in Nashville, TN, served in the US Army, and ministered as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor. Travis is an active community volunteer. He holds membership on the First Horizon Bank Community Advisory Board, the Partners in Care Stakeholder Committee, the Nashville Group Violence Intervention Advisory Board, the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment Steering Committee, Adverse Childhood Experiences Nashville Leadership Committee, the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative, and the Nashville Health Equity Coalition. He is a restorative justice practitioner and trainer. Travis previously served as a Restorative Justice Working Group member at the United States Department of Justice. He is launching an expansion of Raphah Institute's Restorative Justice Diversion Initiative in partnership with the Memphis/Shelby County DA, Juvenile Court, Public Defender, and community organizations. Raphah is also piloting a community investment project in early childhood education in HUD housing communities in Nashville. Travis enjoys playing video games and weekend outings with his family. He is a North Nashville native residing in White House, TN.

This week for What Where Wednesday, we discuss Music In My Neighborhood with Kimberly Kraft McLemore, VP of Education and Community Engagement for the Nashville Symphony. It's a weeklong musical takeover of the North Nashville and Bordeaux neighborhoods — in a partnership with the symphony and local organizations to highlight the history, culture and residents.

Many of us are travel looking for food experiences and we often want to eat something that is authentically of that place. So we seek out the local delicacy which hopefully reflects the local landscape, history and people. However many of the foods we think of as quintessential ‘destination' foods are elevated in the 20th century with the rise of easier travel and more and more tourism. On the other hand, it's easier than ever to access to ‘global' food in the towns and cities we live in. Sheila Dillon explores what travelling to eat looking for authentic experiences means in an increasingly globalised world.We start the programme hearing the story of Nashville Hot Chicken from journalist Zach Stafford. In recent history, Hot Chicken went from an obscure speciality of a specific community in North Nashville, Tennessee to one if it's most iconic symbols. Zach tells the story of how Hot Chicken became part of the ‘Disnification' of Nashville as it has become a popular tourist destination. But like so much of American culture the story is racialised with new white owned businesses making money from a food created by a black community.Sheila then travels to Brussels to become a food tourist herself. Guided by Elisabeth Debourse, Editor-in-Chief at Le Fooding she explores whether the search for the elusive ‘authentic' local food is helpful in trying to get a good meal. She visits Rue des Bouchers and restaurant Les Brigittines.Someone who's thought a lot about food and place is food writer Anya von Bremzen. It's something she explores in her latest book is National Dish. She talks about how many iconic foods linked to place are much more modern than we might think.The Food Programme is based in Bristol and although the city has a distinct culture, it doesn't have an iconic ‘destination food.' Sheila talks to is an actor, born and bred Bristolian and the new presenter of ‘A Proper Bristol Breakfast,' the Radio Bristol morning show about Bristol's eclectic food identity.Produced by Sam Grist for BBC Audio in Bristol

Out North is the meca of Black Nashville but do you know how it gained that title? No worries. This episode will break down a few reasons why one part of Nashville, TN will historically be a place for Black excellence and triumph.

NEW MONTH. NEW THEME. We're pumped for September's theme as we dive into some films that truly embody the nature of “the asshole”. ASSHOLES ON FILM is what we're slipping into and we're starting off with a movie chock full of assholes. Brimming with asshole cunts. We're discussing Martin McDonagh's worthy 2008 debut film “In Bruges” starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Two hitmen are ordered to go to Bruge, Belgium and they're not sure why. One is enjoying the town and the other hates it. It's violent as hell and quite funny. Check it out first of you're curious. We're starting off ASSHOLES ON FILM with a gauntlet. A gauntlet of…assholes. I don't know. They pay me to type out these episode descriptions for them. The only thing is, I'm not allowed to type them at home. I have to go to this warehouse in North Nashville. There's a desk with an old laptop on it and only one working overhead lamp. Sometimes you hear what sounds like someone just outside hitting the ground with a chain. I'm not great at it but it's easy money. It pays my tv and streaming bill. Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/moviehumpers

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How do communities change? Who can make change in their communities? North Nashville native Jerome Moore takes a broad approach to exploring both those questions. In his podcast Deep Dish Conversations, he talks to everyone, from elected officials of all political viewpoints to activists and artists, about what a better, fairer Nashville might look like. We talk with the North Nashville native about the goals of his show and how it came to be. We'll also hear about his time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay, his experience running NGOs in Costa Rica and China, and why he wants Nashvillians to “think globally, act locally.” He recently collected some of his Deep Dish Conversations in a book from Vanderbilt University Press. We kick off the show by checking in with WPLN's Nina Cardona and Rose Gilbert, who fill us in on what's happening at the polls this election day. Follow WPLN's coverage election coverage here. Guest: Jerome Moore, host of Deep Dish Conversations This episode was produced by Char Daston.

Climbing the Charts sat down with Fran Bush, a former Metro Nashville School Board Member and owner and director of Model Kids Learning Academy which, provides childcare services to some of Nashville's neediest families in growing communities. While some might say that running for Mayor is Fran's biggest challenge yet, it's hard to agree with that after she shares her life story, which is both fascinating and genuinely inspiring.  While Fran shares her vision for Nashville and previews what a Mayor Bush administration might look like, including her top priorities as mayor, she also tells us about her youth growing up in North Nashville, what it was like entering the foster care system at age 12, and also what it was like to attend Metro Public Schools – and McGavock High School, in particular – during desegregation and the inception of “busing.”  For anyone interested in education, foster parenting, foster care, or the outsized influence that teachers can and do have in the lives of their students, this is a must listen. 

This episode first aired on July 19.  Among cultures around the world, it's traditional to grow your own food. But with the rise of supermarkets and grocery stores, gardening in the United States has become more and more uncommon. But, what do you do when the food you like to eat isn't sold in grocery stores? Or when there are no supermarkets near you, and you can't afford to buy fresh produce? This isn't uncommon in Nashville. North Nashville, East Nashville, South Nashville and Edgehill all have neighborhoods with food deserts. Community members are taking matters into their own hands. If you look around, you'll find local farms, community gardens and organizations working to make gardening (and good food) more accessible to Nashville residents.  Growing your own food isn't easy, and in this episode, we'll hear about why support is so important for local farmers and gardeners. We'll also hear about how gardening can be fulfilling in ways that extend beyond just feeding us. We're joined by a local poultry farmer, members of groups attempting to eradicate food deserts and promote gardening and the professor who founded Vanderbilt University's Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden.  Guests:  Cynthia Capers, poultry farmer and owner of the Heniscity Farm in Pegram, TN Lauren Bailey, co-founder of Growing Together and Director of Garden Outreach and Engagement for the Nashville Food Project Donald Frost, site manager for Trap Garden Professor Avery Dickins de Girón, anthropologist and founder of Vanderbilt University's Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden

Jefferson Street—the rhythm and lifeblood of North Nashville ceased to exist when Interstate I-40 roared through the neighborhood and split the community. The once vibrant district rich in history, culture, and economic prosperity sharply fell into poverty and decline. In an optimistic hope to restore and resurrect North Nashville, a team of architecture students from Tuskegee University designed Selah, a mixed-use commercial development offering museums, learning enrichment facilities, and business centers interspersed with outdoor walking paths, gardens, and greenspace to serve local residents within the underprivileged community. The design garnered first place in the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) for the 2022 Barbara G. Laurie Design Competition. In this episode, Team Captains Trenton Scott and Tyler Littles share the video and concept behind their team's passion project. Join us as these fifth-year architecture students explore how design can shape our vision for the future and reclaim underserved communities.  #nomas #minorityarchitects #studentarchitects #nashville  Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We'd love to hear from you.  Email: communications@corgan.com

Tucked in North Nashville on the campus of Tennessee State University sits one of the largest and most intact urban wetlands in Middle Tennessee. Referred to as the TSU wetland, this area drains a significant portion of North Nashville and filters harmful pollutants and sediments before the water enters the nearby Cumberland River. The wetland is a thriving ecosystem, providing a habitat for numerous aquatic frogs, turtles, and snakes, hunting grounds for bald eagles and blue herons, and a stopover for migrating neotropical birds. Nearby Tennessee State University students conduct research at the wetland and professors take their students outside for life-changing experiential education. Despite the many benefits of the TSU wetland for our community and environment, pressure to develop this remaining green space looms.  Today on River Talks, we are joined by Tennessee State University faculty Dr. Tom Byl and Dr. Bill Sutton to share about the wetland and why it is crucial to ensure it remains intact. Dr. Bill Sutton is an Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Tennessee State University in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Dr. Sutton also runs the Wildlife Ecology Lab at TSU. Dr. Tom Byl is a Research Scientist with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and has been stationed at Tennessee State University for 27 years. Through a special partnership between TSU and the USGS, Dr. Byl serves as a professor conducting research and teaching students at the University. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecompact/message

On April 19, 1960, a bomb exploded in the North Nashville home of attorney and former city councilmember Z. Alexander Looby. The blast was so powerful it shattered windows at the nearby Meharry Medical College, but Looby and his wife escaped unscathed. The bomber behind the assassination attempt was never identified. In this episode, we'll reflect on Looby's legacy and unravel the pivotal role he played in the Civil Rights Movement in Middle Tennessee, including as a lawyer after the 1946 Columbia race riot. But first, Metro Council voted in favor of a stadium for the Tennessee Titans for the second time on Tuesday night. We check in with WPLN producer Cynthia Abrams about the vote and what's next. Guests:  Ludye N. Wallace, former Metro Councilmember Betsy Phillips, historian writing a book on the Looby bombing and Nashville Scene contributor Elliott Robinson, program specialist in the Special Collections Division of the Nashville Public Library, which oversees the Civil Rights Room Related reading:  Nashville Scene: Who Bombed Z. Alexander Looby's North Nashville Home? WPLN: A shattered Civil Rights Era plaque picks up ‘a new life' in Fisk collection Tennessean: On April 19, 1960, the bombing of a civil rights attorney's home set off a protest like few had seen in Nashville Video footage of Looby's home after the bombing

