XPLR.NASH Podcast

Will you soon be able to walk to your favorite grocery store? Or for that matter your new favorite restaurant. Yesterday we highlighted Nashville closings; today we have a few openings to announce. And what is the future of downtown Nashville?

2004 is making a comeback in Tennessee. But the real question is, “what is making a comeback?” and will we like it? A new species of Birds have made their way into Nashville. What kind of bird is it and how will you be able to spot it? And with the staggering number of restaurant and small business closers, how much say does the city really have over the success of small businesses?

Recent Nashvillian, musician, and world traveler Aaron English joins us in studio as we discuss the instrument limitations and also grandness of the piano, instruments we have never heard of, and the premier of his latest worldly work, "Pride".

Geff Lee calls into the Nashville Story to give his perspective as a business owner on 2nd Ave and give his account of what happened Christmas Day, 2020. Geff owns Ensemble and the $10 Boutique, and has had a tremendously difficult year with COVID restrictions and now the bomb that completely destroyed both his businesses.

How long will it take Nashville’s airport to recover from the Coronavirus Pandemic? Could Metro Public Schools actually be hurting themselves with their current virtual learning situation? And did you know that legos grow out of the side of buildings in 12 South?

North Nashville has a tree problem. We’ll be talking about what some local volunteers did to fix that. Are you driving too fast through your neighborhood? Metro Council thinks so. Plus, have you ever seen so many murals in one area? If you want to get insta-famous, all you need is 12 South.

We’re taking a quick look back to 2020 today as BNA releases their final numbers for the year. We’ll also take a look back to find out how much monetary damage all of the severe weather events did from that year. Plus, what exhibits will be inside of Nashville’s newest museum?

Coyotes invade Nashville, well at least one has recently. The National Museum of African American Music cuts their opening ribbon. Plus we’ll talk about what will be featured inside of this new museum.

Callie Prince jumps on today's Music Monday to talk about her quick jump into songwriting as well as into country music. Fresh out of college, Callie gives a good account of what it's like to get adjusted as a songwriter with a dream to make their way successfully into the Nashville scene.

A perspective unlike any else, Nashville Entertainer Buck McCoy joins us to talk about waking up to the blast of the explosion at his Second Avenue apartment. Buck also talks about his experience as an entertainer in Nashville as well as his journey from Los Angeles to Nashville to pursue his dreams.