It’s almost spring break, which means it’s time to figure out what to do with your kiddos while they’re out of school. Our Hey Nashville newsletter editor and token parent Margaret Kingsbury sits down with kidfluencer Laura Hartley, a.k.a. TNLittles on Instagram, to swap suggestions for the best kid-friendly eateries and bars in town, from the best restaurant playgrounds to some surprisingly great date-night spots for when your sitter falls through. 

**This episode originally aired November 19, 2024.

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CoreCivic is the largest private prison company in the nation, and it’s based right here in Nashville. Their biggest facility in the state, nearby Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice — but the company’s CEO and stockholders are expecting significant financial growth under the Trump administration. Nashville Banner criminal justice reporter Steven Hale joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to help us understand why CoreCivic thinks their future looks bright.

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A thrilling Metro Council meeting this week ended in a cliffhanger, as CMs voted to adjourn due to snow in the middle of the Fusus guardrails debate. Contributor and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for more on that, and a Historic Zoning Commission realignment that caused confusion. Plus, students speak out about safety and book bans, the Trump Administration’s funding cuts and DEI mandates impact local schools, and we’re not so sure about Restaurant Week.

Read more about students’ thoughts on safety, book bans, and Vanderbit’s response to the elimination of DEI.

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What will it take for Nashville’s booming hip-hop scene to get the recognition and industry resources it deserves? Producer Daniel Sumstine sits down with Nashville Public Radio senior music writer Jewly Hight to discuss her current series of stories on new opportunities for artists who want to keep calling Music City home.

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If you just think of American Legion Post 82 on Gallatin as a great honky-tonk, you’re missing out on its real purpose, and given recent cuts to programs that serve veterans at the federal level, it’s a great time to learn what this place really does. Post commanders Shannon Rasmussen, Eric Rasmussen, and Josh Jordan join host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about how they’re leveraging Nashville’s music scene — including celebrities like Jack White — to provide healing and community for their fellow veterans.

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If you’re still pursuing your fitness goals for 2025, why not check out a class with a cult following? Margaret Maddox YMCA instructor Jenny Littleton teaches water aerobics and yoga with an inimitable style that’s won her loyal fans, but it’s no surprise: She’s also one-half of iconic Nashville musical comedy duo Doyle & Debbie. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Jenny to swap stories about everything from their beloved YMCA community to taking the stage at the Ryman.

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From the State of the State to the state of our trash, we’re covering some of the biggest headlines in town on today’s Friday News Roundup. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek begin with a lovely bouquet of news you can use (get those Real IDs, folks) before tackling this week’s state legislature headlines and the very real problem that Rutherford County doesn’t want to be our garbage can anymore. Plus: We learn shocking news about Daniel’s past!

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Mattie Bush-Martin from Amelia’s Flowers joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to answer our burning flower questions: What’s the best flower to cheer someone up? Is buying flowers for yourself economically responsible? And does she hate Valentine’s Day as much as we do? Plus, we get the scoop on Pont Neuf, her buzzy new bar where you can sip a cocktail while building a bouquet.

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The shooter at Antioch High School was a “walking red flag.” So why didn’t anyone intervene? WPLN/Nashville Public Radio reporter Paige Pfleger joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss her recent collaboration with ProPublica on the warning signs that were missed by officials, and how Tennessee’s lax gun laws leave few paths to prevent future tragedies. Plus: Paige explains how her reporting in Scott County could lead to legislative change to our state’s gun dispossession rules.

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As American Baptist College celebrates its 100th year, university president Dr. Forrest E. Harris joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss this small HBCU’s massive legacy and its current role in the literal landscape of Nashville, sitting just north of River North and the East Bank development.

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