XPLR.NASH Podcast

Loretta Lynn makes a permanent mark at the Ryman Auditorium. Nashville’s visitor’s corporation is down 50 percent for their budget for the next fiscal year, but remain optimistic. Plus, we bring you a great Daycation out of Nashville for almost anytime of the year.

The worst delivery driver in Nashville and owner of Tailgate Brewery, Wes Keegan, joins us talk about the past six months. During Wes Keegan's interview, he talks about what it has been like to experience two of Nashville's hardships since March; the tornado, and the pandemic. Wes also talks about why it is that Tailgate could be the most family friendly brewery in Tennessee.

Trump and Biden took to the debate stage hosted by Belmont University. As mask mandates are reinstated in some nearby counties, we give a quick Covid-19 update for Davidson County. Plus, we highlight an amazing highway of Tennessee for the fall season, the Natchez Trace Parkway.

It’s debate day here in Nashville, Tennessee. So that means there’s only one thing to talk about… and that’s Nashville! Belmont hosted a previous presidential debate back in 2008, so we’ll discuss the differences between Nashville then, and now. We’ll also discuss how the hospitality industry is taking steps to ensure that human trafficking is a thing of the past.

The Presidential Debate hosted in Nashville tomorrow should bring a great economic boost to the area. Air travel seems to be rising as BNA reports higher numbers. Speaking of air travel, we’ll talk about BNA’s perspective on how they are making the effort to combat human trafficking on their own turf.

Amazon again in the Nashville headlines boasting eleven hundred new jobs added to the state. In preparation for the debate, Belmont partners with HCA Healthcare to help with COVID-19 protocols. Plus, we continue our week shedding a light on human trafficking by talking about the industry after the pandemic began.

If you are headed to the Smoky Mountains soon, things are getting crowded and they need your help. One of Nashville’s most sought after music venues has launched a brand new virtual concert experience. And how did the Human Trafficking Industry make its way into Nashville? And how long has it been here?

Ben talks with us about his organization, Hope For Justice, as well as the issue of modern day slavery and how it affects us globally as well as right here in Nashville, Tennessee. Ben is a sought-after speaker all over the globe, and his expertise is regularly featured by broadcasters and news media including the BBC, Sky and CNN. He speaks regularly to large audiences about modern slavery, leadership, and turning vision into practical action.

One thing COVID-19 has not been able to control is Nashville’s popularity. The neighborhood of the Nations is expanding with a new $6.5M purchase. And did you know that Human Trafficking exists in Nashville?

Early voting begins in Tennessee. Another historic concert venue opens up their doors. Plus, how involved were Tennesseans during the abolitionist movement?