Abdikadir Mohamed spent fourteen years in a Kenyan refugee camp before being able to immigrate to Nashville where he and his family made a life for themselves.
Demetrius Short on running in suits and pain as preparation
Earlier this year, Demetrius Short spoke at Fisk University’s Honors Convocation and got some apologies off his chest. He disclosed to his mentors and professors he was sneaking into their offices to sleep on their couches. He was grabbing a tray of chicken legs and hoping the cafeteria workers would look the other way. He […]
Tom Morales, entrepreneur, restaurateur and defender
If you’re really looking for the hardest working man in show business, he might not be on camera. It might be our guest this hour — Tom Morales.
Kevin Wilson: On a rural Tennessee upbringing, writing and how fiction is like professional wrestling
Local, award-winning author Kevin Wilson has deep Tennessee roots: he grew up in Franklin County, attended Vanderbilt, and today, teaches at Sewanee: The University of the South. Earlier this year, he released his latest novel, Run for the Hills. Like much of his work, the story considers the, sometimes unexpected, ways “family” can come to […]
Garrison Keillor: On the Opry, #MeToo and octogenarian wisdom
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.
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