Nashville is home to one of the nation’s most prominent HBCU marching bands, The Aristocrat of Bands at Tennessee State University. We’ll discuss their new studio album and hear from the next generation of marching band leaders.
What housing is ‘affordable’ for you?
Housing is affordable — meaning you are not cost burdened — if it takes up 30% or less of your gross income, according to national housing guidelines. But we want to know what YOU would consider affordable in Nashville.
Growing diversity in Nashville’s tech scene
Nashville’s booming tech sector is expected to bring thousands of high-paying jobs to the area. In an industry that’s predominately white and male, will female and minority candidates have an equal shot at these jobs? We talk to the women who are working to make tech more inclusive.
Bluegrass Breakdown: Good Morning
it’s a greeting used when meeting someone for the first time in the morning, derived from the expression “May God give you a good day.” The shortened version, “good morning” dates back to around 1400 and its still going strong in BluegrassLand today. Bill Monroe, Rhonda Vincent, High Tymes, Mark Cosgrove and many others with […]
Sitting in with Nashville’s hardworking session musicians
When you think of Music City, you probably think of the big-name musicians who got their start here. But session musicians, studio musicians, and backing musicians are a huge part of what keeps the live music scene alive and thriving.
Bisexuality in Nashville
Bisexual people make up the largest proportion of the LGBTQ community but are also sometimes the least visible. So, we take a look at the lives and journeys of bisexual people in this city, and how they find community on social media, and in person.
Nashville neighborhood associations — their successes and struggles
Their work can be subtle and unseen, but neighborhood associations often play a key role in building connections among neighbors and setting the vision for a community. But running an association is no small job.
Dr. Alex Jahangir on leading Nashville’s pandemic response and beyond
Dr. Alex Jahangir served as head of Metro Nashville’s COVID-19 Task Force for the two years it was in existence. It was a role he never expected to fill.
How Mesa Komal brings together food and community
After nearly a decade of providing chefs with commercial kitchen space, Mesa Komal recently opened a cafe at Belmont University. Today, we hear from current and former chefs about this new partnership and the ongoing commissary, as well as from one of its creators.
Bluegrass Breakdown: 1982, Part Five
We’ll be time traveling back to 1982 when, among other things: “Eye of the Tiger,” from the Rocky III soundtrack, hits no. 1 for six weeks; the first CD’s are released in Germany; U.S. Marines land in Beirut, Lebanon; Roger Ebert’s “Movie News” premieres on ABC; Pete Rose sets record for most at bats; Cleveland […]
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