We celebrated This Is Nashville’s first live episode with over 200 fans at Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. The event, hosted by Khalil Ekulona, had a vibrant late-night show vibe, featuring announcements by LaTonya Turner and Zea Miller. Khalil engaged in a captivating conversation with Melissa Joan Hart, discussing her illustrious television career, ventures […]
Re-Air: Tyler Merritt
Tyler Merritt is an author, actor and comedian based in Nashville. Originally from Las Vegas, Merritt talks about the multicultural background that he comes from and his family’s roots in the South. After going viral in 2020 for a previously published video called “Before You Call,” he gained national attention for his works on race, […]
Ask the mayors
Today, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell will be in the studio to talk about his priorities right now and to take calls from listeners. Later on in the episode, we’ll be joined by Benton McDonough, director of the mayor’s office of nightlife, aka “The Night Mayor.”
Profile: Big Fella
When you meet Big Fella, you can’t help but remember him. He’s creative, entrepreneurial and compassionate. But who is this man who deeply cares for his community and who everyone in town seems to know?
Kids in action
Nashville is home to young people from all different backgrounds. What many of them share is a desire to see Nashville and Middle Tennessee be a place where they can thrive for decades to come.
Kids in service
Young people across Tennessee are proving that it is never too early to get involved in community service.
What it’s like to be a kid right now
Welcome to This Is Nashville’s Kids Week!
Profile: Ann Powers
For over 40 years, Ann Powers has been writing about music and pop culture for publications across the country. And she now calls Nashville her home. So, what stories does she have about her storied career? And after living in San Francisco and New York, what does she think of our city?
What’s it like competing in a pageant? Contestants take us behind the scenes
From an outsider’s perspective, competing in a pageant looks intimidating and complicated. There are rules for what to wear, and how to walk. You have to demonstrate a talent and answer complex questions on current events in laughably short time limits.
How Metro Arts conflict is impacting artists
As much as we all love drama, we’d prefer it stayed on stage.
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