North Nashville is an important, historic area and home to some of the city's most significant institutions. But it's also a place that has seen disruption, unrest and neglect. Decades ago, the interstate cut the community in half — literally — displacing residents and shuttering businesses. But for those who have chosen to stay, North Nashville has always been a place that is more than the sum of its parts. That's why one resident has dedicated herself to lifting up the stories of people who live there.

This week, we're bringing you a special presentation of the independent podcast We Are North Nashville. It's about the lives of nine elders who call North Nashville home, and it tells their stories of this place. The podcast is part of a larger storytelling project led by artist and community organizer M. Simone Boyd, who also co-hosts. Before they started working at the Banner, audio producers Andrea Tudhope and Steve Haruch had already begun this project. (Note: The Banner is an in-kind partner.) To learn more, visit the project website.

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