XPLR.NASH Podcast

Ryman Hospitality drops $800 Million on a resort in Texas. Vanderbilt announces new renderings to their baseball field. Plus, one new hotel builds on 0.28 acres in downtown Nashville.

Tension surrounds the Nashville Fairgrounds area as the NASCAR deal proceeds. And what are the best neighborhoods to visit while downtown for the CMA Fest?

An unusual, but very cool company joins the shopping district of 5th + Broadway. Hawaii is bringing their coffee to Tennessee. Plus, one major music festival has canceled their annual lineup.

We interview Jim Gingrich, former COO of AllianceBernstein and candidate for Mayor in Nashville. Drawing on his leadership skills, Jim shares a unique perspective on tackling challenges and fostering collaboration.

We interview current Metro Nashville City Council Member and Mayoral candidate Freddie O’Connell. In today’s episode, Freddie talks about his thoughts on transportation, infrastructure, local food, and the history of the new Tennessee Titans stadium deal.

Ben Cooley is the co-founder and former CEO of a large charity organization with 35 offices in 10 countries. He is a published author (one of which was endorsed by UK Prime Minister, Theresa May), public figure, and sought-after international speaker. He and his team have briefed many leading politicians on the issue of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking including President Trump, Senator Bob Corker, Theresa May, Dag-Inge Ulstein (Norwegian Minister of International Development), as well contributing to the UN Alliance 8.7 committee and multiple UK Home Office Advisory Groups. Ben has significant experience in leadership and management; he has started and developed businesses and charities that are now multi-million pound organizations. He is passionate about scaling for growth, working with some of the largest companies in the world.

The Mayor’s office is inching their way towards a NASCAR deal in Nashville after years of on and off negotiations. Plus, we ask the top Chat AI platforms such as Chat GPT and Bard to give us the best 24 hour itinerary for a Nashville visit.

A new private school has announced they are opening in 2025 in the new Nashville Yards development. A company that we all used to know and love, is making a comeback, and they are choosing Nashville as their comeback city. Plus, we give the ultimate summer bucket for Middle Tennessee.

Google Fiber makes an announcement about expanding their Middle Tennessee footprint. Nashville ranks second as one of the hottest housing markets in the country. Plus, the data has been released on visitorship in 2022. How does it compare to pre-pandemic numbers, and what can we predict for 2023?

Are Tennessee businesses dying or thriving during this period of economic uncertainty? A popular downtown bar closes unexpectedly. Plus, Nashville tanks in the ranks for its livability according to a national ranking.