Nashville’s roller skating culture

Roller skating videos went viral on social media during the lockdown days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a lot of people took up the sport during that time. But the scene here in Nashville has been going strong for decades.

So don’t call it a comeback! We talk with local skaters about their favorite moves, favorite spots, and the reasons they keep on rolling. And we visit the Rivergate Skate Center in Madison for a Pin Drop feature highlighting the history of this beloved neighborhood institution.

This episode was produced by Steve Haruch and Elizabeth Burton.

Guests:

• Charles “Mont” Sneed, skater and Rivergate regular
• Theo Evans, skater and Rivergate regular
• Heather Frazor, co-admin of Skate Nashville
• Loren Fernandez Valentin, skater
• Kara Robin, skater