Garrison Keillor is still performing, even as he turns 83 this week. He sat down with “This Is Nashville” in the greenroom at City Winery before his performance in June because this city was central to his creation of “A Prairie Home Companion,” which launched 50 years ago. For a long time, it was one […]
Tia Sillers: GRAMMY-winning songwriter
Tia Sillers has written her fair share of hit songs — most notably, “I Hope You Dance,” performed by Lee Ann Womack.
Pastor Glenda Sutton moves Nashville families through their challenges
Pastor Glenda Gleaves Sutton arrived in Nashville with her two sons in tow. She had left a stressful but steady life as an air traffic controller and was on a mission to repair her own family. That effort didn’t pan out as quickly as hoped, and left her temporarily homeless. She has since dedicated her […]
Candice Lee, Vice Chancellor Athletics & Athletic Director, Vanderbilt University
Candice Lee is a Vanderbilt Commodore through and through.
Tequila Johnson, co-founder of The Equity Alliance
For many people, getting involved in your community is something they would like to do — but don’t have much time to do.
Charlie Peacock – singer, songwriter, producer and author
Charles William Ashworth is Charlie Peacock. And vice versa.
Bob Clement, career public servant
Bob Clement’s life has been a fascinating one.
Samar Ali, peacemaker
Growing up as an Arab-American woman in rural Waverly — and traveling for her career — have shaped Samar Ali’s life as a peacemaker.
Maryam Abolfazli, activist and community leader
For more than two decades, native Tennessean Maryam Abolfazli has been a leader in economic development and the nonprofit sector.
Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director at the Nashville Symphony
For sixteen years Giancarlo Guerrero has captivated audiences with his charismatic conducting — all while championing the works of prominent American composers and winning multiple GRAMMY Awards. This weekend, Guerrero’s tenure as Music Director at the Nashville Symphony comes to a close. On today’s episode, he joins us to talk about his life, his work […]
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