In this episode, we bring together a titan of the Nashville business community and an oracle of the city’s nonprofits. And it was pretty easy because they’re married. Hal Cato and Michael Burcham are one of Nashville’s power couples. Hal is the big-hearted optimist. Michael is the stop-at-nothing-to-reach-his-goal entrepreneur. They join Blake to share their […]
NashVillager Podcast: Poll taxes, both overt and hidden
How does Tennessee still show echoes of the old poll tax? Plus, the local news for August 3, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Charlie Kirk fallout continues in Tennessee
Is it dangerous speech or an inconvenient opinion? Plus, the local news for July 31, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Oil, water and Tennessee coal
How does the Volunteer State compare when it comes to energy use and production? Plus, the local news for July 22, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Learning the law
What was the first Midstate law school, and how did end up moving out of state? Plus, the local news for July 28, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Flock cameras are watching
Is there a difference between the LPRs that Metro debated for years and the Flock cameras in the news now? Plus, the local news for July 28, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Nashville in receivership
How did money problems cause two Nashville mayors in two different eras to lose their jobs? Plus, the local news for July 27, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Ever-expanding Nashville
How long can Nashville’s population keep growing? Plus, the local news for July 24, 2026.
Blushing, revelatory and poignant moments from our series on sex and seniors
Today we bring sexy back with highlights from NextAge season 2 — our series on intimacy and aging.