With the drama and attention around the gigantic purple martin roost at the symphony over the last two years, more of our eyes are on the sky and on our migrating feathered friends. What is migration? Why is Nashville not only a stopping point for bachelor parties – but hundreds of thousands of feathered birds each year? And how can we be better hosts? In this episode, we hear from three guests who have their own experiences with migrating species. Then, we pivot to talk a bit about resident game birds and raptors — birds we live with year-round. But first, we get curious about a North Nashville bonsai tree.  Guests: Damon Mitchell, former WPLN enterprise reporter Liz Cannon, North Nashville resident Laura Cook, bird research coordinator at Friends of Warner Parks Azia Tanks, Warner Parks intern Keith Paluso III, former park ranger and TikTok bird expert Roger Shields, wildlife biologist and Tennessee Wildlife turkey program coordinator Carolyn Pendarvis, operations manager at Walden's Puddle

Today's guest, Richard Patterson, is a husband and father of two children and also the owner and administrator of Preferred Care at Home of North Nashville, Sumner, and East Wilson Counties in Middle Tennessee. Richard's first opportunity to work with seniors was at the age of 14 when he worked through high school at an assisted living facility. Richard's love for that job began as serving and connecting with residents, giving him purpose and value during those sometimes uncertain teenage years.  Host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Richard take the time on this episode to express their heart-felt sentiments, their struggle and their likeness of compassion as they both give great service to the aging population and their caregivers. Richard's company, Preferred Care at Home, has many awards in the in-home care field. He and his team make it their utmost mission to provide excellence in care for families, and especially to those who require hands-on care daily. It is truly beyond the business of caregiving. https://preferhome.com/locations/davidson-and-sumner-counties/meet-the-team 615-319-3055 www.verandaministries.org  

Sixty years ago, North Nashville was a thriving cultural oasis. There were taverns and gambling joints, restaurants and ice cream parlors, boarding houses and nightclubs that drew the likes of Etta James and Jimi Hendrix. Construction of Interstate 40 through North Nashville in the 1970s split the historically Black neighborhood in two, severed community ties and brought noise and pollution. Much of the Black middle class that had sustained North Nashville moved away, leading to years of neglect and disrepair. Today, a new generation is working to honor the artistic heritage of the area while also bringing it into the future. We'll begin today's show with an update from WPLN criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger on the Covenant shooting. Guests:  Elisheba Israel Mrozik, owner of One Drop Ink Tattoo Parlour and Gallery Jordan Harris, owner of Alkebu-Lan Images Lucius “Spoonman” Talley, musician Additional reading: This Is Nashville: Etta James once rocked the New Era Club, one of North Nashville's most famous stages. Today only a few pieces remain.

The Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center has been serving North Nashville's uninsured and underinsured citizens since it opened in 1968. It's an indispensable health resource for the community, from family medicine and dentistry, to behavioral health and educational programs.  The center is named for Dr. Matthew Walker, an influential Black surgeon. Originally from Louisiana, he came to Nashville for medical school. Although he was an expert surgeon, he saw that basic preventative health measures like brushing teeth and eating healthy food could make a tangible impact on people's health. He was passionate about community health and educating the next generation of doctors. This this episode, we talk to Dr. Walker's family about who he was and hear about how the health center carries on his legacy. But first, Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that will cut the size of the Metro Council in half. We hear the latest on Metro's response from Nashville Scene reporter Eli Motycka. Guests: Katina Beard, CEO of the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center Evelyn Wilson, PCMH quality improvement manager at MWCHC Dr. Robyn Mays, assistant dental director at MWCHC Dr. Candace Koney, physician and Dr. Walker's granddaughter Mary Ellen Hollands, family friend of Dr. Walker Bill Forrester, family friend of Dr. Walker Related:  WPLN: Who Was Dr. Matthew Walker? Metro Answers With Latest Historical Marker

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The death of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by Memphis police officers, has once again sparked discussion about police violence and public safety. Just days after Memphis officials released video of police pulling over and assaulting Nichols, Metro Nashville police officers shot and killed a 48-year-old Black man on Buchanan Street in North Nashville. Activists are seeking change. Lawmakers are introducing legislation that aims to address police violence at a state level. But what can be done? Is oversight enough? And what does the future look like — for police and for the community? But first, WPLN political reporter Blaise Gainey breaks down Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State address. Guests: Timothy Hughes, activist and community organizer Makayla McCree, member for the Community Oversight Board Erica Perry, organizer with Black Nashville Assembly Rep, Joe Towns, Jr., state representative, D-Memphis Additional reading: Tyre Nichols case puts spotlight on Tennessee's policing priorities The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating Ex-officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols were not part of the national police union that typically defends these cases

It's a new year, and we've got big plans for 2023. But before we get the ball rolling on our first full year on the air, we want to take you ... back in time. When we were gearing up to launch WPLN's first daily show, one of the challenges we got: help set and keep a record for our city. We've been working to do this in many ways. One of them is by dropping a pin at various locations across our city and region — to stop and really dig into the history there. Today, we're revisiting some of the pins we dropped in Nashville and Middle Tennessee in 2022. Press play above to hear them all, or take your pick from the list below. Etta James once rocked the New Era Club, one of North Nashville's most famous stages. Today only a few pieces remain. Middle Tennessee researchers are studying rare, wild ginseng in a secret location Native Americans were forced to travel through Nashville on the Trail of Tears. A remnant of the bridge they crossed remains downtown. What an elusive island on the Cumberland tells us about Nashville's first big business — buying and selling enslaved people Bass Street was home to Nashville's first post-Emancipation Black neighborhood. Descendants want to keep its memory alive ‘This is ours': Promise Land, Tennessee, lives on through descendants of the formerly enslaved people who founded it Where should we drop a pin next? Let us know.

It's New Year's Day and a dear friend of the podcast, Mignon Francois, opens up the year for Trailblazers.FM with this bold statement and challenge to each and everyone of YOU in our BlazerNation community:Throw The Whole Resolution Away...

Slim & Husky's was ranked #5 out of 101 in The Daily Meal's 101 Best Pizzas in America. They have been featured on CBS World News, Good Morning America, and Travel Channel. They have also been featured in USA Today, Essence Magazine, Southern Living, Food & Wine, Forbes Magazine, the Washington Post, Taste of the South, and the New York Times.The three Tennessee State University grads and football players (Clint Gray – CMO, Derrick Moore- Chief Development Officer & EJ Reed – CEO) started Slim + Husky's as a way to serve unique pies and provide jobs to their neighborhood in North Nashville. Now, they have expanded locations across the country and offer build-your-own pizzas, take-out options, catering services, and national delivery. This includes opening the first Black-owned restaurant to open on Broadway in Nashville. “Pizza. Art. Music” is the motto at Slim & Husky's, which was created to create change and opportunities within underserved communities. Crowds flock to its four Tennessee locations (as well as two in Atlanta and one in Sacramento with additional locations opening throughout 2023) to indulge in artisan pizza while vibing to Hip Hop and R&B classics. In the beginning,Slim & Husky's was founded on a shared dream inside a garage in 2015. The clever name came from a joke the longtime friends have been laughing about for years. One of them has always been a slim guy, but the other two were always big fellas, forcing their mothers to shop for clothing in the children's husky section. The 3 owners consider their biggest accomplishments as opening the first Slim & Husky's restaurant in their North Nashville neighborhood, the ability to provide a substantial number of jobs, and the ability to live out their dream while providing a real impact on their communities. When the owners aren't perfecting their product, they are hosting community events and participating in speaking engagements at local schools, nonprofits, small businesses, and organizations. From hosting events to support local artists to honoring area teachers, they strive to recognize and promote positivity wherever they go.  slimandhuskys.com 

As we head into the holiday season, many of us are looking forward to some delicious traditional dishes. But inflation means that preparing those meals could be significantly more expensive. To learn more about how this issue is impacting our communities, we are joined by local resident, farmer and restaurant owner. Then, we'll hear from the leaders of local nonprofits and a pediatrician about what resources are out there and what groups are especially vulnerable to food insecurity. But first, WPLN senior music reporter Jewly Hight tells us all about WNXP's Artist of the Month for November — Jessy Wilson. Guests: Jewly Hight, WPLN senior music reporter Angel Holt, North Nashville resident who has lived with food insecurity since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic Reggie Marshall, farmer and owner of Reggie's Veggies Seema Prasad, owner of Miel C.J. Sentell, CEO of the Nashville Food Project Eden Murrie, CEO of Operation Stand Down Tennessee and a retired Air Force brigadier general Dr. Cristin Fritz, assistant professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Related reading:  The Nashville hot chicken supply chain has been hit by a ‘perfect storm' In its final days, The Little Pantry That Could continued to offer more than just groceries Without Enough Volunteers, Nashville Food Pantries Struggle To Meet Increased Demand Why Middle Tennessee Hospitals And Clinics Are Doubling As Food Pantries

The Metro Development and Housing agency just released a few statements about their plans for the East Bank. Nashville's City Council just funded another very controversial organization to try and help eliminate violence in North Nashville. Plus, a Canadian firm has given more details on the development of three towers in Downtown Nashville.New YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjWKXfpjtNL0oL2R6MKSxwTake a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://www.xplrnash.com/toursToday's Sponsors: Brad Reynolds  https://thinkbrad.com/Screened Threads   Use the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-store   https://screenedthreads.com/Nash NewsWhat to know about Metro Development and Housing Agency's new budget; why you should carehttps://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2022/10/13/nashvilles-development-and-housing-agency-begins-new-fiscal-year/69545523007/Metro board recommends funding for controversial Gideon's Army for North Nashville violence projecthttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/gideons-army/metro-board-recommends-funding-for-controversial-gideons-army-for-north-nashville-violence-projectNashville Development News Renderings: Vancouver firm forges ahead on three Church Street towers https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/10/12/bosa-properties-midtown-renderings.htmlWheelock Street Capital adds residential units to downtown Nashville projecthttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/10/10/wheelock-street-capital-residential-project.htmlCA South unveils mixed-use development in SoBro https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/10/11/ca-south-sobro-residential-project.htmlNashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlist   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASH   Website -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/   YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnash   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nash   NASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - https://www.xplrnash.com/shopMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.life

