This Is Nashville

Rounding the bases on baseball in Middle Tennessee

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If you’re a baseball fan, it’s an exciting time because the MLB season started Thursday and the Nashville Sounds' season is already underway. 

This a packed and heartwarming episode starting with a 1-on-1 with ESPN analyst Buster Olney. Then we spend some time with Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton and learn about how the Negro Leagues changed her father's life — as well as her own. Finally, we call two Little League coaches up to bat: Ronald "Gooch" Gooch and Joey Hale. They share why Little League Baseball is so much more than physical activity — it builds skills that last a lifetime and sets young players up for success.

We also take you out to a tailgating party at Music City Baseball and then to Springfield for their Little League opening ceremonies, which includes its brand new adaptive league — Springfield Buddies. Later, Khalil plays catch in a Cracker Barrel parking lot with Mark Jent of Simply a Fan.

Guests: 

  • Buster Olney, baseball analyst for ESPN’s Baseball Tonight

  • Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, TSU professor, author and daughter of Negro League player Henry Kimbro

  • Ronald “Gooch” Gooch, East Nashville Little League Coach

  • Joey Hale, Goodlettsville Little League Coach and two-time World Series participant

    • Special thanks to Skip Nipper for his help crafting this show!

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