Listen Nothing shows how hot the Nashville real estate market is like the selling record of the top realtor in Tennessee. Erin Krueger was recently named one of the country’s top agents by REAL Trends. She negotiated 344 deals last year: that’s closing nearly one home a day.
Nashville 13-Year Old To Compete As Youngest Swimmer In Olympic Trials
Listen The youngest Olympic hopeful vying for a spot on the U.S. swim team is a 13-year old from Nashville. Gretchen Walsh — who just finished seventh grade at Harpeth Hall — heads to Omaha this week for the trials.
Murals, Welcome Signs: What’s On The Wish List For A Nolensville Pike Facelift
Listen This week, immigrant advocates released a list of dreams for Nolensville Pike, an area known for tire shops and commuter traffic. They believe it needs a facelift that reflects the new diversity along the busy corridor.
Why Nashville Wants To Buy And Bulldoze More Flood-Prone Homes Along The Cumberland
Listen Nashville officials charged with flood control want $5 million to buy more homes in flood-prone areas. They’re pitching the expense as a balance to the $110 million they hope to spend on a floodwall to protect downtown. The floodwall continues to receive pushback because of its focus on the city’s central business district.
The African American Music Museum Hasn’t Been Built Yet, But Its First Exhibit Just Launched
Listen The National Museum of African American Music opened its first exhibit this week — in a way that was different than expected. After a fifteen-year struggle to build a physical museum in Nashville, the organization is starting with a digital project called “Rivers of Rhythm.”
Building A Flood Wall Downtown Might Not Be A Dead Idea After All
An incremental compromise was reached Tuesday night on a flood protection system for downtown Nashville.
Police Pledge To Protect Nashville Pride Festival With ‘Highly Visible Presence’
Listen Metro Police will have more of their blue lights surrounding rainbow flags in upcoming gay pride events. At a vigil held this week, there was an overwhelming number of police cars — nearly bumper-to-bumper around the Public Square. Police say they will have the same visible presence for Nashville’s Pride Festival next weekend.
Named A ‘Promise Zone,’ Nashville To Get Federal Volunteers And Grant Money To Fight Poverty
Listen When Nashville applies for certain federal grants, its applications will now be moved to the top of the pile. Officials announced Monday that the city was named one of thirteen federal “Promise Zones,” a distinction created by President Obama to give federal aid to fight poverty and crime.
Top Republican in the U.S. House Says Blackburn’s Abortion Committee Isn’t a ‘Witch Hunt’
Listen Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said over the weekend that he supports an abortion committee led by Tennessee Congressman Marsha Blackburn. His announcement responds to a move by Democrats to disband the committee, which has been investigating abortion practices.
Marsha Blackburn Doesn’t Shy Away From Trump Running Mate Rumors
Listen Rep. Marsha Blackburn says her priority is for Donald Trump to become commander-in-chief — not for her to be chosen as his vice president. Recent speculation has mentioned Blackburn as a possible running mate, including a list released by the political newspaper The Hill this week.
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