In the second episode of the People and Planet Series, Howard breaks down what it means to be a Criminal Court Clerk and how his experiences growing up in North Nashville have shaped him to do the job he does today. But what does being a CCC and sustainability have to do with one another you might ask? Tune in to find out! Follow Maris on Instagram! @marisvibez Wanna be a guest on Critical Root Zone? Have a question or story to share? Email CRZ at criticalrootzone@gmail.com EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS: Host & Content Creator: Maris, Writer, Speaker & ActivistGuest Speaker: Howard Gentry, Criminal Court Clerk of Davidson CountyContent Creation: Silver JohnsonProduced & Edited by: Erin Pennington & Stuart Deming at XPLR Studio Productions 

Buck talks about AJ Brown's comments about the Titans' environment under Mike Vrabel, and John Glennon joins the discussion. Comedian Josh Black joins the show in studio to preview his Good Vibez Festival in North Nashville, and the guys take a trip down memory lane to the last time Tennessee visited LSU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buck talks about AJ Brown's comments about the Titans' environment under Mike Vrabel, and John Glennon joins the discussion. Comedian Josh Black joins the show in studio to preview his Good Vibez Festival in North Nashville, and the guys take a trip down memory lane to the last time Tennessee visited LSU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2015 Mike and the North Nashville communities of Joelton, Whites Creek and Bordeaux found themselves in the path of a massive fossil fuel infrastructure expansion effort. A 60,000 HP compressor station, among the largest in the United States, was to be constructed in the midst of an otherwise thriving community and contribute a steady stream of toxic emissions(methane, benzene, NOx, CO) into the atmosphere(significantly impacting Nashville's overall attainment) as well as raising internal pressures and reversing flow along several poorly-maintained systems of Interstate Gas Pipelines crossing Tennessee. There was to be no discussion with the community and a very limited time to even comment! When neighbors asked for help, Mike was happy to oblige. Studying the route of the pipeline, Mike spent a great deal time photographing various hazards and problems at waterway crossings and other exposures/anomalies, in some cases deep in the back-country. While the community group CCSE (Concerned Citizens For A Safe Environment) mounted a grassroots campaign to challenge the compressor via legislation at Nashville Metro City Council, Mike compiled the 2015 Field Study Of Gas Pipeline Safety In TN and submitted it to environmental regulators at all levels of government. Congressman Jim Cooper subsequently called for a congressional inquiry into pipeline infrastructure maintenance across the US. PHMSA Inspectors were dispatched to view the various sites identified in the field study. In 2016, as word spread of the unconstitutional violation of human rights and the tribal sovereignty of the Lakota Sioux tribe by the Dakota Access Pipeline, Mike worked in partnership with numerous local state and national organizations to gather support materials and donations for the Oceti Sakowin camp blocking the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. After witnessing the systematic violation of the rights of the indigenous tribes gathered at the excavation site and the violence unleashed by the private army assembled on the side of the Oil and Gas industry, Mike became an advocate for fossil fuel divestment, clean energy diversification and investment, and a critic of the environmental racism and abuse of marginalized communities across the US by fossil fuel interests and their enablers, and especially the obscene taxpayer subsidies awarded annually to this destructive industry's iron fisted grip on US energy policy. He remains committed to seeing the end of fossil fuel subsidies and energy policy hegemony and utilizes his platform as an artist to lend support to communities facing unwanted fossil fuel development.

The change in North Nashville , white hate, Black self hate, new tactics, voting. Support DDC's educational and community impact by becoming a supporter: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=D9ZS6PAJHVJLC Website: https://www.deepdishconversations.com/ Follow on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepdishconvos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishconvos/ Subscribe Via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeromeMooreCommunityChangers Original Release Date: 12/15/2021

Bridgestone America is expanding their operations with a new plant in Middle Tennessee. The transportation service WeGo is making a rare expansion of their services. Plus, how did Nashville go from a small town to eventually become the “Wall Street of the South”?Take a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://www.xplrnash.com/toursToday's Sponsors: Brad Reynolds  https://thinkbrad.com/Blessed Day Coffee   https://www.blesseddaycoffee.com/   Use Code "XPLR20" for 20% off at checkoutNash NewsBridgestone Americas plans $550M Middle Tennessee expansion https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/08/25/bridgestone-americas-expands-warren-county.htmlWeGo bus transit center in North Nashville nears construction starthttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/08/25/wego-north-nashville-transit-center.htmlWall Street of The SouthNashville | Tennessee Encyclopediahttps://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entries/nashville-metropolitan-nashville-davidson-county/#:~:text=Following%20World%20War%20I%2C%20insurance,with%20the%20founding%20of%20HospitalOld Financial District | Downtown Nashvillehttps://nashvilledowntown.com/go/old-financial-districtNashville's banking legacy fades with timehttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2000/10/09/focus7.htmlFourth and First National Bank Nashville Trust Companyhttps://historicnashville.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/fourth-and-first-national-bank-nashville-trust-company/A Little Nashville History: Citizens Savings Bank and Trusthttps://urbaanite.com/a-little-nashville-history-citizens-savings-bank-and-trust/Nashville Public Library Collection https://digital.library.nashville.org/digital/collection/nr/id/471/Nashville Trust Building, Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1925 - Nashville Public Library's Digital Collectionshttps://digital.library.nashville.org/digital/collection/nr/id/8796/Federal Reserve Building – 226 Third Avenue NorthHistoric Nashville, Inc.https://www.historicnashvilleinc.org/nashville-9/federal-reserve-building/https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2018/04/17/aggressive-downtown-impresario-buys-another.htmlThe Stahlman - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_StahlmanNashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlist   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASH   Website -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/   YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnash   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nash   NASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - https://www.xplrnash.com/shopMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.life

With the drama and attention around the gigantic purple martin roost at the symphony over the last two years, more of our eyes are on the sky and on our migrating feathered friends. What is migration? Why is Nashville not only a stopping point for bachelor parties – but hundreds of thousands of feathered birds each year? And how can we be better hosts? In this episode, we hear from three guests who have their own experiences with migrating species. Then, we pivot to talk a bit about resident game birds and raptors — birds we live with year-round. Guests: Damon Mitchell, WPLN Enterprise Reporter Liz Cannon, RN and North Nashville resident with a curious tree Laura Cook, Bird Research Coordinator at Friends of Warner Parks Azia Tanks, Warner Parks intern Keith Paluso III, Former Park Ranger, tiktok streamer Roger Shields, Wildlife Biologist, Tennessee Wildlife Turkey Program Coordinator Carolyn Pendarvis, Operations Manager at Walden's Puddle More: Merlin App — Learn to identify birds you see or hear! TWRA Wild Turkey Observation Survey — Pitch in and report the wild turkeys you see

Among cultures around the world, it's traditional to grow your own food. But with the rise of supermarkets and grocery stores, gardening in the United States has become more and more uncommon. But, what do you do when the food you like to eat isn't sold in grocery stores? Or when there are no supermarkets near you, and you can't afford to buy fresh produce? This isn't uncommon in Nashville. North Nashville, East Nashville, South Nashville and Edgehill all have neighborhoods with food deserts. Community members are taking matters into their own hands. If you look around, you'll find local farms, community gardens and organizations working to make gardening (and good food) more accessible to Nashville residents.  Growing your own food isn't easy, and in this episode, we'll hear about why support is so important for local farmers and gardeners. We'll also hear about how gardening can be fulfilling in ways that extend beyond just feeding us. We're joined by a local poultry farmer, members of groups attempting to eradicate food deserts and promote gardening and the professor who founded Vanderbilt University's Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden.  But first, we'll hear from WPLN reporter Marianna Bacallao, who will be giving us the rundown on the new grant that will help fund the Legal Aid Society. The money will allow their number of housing attorneys on staff to triple, which will be useful for Nashville's renters.  Guests: Marianna Bacallao, WPLN reporter Cynthia Capers, poultry farmer and owner of the Heniscity Farm in Pegram, TN Lauren Bailey, co-founder of Growing Together and Director of Garden Outreach and Engagement for the Nashville Food Project Donald Frost, site manager for Trap Garden Professor Avery Dickins de Girón, anthropologist and founder of Vanderbilt University's Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden 

Metro parks is proposing a critical new greenway for Nashville. Tennessee could be the new home of auto manufacturing soon with a new possible plant. Plus, Wedgewood-Huston becomes the most popular neighborhood for new residents.Take a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://www.xplrnash.com/toursToday's Sponsors: Screened Threads   Use the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-store   https://screenedthreads.com/Bowtie Barber Clubhttps://www.bowtiebarberclub.com/Nash NewsMetro Parks proposes North Nashville greenwayhttps://www.wsmv.com/2022/05/16/metro-parks-proposes-north-nashville-greenway/Nissan considering 3rd American plant to manufacture electric vehicles, possibly in Tennesseehttps://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-politics/nissan-considering-3rd-american-plant-to-manufacture-electric-vehicles-possibly-in-tennessee/Nashville Development Update Wedgewood-Houston sees more growth with $108M developmenthttps://www.wkrn.com/special-reports/nashville-forward/wedgewood-houston-sees-more-growth-with-108m-development/https://nashvillenownext.com/2022/05/17/someraroad-breaks-ground-on-emblem-park-in-wedgewood-houston-nashville/Chartwell Residential spends $9.5M on Midtown development sitehttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/05/13/chartwell-residential-closes-midtown-site.htmlNorth Davidson site eyed for mixed-use project | Development | nashvillepost.comhttps://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/north-davidson-site-eyed-for-mixed-use-project/article_1771470a-d2d3-11ec-acb2-e3ccb97b142c.htmlNashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlist   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASH   Website -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/   YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnash   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nash   NASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - https://www.xplrnash.com/shopMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.life

Good Morning Nashville! ☀️ Once again, it's Monday morning and #BMVT continues to roll out new content for your listening ears . As always , we thank you for your support , shares of episodes , and generous feedback you all have given in order to make Black Men Vent Too better . Keep praying for us and with us as we aim to change the narrative of what black men are all about each and every episode . On today's episode of #BMVT Nashville we bring on a guest that , in our culture , what he does may be out of the ordinary to some . We have been stereotyped for years as a culture of not being able to swim or know how to swim . Kenneth Stewart embraced not only that stereotype , but found a passion in swimming as a black man . But not just any type of swimming , Mr. Stewart for years has created programs centered around deep sea diving for lost artifacts of SLAVE SHIPS all across the world . Nashville … our guest has even been featured on an episode of National Geographic, the world's premiere destination for science, exploration, and adventure (click the link below to see the full episode). Ken Stewart is from The Bronx, NY and has called North Nashville home for the last 30 years. He is an IT professional by trade with companies including, IBM. He is now chosing to give back after retirement in a very extraordinary way by shaping the lives of Nashville youth through aquatics and maritime archaeology. He established the Tennessee Aquatics Project (TAP) and later Diving With A Purpose (DWP), a non-profit organization connecting recreational scuba diving to the tenets of STEM. His efforts are currently recognized and displayed in the new National Museum of African-American History and Culture in D.C. for the work both DWPers and YDWPers (as Ken refers to his community of participants) did with the Slave Wreck Project. Chatting with Ken was a true blessing, as I felt I was literally hearing about true history in the making from an even more genuine soul. In this age, you are hard pressed to run into people who are selfless and are driven by the betterment of the human experience. TAP officially started in 1995 in Nashville with a mission to give youth a 360 degree approach to living their best life and as he shares, “Diving was just a natural way to do it”. He has worked with Whites Creek, Hunters Lane and Pearl Cohn high schools to identify students each year to participate in the program. TAP has helped over 25+ youth each year since its inception. We would hope that today's episode, and others, will give you guys inspiration behind learning more about our black history . Nashville … Have You Heard A Black Man Vent Today?

