One mayor, three muppets and eight french horns. It’s Festivus!

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A simple aluminum pole. The annual airing of grievances. The legendary feats of strength. It can only mean one thing: It’s Festivus – the holiday for the rest of us. 

And to kick the Festivus season off right this year,  Mayor Freddie O’Connell will be here to take your questions and comments…and maybe demonstrate a few feats of strength. Now, the very first Festivus may not have included Ask the Mayor…or the Muppets…or 8 french horns…but ours does. It’s Festivus for the Rest of Us!

Special thanks to Mark Lemley and Daniel Jones. This episode was produced by Mary Mancini. The Kindling’s Very Special Holiday Special featuring The Muppet Christmas Carol runs from December 18-20, 2025 at the Dark Horse Theatre.

Guests

• Freddie O’Connell, Mayor, Metro Nashville and Davidson County
• Nashville Horn Hang
  • Elaine Braun – Conductor
  • Rich Davis
  • Leigh-Anne Eftychiou
  • Walter Everton
  • Clare Gibson
  • Julia Hedrick
  • Tim Mullican
  • Kent Stewart
  • Glenn Trew
• Kindling Arts takes on The Muppets Christmas Carol
  • Emma Supica (Gonzo)
  • Cammie York (Rizzo)
  • Seth Nathan Green (Kermit)