After weeks of confusion and public outcry, ICE is no longer planning to put a detention center that could house up to 16,000 immigrants right down the road in Lebanon. Many in that community are now breathing a sigh of relief, including Wilson County mayor Randall Hutto. He joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain why he and other Republican local leaders were surprised by the project, and why they pushed back.

Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville

Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter. 

Follow us @citycastnashville

You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392

Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.