After tragedy struck her neighborhood in 2018, artist M. Simone Boyd wanted to do something. Boyd enlisted neighborhood youth to create a mosaic depicting civil rights leader Curlie E. McGruder. The mosaic, created in partnership with a neighborhood woodworking shop, was mounted on the side of the Elizabeth Park senior center, over a window that had been cemented over. Now the Art Against Violence project has culminated in a total of five mosaics, depicting Black women who were pillars of the community — Curlie E. McGruder, Willie Mae “Momma” Boddie, Nora Evelyn Ransom, Mary Louise Watson and Juno Frankie Pierce. Simone joins descendants of these women to talk about their stories, as well as the legacy and future of North Nashville. At the top of the show is @ Us, where we respond to listener questions and feedback. This week we got a call from host Khalil Ekulona's mom and we're asking listeners to share what's on your bucket list for a future show. Guests: M. Simone Boyd, artist and community activist Rev. Margreat Smithson, daughter of Momma Boddie Barbara Watson, daughter of Mary Louise Watson Leitha Carter, daughter of Mary Louise Watson Alisha Haddock, granddaughter of Nora Ransom Additional reading:  Nashville Scene: An Art Installation in Elizabeth Park Honors Black Women of North Nashville M. Simone Boyd's Twitter thread about the mosaics

Governor Lee proposes $17 million for a Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Project. New York fashion expands to 12 South in Nashville. Plus, Nashville's development along the river may have just doubled.Take a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://www.xplrnash.com/toursToday's Sponsors: Screened Threads   Use the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-store   https://screenedthreads.com/Blessed Day Coffee   https://www.blesseddaycoffee.com/   Use Code "XPLR20" for 20% off at checkoutNash NewsGov. Lee proposes $17 million for Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway projecthttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/03/30/nashville-fairgrounds-speedway-could-see-17-milli.htmlNYC boutique retailer to open shop in 12 South https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/retail/nyc-boutique-retailer-to-open-shop-in-12south/article_e2a1b5f4-b1d1-11ec-8fb6-fb87c3a94628.htmlDevelopment News in Middle Tennessee Deal Dash: SomeraRoad tweaks tower plans, Piggly Wiggly slated to close, more Real estate investor pitches 'The Riverside,' a $2.5B waterfront development in North Nashvillehttps://youtu.be/fsvRUw12ubsAJ Capital updates plans for mixed-use district in Wedgewood-Houstonhttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/03/31/aj-capital-merritt-mansion.htmlReal estate investor pitches 'The Riverside,' a $2.5B waterfront development in North Nashvillehttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2021/10/27/the-riverside.htmlhttps://youtu.be/fsvRUw12ubsMidtown Tower https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/03/31/midtown-tower.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMFB_NA&csrc=6398Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlist   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASH   Website -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/   YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnash   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nash   NASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - https://www.xplrnash.com/shopMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.life

Episode 12 with Marie Lee! In this episode Marie discusses a recent listing she had where the sellers converted a 3bd/1ba into a 2bd/2ba to which increased the visibility of the property and thus increased the amount of offers they received. We later talk about how's she turned her first ever listing into numerous listings and also discuss how she's grown her business so quickly, mostly all through social media. Go follow her now @movemetotennessee! Marie Lee is a real estate educator and social media strategist reaching hundreds of thousands of online users with her engaging real estate content. Marie transferred into real estate with a desire to educate and empower future homeowners and developed a niche working with out-of-state buyers transferring to Middle Tennessee. ⁠ If you'd like to speak with Marie about buying or selling in the Nashville area you can call or text 334-398-1989 or email marie@TylerYork.com. You can also send her a message on Instagram @movemetotennessee. To be interviewed for the podcast, email nashvillerealestatepodcast@gmail.com

After more than a decade in operation, The Little Pantry That Could had its last shopping day on Saturday – leaving a hole in the city. It was more than a free grocery store. Founder/Director Stacy Downey built a family and provided outreach for housing, identification and medical care, in addition to groceries. Where will that leave folks in North Nashville who depended on the community? We talk to a representative and a beneficiary of The Little Pantry That Could as well as people who manage other food pantries to learn why these resources are crucial in Middle Tennessee.  To start the show, we talk to WPLN News criminal justice reporter Samantha Max about her interview with former TDOC Commissioner Tony Parker. Guests: Ursula Heitz, board member of The Little Pantry That Could Doug Seegers, musician, beneficiary and supporter of The Little Pantry That Could Jasmine Ledsinger, director of programming at The Store Lydia Yousief, executive director of ElMahaba Center Ashley Anderson, executive director of Portland Pay It Forward

Sixty years ago, North Nashville was a thriving cultural oasis. There were taverns and gambling joints, restaurants and ice cream parlors, boarding houses and nightclubs that drew the likes of Etta James and Jimi Hendrix. Construction of Interstate 40 through North Nashville in the 1970s split the historically Black neighborhood in two, severed community ties and brought noise and pollution. Much of the Black middle class that had sustained North Nashville moved away, leading to years of neglect and disrepair. Today, a new generation is working to honor the artistic heritage of the area while also bringing it into the future. Before host Khalil Ekulona dives into the history of North Nashville, he talks to two guests - Kathryn Rickmeye and Diana Nalyvaiko - about how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting Middle Tennesseans. Guests: Kathryn Rickmeyer, Nashville Scene reporter Diana Nalyvaiko, Vanderbilt University student and Ukrainian citizen Elisheba Israel Mrozik, owner of One Drop Ink Tattoo Parlour and Gallery Jordan Harris, owner of Alkebu-Lan Images Lucius "Spoonman" Talley, musician Resources and additional reading:  WPLN: Metro hits pause on Jefferson Street cap project after community pushback

We are excited to bring you this episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Lagra Newman, Founder and Head of School at Purpose Prep in Nashville, Tennessee. Purpose Prep opened its doors to an inaugural class of 90 Kindergarteners in fall 2013. In this episode:Policies revolving around equitable initiatives in education Accountability requirements for Charters  Dynamics between Charter and District Schools TN reward school Why education is important based upon her childhood Advice to aspiring school founders and current school leaders Bio:   Lagra Newman is the Founder and Head of School of Purpose Preparatory Academy, one of the highest performing elementary schools in Tennessee. Purpose Prep, a public, non-selective charter school, educates children predominately within the North Nashville community and focuses on strong literacy acquisition. In 2017, Purpose Prep earned Reward status for being among the top 5% of schools in the state of Tennessee for academic performance. In 2018, Purpose Prep earned Reward School status for the second consecutive year.    A staunch advocate for underserved communities, Ms. Newman is deeply committed to ensuring that all children have access to quality education. Lagra began her career as an inner-city teacher for Teach for America where she taught fifth grade at 109th Street Elementary School in the Watts community of Los Angeles, California. She then recruited teachers for Teach For America in Atlanta, GA, and then served as an instructional coach at an elementary school in Washington, DC.    Undergoing a competitive fellowship with Boston-based nonprofit Building Excellent Schools in 2011 led Lagra back to Nashville to take on the challenge of opening Purpose Prep, which is her brainchild, as she designed, developed, and currently leads the high-performing model. In her current work as the Head of School for Purpose Prep, Ms. Newman oversees the instructional, operational, and financial aspects of the school, bringing strong leadership to the educational reform movement in Tennessee.    In her personal time, Lagra loves to travel and create meaningful experiences with loved ones. Over the past few years, she has traveled to Israel, South Africa, Morocco, Cuba, France, Egypt, Ghana, Spain, Haiti, and the UAE. Lagra is also a published author, creating children's books with her mother that is focused on educational excellence, pride for one's identity, and black empowerment.    Lagra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Spanish at Vanderbilt University, a Masters in Teaching at Loyola Marymount University, and a Masters in Education Leadership from Teachers College of Columbia University. Support the show (http://Scherm.co)

In this episode, Laurie Guzman interviews an amazing entrepreneur who is impacting Nashville, TN, and beyond with her unique gallery.  FlashMe Xperience: Flash Me is a gallery designed to promote creative freedom that inspires, motivates, and depicts hope. This unique gallery provides venue rentals, expressive concept experiences, as well as provides space rental opportunities for videography/photography entrepreneurs. About the Artist: Nichole Nunn, a native of North Nashville and a graduate of Tennessee State University, has an incredible vision to share with her community and neighborhood, a neighborhood in which she spent many of her formative years. Nichole has an incredible heart with a desire to give back and to create a space where people feel loved and accepted.  Prior to launching her business, she kicked off her career in a corporate environment with a background in operations management, creative design, and the arts. She yearned for a unique, out-of-the-box space where freedom, self-expression, and inner beauty are accepted and celebrated. In 2017, Nichole left her corporate job and took some time to get serious about her quest to discover what professional freedom looked like for her. She wanted the freedom to live her passions out loud and be a ray of hope while providing ultimate and epic experiences for people.  In 2020, she established FlashMe Xperience, a company that provides venue rentals, expressive concept experiences, and Flash Me To Go, including a 360-degree photo booth rental for off-site experiences. Nichole developed FlashMe Xperience as more than just a business, but as a movement to motivate, inspire, and provide hope for people in living out one's passions in a beautiful and freeing manner. Contact Nichole Nunn, Founder/Owner of Flash Me Xperience Website: https://www.flashmexperience.com/Email: flashmexperience@gmail.com  Fb: Flash Me Xperience - Home | Facebook   Connect With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory  Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

