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Your Turn to Talk: The future of Historic Jefferson Street

By Mary Mancini

September 26, 2024

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The reimagining and redevelopment of North Nashville is at a crossroads.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Ed Henley, Elisheba Mrozik, Fathiyah Suso, Jefferson Street, Jefferson Street Historical Society, Jordan Harris, Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization Project, Moncheire’ Holmes-Jones

Green witches and butterflies

By Mary Mancini

September 25, 2024

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Across the planet, people are coming up with creative and tangible ways to heal our environment.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Carol Ashworth, Endora Gloom, Green witches, Isha El, Michael McClanahan, Project Milkweed, Rebecca Petersen, Tennessee Department of Transportation

In My Place, Episode 8: The impact of homelessness on residents and business owners

By Mary Mancini

September 24, 2024

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Homelessness negatively impacts those who experience it as well as the cities where the unhoused are present and the neighborhoods where they build permanent structures for protection.

Filed Under: In My Place, Programs Tagged With: Dede Byrd, Housing, Invisible People, Jacob Kupin, Mark Horvath, People Loving Nashville, Ryan Lampa, Tyrese Payton

Profile: Rev. Dr. Shane B. Scott

By Mary Mancini

September 23, 2024

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Rev. Dr. Shane B. Scott is a thoughtful and intuitive man who does not shy away from the difficult questions and modern-day challenges of spiritual leadership.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: First Baptist Church Capitol Hill, Shane B. Scott

Your Turn to Talk: Nashville’s voter support eco-system

By Mary Mancini

September 19, 2024

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Every county in Tennessee has an election commission whose job it is to give out accurate information to voters. Some counties do a better job than others in fulfilling this obligation.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Asian and Pacific Islanders of Middle Tennessee, Elections 2024, League of Women Voters, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, The Equity Alliance

Accessible Nashville: stories of inclusion and mobility

By Mary Mancini

September 18, 2024

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Nashville has built a national reputation for its hospitality and kindness. But is this accurate for people with disabilities who live and work in the city?

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Darren Jernigan, Jeannie Johnson, Natasha Wilkins, Robby Barbieri, Tennessee Council of the Blind, United Spinal Association

Civically engaged young people

By Katherine Ruppelt

September 17, 2024

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Young people across Middle Tennessee deeply care about their communities. Though they can’t vote yet, many are eager and already participating in civic life to help improve the community for all of us.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Elections 2024, Kidizenship, Mayor's Youth Council, Metro School Board, MNPS, Students for Education, YMCA Center for Civic Engagement, Youth in government

Profile: Kristin Mejia

By Katherine Ruppelt

September 16, 2024

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Multiple studies have found that doula support leads to better outcomes for moms, parents and newborns. But many people do not know about doula services.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Doulas, Homeland Heart Birth & Wellness Collective, Kristin Mejia

Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor, plus presidential debates

By Mary Mancini

September 12, 2024

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Every Thursday we open up the phone lines because it’s your turn to talk! 

Filed Under: Ask The Mayor, Programs Tagged With: ask the mayor, Elections 2024, Freddie O'Connell, Ian Shapiro

Finding a new career through trade schools and apprenticeships

By Katherine Ruppelt

September 11, 2024

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Trade schools and apprenticeships offer technical education and hands-on training that can lead to in-demand careers.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: coding, construction workers, employment, TCAT Nashville

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