Have you or someone you love been wondering how to build an AR? You very own long-distance cordless hole puncher? Well today we're gonna help you out with that. During our SOTG Homeroom we discuss what happens when a good person takes initiative to help stop a bad person, and how evil is everywhere, even in the house of the Lord. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE • [0:02:35] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com     - TOPIC: How to Build an AR & Shopping for Parts www.studentofthegun.com/brownells • Huge thanks to our Partners:SDS Imports | Brownells | CrossBreed | Duracoat | Hi-Point Firearms • [0:19:36] SOTG Homeroom - CrossBreedHolsters.com     - TOPIC: Suspect pulls gun during North Nashville church service, disarmed by pastor www.newschannel5.com • [0:33:48] EXPLAINER: Rittenhouse Plane Part of Widespread Surveillance www.usnews.com/news FEATURING: NewsChannel5, US News, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: SDS Imports, Brownells Inc, CrossBreed Holsters, DuraCoat Firearm Finishes, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: Full30, Parler, MeWe.com, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From www.usnews.com: Prosecutors working to convict Kyle Rittenhouse in the shootings of three people during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin have introduced as evidence surveillance video taken from an FBI airplane circling thousands of feet above the chaos. Rittenhouse killed Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and wounded Gaige Grosskreutz during the demonstration in Kenosha in August 2020. His trial began Monday. Rittenhouse argues that he fired in self-defense after the men attacked him; prosecutors say he inserted himself into a volatile situation and that video from the plane will show he chased Rosenbaum. (Click Here for Full Article)   From www.newschannel5.com: The heroic actions of a pastor saved a congregation from violence on Sunday afternoon when a man pulled a gun during the service, police say. According to Metro Police, 26-year-old Dezire Baganda was sitting at the front of the Nashville Light Mission Pentecostal Church on West Trinity Lane when he pulled a gun out and walked up to the altar where the pastor was praying with several members. Metro Nashville Police Department Baganda reportedly told everyone to get up while he waved and pointed the handgun towards the congregation. (Click Here for Full Article)

Nashville goes on the search for the perfect Christmas Tree. Nashville Christmas attractions also begin to announce their opening dates. Plus, Nashville's major Riverside development is just the beginning for a new era for Music City.Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyTake a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://www.xplrnash.com/toursTEXT US: 615-392-1358Today's Sponsor: Screened ThreadsUse the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-storehttps://screenedthreads.com/Nash News'We know it's out there': Metro Parks searching for the perfect Nashville Christmas treehttps://fox17.com/news/local/we-know-its-out-there-metro-parks-searching-for-the-perfect-nashville-christmas-treehttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/metro-parks-begin-search-for-nashvilles-christmas-treeCheekwood announces holiday light show dateshttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/election/cheekwood-announces-holiday-light-show-datesThe RiversideRiversidehttps://riversidenashville.com/Plans unveiled for mixed-use Northwest Nashville neighborhoodhttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/plans-unveiled-for-65-acre-mixed-use-northwest-nashville-neighborhoodNashville-based investor Edward Ewing pitches $2.5B waterfront development in North Nashville - Nashville Business Journalhttps://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2021/10/27/the-riverside.htmlDevelopment tycoon bets big on plan to make North Nashville's riverfront a global must-seehttps://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/davidson/2021/10/27/texas-tycoon-bets-big-plan-make-north-nashville-riverfront-riverside/8558893002/Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twitter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - https://www.xplrnash.com/shopMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.lifeArtists can submit songs to be featured here https://forms.gle/mtkxUCFds7g9e2466

A proposed incentive package is posted for Ford's investment into Tennessee; how much is it worth to have them in the economy? Could Nashville be car-free? One neighborhood tests that theory. Plus, what Nashville voted as the best art, music, and culture of 2021.Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyTake a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://www.xplrnash.com/toursTEXT US: 615-392-1358Today's Sponsor: Screened ThreadsUse the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-storehttps://screenedthreads.com/Nash NewsTennessee Considering 900m Ford Incentive Package https://www.wsmv.com/news/tennessee-considering-900m-ford-incentive-package/article_e9cda86b-cc52-5f91-8d10-5421f9362196.html?block_id=994460https://www.newschannel5.com/news/special-session-on-ford-megasite-starts-mondayhttps://www.tn.gov/governor/news/2021/10/18/gov--lee-introduces-legislation-for-megasite-special-session.htmlCrowds take over North Nashville to reimagine 'car-free' streetshttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/open-streets-event-brings-together-neighbors-on-buchanan-streetXPLRMEET happening at Fall Creek Falls State Park. https://www.xplrnash.com/event-details/octobers-xplrmeet-fall-creek-fallsBest of Nashville 2021 Nashville ScenePeople and Places | Readers Choice https://www.nashvillescene.com/bon/2021/people-and-places/readers-poll/Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twitter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - https://www.xplrnash.com/shopMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.lifeArtists can submit songs to be featured here https://forms.gle/mtkxUCFds7g9e2466

North Nashville development to build over the interstate. And while some are building on land, others are conserving it. Plus, which Tennessee State Park is one of most biodiverse ecosystems in North America?Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyTake a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://www.xplrnash.com/toursTEXT US: 615-392-1358Today's Sponsor: Screened ThreadsUse the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-storehttps://screenedthreads.com/Nash News$120 million project looks to reconnect North Nashville neighborhoods divided by I-40https://fox17.com/news/local/120-million-projects-looks-to-reconnect-north-nashville-neighborhoods-divided-by-i-40-interstate-traffic-development-jefferson-streetNew deal expands conserved property in Cumberland Plateauhttps://fox17.com/news/local/new-deal-expands-conserved-property-in-cumberland-plateauhttps://www.tn.gov/agriculture/news/2021/9/23/protection-of-11-700-acres-expands-recreational-access-at-skinner-mountain-wildlife-management-area.htmlTop Tennessee State Parks For Fall Vacation https://www.xplrnash.com/event-details/octobers-xplrmeet-fall-creek-fallsFrozen Head State Park https://tnstateparks.com/parks/frozen-headDavy Crockett State Park https://tnstateparks.com/parks/david-crockettHenry Horton State Park https://tnstateparks.com/parks/henry-hortonNashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twiter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - https://www.xplrnash.com/shopMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.lifeArtists can submit songs to be featured here https://forms.gle/mtkxUCFds7g9e2466

Elisheba Israel Mrozik had a kindergarten teacher who saw her raw talent and encouraged her mom to enroll Elisheba in classes. Then she graduated with a BFA in Computer Arts, busted through the invisible barriers for women in the tattoo industry by opening One Drop Ink Tattoo Parlour and Gallery, and diligently created art and art spaces for disenfranchised peoples in North Nashville, TN.  You know, as a strong Black woman from Memphis does.  Elisheba is passionate about artists being seen, being compensated, and being able to show their work in non-gentrified places for the next little Elisheba to see.  Her own art, whether it's a mural or tattoo, reflects the curves and realism and beauty of brown round skin.  Oh, and she met Dave Navarro and confirmed he is not bad looking or tall. INSTAGRAM  https://www.instagram.com/queenbeeink  FACEBOOK  https://www.facebook.com/thequeenbeeink/  NORTH NASHVILLE ARTS COALITION  https://www.nashvilleartscoalition.org/  YOU SHOULD KNOW  Black Female Tattoo Artists https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/black-female-tattoo-artist-instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wiseandwine/message

Josh Black is a stand-up comedian based in Nashville. Born and raised in North Nashville, he developed a passion for cool sneakers, trap music, fried fish sandwiches, and storytelling.

Kenney Chesney sets a date for a Nissan Stadium Concert. Speaking of concerts at Nissan Stadium, Sir Elton John also announces his stadium tour date in Nashville. Plus, we'll bring you the history of one of the most vital resources in North Nashville and Hendersonville… water.Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyTake a Tour With Us! Use code NASH for 20% off - https://xplrtours.com/TEXT US: 615-392-1358Today's Sponsor: Screened ThreadsUse the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-storehttps://screenedthreads.com/Nash NewsNashville COVID-19 Responsehttps://www.asafenashville.org/Kenny Chesney sets a new date for Nashville stadium concert musichttps://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/06/17/kenny-chesney-sets-new-date-nashville-stadium-concert/7729544002/Elton John's 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour plots Nashville encore at Nissan Stadiumhttps://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2021/06/23/elton-john-farewell-tour-nashville-nissan-stadium/5318591001/History of Lakes in Middle Tennessee Old Hickory Lake https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Locations/Lakes/Old-Hickory-Lake/History/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Hickory_Lakehttp://www.old-hickory-lake.org/Restaurants on the Lake Sam's Sports Grillhttps://www.samssportsgrill.com/location/blue-turtle-bay/Cherokee Steakhouse https://cherokeemarina.com/The Rudder https://www.therudderahm.com/Burger and Company https://myburgerandcompany.com/locations/old-hickory-tn/Local Artist Feature - Sean CaramoreSunrise Highwayhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/40UVj6wbZzJzlTVulJT6c5Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twiter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - http://bit.ly/nashville_merchMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.lifeArtists can submit songs to be featured here https://forms.gle/mtkxUCFds7g9e2466

Stoney Keeley and Cadbury discuss revitalizing North Nashville, 4/20 in Nashville, the L&C Tower, Greenway szn, yeeting a live bobcat, and a lack of creativity and originality on Hollywood.

Today is a discussion of Historically Black Colleges/Universities and Public Health in Nashville with Andrea Ringer, Learotha Williams, and A. Hannibal Leach. Dr. A. Hannibal Leach is the Interim Assistant Dean of the School of Humanities and Behavioral Social Sciences of Fisk University. He is also an Assistant Professor of Political Science and director of the African American Studies program.  He is the author of The Social Context of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy, which explores the role social identity plays in shaping mass attitudes toward U.S. foreign policy. His current research uses computational methods to understand how critical race theory helps to explain political phenomena in the context of international politics and amongst American political leadership. Dr. Leach also authors a tri-monthly publication known as the Leach Political Report. The publication provides an informed Black perspective on political issues concerning the American South. Andrea Ringer is an Atlantic World scholar at TSU, with a focus on the history of transnational workers. Her current project asks questions about the circus as a workplace and the history of its migrant laborers.  Using more than a dozen archives from across the country, interviews, trade journals, and hundreds of local newspapers, her work explores how the relevancy of the circus depended on the blurred lines between worker and performer.  Her previous publications explore punitive justice and prison privatization, and she currently has two articles on circus workers currently in revision.  “’Because it is cheaper and better’: 1980s Corrections Policies and Prison Privatization in Tennessee,” Tennessee Historical Quarterly, Summer 2018. Learotha Williams, Jr., PhD. is a scholar of African American, Civil War and Reconstruction, and Public History at Tennessee State University.   Dr. Williams has worked as a Historic Sites Specialist for the State of Florida, acted as coordinator of the African American Studies Program at Armstrong Atlantic State University, and served as a trustee of the Historic Savannah Foundation in Savannah, Georgia. At TSU, he coordinates the North Nashville Heritage Project, an effort that seeks to encourage a greater understanding of the history of North Nashville, including but not limited to Jefferson Street and its historic relationship to the greater Nashville community. His most recent publication is a work he coedited with Amie Thurber entitled, I'll Take You There: Exploring Nashville's Sites of Social Justice which will be published by Vanderbilt University Press in April 2021.

In this episode of Career Thrivers, we speak with Eric Cox, Director of Training Operations at American Addiction Centers. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Community Soup Nashville. In January 2020, Eric published Sign Up!: 10 Interactive Lessons To Take Your Goals From The Starting Line To Across The Finish Line.A native Nashvillian, Eric grew up in a predominately Black community in the North Nashville area. His drive to succeed led him to start his own business after graduating from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2009. Unfortunately, all he built up to that point was taken away, practically overnight, when the 1,000-year floods struck Tennessee in May 2010.Losing everything and being in “the pits of pain” was a defining moment that only served to strengthen Eric’s resolve, and ten years later, he had completely reinvented himself after “siphoning the pain” into an empowering drive to succeed. Listen in as Eric shares how he developed a response to life’s challenges that motivates him to keep moving forward, practical steps to creating a vision for your life, why it pays to WAIT (Work Actively In Transition) amid adversity, how to be a more emotionally mature leader in the workplace, and the four pillars to signing up for your life.Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: ●      Eric’s inspiring journey from living in poverty to becoming an empowerment coach ●      How to keep moving forward when it all seems hopeless ●      Creating a vision for your life ●      The seven main areas to give intention and energy toward for a balanced life ●      Staying motivated to work toward your vision for your life in spite of setbacks and losses ●      Managing emotions, particularly in a professional setting ●      How leaders can be more inclusive in the workplace ●      What it means to sign up for your life ●      What being a thriver means to Eric Memorable Quotes:“One of the things about a seed is, prior to ever-growing, it has to be buried and it has to experience a very intentional season of loneliness. It’s a space and a place where it’s just you and God, and that’s it. It’s dark and it’s cold and you can’t see your way out and you’re just trusting some other source to take care of you.” “It really was from the pits of pain that I was able to siphon the pain into something that was powerful and empowering.” “Every person is met with challenges every day. The variables are your understanding of those challenges and your response to that outward stimuli.” “Scarcity breeds competition.” “Whatever I chase today, my question is not about, ‘How can I serve Eric?’ but, ‘How can Eric serve the world?’” “If your outcomes are not favorable, then we term them as ‘problems’ and that impacts your thinking.” Connect with Eric on LinkedIn and find his book Sign Up! On EricLCox.com.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Elodie Habert, Founder and Owner of Cocorico Cuisine, who shares her story of moving from France to America in 2016 and deciding to build her own business in 2018 to bring authentic French cuisine to the Nashville area. During the interview, Elodie spotlights some of her favorite menu items, where you can find and purchase their food and goods, their participation in the Nashville Community Fridge that helps feed people in need, her involvement in the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), advice for other entrepreneurs, and more.Why did you start this company and how authentic is it? I moved to Nashville in 2016 and quickly realized that there were so many French food options. After a few years improving my English and working for different companies, I decided to build my own to bring authentic French cuisine to Nashville area. Cocorico Cuisine was born in May 2018 and since then, we have been baking from scratch authentic French goods. We serve the community by selling our goods at Farmers Markets in Nashville area, catering private party or corporate events and wholesaling our goods at different local grocery stores and restaurants.What is your favorite menu item? The Parisian sandwich, because it reminds me stopping by a bakery for a quick lunch. Made with a freshly baked baguette, some butter, creamy brie and curated ham, it reminds me how French cuisine can be simple and delicious with just a handful of ingredients layered together. A Sandwich is also something you can share easily and that is what is it about, spending time with somebody, enjoying a meal while getting a break.Nashville Community Fridge participation: Some amazing folks started this project in 2020. Our participation to this initiative is tight to the fact that, at Cocorico Cuisine we try limit the food waste while feeding the community in need. Every food item we don't sell is stored in a community fridge (one in East Nashville on Dickerson Pike and one in North Nashville on Buchanan St). People in need can stop by to grab baked goods and fresh produces for free to feed their family.NAWBO: I am the administrator for NAWBO Nashville (National Association of Women Business Owners) for three years. The main goal of this organization is to connect, empower, educate, and support women business owner of all age, ethnicity and industry to grow their business. The association also advocates for women business owners in general and help changing lawmaker mindsets regarding women in business. That has been one of my first involvement in the nonprofit world when I arrived in Nashville and I am so thankful to be part of this community.How can the community support you? Shop our products at local grocery stores, stop by at our farmers market booths to say hi, order online and support our farmers market community and the local and small businesses like ours who make Nashville a great place to live (and eat!).Learn more:Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/cocorico.nashWebsite:               www.cocoricocuisine.comInstagram:            https://www.instagram.com/cocorico.nash/

It's the final episode of Black History Month and what better way to celebrate than by bringing in an actual historian? Help us welcome Bridgette Jones, of the TN State Museum, into The Den! This weeks topics include: A Columbia University Professor's attempt to destigmatize drug usage didn't go as planned, Nene Leakes vs. Bravo & why nobody's talking about it, and TN Senate Mark Pody proposes a bill that would allow fathers to impede on a woman's right to an abortion... because why not? We also delve a bit into Bridgette's illustrious career & get her thoughts on Glenda Glover's CoreCivic debacle & how/why North Nashville has the highest incarceration rates in the entire country. Oh & "Sir Joshua Black"? Bring dat ass HERE, nigga! We got some things to discuss... (Outro: Reaux Marquez - Jubilee)

North Nashville has a tree problem. We’ll be talking about what some local volunteers did to fix that. Are you driving too fast through your neighborhood? Metro Council thinks so. Plus, have you ever seen so many murals in one area? If you want to get insta-famous, all you need is 12 South.Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyTEXT US: 615-392-1358Today's Sponsor: Screened ThreadsUse the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-storehttps://screenedthreads.com/Nash NewsNashville COVID-19 Responsehttps://www.asafenashville.org/Volunteers mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with North Nashville tree planting eventhttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/volunteers-mark-martin-luther-king-jr-day-with-north-nashville-tree-planting-eventMetro Council to consider reducing speed limits in Nashville neighborhoodshttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/metro-council-to-consider-reducing-speed-limits-in-nashville-neighborhoodsTour Around Nashville: 12 South Muralshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckgMZmou-wMhttp://nashvilleguru.com/neighborhoods/12-south/muralshttps://www.visitmusiccity.com/trip-ideas/nashville-muralshttps://nashvillepublicart.com/tag/12south/http://www.12southcarriagehouse.com/blog/canvas-ing-the-neighborhood-a-tour-of-12-souths-muralsLocal Artist Feature - Kyle Mercer"SINCERELY, ME"https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jJsJLWBlDUDqA3jX4sZ43?si=lW7bPV_0SVuT2X5sUZiV6Ahttps://www.kylemercermusic.com/Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twiter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - http://bit.ly/nashville_merchMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.lifeArtists can submit songs to be featured here https://forms.gle/mtkxUCFds7g9e2466

Carlos Davis grew up in North Nashville where life took him down a road he didn't want to travel. At 18 he decided to join the military in order to avoid the pitfalls of his peers and the path he was headed. His life took him down a journey of self realization and exploration all the way to today where he is a local, Nashville small business owner and painter. If you need countertop work done check out the link below: https://www.facebook.com/Italian-Marble-And-Granite-222155815150221/ igmwholesale@gmail.com Check out Carlos' Paintings: https://www.facebook.com/Paintings-by-Loss-115688463323757 Reach out to Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic

Rasheedat Fetuga is the founder of Gideon's Army United in Nashville, Tennessee. The North Nashville zip code of 37208 has the highest incarceration rate of any zip code in the country and Gideon's Army focuses on dismantling the school to prison pipeline by using restorative justice methods. What is restorative justice? Check out the podcast and find out!

Hosted by @Leo_Dynamite. North Nashville is well represented with this uprising star. We discuss the ins and outs of being a Nashville based hiphop artist. Hard Liquor Shawty also goes into the many artists that he would love to work with.

Join our conversation with Rev. Alisha Smith Haddock. She is helping us see how multiple factors are impacting the community of North Nashville. Back in March, Nashville was hit hard by tornados that ripped through Middle Tennessee and destroyed and damaged, houses, churches, businesses and schools. Just a week later, the pandemic was declared and the U.S., including Nashville, entered into a “safer at home” period, slowing the recovery. North Nashville was hit especially hard. And as Rev. Alisha says, “Our issues didn’t start on March third.” She and other leaders in North Nashville have been working for years, decades, to “right some wrongs for people and a whole community that has been pushed to the margins.” Long before the tornado, the 37208 zip code was “a culturally rich place with tremendous historical significance.” Yet that area of the city has been coping with: food desert conditionslack of economic developmentpredatory lending practicesabsentee landlordspolice harassment and brutalityhigh incarceration ratesneighborhood gentrification  Have a listen to how one faith community is called to collaborate.   #3MMM #pandemicpastoring #pandemicgrief #NorthNashvillestrong #Nashvillestrong #theologypodcast #clergywomenwpodcast #gentrification #37208 

Chef Mic True is an award winning international chef that has committed himself to feeding and introducing his community to healthy food rooted from the earth. He is an incredibly humble and holistic chef and peace warrior that feeds the mind body and soul of his community. As a Violence interrupter with Gideon's Army, he nurtures and protects the roots of his community and helps to fuel the powerful movement and mission of this extremely comprehensive and effective endeavor. Chef True feeds and nurtures a community starving for representation, protection, tools, mentors and trauma first response - a community zip code 37208 in Nashville, TN with the highest incarceration rate in the nation! The Mission of Gideon’s Army is to act collectively, boldly and strategically as a unified force for all children and to dismantle the school to prison pipeline. I love one of their latest posts that reads: Stop blaming systematic failures on individuals trapped in that system. Fight for people to have better choices. On March 3, a devastating tornado ripped through North Nashville leveling hundreds of homes and businesses. Now in the midst of a global pandemic and civil unrest, Gideon's Army is STILL working non-stop on the front lines every day assisting and supporting North Nashville. As a matter of fact, Mic True is so busy in the field, that we recorded the whole podcast in his truck via zoom while he juggled his community work with the construction of a new vegan restaurant, market and resource center in the center of 37208 an area considered a food desert. We even get to go through the building with him in the podcast and I’m introduced to Rasheedat Fetuga the founder and CEO of Gideon's Army when she pops her head in the truck. Rasheedat is an absolute genius and a goddess BTW. I encourage you to visit and learn more about this impressive and comprehensive organization as I am just barely able to highlight the surface of all they do. There is SO much to learn and it WORKS!!! I am personally learning SO much and have been so inspired that I have gone down a rabbit hole of reading and watching documentaries about other inner-city programs that implement violence interruption. I hope you are inspired to do the same – the more we know the more connections we can make to fill the gaps of a disconnected broken system. Thank you Chef True for your truth and for your passion that lights the high road for us all with hope and shines a light on the deep roots of a community sometimes overlooked. To learn more about Chef Mic True, his mouth watering recipes, and his live interactions with his healing communities, follow him on IG @chefmictrue or @mictrue. To learn more about Gideon's Army visit gideonsarmyunited.org, follow Gideon's Army United on IG and rebuildnorthnashville.com. As they say #weallwegot The end of the podcast / the altro was created as a very special production. Tanee Osborne is a female West African Drummer from LA . Through a mutual friend I contacted Tanee about her thoughts and potentially playing the drums for this episode. She expressed that she felt this to be a divine vibrational connection to Chef True, she too is a black Vegan and she would love to play. Tanee is a very special woman - she is joined by fellow drummer and African dancer Daunte for this gift of vibrational percussion. Chef True loved it! You can follow Tanee and Daunte on IG @taneetheto, @daansekou, @iamkingtae https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/interrupters/ https://www.amazon.com/Interrupters-Ameena-Matthews/dp/B007TWBW7M https://www.violenceinterrupters.org/ https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/cover-story/article/21074753/how-gideons-army-is-making-peace-in-north-nashville Producing and delivering this passion project and show to you has become an actual job. The show places large demands on my time and finances. In order to continue providing the very best content and quality, I could really use your help. 100% of all funds contributed through Patreon will be used to cover my production, equipment and growth expenses so I can focus on creating great content with one goal -- to facilitate conversations for REAL healing! So… if it feels right to you, anything you're comfortable contributing is most appreciated. HUGE LOVE AND LIGHT FOR THE SUPPORT! Photo credits: www.croyraplens.net & Eric England.

Meet Joann Jones. She's 79 years old, and she loves to dance. So, she helped start a line dancing class for senior citizens at the Hadley Park Community Center in North Nashville. For Joann, the group has become like a family. The community she's found there has helped her overcome loneliness, grief, and serious health issues. But this year, a tornado and a pandemic are testing the group's bond more than ever. special thanks to Joann Jones, Sharon Jarrett, and all of the Hadley Park Line Dancers. Here is a link to The Hadley Line Dancers Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HPLDancers/. David Condos originally recorded the tape of the dance class as part of the Transom workshop. You can join “The Neighborhood” along with these wonderful, thoughtful, generous people by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/neighbors Who’s in “The Neighborhood”: Allison Sebastian, Adrian Cobb, Nathalie Stewart, Ben Lehman, Caroline Martin, Clark Buckner, Cody Spriggs, Dan Burns, Em Vo, Eric Detweiler, Gina, Griffin Bonham, Heather Price, John Kesling, Landon Rives, Marc Kochamba, Patrick Black, Patrick Gillis, Ray Ware, Ryan Arnett, Samuel Adams, Tom and Rachel Kraft, Nikki Black, Hunter and Bonnie Moore, Newton Dominey, Bea Troxel, Craig and Brenda Burns, Laurel Dean, Travis Hall, Clark Hill, Tony Gonzalez, and my mom Tonya Lewis (thanks mom!) Visit our website at www.neighborspodcast.com Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Music from the Blue Dot Sessions and Dan Burns Our sonic logo at the beginning of the episode is by Dallas Taylor’s company Defacto Sound. Dallas makes a podcast about sound called Twenty Thousand Hertz listen at www.20k.org

Mignon Francois is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection in Nashville and New Orleans. While crunching numbers and creating the craze are amongst her job requirements, Mignon's favorite responsibilities of her role are giving hugs, listening, and mentoring her team and other up and coming entrepreneurs who seek after her grass roots experience. Mignon developed an iconic flavor in her Historic Germantown neighborhood with a concept that was never seen before. And out of this, it would ignite a new movement to the area for other business concepts that might not otherwise have considered doing business in North Nashville. If you google Mignon's name, the first thing you will see is how she turned $5 into a $10 million business through her faith and belief. Web: https://www.thecupcakecollection.com/ Instagram: @mignon.francois / @thecupcakecollection / @thecupcakecollectionnola Facebook: @cupcakecollection / @cupcakecollectionnola The 99% Local Podcast Web: https://www.99percentlocalpod.com Instagram: @99percentlocalpod Email: 99percentlocalpod@gmail.com --- This episode is brought to you by Second Nature. Never forget to change your air filters again! Get your first set of home air filters completely free! https://www.99percentlocalpod.com/secondnature. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/99percentlocalpod/message

Gone for a minute, but we’re back like a Karen that forgot to get the corporate office phone number. Welcome to The Shop Talk Nashville Podcast Season 2! This podcast may or may not be televised, but it is definitely LIVE! For the first episode of the second season, we recorded a live show for y'all (pre-quarantine of course). Beautiful Black couples Ashley Davis & Alexandria Parrish, and, Jaffee Judah & Jimmi Mac, join us for a talk on love in the entertainment industry. We start with community commercials from Black-owned local businesses gracious enough to bless us with their presence that night, then move right into the dialogue.... And y’all know, we don’t hold back. Don’t be shy, join the Tribe. Follow us on all social media at @ShopTalk615***Please Support Our Community Vendors***My Iron Skillet - IG: @myironskillet Check Out Their Delicious Soul Rolls. Issa Sunday Dinner inna egg roll. Just trust usPotato Mountain 615 - IG: @potatomountain_615 Think Cajun Chicken Queso. . . on a potato baked to perfection. GOODness!!! Beats and Bars Nashville - IG: @beatsandbarsnashville Is an interactive music event series with a mission to cultivate community and elevate the culture one beat at a time. Founded by Louric Oshay (IG: @itspronouncedoshay ) Jefferson Street Art Crawl - IG: @jsacnashville This organization is the soul of Nashville’s Black Art promotion, centered in the heart of North Nashville. Artists from this collective provided their own special renderings of Black celebrity partnerships for our live show. See the art and inquire about purchasing a print by visiting @shoptalk615 on IG, or emailing ShopTalkNashville.comColor TV - IG: @colortv615 Color TV is a startup multimedia company based in North Nashville providing video, podcasting, promotional material, and more services to independent artists in Nashville. They are Black and Female owned.

duGard Communications providing clients with strategic counsel and actionable strategies matched with drive, determination and creativity.We have our employees identify a passion project because our focus includes doing work that supports the community, professionally and personally. This is one of the ways that we foster employee engagement and corporate social responsibility. Working on North Nashville relief/repair efforts.JUMP's Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival in June (Father's Day weekend).What StreetWorks is doing to combat the Coronavirus.Learn more:  https://dugardcommunications.com/

Welcome to another edition of Next Level Leaders. Join Dr. Joseph, as he welcomes Lagra Newman, Founder of Purpose Prep Academy, a school which serves families from North Nashville and surrounding areas. Lagra embodies what it means to be a next level leader, courageously pushing limitations on the path forward to education. Equipped with an understanding her ‘God given calling,’ Lagra has developed a high performing school, focused on providing a quality, tuition free quality education for children from socially and economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and communities.

Corner to Corner does not adhere to an “Us and Them.” We believe that we are all equally in need and have gifts to offer. We encourage this mindset among everyone who interacts with Corner to Corner through the philosophy #connectinvestgrow.The Academy (our 10 week entrepreneurship program) Entrepreneurship in historically underestimated communities (especially black and brown founders)  Script to Screen - our literacy program that helps kids fall in love with reading through their love of moviesHow do we move from Pity to Empathy in the nonprofit space?    Events - We are bringing the Olympic Track to North Nashville in March - and our next graduation at Lipscomb University - May 12th - expecting 700 neighbors for the biggest block party for entrepreneurs in the city of Nashville. Learn more:  https://cornertocorner.org/

Building on last week’s discussion about the Black travel movement, today’s episode focuses on what it means to make the world our classroom. Specifically, we interview Sojourner White, a MSW candidate studying international Social Work and the founder of Sojournies, a site that provides resources on traveling abroad and navigating the world as a Black woman. During the episode we learn more about Sojourner’s background and motivation for documenting her travels through Sojournies (57:20) and how she bridges academic pursuits and traveling (1:01:50). We then have a conversation about myths and misconceptions related to international travel (1:04:25) how identity shapes International interactions and experiences (1:07:00), and the unique issues and opportunities that come with being a Black woman traveling abroad (1:12:10). We close the episode by discussing Black history and culture across the globe (1:18:35), Black hair care while traveling internationally (1:22:35), Sojourner’s favorite destinations (1:26:32), what people should consider when traveling alone (1:29:35) and how graduate students can travel on a budget (1:34:40).  Other Topics Include:   00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne  01:48 - Coronavirus Response  10:20 - “Oh Lawd” News  34:00 - BhD Political Discussion  54:30 -  Introduction of Today's Special Topic  57:20 - Learn more about Sojourner White 1:39:00 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Episode Resources  Sojournies - http://sojournies.com/  Facebook and Twitter - @Sojournies  Instagram - @Thesojournies A malfunction causes red wine to flow from faucets in an Italian town - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/italy-lambrusco-wine-from-faucet-castelvetro-trnd/index.html Arizona state House passes bill banning transgender female athletes from participating in school sports - https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/arizona-state-house-passes-bill-banning-transgender-female/story?id=69386064 After the Tornado, Vultures Descend on North Nashville - https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pith-in-the-wind/article/21120560/after-the-tornado-vultures-descend-on-north-nashville A black student left his team bus to stretch. Police swarmed and put a gun to his head, lawsuit says - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/02/15/jaylan-butler-aclu-lawsuit/ Nathaniel Woods' execution doesn't end the controversy over his case - https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/06/us/nathaniel-woods-executed-reaction/index.html 

Jeff reacts with some mathematics for the Tornado tragedy in Nashville, TN that touchdown early morning on March 3, 2020. This was an impromptu post on what was learned during the response to the need of the community. Jeff highlights the area of North Nashville particularly because of the looming effect gentrification and pressing poverty in the area. The media coverage was slow initially until the responding community took notice.The mathematics of the situation were very apparent. As a respondent to emergencies we must be willing to have short term and long term vision. We also should be pooling resources with like minded people year round. This will empower us to be effective change leaders in the community.

Crossroads Campus is a nonprofit that uses the healing power of the human animal bond to bring hope and opportunity into the lives of young adults and to rescue homeless dogs and cats who have ended up in our city shelter. We do much of our work through our social enterprise, Crossroads Pets- Shop & Adopt. Through helping us run our pet retail store, working with our groomers, and caring for our adoptable dogs and cats our young people gain work readiness, job skills, confidence and empathy all of which are critical to their efforts to move toward sustainable futures. Upstairs from the store, we have created a pilot-scale affordable housing program, and we have found that pairing housing with employment through social enterprise is an effective way to bring stability into the lives of young adults.Giving young people the opportunity to care for homeless animals can be life changing for both. We offer those opportunities through our job-training program and our humane education outreach program, Caring Connections.     Our approach to working with young adults is comprehensive and long-term...we offer job-training, housing, and wrap around support services. Our Crossroads Pets store (social enterprise), located in Germantown, provides quality pet products and grooming services for the public, job-training and jobs for young adults who need to connect to the workforce, and adoptions for homeless dogs and cats. When people shop and groom with us the money, they spend caring for their pets helps young people and homeless pets.  We've recently launched a new social enterprise, a dog treat bakery. We're making healthy, guitar shaped, dog treats in partnership with a company called Mod Squad Mutt, and that business is growing quickly.New Initiatives: We have major expansion project underway. We purchased an acre of property in North Nashville earlier this year and that will allow us to create 22 additional units of affordable housing and to expand our social enterprise businesses so we can offer more job-training and jobs. We'll also use the new site to expand our animal welfare programs. Learn more: https://crossroadscampus.org

Urban Housing Solutions is Nashville's largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing. Founded in 1991 to develop Nashville's first housing community for people transitioning out of homelessness. Then teamed up to meet other unique housing needs (HIV/AIDS, mental health, victims of domestic violence, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities). Over the last ten years, we have responded to the intensifying affordable housing crisis (housing costs have outgrown rises in wages) by preserving “Islands of Affordability” around the city. We are now undertaking more new construction to address city-wide deficits in affordable housing (in 2017, the mayor's office projected a 31,000 affordable unit shortage by 2025). o Affordable housing development- we currently provide 1,300 units and serving about 2,000 individuals around Nashville. We aim to have to increase our housing stock to over 2000 units by 2025. We emphasize community engagement to ensure development is inclusive and reflects the needs/concerns of surrounding neighbors. o Property management (ensuring properties are well-maintained, that residents are paying rent, and working with the social services team to make sure all resident needs are met) o Social service coordination (linking residents to wrap around services, especially for those who have experienced homelessness, struggle with mental/physical health, need transportation, etc. We have a clinic onsite at Mercury Courts that offers free medical care to UHS residents.) o Preparing to open Phase II at 26th and Clarksville, a newly built 63-unit complex in North Nashville. 10 of these units will be set aside for working artists. o Phase III of 26th and Clarksville just broke ground, which will be a 55-unit senior supportive housing building and a brand-new community center that will open in the Spring of 2020. An onsite clinic at 26th and Clarksville will serve the health needs of residents of the community and across the neighborhood. An intergenerational community will serve the social needs of low-income seniors, who are often more susceptible to isolation and a fragility of health. o 26th and Clarksville is our “intergenerational, arts-inspired” community, serving residents of all ages and including working artists to inspire activity and social engagement among the community. It's an example of how UHS goes beyond housing to develop a supportive community. If you are an employer affected by the issue (like hospitality, construction, or healthcare), connect with us! If you are another nonprofit that wants housing as a service for your clients, we are happy to support you. Learn more: https://www.urbanhousingsolutions.org/

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"Little becomes much when you place it in the master's hands!" Our featured guest today is Mignon Francois. Mignon Francois is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection (TCC). While crunching numbers and creating the craze are amongst her job requirements, her favorite responsibilities within this role are giving hugs, listening, and mentoring her team and other up and coming entrepreneurs who seek after her grass roots experience. Using her “Follow Your Spirit” approach, Mignon developed an iconic flavor that drew lines and attention to the hip nature of her Historic Germantown neighborhood that hadn’t seen this concept developed prior. The success of TCC thereby became icing on the cake amongst the existing North Nashville restaurateurs that would ignite a new movement to the area for other business concepts that might not otherwise have considered doing business in North Nashville. Since planting its roots in 2008, Mignon’s business savvy has earned her the titles of “Woman of Legend and Merit” by Tennessee State University, “Emerging Business Leader of the Year” and Black Enterprise Magazine “Family Business of the Year Award”. My ask today is that you’d help share this episode. If you're posting to social, please tag @tbpod and use the hashtag #missionfuel

Paul Horton is the man behind the keys for the Alabama Shakes and a founding member of the experimental music ensemble Concurrence. Horton brings his No Stress philosophy to Art Fight to talk about balancing work and family, maintaining a creative practice on the road, and the North Nashville music Mecca that might have been. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/artfightpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artfightpodcast/support

In this week’s issue of the Scene, contributor Erica Ciccarone explores the art scene in historically black North Nashville. She speaks with members of the artists’ group Norf Art Collective, as well as business owners and community members who participate in the monthly Jefferson Street Art Crawl. Erica’s story focuses on the role of art in creating an inclusive space and a sense of ownership in a culturally rich part of Nashville. On this week’s Scenecast, we sit down to talk with Erica about her cover story and more.

This week, we at the Scene present our annual People Issue, in which we talk to some of Nashville’s most interesting folks. You’ll meet mother and future student Seana Arrechaga, a soldier’s widow who doesn’t like how some people have appropriated her family’s grief. You’ll meet Nashville sideman and drummer extraordinaire Jerry Pentecost, and student activist Katherine Ledezma-Soto, along with attorney and advocate Alex Little, fiber artist Kate Madeira, and ballerina-turned-boxer Sarah London. Also in this week’s People Issue you’ll read Steven Hale’s profile of historian and professor Learotha Williams. Williams is an associate professor of African-American and public history at TSU who runs the North Nashville Heritage Project — an initiative to preserve and share stories of black history in North Nashville. This week on the Scenecast, Hale sits down to talk with Williams about some of the stories he’s collected over the years, and why his work is so important.

This week just couldn't get it together, but neither could we. In this episode, Lise actually laid eyes on this Nina movie, Maj calls Ms. Banks to the altar, bless Ayesha's heart, and we struggle through our thoughts on the Orlando tragedy.  Loved our new intro? Follow the producer on Soundcloud @hitmanmemphis  - - - - Follow Take Off Your Cool on Twitter: @toycpodcast  Follow Take Off Your Cool on Instagram: @toycpodcast Follow Take Off Your Cool on Snapchat: @toycpodcast  Like Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/toycpodcast Email Us: toycpodcast@gmail.com Archives: www.toycpodcast.libsyn.com - - - - Nashville Events:  - The Set: Community Cookout (Juneteenth Edition), 06/24 at 8pm (East Nashville) - Jefferson Street Art Crawl, 06/25 at 6pm (North Nashville)  - Nashville Pride Fest, 06/24-25 (Downtown Nashville)   

Maj and Lise are joined by our first guest, our good friend @andresupmante, to discuss our excitement for CMA Fest, the passing of the GOAT, history with Hillary, #GirlIGuessImWithHer, what type of slaves we would be and the Stanford rape case. Whew, it got deep y'all.  Loved our new intro? Follow the producer on SoundCloud @hitmanmemphis  - - - -  Follow Take Off Your Cool on Twitter: @toycpodcast Follow Take Off Your Cool on Instagram: @toycpodcast Follow Take Off Your Cool on Snapchat: @toycpodcast  Like Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/toycpodcast  Email Us: toycpodcast@gmail.com Archives: www.toycpodcast.libsyn.com    - - - -  Follow our guest on Twitter: @andresupmante  Follow NashvilleTheBeautiful on Instagram: @nashvillethebeautiful    Nashville Event Info:  - Marquee at Sinema, Monday, June 13th from 7-10 pm (South Nashville) - 615 Day, Wednesday, June 15th 11am-7pm (East Nashville) - Nashville FC v. Chattanooga FC, Thursday, June 16th 7pm - Bridging the Gap Mixer, Friday, June 17th 7pm (Downtown) - Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues, Saturday, June 18th Noon-10pm (North Nashville)

Texas-based singer songwriter Sunny Sweeney is quite excited about her upcoming album, her first for the Republic Nashville label.  Her hit ‘Staying’s Worse Than Leaving’ is the first track from that project, and Sunny recently shot the video for the new single with director Roman White at a home in North Nashville.